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Descendents of Thomas Piercy (ca 1760 - unknown)
and Elizabeth Unknown (unknown)


Generation 4
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24. Matthew Henry Piercy. Son of Matthew Piercy & Agnes Moffitt. Born 21 Jul 1851 in Harvey, NB. Christen 28 Jul 1851 in St. Paul's Church Records, Fredericton. Died 26 Nov 1909 in Comox, BC. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.

His family lived a few years on the Muster property then they purchased a large tract of land along the Tsolum River. This property included the land on which the Vanier School, Comox Valley Sports Centre and Exhibition Grounds are now situated. The property also ran up the hill where the Courtenay cemetery is now. Matthew and his brother Samuel built excellent farm buildings and were good farmers on the land that they had to clear first.

He married Mary Graham, 28 Sep 1886 in Victoria, BC. Born 16 Oct 1854. Died 11 Sep 1941 in Sandwick, BC.

Mary was married first to Mr. Machin.

They had the following children:
176 i. Robert Francis Piercy
177 ii. Matthew Austin Piercy
178 iii. James Leslie Piercy

 

Entry last updated: 10 Oct 2008
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