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Male Joshua Peirce Click to view Joshua Peirce in the family tree

Joshua was born in Somerset County, England.  Joshua's father was George II Peirce and his mother was Ann Gainer.  His paternal grandparents were George Peirce and Margaret Synam; his maternal grandparents were William Gayner and Ann Jones. He had four brothers and five sisters, named Caleb I, John, Gainer, George III, Betty, Margaret, Mary, Hannah and Ann.  He died on September 15th, 1752 in Kennett Township, Pennsylvania.


Joshua's first family with Ann Mercer

‌Joshua and Ann were married in a religious ceremony on August 28th, 1713 in Thornbury, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  They had two sons and two daughters, named Joseph, George, Ann and Mary.


Joshua's second family with Rachel Gilpin

‌Joshua and Rachel were married in a religious ceremony on September 15th, 1722.  They had three sons named Joseph, Caleb II and Joshua.

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