i am looking for info on William and Sarah Pearce of miller street innerleithen and of William Pearce and sons aerated water factory info i have is as follows William Pearce -my great-great grandfather was born somewhere in england married Sarah Clarke who was also born in england in dumbarton in 1865 then they moved to innerleithen in 1868 where they they had 8 children 1 girl Alice and 7 boys over the next 20 years Williams parents were Richard and Ann, Sarah's parents were William and Alice (edgley) i think Sarah may have been born in wigton any info would be most welcome Terry's
You could look at www.innerleithen.org.uk. It does not mention William Pearce but I am sure that if you sent a message they could give you at least the history of the company and possibly details of the Pearce family. Good luck! Evelyn
Hi Terrys You say, and it's on Census 1881 for them in Innerleithen, Peeble that Sarah CLARK was born in England, dau of William CLARK and Alice EDGLEY.
Have you seen the IGI marriage for Alice EDGLEY to Wm CLARK Marriage: 04 APR 1834 Of Ramsey, , Hampshire, England ?
William Pearce is my husband's great-great grandfather as well. Our line starts with Alice. I am waiting to get more info, so when I do I will let you know! What line does your family descend from? One of the brothers? So far I only know of two brothers who came out to Canada, Jim and Ned Pearce.
I think I may be a relative, my grandmother was Isabella Pearce who married Alexander Learmond in Innerleithen, they had 11 children. I was told my great uncle was the Pearce who had the lemonade business. I am also in possession of a picture of the first lemonade lorry in Innerleithen. I have birth certificates if you wish to view.
Please let me know if this is of any help.
rgds, Jean
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