On 31 Jul 1884 Eleanor (Nellie) Melvina married Shem Bartley Pearce in Baltimore, Baltimore Independent City, Maryland, U.S.A.149 Born in Oct 1863 in Wall Twp., Monmouth Co., New Jersey, U.S.A.149 Shem Bartley died in Brielle, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, U.S.A., in 1938; he was 74. Buried in 1938 in Brielle, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, U.S.A. Occupation: Boat Builder.

“S. Bartley Pearce was born in that section of Wall Township, Monmouth County, now known as the borough of Brielle, formerly Manasquan, and there attended public schools. After the completion of his education he became employed as a youth in the shipyards at Manasquan, learned boat building in all of its branches and has found in this calling his life work. He is a skilled draftsman, and although his yard has grown to a size that places it among the leading establishments of its kind in the country, Captain Pearce is still able to perform any duty in connection there with. His home on the bank of the Manasquan River is a beautiful residence notable even among the imposing structures that great wealth has erected in the district.”149

“In the course of a career as a dealer of vessels of all kinds, designed for a wide variety of purposes, Captain Pearce became interested in motor boat racing, and in the annals of this sport has left a record that will long be cited by followers of aquatic sports. In 1907, Captain Pearce, representing Commodore E.J. Schroeder, owner of the racing motorboat "Dixie" and the Motor Boat Club of America, journeyed to England, and at Southampton was skipper of the "Dixie" in the race that brought the British International Cup for motorboats to America.”149

“Captain Pearce has long been prominent in public affairs. For twelve years was treasurer and for sixteen years committeeman of Wall Township; also served as clerk of the school board of Brielle at the time when the members of the board were elected by popular vote. He is a member of the Asbury Park Lodge, No. 128, Benevolent and protective Order of Elks; a charter member of the Manasquan River Yacht Club; a lifetime member of the Ocean City Yacht Club and a member of the Motor Boat Club of America. He was brought up in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His circle of friends is a wide one, made through willing helpfulness in all movements for the common good and through a sincere goodwill that is felt by all who come into contact with him. In connection with his sporting activities it is interesting to note that Captain Pearce erected the first amateur wireless receiving station on the Atlantic Coast. He created the first fire department and street lighting system in Brielle, and was its first Chief of Police; also was the means of Brielle becoming a borough.” 149

Shem and Eleanor Pearce with three children resaided at Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jerseyk according to the 1900 United States federal census. They owned their home on which they had a mortgage. Eleanor Pearce had given birth to four children before 1900 of whom three were living. Shem Pearce was a boat builder. Eleanor Pearce was born at sea off Australia. (T623-987, New Jersey, Monmouth Co., ED 142, Wall Twp., 12A)

The 1910 United States federal census states that S.B. and Elenor Pearce with three children resaided at Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They owned their home mortgage free. Elenor Pearce had given birth to four children before 1910 of whom three were living. S.B. Pearce was a boat builder with his own shop. Raplg Pearce was a boat builder with a boat house. Wheaton Pearce was a driver of an automobile. (T624-901, New Jersey, Monmouth Co., ED 116, Wall Twp., 1B)

According to the 1920 United States federal census, Bartley and Elnor Pearce resided at Union Lane, Brielle Borough, Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They owned their home mortgage free. Bartley Pearce was a boat builder. (T625-1059, New Jersey, Monmouth Co., ED 151, Wall Twp., Brielle, 11A)

Bartley and Eleanor Pearce resided on the State Highway, Brielle Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They owned their home which was valued at USD 7000.00. They owned a radio set. Bartley Pearce was a carpenter in the boat building industry. Eleanor Pearce was born at sea near Australia. (T626-1370, New Jersey, Monmouth Co., ED 32, Brielle, 7A)

The 1940 United States federal census states that the widow Eleanor Pearce resided at Brown Street, Brielle, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She owned her home which was valued at USD 9000.00. Eleanor Pearce was born at sea in the Indian Ocean. (T627-2365, New Jersey, Monmouth Co., ED 13-30, Brielle, 6A)

Abt 1887 Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) married Bernard Murray in Baltimore, Baltimore Independent City, Maryland, U.S.A. Born in Jul 1862 in Ireland, United Kingdom. Bernard died in Baltimore, Baltimore Independent City, Maryland, U.S.A., bef 1910; he was 47. Occupation: Bar Keeper.

Bernard and Bessie Murray resided at 605 Pitcher Street, Baltimore, Maryland according to the 1900 United States federal census. They rented their home. Her widowed mother Maria E. Tyson and sister Frances L. Tyson lived in the household. Her brother and sister-in-law James and Annie Tyson with a daughtert lived in the household. There were two lodgers in the household. Bessie Murray had not given birth to any children befote 1900. Maria Tyson had given birth to six children before 1900 of whom five were living. Annie Tyson had given birth to one child before 1900 who was living. Bernard Murray was a bartender. James Tyson was a bookkeeper at a hotel. Bernard Murray immigrated to the United States from Ireland in 1870 and was naturalized. Maria Tyson immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1858 and was not naturalized. Frances Tyson immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1870 and was not naturalized. (T623-614, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 197, Baltimore ward 15, p. 11A)

The 1910 United States federal census states that the widow Bessie Murray resided at 3 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Her brother and sister-in-law James and Annie Tyson with a daughter lived in the household. They rented their home. Annie Tyson had given birth to one child before 1910 who was living. Bessie Murray was a proprietor of a restaurant. James Tyson was a manager of a restaurant. (T624–553, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 36, Baltimore ward 4, p. 5A)

According to the 1920 United States federal census, the widow Bessie Murray resided at 1616 North Gilman Street, Baltimore, Maryland. She lived in the houshold of her brother and sister-in-law James and Annie Tyson. Bessie Murray was a saleslady of dry goods. (T625-664, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 249, Baltimore ward 15, p. 4B)

In 1899 James E. married Annie E. Unknown in Baltimore, Baltimore Independent City, Maryland, U.S.A. Born in Jun 1874 in Maryland, U.S.A.

James and Annie Tyson resided at 605 Pitcher Street, Baltimore, Maryland according to the 1900 United States federal census. They lived in the household of his sister and brother-in-law Bessie and Bernard Murray. Annie Tyson had given birth to one child before 1900 who was living. James Tyson was a bookkeeper at a hotel. (T623-614, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 197, Baltimore ward 15, p. 11A)

The 1910 United States federal census states that James and Annie Tyson with a daughter resided at 3 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. They lived in the household of his wodoiwed sister Bessie Murray. They rented their home. Annie Tyson had given birth to one child before 1910 who was living. James Tyson was a manager of a restaurant. (T624–553, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 36, Baltimore ward 4, p. 5A)

According to the 1920 United States federal census, James and Annie Tyson with a daughter resided at 1616 North Gilman Street, Baltimore, Maryland. They rented their home. His widowed sister Bessie Murray lived in the household. A lodger also lived in the household. James Tyson was a an assistant superintendent for a railroad claims department. Bessie Murray was a saleslady of dry goods. (T625-664, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 249, Baltimore ward 15, p. 4B)

James and Annie Tyson resided at 920 Franklintown Road, Baltimore, Maryland according to the 1930 United States federal census. They owned their home which was valued at USD 5000.00. They owned a radio set. A boarder lived in the household. James Tyson was a clerk for a steam railroad. (626-861, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 271, Baltimore ward 16, p. 9B)

The widow Annie Tyson resided at 5502 Jonquil Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland according to the 1940 United States federal census. She lived in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Karl and Berndaine Yort. (T627-1540, Maryland, Baltimore Independent City, ED 4-811, Baltimore ward 4, p. 5B)