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Theophilus Arthur Pearce (1750 - 1827)

Theophilus Arthur (Theophilus) Pearce
Born in North Carolinamap
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Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Died at about age 77 in Twigg, Georgia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Theophilus Arthur Pearce was born in 1750 in North Carolina, son of Arthur Pearce (1723–1792) and Mary Everette (1723–1815).

Theophilus married Susannah Sowell (born in 1782 in Bertie, North Carolina; daughter of James William Sowell and Sarah (Baker) Sowell). Their children were:

  • Mary Pearce Shows (1793–1869)
  • John Pearce (1795 – unknown)
  • Patsy Pearce Brooks (1798 – unknown)
  • Tamar Pierce (1799–~1854)
  • Alexander Pearce (1801 – unknow)
  • Theophilus Pearce (1804–185)
  • Elias Pearce (1807–1863)

Theophilus was ned in the North Carolina Revolutionary Pary voucers on 4 February 1781 in Johnston, North Carolina;[1] on 3 June 1782 in Newbern, Johnston, North Carolina; [2]


and on 21 October 1782 in Johnsont, North Carolina, [3] on 9 January, 1795 in Sumner, North Carolina[4]

In the 1784-1787 census Thophilus was in Johnston.[5]

In the 1790 census Theophilus was in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. 1 White Male 16 and over 1 White Males 15 and under 3 White females 1 slave [6]

Theophilus was in a military record in 1812-1815 in United States, served under Brig. Maj. Inspr. 10 Brigade (Steddiford's) New York.[7]

Theophilous's father's will passed probate on 2 October 1792 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.[8]

Theophalus Pearce lived in Twiggs, Georgia, in the Captain Streetman distirct in 1826 and was named in the Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, 1793-1892.[9] Theophilus died in 1827 in Twigg, Georgia, United States, aged 76.

September 27, 1827 -Essex Register: DIED. In Twiggs county, Geo. 7th ult.Rev. Theophilus Pierce, aged about 60 years, an exemplary christian, and preacher of the Baptist denomination.

September 11, 1827 - Macon Telegraph: Notice. All persons having demands against the estate of Theophilus Pearce, late of Twiggs county, deceased, are requested to bring then in properly attested, and those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. Alexander Nelson, Executor

Sources

  1. ↑ Military: "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782"
    Original data: North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: FamilySearch, 2016
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 61947 #35883 (subscription required, accessed 5 February 2024)
    Name Theophilus Pearce, Gender Male, Military Date 4 Feb 1781, Military Place Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  2. ↑ Military: "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782"
    Original data: North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: FamilySearch, 2016
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 61947 #35881 (subscription required, accessed 5 February 2024)
    Name Theophilus Pearce, Gender Male, Military Date 3 Jun 1782, Military Place Newbern, Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  3. ↑ Theophilus Pearce in the North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files, 1693-1960:Template:Https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/9730749?mark=7b22746f6b656e223a2235614a557a393245326b494373462f6d622f67436b72456968546e42324b494362436371683659696149733d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d
  4. ↑ Theophilus Pearce in the North Carolina and Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Records, 1753-1931:Template:Https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/9730818?mark=7b22746f6b656e223a226b2f46644b5357734370432b66306835366f3538485a694e456166732f43334d425057424e5a6f4f7450553d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d
  5. ↑ 1784-1787 Census: "North Carolina, U.S., State Census, 1784-1787"
    Original data: Register, Alvaretta K. State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2001
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 3005 #5583 (subscription required, accessed 5 February 2024)
    Thophilus Pearce in Johnston.
  6. ↑ 1790 Census: "United States Census, 1790"
    citing Page: 475,476; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M637; Line: 36493; Digital film/folder number: 005157139; FHL microfilm: 0568147; Image number: 596
    FamilySearch Record: XH2M-ZVT (accessed 5 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY8-3QR3
    Theophilus Pierce in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  7. ↑ Military: "United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812.; Affiliate Publication Number: M602; Digital film/folder number: 004869526; FHL microfilm: 000882683; Image number: 554
    FamilySearch Record: Q29K-LHH2 (accessed 5 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-95ZD-9F49
    Name Theophilus Pierce, Military Service Date 1812-1815, Military Service Place United States, System Of Record SLS.
  8. ↑ Will of father Arthur Pearce: "North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998"
    Wills, 1760-1968; Indexes, 1853-1970; Author: Johnston County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 9061 #2755806 (subscription required, accessed 5 February 2024)
    Name Theophilous Pearce, Gender Male, Relationship Son, Item Description Wills, Vol 1, 1760-1859, Others Listed (Name)
    Relationship Arthur Pearce
    Mary Pearce Wife
    Peg Slave
    Fan Slave
    Dop Slave
    Jesse Pearce Son
    Letha Slave
    Theophilous Pearce Son
    Winaford Fulghum Daughter
    Marnen Watkins Daughter.
  9. ↑ Ancestry.com. Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, 1793-1892 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

See also:

  • Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #134852175 (accessed 5 February 2024)
    Memorial page for Rev Theophilus Pearce (1750-7 Aug 1827); Maintained by Joe Pearce (contributor 46885687).




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