William Pierson
William Pierson was born in the State of New Jersey in the year 1788. He came with his parents to Cincinnati in the year 1800. His trade was that of a brick-maker. He was married to Miss Huldah Pierson, who was born in 1791, and was the daughter of an early settler. To Mr. and Mrs. Pierson were born seven children -- four sons and three daughters: Sinias, Mary Ann, Harriet, Emily, James, William, and John. John, Sinias, Mary Ann, and Harriet are now dead. Our subject died in the year 1866, surviving his companion thirty-four years. The only member of the family now residing within the county of Hamilton is William, the third son, who was born in the year 1832. His attention has principally been given to farming. He married, in the year 1852, Miss May E. Cooper. There have been born to them four sons and three daughters: George W., Laura H., Frank, William H., May, Estella, and Samuel (deceased). Mr. Pierson is one of the first farmers of his township and county, and now owns and occupies the old Pierson homestead. He and his wife are devoted members of the United Brethren church, who supplement by their lives the faith they profess.
From History of Hamilton County, Ohio, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches, Compiled by Henry A. Ford, A.M. and Mrs. Kate B. Ford (Cleveland, 1881)