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Henry County, Kentucky, postmaster and gentleman. Kentucky native. Son of Thomas Pearce, Sr. and Darcus Pearce. Gentleman in Henry County in 1860. Postmaster of New Castle in Henry County from January 6, 1860, to April 18, 1863.

Details

Sex: Male
Race: White

Bibliography

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Henry County, New Castle, p. 247.

Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971, Records of the Post Office Department, NARA Series M841, RG 28, Henry County, Kentucky, vol. 28, p. 96.

Citation

Pearce, James W.. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/S32200336 (January 18, 2026).

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Documents (3)

Petition
George C. Deane et al. to James F. Robinson
1862-12-05
Petition
J. W. Brannin et al. to Thomas E. Bramlette
1863-12-17
Petition
R. C. Lindsay et al. to James F. Robinson
1862-12-03

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