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Note: She was married to Langley when she was 22 - she may have gone to school somewhere, since there is a photo of her with an Anniston, AL photographer label.
Apparently, they llived in Fort Smith, Arkansas, since there are a number of photos in the collection of Florence Pierce of Ella that have a Ft. Smith photographer imprint.
KY Marriages, 1851-1900: JAMES P. PIERCE ELLA C. [Mrs] LANGLEY 30 Dec 1896 Hopkins KY
Crittenden Press, Thursday, 07 Jan 1897, p.3:
-Pierce-Langley-
Judge James P. Pierce, the well known and popular merchant of this place, and Mrs. Ella Langley of Nebo, Hopkins county, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. A.E. Cox, Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, Rev. J.C. Hopewell of the Baptist church officiating.
After the ceremony the couple came to Marion, reaching here Thursday, and they have since been receiving the warm congratulations of their many friends.
Mrs. Pierce is greatly admired in her native county, for her many excellences as a woman. Speaking of her the Madisonville Hustler says: "Mrs. Pierce is a most excellent christian woman. She was at one time a pupil in our school, and as such was a good and studious scholar. Her life has been a pure one and she is beloved by all who know her. We feel that this is indeed a hapy termination and one that will be a blessing to both the bride and the groom."
It is but the statement of a well known fact to say that Judge Pierce is one of the best known men in the county. He has been prominently associated with thee commercial, social and political history of the county for twenty years and numbers his friends by the score, and all have benedictions for himself and bride.
1900 census, Crittenden Co., KY, Marion: Pierce, Jas. P. Dec 1841 58; Ella C. Jan 1861 39 KY VA KY; Cortus J. Feb 1865 35; Ira P. Nov 1876 23; Langley, Berna L. (stepdaughter) May 1885 15; Pierce, Miriam (daughter) [illegible] + 2 servants: Ora? Pickens (B) May 1865 and son Teddie Apr. 1894.
16 Jun 1904, Crittenden Press (Marion, KY), page 5: Mrs. J.P. Pierce and daughter, Myra, are visiting Elder and Mrs. J.W. Flynn in Illinois.
5 Mar 1908, Crittenden Press (Marion, KY), page 8: First Baptist Church. Rev. J.H. Butler, Pastor. Services every Sabbath at 11am and 7pm. Prayer meeting every Thursday night. Business meeting on Thursday night before 4th Sunday. Sunday School every Sunday at 9:20am, Deacon J.P. Pierce, Supt. Same column: Christian Church. J.W. Flynn, Pastor. Regular services second Sunday in each month. Sunday School every Sunday at 10 o'clock, J.C. Wallace, Supt. Ladies Aid Society meets every Thursday, Mrs. J.P. Pierce, Prest.
1910 census, Crittenden Co., KY, District 1, house 89: James P. Pierce 69 M2 13 yrs TN TN TN farmer gen farming; wife Ella C. 49 M2 13 years 2ch 2liv KY VA KY; son Cortez J. 44 S KY TN KY proprietor grocery; daughter Myriam 11 S KY TN KY; ward Maggie Walker 15 S KY KY KY.
Crittenden Press, Vol 42, No. 16, Friday, Nov. 14, 1919: mention of a suit "Mrs. Ella C. Pierce, etc. vs. Kentucky Fluor Spar Co.
1920 census: She was ennumerated with John W. Flynn (since James Perry had died in 1916) as his mother-in-law in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Berna (her daughter by Langley) had married John. 12/52/10/100
Crittenden Press - Mrs. Ella C. Pierce died Monday night at her home near the city limits on North Main Street. Death followed a lingering illness of cancer. The deceased was the widow of the late J.P. Pierce, one of Marion's best known citizens. She was born Jan. 13, 1861, the daughter of Alfred and Mary Cox, of Nebo, Hopkins County. Mrs. Pierce is survived by Mrs. J.W. Flynn, of Marion, a dughter by her first marriage, and by Mrs. W.H. Dobyns, of Lexington, and a daughter by the second marriage to Mr. Pierce.
KY Death Index: Ella C Pierce 10 Jul 1928 Crtdn 067
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