Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Peirce, Mark Wentworth, 1787-1846 |
Born |
Jul. 31, 1787 |
Deceased |
Feb. 10, 1846 |
Deceased where |
Portsmouth, N.H. |
Places of residence |
Portsmouth, N.H. |
Occupation |
Merchant. |
Father |
John Peirce, 1746-1814. |
Mother |
Mary Pearse. |
Spouse |
Margaret Sparhawk, b. c1802, d. Oct. 11, 1844, m. Feb. 17, 1843. |
Children |
None. |
Relationships |
Spouses: Margaret Sparhawk, b. c1802, d. Oct. 11, 1844, m. Feb. 17, 1843. |
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