Gardner and Pierson Families Genealogy

Charles D. Pierson Family

Charles D. PIERSON , son of Charles W. PIERSON and Eunice M. MYERS, was born 6 Oct 1861 in New York. He died 18 Nov 1922 in Kalkaska Co, Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1880 U.S. Census, Elk Rapids Village, Antrim Co., Michigan:

Charles D. Pierson, 20, married during the census year, farm laborer, b. New Jersey, both parents b. New York

Mary A., 16, wife, married during the census year, keeping house, b. New York, both parents b. New York

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1900 U.S. Census, Kalkaska Village, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Charles D. Pierson, 38, b. Oct 1861, married 19 years, b. New York, both parents b. New York, Day laborer, owns a home free of mortgage

Mary A., 36, wife, b. Nov 1863, married 19 years, has had 5 children, 3 are living, b. New York, father b. Vermont, mother b. New York

Geo. D., 12, son, b. July 1887 in Michigan, attended school

Howard R., 8, son, b. June 1891 in Michigan, attended school

Roma B., 6, daughter, b. Sept. 1893 in Michigan, attended school

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1910 U.S. Census, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Charles D. Pierson, 49, married for 30 years, b. New York, both parents b. New York, laborer, odd jobs, owns house

Mary, 46, wife, married for 30 years, 7 children born, 4 living, b. New York, father b. Vermont, mother b. New York

George D., 20, son, b. Michigan, laborer, odd jobs

Howard R., 18, son, b. Michigan, laborer, woodworks factory

Roma V., 16, daughter, b. Michigan

Vernon G., 4, son, b. Michigan

Two non-related, Andrew Kitchen and Harvey Lee

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1920 U.S. Census, Kalkaska Village, Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Charles Pierson, 59, owns home, married, b. New York, both parents b. New York, no occupation

Mary, 56, wife, married, b. New York, father b. Vermont, mother b. New York, laundress at home

Vernon, 14, son, b. Michigan

Deborah Sessions, 85, mother-in-law, widow, b. New York, both parents b. New York

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1930 U.S. Census, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Mary A. Pierson, 66, head, owns home with value of $450, widow, b. New York, father b. Vermont, mother b. New York

George D., 48, son, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, laborer in a handle factory, is not a veteran

MARRIAGE of CHARLES D.:

Charles married Mary Anne SESSIONS, daughter of Samuel SESSIONS and Deborah Ann VAN PATTEN, in 1880. Mary was born 9 Nov 1863 in Cayuga Twp., Cayuga Co., New York. She died 4 Dec 1946 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co, Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

DEATH of CHARLES D. PIERSON:

"Leader and Kalkaskian," Kalkaska, Michigan, Thursday, 23 November, 1922:

Death of Kalkaska Pioneer, Charles D. Pierson

Charles D. Pierson, a pioneer resident of Kalkaska, having lived here for the past 34 years, died at his home in the north part of the village last Saturday morning of heart disease.  He was 61 years old at the time of his death and had been in poor health for a number of years.

Mr. Pierson leaves a widow, 3 sons, and a daughter and many friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:00, Rev. E. Nelson, preaching the sermon and interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery.  F. Schroeder and company were the funeral directors.

DEATH of MARY SESSIONS PIERSON:

"Leader and the Kalkaskian," Kalkaska, Michigan, 5 December, 1946:

Mrs. Mary A. Pierson, 83, died at her home Wednesday morning following a lingering illness.  Born at Cayuga, N.Y. Nov. 9, 1863, she moved to Elk Rapids with her parents when 12.  She lived in Kalkaska County for the last 70 years.  She was a member of the Peoples Church and of the Third Division of the Ladies Aid.  Her husband passed away in 1922.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roma Wood of Scottville; three sons, George of Kalkaska, Howard of Union, N.H. and Vernon of Saginaw; also eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Berg Funeral Home at 2:30 Saturday with burial in Evergreen cemetery.

Charles D. and Mary had the following CHILDREN:

1.  George Dayton PIERSON (Charles D.) was born 5 Jul 1887 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan. He died 15 Mar 1976 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co, Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1920 U.S. Census, City of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan:

Howard Pierson, 28, rents, married, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, Lathe hand in a brass factory

Norma, 30, wife, married, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

Hellen, 5, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

Mildred, 5/12, daughter, b. Michigan

George Pierson, 30, brother, single, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, Laborer in a lumber yard

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1930 U.S. Census, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Mary A. Pierson, 66, head, owns home with value of $450, widow, b. New York, father b. Vermont, mother b. New York

George D., 48, son, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, laborer in a handle factory, is not a veteran

MILITARY:

"1917 Draft Registrants," Kalkaska Genealogical Society, Kalkaska County, Michigan, 1999, Extracted from the June, 1917 'The Leader and the Kalkaskian' newspaper," p. 7:

Pierson:  George Dayton

DEATH of GEORGE D.:

Published in the book "Kalkaska County Area Obituaries, 1950-1987, as Published in 'The Leader and Kalkaskian'":

George D. Pierson, 88, of Kalkaska, died Monday evening, March 15, 1976, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Mr. Pierson was born in Kalkaska on July 5, 1887, son of the late Charles and Mary Sessions Pierson.  He never married.

He had been a life long resident of the Kalkaska area.

Surviving are one brother, Vernon Pierson of Saginaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1976, at the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.  Eddie Bratton, pastor of the Kalkaska Church of Christ, will officiate.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska.

2.  Forrest PIERSON (Charles D.) was born about Jan 1890 in Kalkaska Co., Michigan. He died 1 Jul 1890 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

3.  Howard R. PIERSON (Charles D.) was born 6 Jun 1891 in Michigan. He died 5 May 1974 in Kearney Twp., Antrim Co., Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1920 U.S. Census, City of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan:

Howard Pierson, 28, rents, married, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, Lathe hand in a brass factory

Norma, 30, wife, married, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

Hellen, 5, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

Mildred, 5/12, daughter, b. Michigan

George Pierson, 30, brother, single, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, Laborer in a lumber yard

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1930 U.S. Census, City of Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan:

Howard Pierson, 38, rents for $14/month, first married at 22 years, b. Michigan, father b. Michigan, mother b. New York, Repair man at a handle factory, is not a veteran

Gorma (sp?), 40, wife, first married at 24 years, b. Michigan, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Michigan

Helen, 15, daughter, b. Michigan

Mildred, 10, daughter, b. Michigan

MARRIAGE of HOWARD:

Howard married Norma SWARTOUT on 30 Apr 1914. Norma was born 27 Aug 1889 in Michigan. She died Feb 1969 in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan.

Howard and Norma had the following CHILDREN:

1.  Helen PIERSON (Howard) was born 27 Aug 1914 in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan. She died Feb 1990 in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan. Helen married Russell TOSSEY in Cadillac. Russell died and is buried in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan.

2.  Baby PIERSON (Howard) (twin to Mildred) was born 29 Aug 1919, in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan. She died 29 Aug 1919 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

3.  Mildred PIERSON (Howard) was born 29 Aug 1919 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska Co., Michigan. Mildred married Harvey Herman GUETZKA on 23 Aug 1939 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska Co., Michigan. She died 15 Oct 1976 in Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan. Harvey died 16 May 1981 in Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan.

4.  Roma V. PIERSON (Charles D.) was born Sept 1893 in Michigan. She died Between 1945-1976.

MARRIAGE:

Roma married Mr. WOOD.

5.  Lloyd G. PIERSON (Charles D.) was born 26 June 1900 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co, Michigan. He died 12 Sep 1900 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co, Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

6.  Vernon D. PIERSON (Charles D.) was born 4 Jun 1905 in Kalkaska Co., Michigan. He died 8 Feb 1982 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan and was buried in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Blumfield Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1930 U.S. Census, Oxford Twp., Oxford Village, Oakland Co., Michigan:

Vernon Pierson, 24, rents for $28/month, was first married at 23 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, Lineman for Bell Phone, is not a veteran

Viola, 20, wife, first married at 19 years old, b. Pennsylvania, both parents b. Ireland

MARRIAGE:

Vernon married Viola M. FRISCH on 1 Dec 1928. Viola was born 23 May 1909 in Nicktown Twp., Cambria Co., Pennsylvania. She died 2 Oct 1982 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan and was buried in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Blumfield Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan.

DEATH of VERNON:

"Saginaw News," Saginaw, Michigan, February 9, 1982:

Vernon D. Pierson, Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Monday morning, Feb. 8, 1982 at St. Mary's Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Age 76 years.  He was born June 4, 1905 in Kalkaska, MI, coming to Saginaw 49 years ago.  He married Viola Frisch Dec. 1, 1928.  She survives him.  He was a member of the Michigan Bell Pioneers.  Mr. Pierson had been employed at the Michigan Bell Telephone Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1969.

Funeral service will take place at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1982 at the Snow Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., 10:00 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church, Rev. Msgr. Eugene Forbes will officiate with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. 

DEATH of VIOLA:

"Saginaw News," Saginaw, Michigan, 5 October, 1982:

Mrs. Viola M. Pierson, Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, 1982, at Saginaw Community Hospital after a short illness.  Age 73 years.  Viola Frisch was born May 23, 1909, in Nicktown, Pa. coming to Saginaw 47 years ago.  She was married to Vernon Pierson Dec. 1, 1928.  He predeceased her Feb. 8, 1982.

Funeral service will take place 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Snow Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., 10:00 a.m. at St. George's Catholic Church.  Rev. Dale Orlik will officiate with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. 

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