Josiah Pierce

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Josiah Pierce
Member of the Maine Senate
from the Gorham district
In office
1833–1836
Personal details
Born (1792-08-15)August 15, 1792
Baldwin, Maine
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Gorham, Maine
Political party Democrat
Spouse(s) Hannah Pierce
Profession Lawyer

Josiah Pierce (August 15, 1792 – June 25, 1866) was a Maine politician and lawyer.[1] Pierce, who was born in Baldwin, Maine, attended Bowdoin College. After graduating in 1821, he settled in Gorham, Maine and became a practicing lawyer. Known for his public speaking skills, Pierce served as Judge of Probate for Cumberland County. He also published A History of the Town of Gorham, Maine in 1862.[2]

Politics

Beyond his law career, Pierce served as a town selectman for Gorham as well as serving three years in the Maine Senate. From 1835 to 1836, he was President of the Maine Senate as a Democrat. As Senate President, Pierce was paid $4 a day, double that of other senators.[2]

References

  1. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=49743544
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