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William Hartwell PIERCE

Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
Grayson County,
Texas

Sept. 3, 1833 - Feb. 27, 1867

Dr. Pierce was the first man killed in the Lee-Peacock Feud.
After Capt. Bob Lee was shot at Pilot Grove, Dr. Pierce moved him into his home where he tended to his wounds and ultimately saved his life. This angered the Peacock faction. Hugh Hudson, a Peacock man, rode up to the doctor's home and invited him outside. He then baited the doctor into a conversation about where his horse had come from. When the doctor replied that Hudson was a horse thief, Hudson shot him down and rode away. About a month later Hudson was killed and buried at Saltillo, presumably by Lee men.)

Contributed on 4/2/17 by Mskdm20
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Submitted: 4/2/17 • Approved: 12/1/21 • Last Updated: 12/4/21 • R118094-G0-S3

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