Here are the ages of the Pierce family line men when they fathered the next in line.
Capt. Michael- 44
Elder John- 27
John Jr- 29
Elisha Sr- 31
Eliphalet- 29
Hollom- 27
Milo Lucius Sr- 53
Milo Lucius Jr- 43
Robert Sr- 33
Robert Jr- 40
You will note that we are bringing up the average during the last four generations.
Factoid: Note that Milo Lucius Sr, the great grand-father of Robert Jr, fought in the Civil War.