Name/Title
Pedigree of Lucille Pierson, as related to the Moffat and Bull FamiliesEntry/Object ID
002904Tags
Pierson Family, Moffat Family, Bull FamilyScope and Content
These images show two partially filled-out Somerset Pedigree Forms, which are standard genealogical charts used to track ancestral lineages. Each chart breaks down the ancestry of a specific individual into their Paternal (father's side) and Maternal (mother's side) lines.
The abbreviations at the bottom left of the forms provide the key for the data fields: B = Born, M = Married, D = Died, and R = Resided.
Here is a breakdown of the lineages documented in each file:
Analysis of 2904.jpg
This chart details the ancestry of an individual named Lucille Pierson (written under "Ancestors of").
1. Paternal Line (Top Half)
Father: William H. Pierson
Paternal Grandparents: Henry Pierson & Mary Shaw
Paternal Great-Grandparents (via Henry): Josiah Pierson & Frances Moffat
Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via Josiah): Silas Pierson & an unknown spouse (marked with a "?")
Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via Frances): Rev. John Moffat & Margaret Little
2. Maternal Line (Bottom Half)
Mother: Elizabeth Bull
Maternal Grandparents: Ebenezer Bull & Jane Pearsall
The rest of the maternal branches on this specific page are left blank, but they connect directly to the next document.
Analysis of 2904a.jpg
This chart details the ancestry of an individual named Harry Bull. This page features heavy repetition of the surname "Bull," indicating significant cousin marriages or deep roots within the same local family line.
1. Paternal Line (Top Half)
Father: William Bull
Paternal Grandparents: William Bull & Katurah Bull
Paternal Great-Grandparents (via William): William Bull & Bethia Reeve
Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via William): William Bull & Sarah Wells
Paternal Great-Grandparents (via Katurah): Daniel Bull & Katherine Miller
Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via Daniel): Thomas Bull & (noted on the side) Sarah Wells
Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via Katherine): Elmer Miller
2. Maternal Line (Bottom Half)
Mother: Phoebe Bull
Maternal Grandparents: Ebenezer Bull & Jane Pearsall
Maternal Great-Grandparents (via Ebenezer): John Bull & [Hannah?] Holly
Maternal Great-Great-Grandparents (via John): Wm. Bull & Sarah Wells
The Connection Between the Two Files
If you look closely at the maternal lines, these two charts are closely intertwined:
In 2904.jpg, Lucille Pierson's mother is Elizabeth Bull, daughter of Ebenezer Bull and Jane Pearsall.
In 2904a.jpg, Harry Bull's mother is Phoebe Bull, also the daughter of Ebenezer Bull and Jane Pearsall.
This indicates that Lucille Pierson and Harry Bull are first cousins on their mother's side (sharing the same maternal grandparents, Ebenezer Bull and Jane Pearsall). Furthermore, the recurring appearance of "Wm. Bull & Sarah Wells" across multiple generations in 2904a.jpg shows that this family branch has a highly concentrated, deeply interconnected lineage in the region they resided.
