Jane A. MERRILL

Person Sheet


Name Jane A. MERRILL382,383, F
Birth 17 Apr 1829, Rochester, New York383
Death 9 May 1894, Jackson Co., Texas384,385 Age: 65
Spouses
1 John H. CLARY383, M
Death abt 1853383
Family ID 5361
Children William H., M (1853-)
2 John Alexander BOLLING383, M
Birth abt 1834383
Death 3 Oct 1862, Corinth, Mississippi383
Death Memo Killed on the battlefield
Family ID 5358
Marriage 9 Jun 1859, Jackson Co., Texas386,383
Children John Alfred, M (1860-)
Lucy Randolph, F (1862-1887)
3 Benjamin Byram PEARCE Sr. 387, GGGG Grandfather, M
Birth 26 Sep 1818388
Birth abt 1817, Adams, Kentucky262
Birth abt 1817, Adair Co., Kentucky389
Birth Memo Cites "Census records". This must be the 1860 US Census of Jackson Co., Texas in which Benjamin B. PEARCE's birthplace is very difficult to read. My interpretation has been "Adams" Kentucky. The PEARCE's may have lived in Adams Co., Illinois, Adams Co., Ohio (which is across the Ohio River from Mason Co., Kentucky where they may have lived), or in Adams in eastern Kentucky. But given Ms. JOHNSON's interpretation of the census entry, it seems worth investigating whether the PEARCE's may have been in Adair Co., Illinois.
Death 19 Jul 1874, Jackson Co., Texas390,391,392 Age: 55
Burial Pearce Family Cemetery, Jackson Co., Texas385
Occupation Rancher
Cause of death Died suddenly on the range while tending his cattle.383
Father James PEARCE, M (1787-1838)
Mother Elizabeth BYRAM, F (1793-1838)
Family ID 5276
Marriage 20 Dec 1868, Jackson Co., Texas393
Marriage Memo Ceremony performed by A. A. Kilbough, Minister of the Gospel
Children Benjamin Byram, M (~1870-)
1880 United States Census Notes for Jane A. MERRILL
Commissioners Precinct No. 2, Jackson Co., Texas (p. 31, family # 222)
Jane A. PIERCE, Head, F, 50 years old, b. N. Y., widowed, Farmer
B. Byram PIERCE, Son, M, 9 years old, b. Tex.
William H. CLARY, Son, M, 27 years old, b. Tex., single, Farmer
J. ? Alfred BOLLING, Son, M, 20 years old, b. Tex., single, at school
Lucy R. BOLLING, Daughter, F, 18 years old, b. Tex., single, at home
W. Barney SAMS, Employee, M, 29 years old, b. S. C., single, works on farm394
Records
Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. H, 1874-1879, p. 437, Jane A. PEARCE, Jackson Co., Guardian of Byram B. PEARCE, Junr. to Sophie PEARCE, Minor, and Guardian Walter TIPS, 200 head of cattle out of the stock or brands belonging to the Estate of B. B. PEARCE, dec'd being the share set apart to Byram B. PEARCE, Junr. in the distribution of his father's Estate, in consideration of the stock of cattle in Calhoun, Jackson and adjoining counties branded ToverO estimated at 220 head and valued at $1000
signed: Jane A. PEARCE, Guardian of the Estate of Bengamon B. PEARCE,
Junior, 10 Oct. 1876
witnesses: I. Newton MITCHELL
W. H. CLARY
H. HENSLEY
acknowledged: Henry HENSLEY, Carancahua, Jackson Co., subscribed witness to the signature of Mrs. Jane A. PEARCE and that Newton MITCHELL and W. H. CLARY did likewise, 12 Oct 1876, Calhoun Co., Texas
witness: C. W. SHORT, Notary Public, Calhoun Co., Texas
filed:24 Jan 1877
recorded: 26 Jan 1877.395
Notes for John Alexander (Spouse 2)
Served in Co. B, 2nd Texas Infantry, Confederate States Army.383 Ruth J. BOLLING has Co. K, 2nd Texas Infantry.396
Land Transactions Notes for Benjamin Byram (Spouse 3)
Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. B, 1837-1846, p. 466, John M. WHITE, Jackson Co., to Benjamin B. PEARCE, residence not given, part of 1/4 League on the East Bank of the Navidad River, in consideration of $1300
filed: 13 Sep 1845.397

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. C, 1846-1849, p. 54, State of Texas, to heirs of James PIERCE, Decd. [not named], patent Vol. 5, No. 40?, a Labor of land in Jackson Co. on Mustang Creek, a branch of the Rio Navidad abt. 20 mi. from Texana, adj.: B. B. PIERCE
signed: J. Pinckney HENDERSON, Governor
Thos. Wm. WARD, Commissioner Genl. Lanf Off.
issued 20 May 1846
recorded: 6 Jul 1846.248

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. C, 1846-1849, p. 55, State of Texas, to B. B. PIERCE, patent Vol. 6, No. 1, four and 166,666/1,000,00 Labors of land in Jackson Co. on Mustang Creek, a branch of the Rio Navidad abt. 28 mi. from Texana, adj.: William VESS
signed: J. Pinckney HENDERSON, Governor
Thos. Wm. WARD, Commissioner Genl. Ld. Off.
issued 20 May 1846
recorded: 6 Jul 1846398

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. A, p. 99, John W. POPE, Calhoun Co., Texas, to James L. ALLEN and Benjamin B. PEARCE, a half town lot in Indian Point (Indianola), Calhoun Co., Texas, being the SE half of Lot No. 2 in Block No. 5, together with buildings, outhouses and improvements, formerly conveyed by S. A. WHITE to Hugo MILLER, from MILLER to John EDMONDSON, from EDMONDSON to John W. POPE as described in Book A pages 37, 40 and 61, in consideration of $350.
signed: John W. POPE 12 Sep 1847
witness: Aug. FROMME
J. C. BULLOCK
acknowledged: J. W. POPE 16 Sep 1847, Lavaca
witness: Isaac BRUGH, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun County399

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. A, p. 119, Theodore MILLER, Agent of the German E & R. R. Company, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, Lot No. 5, Block No. 5 in the town of Carlshaven (Indianola), Indian Point, Calhoun Co., Texas, in consideration of $55.00 ?,
signed: Theodore MILLER, agent, German E. Company 3 Oct 1847
witness: S. A. WHITE
C. NORTON
acknowedged: S. A. WHITE affirmed Theodore MILLER signed deed
witness: Isaac BRUGH, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun Co., Lavaca
5 Nov 1847
recorded: 8 Nov 1847400

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. A, p. 148, Benjamin B. PIERCE, Calhoun Co., Texas, to James ALLEN,1 a half town lot in the town of Indian Point (Indianola), Calhoun Co., Texas, being the SE half of Lot No. 2 in Block No. 5 together with all buildings, outhouses and improvements, formerly conveyed by S. A. WHITE to Hugo MILLER, from MILLER to John EDMONDSON, from EDMONDSON to John W. POPE, from POPE to James L. ALLEN and Benjamin B. PIERCE, in consideration of $350.
signed: B. B. PIERCE 12 Oct 1847
witness: Ch. EKHART
Jos. M. REUSS
acknowledged: B. B. PIERCE 24 Jan 1848, Lavaca
witness: Isaac BRUGH, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun Co.401

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. B, p. 396, Ben B. PEARCE to Adolphe SELKE, Lot No. 5 in Block No. 5 in the town of Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas, in consideration of $250.
signed: B. B. PEARCE 13 Jun 1851
witness: Henry RUNGE
Herman ? H. RUNGE
acknowledged: Henry RUNGE affirmed (17 Mar 1852, Lavaca) B. B.
PEARCE signed and delivered deed
witness: Wm. P. MILBY, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun County
filed: 17 Mar 1852
recorded: 19 Mar 1852402

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. E, 1852-1859, p. 56, Republic of Texas to Heirs of James PEARCE, Dec'd, Patent Vol. 4, No. 47, 1 League on Carancahua Creek abt 12 mi from Texana, adj.: Francis KELLER, J. H. BELL, J. MORGAN and R. R. ROYAL
signed: Anson JONES, President, Republic of Texas
Thom. W. WARD, Commissioner
recorded: 15 Jan 1854403

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. E, 1849-1859, p. 57, Republic of Texas to B. B. PEARCE, Patent, 4 and 166, 666/1,000,000 Labors in Jackson Co. between the East and West Mustang Creeks, adj.: Williiam VESS, Juan MULDONADO
signed: Anson JONES, President, Republic of Texas
Thom. W. WARD, Commissioner
recorded: 15 Jan 1854404

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. E, 1849-1859, p. 58, Heirs of James PEARCE [B. B. PEARCE, Jackson Co.; Thomas B. PEARCE, Jackson Co.; James L. MOSS, Robertson Co.; Jane MOSS, his wife, Robertson Co.] to Lafayette WARD, Jackson Co., one League more or less in Jackson Co. on Carancahua Creek abt. 12 mi from Texana, adj.: Francis KELLER, J. H. BELL, J. Morgan, R. R. ROYAL, in consideration of $3000
signed: B. B. PEARCE
Thos. B. PEARCE
James L. MOSS
Jane MOSS
Louise PEARCE
In presence of unnamed witnesses signed 16 Jan 1854
Certificates follow further identifying Jane MOSS as the wife of James L. MOSS and their county of residence as Robertson. A certificate releasing Louisa PEARCE's dower rights follows identifying her as the wife of Benjamin B. PEARCE. Louisa PEARCE was examined by George R. BILLIPS 9 May 1854.405

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. E, 1849-1859, p. 114, Lafayette WARD, Jackson Co., to Thomas B. PEARCE, no residence given, 1/4 League on the West Bank of the Navidad River in Jackson Co. , in consideration of $1100
signed: Lafayette WARD
Agnes WARD
witness: G. R. BILLIPS
recorded: 5 Jul 1854406

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 249, P. A. THURMOND, Lavaca Co., Texas, by his attorney D. E. CROSLAND, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., Texas, Lots No. 11 and 12 in Block 10 in the town of Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas, each having a front of 50 feet on Main Street and a depth of 104 feet, being the same lots conveyed to P. A. THURMOND by D. E. CROSLAND (21 Sep 1860), subject to the same considerations and restrictions of that deed, purchaser agrees to comply with the obligation of CROSLAND in his contract with George MASON, agent, regarding payment of dues to Indianola Railroad Company, in consideration of $600.
signed: P. A. THURMOND by his agent D. E. CROSLAND 26 Mar 1866
witness: George J. THIELEPAPE ?, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun Co.
26 Mar 1866, Indianola407

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. F, 1859-1868, p. 425, Mary A. THOMPSON, Jackson Co., to B. B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., Lot No. 265 on the Navidad River in the town of Texana, in consideration of $350
signed Mary A. THOMPSON
recorded: 16 May 1866.408

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. F, 1859-1868, p. 425, William B. GAYLE, attorney in fact for C. M. S. GAYLE, to B. B. PEARCE, for: 1). 300 acres on the West side of the river Navidad, adj.: James DERN; 2). 492 acres on the East side of Mustang Creek, in consideration of $350
signed Wm. B. GAYLE, atty. in fact for C. M. S. GAYLE
witness: John R, SANFORD, Deputy Clerk, Court of Jackson Co.
recorded 19 Dec 1868.408

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. H, p. 279, Robert H. CRITTENDEN and Frances A. BURNLEY, Executor and Executrix of the Estate of A. T. BURNLEY, decd., William R. JOHNSON, Levi JONES, and Cephas B. ADAMS, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, Lot 12 in Block 10 North in the city of Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas, being a parallelogram with a front of 50 feet and running back 104 feet, in consideration of $200 stock in the Indianola Railroad Company.
signed: by Attorney F. S. STOCKDALE for:
Robert H. CRITTENDON, Extr. A. T. BURNLEY, decd.
Frances A. BURNLEY, Extr. A. J. BURNLEY, decd.
Levi JONES
William R. JOHNSON
Cephas B. ADAMS
witness: J. K. McCrearey, Clerk, County Court, Calhoun Co. 17 Feb 1869
Indianola
filed: 17 Feb 1869
recorded: 17 Feb 1869409

Calhoun Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. H, p. 479, Robert H. CRITTENDEN, Executor, and Frances A. Burnley, Executrix of the Estate of A. T. BURNLEY, deceased, and William R. JOHNSON, Levi JONES and Cephas B. ADAMS, to B. B. PEARCE for his ward Sophia PEARCE, minor, Lot No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block No. 139 N of the map drawn by E. A. HENSOLDT, being each a parrellogram with a front of 50 feet and running back 100 feet, in consideration of $500.
signed: by Attorney F. S. STOCKDALE for:
Robert H. CRITTENDON, Extr. A. T. BURNLEY, decd. 10 Aug 1869
Frances A. BURNLEY, Extr. A. J. BURNLEY, decd.
Levi JONES
William R. JOHNSON
Cephas B. ADAMS
witness: W. H. WOODWARD
John A. DAVIS410

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 90, Benj. B. PEARCE, Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas, to Mrs. Mary FLOURNOY, Jackson Co., Lot No. 265 in the town of Texana, Jackson Co. deeded to B. B. PEARCE by Mary THOMPSON 16 May 1866 (Jackson Co., Texas Deed Record, Vol. F, p. 425), in consideration of $175
signed: B. B. PEARCE, 4 Nov 1869, Texana, Jackson Co., Texas
acknowledged: B. B. PEARCE, 4 Nov 1869, Texana, Jackson Co., Texas
witness: R. J. BRACKENRIDGE, Clerk, County Court of Jackson Co.
certified: R. J. BRACKENRIDGE, Clerk, County Court of Jackson Co.
filed: 4 Nov 1869
recorded: 5 Nov 1869411

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 114, Henry RUNGE, no residence given, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, no residence given, 888 acres more or less, being the upper one fifth of the Francis KELLER League on Carancahua Bay belonging to J. W. KELLER by partion of the estate of Francis KELLER and sold to Bartley STANCHFIELD who sold it to Henry RUNGE, in consideration of $1200
signed Henry RUNGE, 25 Nov 1869, Calhoun Co., Texas
witnesses: Emele REIFFERT
Edw. MUGGS
acknowledged: Henry RUNGE, 26 Nov 1869, Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas
witness: James ASHWORTH, Notary Public, Calhoun Co., Texas
certified: R. J. BRACKENRIDGE, Clerk, County Court, Jackson County
filed: 6 Jan 1870
recorded: 6 Jan 1870.412

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 114, Henry RUNGE, no residence given, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, no residence given, 888 acres more or less, being the upper one fifth of the Francis KELLER League on Carancahua Bay belonging to J. W. KELLER by partion of the estate of Francis KELLER and sold to Bartley STANCHFIELD who sold it to Henry RUNGE, in consideration of $1200
signed Henry RUNGE, 25 Nov 1869, Calhoun Co., Texas
witnesses: Emele REIFFERT
Edw. MUGGS
acknowledged: Henry RUNGE, 26 Nov 1869, Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas
witness: James ASHWORTH, Notary Public, Calhoun Co., Texas
certified: R. J. BRACKENRIDGE, Clerk, County Court, Jackson County
filed: 6 Jan 1870
recorded: 6 Jan 1870.412

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 160, Benjamin B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., to Newton MITCHELL and J. D. MITCHELL, Jackson Co., 383 acres of land in Jackson Co. on Carancahua Bay, part of the League of land originally granted to Francis KELLER, 1/5 of which was sold to Benjamin B. PEARCE by H. RUNGE 25 Nov 1869 (Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 114), in consideration of $900 United State cash
signed: B. B. PEARCE, 1 Mar 1870, Jackson Co.
acknowledged: Benjamin B. PEARCE, 1 Mar 1870, Texana, Jackson Co.
witness: R. J. Brackenridge, Clerk, County Court Jackson Co.
filed: 1 Mar 1870
recorded: 9 Mar 1870413

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 294, George H. BRINGHURST and Catharine Ann BRINGHURST, Houston, Harris Co., Texas to Benjamin B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., 1000 acres, more or less, North western portion of Robert C. MOORE League in Jackson Co. between the East and West Carancahua Creeks and known as Lot No. One in the decree of partition issued by the Nueces Co., Texas Court setting apart said portion for Ann Catharine BRINGHURST, daughter and one of the heirs of Robert C. MOORE, then known as Ann C. STEVENSON, in consideration of $1100
signed: G. H. BRINGHURST
Ann C. BRINGHURST
witness: E. SIMMLER, Notary Public, Harris Co., 24 Apr 1871
recorded: 25 May 1871.414

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 298, Benjamin B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., to A, B, MCDOWELL, Jackson Co., 1000 acres more or less in Jackson Co. on the East side of the West Carancahua Creek being part of the League of land granted to Robert D. MOORE and conveyed by Ann C. BRINGHURST and her husband George H. BRINGHURST to Benjamin B. PEARCE 24 Apr 1871 (Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, pp. 294-295), in consideration of $579
signed: B. B. PEARCE, 1 Jun 1871, Jackson Co.
acknowledged: B. B. PEARCE, 1 Jun 1871, Texana, Jackson Co.
witness: John R. SANFORD, Deputy Clerk, District Court, Jackson Co.
filed: 9 Jun 1871
recorded: 9 Jun 1871415

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 377, Mrs. Harriet F. RANDOLPH and R. H. RANDOLPH, Jackson Co., to B. B. PEARCE and Robt. R. BOLLING, Jackson Co., 1476 acres being one third of John MCCLURE's league of land in the forks of the East and West Carancahua Creeks, patented to the heirs of John MCCLURE 31 Oct 1851 (Jackson Co. Deed Record, Vol. D, p. 279), deeded to Felix CHENAULT by Andrew NEILL, administrator of the Estate of John MCCLURE, dec'd, 26 May 1849, then deeded by Felix CHENAULT to Thos. J. PILGREM 28 Feb 1851 (Jackson Co. Deed Record, Vol. D, pp. 279-281), and deeded by Thos. J. PILGREM to Mrs. Harriet F. RANDOLPH 23 Dec 1858 (Jackson Co. Deed Record, Vol. E, pp. 611-612), also one half interest in the stock of cattle branded U-, all farming utensils, Household and kitchen furniture except some beds and bedding clothing, in consideration of $3000
signed: Harriet F. RANDOLPH, 22 Jan 1872
R. H. RANDOLPH
acknowledged: Harriet F. RANDOLPH, 22 Jan 1872, Texana, Jackson Co.
witness: John R. SANFORD, Deputy Clerk, District Court, Jackson Co.
certified: John R. SANFORD, Deputy Clerk, District Court, Jackson Co.
filed: 22 Jan 1872
recorded: 20 Mar 1872.416

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 394, Robert R. BOLLING and Cornelia M. BOLLING, his wife, no residence given, to B. B. PEARCE, no residence given, 1100 acres being half of a tract originally granted to R. D. MOORE in Jackson Co. on East Carancahua Creek, adj.: J. McClure tract, J. D. MOORE League, in consideration of $1100
signed: R. R. BOLLING
C. M. BOLLING
witness: John R. SANFORD, Deputy Clerk, District Court, Jackson Co., 25 Mar 1872
recorded: 29 Mar 1872.417

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 596, Robt. O. WOOLFOLK, no residence given, to Benj. B. PEARCE, Jackson Co., a Labor certificate for land granted to the heirs of Robert GUTHRIE, in consideration of $125
signed: R. O. WOOLFOLK, 20 March 1860.... [next page misplaced]418
Records
Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. A, 1836-1846, p. 148, $4500 bond posted by Phebe Ann SCOTT, principal, and Ben B. PEARCE and Edward BATTY (BEATY), sureties, to James M. BROWN, Chief Justice of Jackson Co., Estate of Andrew SCOTT
filed: 14 Oct 1844.419

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. D, 1849-1859, p. 111, H. M. PRATT, Jackson Co., to Benjamin B. PEARCE, residence not given, three Negroes: Jane, abt. 17 y., and sons John, abt 3 y, and Lewis, abt 1y, in consideration of $900
signed: H. M. PRATT
witness: L. G. HOES
filed: 7 Feb 1851
recorded: 17 Feb 1851.420

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed of Trust Record, Vol. A, 1858-1886, p. 40, Thomas F. ROYSTER, Jackson Co., to Benjamin B. PEARCE and Henry D. STARR, both of Jackson Co., Trustees for Thomas B. PEARCE, the male slave Charles or Charley of copper color about 14 years, to be returned if Thomas F. ROYSTER repays upon demand a loan of $400 in American $20 gold pieces with 10% interest per annum from 17 Dec 1859, otherwise the slave Charley is to be sold at public auction for cash with the proceeds to be applied against the note and interest with the balance to go to Thomas F. ROYSTER who is to retain possession of the slave Charley until required to be delivered up for sale.
signed: T. F. ROYSTER 17 Dec 1859
witness: H. D. STARR
acknowledged: T. F. ROYSTER 19 Dec 1959 Texana
witness: H. D. STARR
acknowledged: T. F. ROYSTER 7 Jan 1860
witness: Wm. G. FORD, Chief Justice Jackson Co.
filed: 7 Jan 1860
recorded: 7 Jan 1860 Henry D. STARR421

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, p. 297, Samuel W. DUTART, no residence given, to Benjamin B. PEARCE, no residence given, entire stock of cattle in Jackson, Matagorda, Calhoun, Colorado, Victoria and Lavaca counties of Texas branded 171, in consideration of $3000 Specie
signed: S. W. DUTART, 23 Aug 1873, Calhoun Co., Texas
witness: W. H. WOODWARD
acknowledged: S. W. DUTART, 20 Sep 1873, Texana, Jackson Co., Texas
witness: J. M. Brackenridge, Notary Public, Jackson Co.
certified: John R. SANFORD, Deptuty Clerk, District Court, Jackson Co.
filed: 20 Sep 1873
recorded: 20 Sep 1873.422

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. G, 1867-1874, p. 697, Oceola ARCHER, his wife Minnie W. ARCHER and E. T. MOORE, Travis Co., Texas, to Benjamin B. PEARCE and Henry HENSLEY, Jackson Co., entire WILDY stock of Cattle in Jackson and adjoining counties, said stock formerly owned by Sam H. WILDY and Rhoda A. WILDY (now Rhoda A. ARCHER), in consideration of $1025 in Gold
signed: Oceola ARCHER
Minnie W. ARCHER
E. T. MOORE (Oceola ARCHER his atty.)
witness: Geo. S. MENEFEE, Notary Public, Indianola, Calhoun Co., Texas, 28 Jan 1874
filed in Jackson Co., 19 Feb 1874
recorded in Jackson Co., 5 Mar 1874.423

Jackson Co., Texas, Deed Record, Vol. H, 1874-1879, p. 434, Heirs of B. B. PEARCE, dec'd [Mary TIPS and her husband Walter TIPS (1 share), Austin, Travis Co.; Lizzie FROMME and her husband Rudolph FROMME (1 share), Cuero, De Witt Co.; and Sophia PEARCE and her Guardian Walter TIPS (2 shares by way of property exchange with Byram B. PEARCE, Jr. and his Guardian Jane A. PEARCE, Austin, Travis Co.] and Henry HENSLEY, Jackson Co., to A. H. (Shanghai) PIERCE and B. Q. WARD, Jackson Co., stock of cattle in Jackson, Calhoun and adjoining counties lately belonging to B. B. PEARCE dec'd, less six hundred head community property to Jane A. PEARCE, widow, and certain other cattle that were owned jointly by B. B. PEARCE dec'd and Henry Hensley, in consideration of $4888.12 to be paid by 13 Oct 1877 along with interest in the amount of 10% per annum; also the branding irons and the rights to use of the SW, Jcarcunder and JC brands. The sum is understood to be paid to the heirs of B. B. PEARCE, dec'd, as Henry HENSLEY has heretofore received an unnamed sum from PIERCE and WARD in payment for his 1/2 interest in the cattle bearing the SW brand.
signed: Mary TIPS 13 Oct 1876
Walter TIPS for himself and as Guardian of the Estate of Sophie
PEARCE
R. FROMME
Lizzie FROMME
acknowledged: MARY TIPS and Walter TIPS for himself ,and as Guardian of
Sophie PEARCE 16 Oct 1876, Austin, Travis Co., Texas
witness: Jas. R. JOHNSON, Notary Public, Travis Co., Texas
acknowledged: R. FROMME and Lizzie FROMME 20 Oct 1876, De Witt Co.,
Texas
witness: Rud KLEBER, Notary Public, De Witt Co., Texas
filed: 24 Jan 1877
recorded: 25 Jan 1877.424
Misc. Notes
Benjamin was the "grown up son" in the following excert from The History of Madison County, Illinois.

James Pearce settled on section seven [Saline Township, Madison Co., Illinois] as early as 1817. His cabin stood near a spring. He was named "Salty Pearce" by his neighbors to distinguish him from another James Pearce who lived in the settlement. The name Salty was an allusion to the fact that he was a laborer in the Biggs salt works. About 1826 he sold out and located in the southern part of the state, on the Big Muddy, where he lived for some time. The family were afterwards all murdered by the Indians, with the exeption of three, a married daughter and two sons. The daughter had moved south. A grown up son had gone to Texas, to put in a crop and build a cabin for the family who were to follow. As the family were making the trip, in the summer or fall, the Indians surprised them and murdered the entire party, with the exception of a young son. He slipped away during the massacre, but was captured again by the Indians. The boy, it is said, with true pioneer pluck, when his pursuers came upon him, showed a determination not to be captured. His bravery saved his life. He was taken into captivity, and after many years of diligent search by his brother, was found among the northwest Indians. He had lost his knowledge of the English language and declined to return to civilization with his brother, who had paid a ransom of one thousand dollars. He had to be taken away by force.

6 Mar 1842 to 6 Jun 1842 served as 4th Sergeant in Captain Lafayette WARD's Company of Texas Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Clark L. OWEN. This militia company was organized due to a threat of invasion from Mexico. Benjamin was compensated in the amount of $41.30 for his service.

19 Oct 1842 served as Private on the Somervell Campaign in Captain Clark L. OWEN's Company (I), First Regiment Volunteers of the Southwestern Army of Texas, Colonel James R. COOK commander. Benjamin's name is on a muster roll dated 23 Nov 1842. NANCE says it is not known how long the company served. But Republic of Texas Claims records show that he was discharged 1 Jan 1843 on the east side of the Nueces River, with twenty days of his enlistment allowed for his return home. Benjamin was compensated in the amount of $67.50 for this service 7 Jun 1851. Benjamin lost a horse on the campaign "for want of the Governments furnishing the proper forage and subsistance... by the rules and regulations of the Army of the late Republic of Texas..." for which he was compensated $65 in 1853.
Misc. Notes
Benjamin was the "grown up son" in the following excert from The History of Madison County, Illinois.

James Pearce settled on section seven [Saline Township, Madison Co., Illinois] as early as 1817. His cabin stood near a spring. He was named "Salty Pearce" by his neighbors to distinguish him from another James Pearce who lived in the settlement. The name Salty was an allusion to the fact that he was a laborer in the Biggs salt works. About 1826 he sold out and located in the southern part of the state, on the Big Muddy, where he lived for some time. The family were afterwards all murdered by the Indians, with the exeption of three, a married daughter and two sons. The daughter had moved south. A grown up son had gone to Texas, to put in a crop and build a cabin for the family who were to follow. As the family were making the trip, in the summer or fall, the Indians surprised them and murdered the entire party, with the exception of a young son. He slipped away during the massacre, but was captured again by the Indians. The boy, it is said, with true pioneer pluck, when his pursuers came upon him, showed a determination not to be captured. His bravery saved his life. He was taken into captivity, and after many years of diligent search by his brother, was found among the northwest Indians. He had lost his knowledge of the English language and declined to return to civilization with his brother, who had paid a ransom of one thousand dollars. He had to be taken away by force.242

6 Mar 1842 to 6 Jun 1842 served as 4th Sergeant in Captain Lafayette WARD's Company of Texas Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Clark L. OWEN. This militia company was organized due to a threat of invasion from Mexico.425 Benjamin was compensated in the amount of $41.30 for his service.426

19 Oct 1842 served as Private on the Somervell Campaign in Captain Clark L. OWEN's Company (I), First Regiment Volunteers of the Southwestern Army of Texas, Colonel James R. COOK commander. Benjamin's name is on a muster roll dated 23 Nov 1842. NANCE says it is not known how long the company served.427 But Republic of Texas Claims records show that he was discharged 1 Jan 1843 on the east side of the Nueces River, with twenty days of his enlistment allowed for his return home.428 Benjamin was compensated in the amount of $67.50 for this service 7 Jun 1851.429 Benjamin lost a horse on the campaign "for want of the Governments furnishing the proper forage and subsistance... by the rules and regulations of the Army of the late Republic of Texas..." for which he was compensated $65 in 1853.430
Letter
LETTER FROM A. M. M. UPSHAW TO MIRABEAU B. LAMAR

Chickasaw Agency Near Ft. Towson
June 18th 1840
To His Excellency
Honl M. B. Lamar
President of the
Republic of Texas

Sir
I have the honor to inform you that one of the principle men of the Chickasaw went last winter on a trading expedition to the Comanche, where he saw several white prisoners, all of which he was anxious to get, that he might return them to their Country, On account of his funds being low, before he saw them he was only able to get one, he is a boy about ten years old whose name Thomas Pearce his fathers name was James Pearce, his Father Mother one Brother and Sister was killed by the Caddo Indians while moving from near a Mr. Scotts Store to the Interior of Texas. He hid himself under the waggon but he was soon found he received a slight wound on his head, but they determined not to kill him, he says that he has a brother in Texas by the name of Benjamin Pearce, and a Sister whose name is June he thinks they are both married, he is very anxious to return to his country and his relations. I have sent for him and will take him to my house. The name of the Chickasaw that got him from the Comanche is Ishteukah-Tubby. Since he has had him he has been very well treated and appears to be very gratefull for the kindness that he has received when he found he was naked and poor. Ishteukah-Tubby wishes to know if he would go among the Comanche and get all the prisoners that they have belonging to the Republic of Texas, what would he get for it, he says the prisoners are women and boys all of which are in a reached [ wretched? ] condition. You will please address me as soon as you receive this.

With sentiments of the highest
regard and esteem I have the
honor to be
Yr. mo. ob. st.
A. M. M. Upshaw U. S. Agent
of the Chickasaw
My address
Col. A. M. M. Upshaw, U. S. Agent
of the Chickasaw
Fort Towson Arks237
Letter
LETTER FROM HENRY BROWN TO MIRABEAU B. LAMAR

Gonzales, September 28th 1840

General Lamar,

Sir, By the last mail I received the Austin City Gazette containing the letter of Mr. A. M. M. Upshaw, U. S. agent of the Chickasaw Indians, containing an account of the purchase by a Chickasaw of Thomas Pearce, a white prisoner among the Comanche.

Having accidentally met with an uncle of this boy last fall I heard him relate the circumstances of the massacre of James Pearce's family, and will simply inform you where the boy's relations are. His brother, Benjamin Pearce, and his sister Jane, who is married to Mr. Jas. L. Moss, and Mr. Jesse Pearce, his uncle, live in Jackson county, 15 miles above Texana, in the neighborhood of the "La Baca post office."

Any information which may be desired concerning them may be obtained by addressing Mr. S. Addison White at said P. O.

I am your obedient servant

JOHN HENRY BROWN of Jackson county Texas

[Endorsed] Gonzales Sept 30th
Gen. M. B. Lamar City of Austin Texas
John Henry Brown Sept 28th 1840237
Letter
LETTER FROM JAMES MOSS TO JOSEPH WAPLES

Texana Sept the 29th 1840
Honbl Joseph Waples
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 16th came to hand bringing the cheering inteligence of my wifes Brother having been purchased in by the Indian agent of the U. S. at Fort Towson—my Brother-inlaw Benjamin Pearce left here some time about the last of June to go to Fort Towson having heard that there was a boy of that name brought in there But we have heard nothing since from either them and had dispared of the news. But I think it is likely Benjamin has reached them ere this time and got his Brother But less he fail I should be glad you would be so kind as to write to William Bryan the consul at New Orleans that the relations of the boy are living in Jackson County near Texana and would be glad of any information that may be had relative to the boy until such times as they may be able to possess themselves of him—allow me to assure you of the gratitude I feel towards you and his excelancy the president for your kindness and trouble you have taken in this matter.
Yours with the
Highest Regard
James Moss
[Endorsed] James Moss
29th Sept 1840
La Baca. P. O.
Oct. 9th 1840
Honbl Joseph Waples Sec of St
Austin237
Tax Roll
1840 Jackson County Tax Rolls: Listed as Ban J. PEARCE in WHITE. Poll tax assessed for one male 21 years or older and assessment made for 1653 acres which had been surveyed, but no patent had issued.431
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