Joseph son of Andrew Pearce of Mylor, wheelwright, and Catherine (baptismal record)
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In 1851 Joseph Pierce, aged 29, born in Cornwall, coast guard, an wife Louisa, aged 28, born in Studland Dorset, were living at Preventive Station, Kimmeridge, Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire. With them were sons (both born in Kimmeridge Dorset): William (1) and Joseph (2 months).
In 1871 Joseph Pearce, aged 48, born in Mylor Bridge Cornwall, Chief Officer 2nd Class Coastguard Service, and wife Louisa, aged 49, born in Studland Dorset, were living in Coast Guard Station, Branscombe, Devon. With them were children: Louisa (13) of Bournemouth Hants., scholar, Charles Henry (11) of Bournemouth Hants., scholar, son William Andrew (21) of Studland Dorset, seaman Royal Navy was visiting.
In 1881 Joseph Pearce, aged 59, born in Mylor Cornwall, widowed, Chief Officer Coastguard Service, was living at Coast Guard Station Officers Quarters, Branscombe, Devon. Present was daughter Louisa C. Pearce (23) of Bournemouth Hampshire.
In 1891 Joseph Pearce, aged 68, born in Mylor Bridge Cornwall, widowed, retired coastguard officer, was living at 2 Arundel Terrace, Devonport, Devon. With him was daughter Louisa C. (33) of Bournemouth, housekeeper.
In 1901 Joseph Pearce, aged 78, born in Mylor Cornwall, widowed, retired coastguard officer, was living at 2 Arundel Terrace, Devonport, Devon. With him was daughter Louisa C. (43) of Bournemouth, housekeeper.
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Joseph Pearce of 2: Arundel Terrace Devonport died aged 85 years (burial record).
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Joseph Pearce of 2 Arundel-terrace Stoke Devonport died 14 November 1907. Probate Exeter 10 December to Louisa Catherine Pearce, spinster. Effects £462 18s. 3
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