The name Pierce is very common in England. It is thought to be derived from the baptismal name Peter or Pirse, or Pierse, so called after the Conquest when French was still the court language. "Three brothers, John, Captain William and Captain Michael, to
Language
English
Pages
442
Format
Paperback
Release
May 01, 2009
ISBN 13
9780788421044
Pierce Genealogy. Being the Record of the Posterity of Capt. Michael, John and Capt. William Pierce Who Came to this County from England
The name Pierce is very common in England. It is thought to be derived from the baptismal name Peter or Pirse, or Pierse, so called after the Conquest when French was still the court language. "Three brothers, John, Captain William and Captain Michael, to