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Edward Niles Pierson Sr. (1889 - 1952)

Edward Niles Pierson Sr.
Born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United Statesmap
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Died at age 62 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United Statesmap
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Biography

Edward Niles Pierson, son of Nils Pierson and Maria (Jansdotter) Pierson, was born on November 2, 1889, at 104 Wallace Street in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.[1][2]

In the 1900 census, Edward, age 11, was enumerated with his parents and three siblings, Parry Clarence, Albert, and Edith, at 85 Hamilton Street in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[3] He lived at 85 Hamilton Street through 1911.[4]

Edward was injured in an accident while celebrating Independence Day in 1902 and was mentioned in a newspaper article in the The Morning Journal-Courier on July 5, 1902, in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[5]

From 1906 to 1915, Edward worked as a clerk in a railroad office building.[6][7]

In the 1910 census, Edward, age 20, was enumerated with his mother and three siblings at 85 Hamilton Street in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[8]

From 1912 to 1928, Edward lived at 187 Clinton Avenue, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[9][10] From 1916 to 1930, he worked as a railroad purchasing clerk at 129 Church Street in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[11][12]

Edward was enumerated in Connecticut's World War I military census on February 21, 1917, in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He lived at 187 Clinton Avenue and was employed as a clerk. He was 6 feet, 1/2 inches tall and 145 pounds.[13] Edward registered for the World War I draft on June 5, 1917, in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He worked as a buyer at Connecticut and Housatonic Power Company. He was described as being tall and slender with blue eyes and light hair.[14]

In the 1920 census, Edward, age 30, was enumerated with his mother and siblings, Parry Clarence and Edith, at 187 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[15]

On July 21, 1921, Edward married Georgena Sarsfield Martyn in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[16] Together Edward and Georgena had two children, Catherine Martyn Pierson and Edward Niles Pierson Jr..

From 1929 to 1952, Edward lived at 181 Clinton Avenue, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[17][18]

In the 1930 census, Edward, age 40, was enumerated with his wife, two children, and sister Edith at 181 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[12] In 1932 and 1933, he worked as a clerk at "Ct.Co."[19][20] From 1939 to 1948, he worked as an assistant purchasing agent for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad.[21][22]

In the 1940 census, Edward, age 50, was enumerated with his wife, two children, and sister Edith at 181 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.[23]

Edward registered for the World War II draft in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut in April 24, 1942. He lived at 181 Clinton Avenue and worked for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad. He had blue eyes, blonde hair, and a light complexion. He was listed as 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 140 pounds.[24]

In the 1950 census, Edward, age 60, was enumerated with his wife, son Edward Jr., and sister Edith at 181 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[25]

Edward died, age 62, on January 21, 1952, in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[26] He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.[27]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Connecticut, Births and Baptisms, 1639-1941," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: F7QG-SLR : accessed 28 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9KV-VBW4
    citing Page: 70; Digital film/folder number: 007622332; FHL microfilm: 1405868; Image number: 298; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I02125-9.
  2. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database
    (FamilySearch Record: 6K4J-GK1K : accessed 28 December 2023)
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: M97W-JT7 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67CS-X8G
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004118739; FHL microfilm: 1240145; Image number: 549; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00751-0.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Nils Pierson M 44 Married Head Sweden
    Parry C Pierson M 13 Single Son Connecticut
    Fred Cistrem M 28 Single Boarder Sweden
    Maria Pierson F 47 Married Wife Sweden
    Edwin N Pierson M 11 Single Son Connecticut
    Albert T Pierson M 8 Single Son Connecticut
    Edith E Pierson F 2 Single Daughter Connecticut
    Walter Smith M 27 Single Boarder Delaware
  4. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
    Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 2469 #8858873 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  5. ↑ "Newspapers.com," database with images
    (Newspapers Clip: 137560046 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    citing The Morning Journal-Courier (New Haven, Connecticut) Sat, Jul 5, 1902, page 3.
  6. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  7. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  8. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910," database with images
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    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970321; FHL microfilm: 1374152; Image number: 641; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03334-2.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Mary E Pierson F 56 Widowed Head Finland
    Clarence Pierson M 23 Single Son Connecticut
    Edward N Pierson M 20 Single Son Connecticut
    Albert T Pierson M 17 Single Son Connecticut
    Edith Pierson F 11 Single Daughter Connecticut
  9. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  10. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  11. ↑ 1916 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "United States Census, 1930," database with images
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    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4Z-XJY
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 54; Digital film/folder number: 004950189; FHL microfilm: 2340012; Image number: 500; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03770-3.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Edward Pierson M 40 Married Head Connecticut
    Georgena Pierson F 39 Married Wife New York
    Catherine M Pierson F 8 Single Daughter Connecticut
    Edward H Pierson M 4 Single Son Connecticut
    Edith E Pierson F 30 Single Sister Connecticut
  13. ↑ "Connecticut, Military Census Questionnaires, 1917," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: ZKSM-HFW2 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-F3CK-F1NT
    citing Digital film/folder number: 008663658; Image number: 189.
  14. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: KZF6-8GM : accessed 28 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBLN-6XS Image number 02704
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005206210; FHL microfilm: 1561945.
  15. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: MCNK-RXX : accessed 28 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR63-6ZK
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004964375; FHL microfilm: 1820193; Image number: 858; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01894-1.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Mary G Peirson F 68 Widowed Head Sweden
    P Clarence Peirson M 33 Married Son Connecticut
    Edward Peirson M 30 Single Son Connecticut
    Edith Peirson F 20 Single Daughter Connecticut
  16. ↑ Connecticut State Library, “Connecticut Vital Records — Index of Marriages, 1897-2001” database, Marriage Records [1] : accessed 1 November 2023, entry for Edward Pierson and Georgina Martyn, m. 21 Jul 1921, New Haven.
  17. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  18. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  19. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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  20. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  21. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
    Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 2469 #5687510 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  22. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
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    citing Original data Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
  23. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images
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    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 005461431; Image number: 710; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Edward N Pierson M 50 Married Head Connecticut
    Georgena S Pierson F 50 Married Wife New York
    Catherine Pierson F 18 Single Daughter Connecticut
    Edward N Pierson M 14 Single Son Connecticut
    Edith E Pierson F 40 Single Sister Connecticut
  24. ↑ "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images
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    citing The National Archives At St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Connecticut, Record Group Title Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147, Series Number M1962.
  25. ↑ "United States 1950 Census," database with images
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    citing Page: 4; Line: 1; Digital film/folder number: 108940561; Image number: 5.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Edward M Pierson M 60 Married Head Connecticut
    Georgina D Pierson F 60 Married Wife New York
    Edward M Pierson M 24 Never married Son Connecticut
    Edith E Pierson F 50 Never married Sister Stenographer Connecticut
  26. ↑ "Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001," database
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  27. ↑ "Find a Grave," database with images
    (Find A Grave: Memorial #23279309 : accessed 28 December 2023)
    Memorial page for Edward N Pierson (1889-21 Jan 1952), citing Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Kat (contributor 19409629).




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