G. L. Pierce
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G. L. Pierce | |
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| Born | November 18, 1835 Tennessee |
| Died | October 2, 1882 (aged 46) |
| Occupation(s) | Slave trader, stock trader |
| Spouse | Nancy Lyles |
| Children | 7 |
G. L. Pierce | |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 7th Tennessee Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Granville Lafayette Pierce (November 18, 1835 – October 2, 1882) was a slave trader and stock trader in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Pierce was born in Tennessee on November 18, 1835, to Isaac Pierce III and Mary Lyles. The Pierces traveled from Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to Sumner County, Tennessee, c. 1790.[2]
During the Civil War, Pierce fought with the 7th Tennessee Infantry, but was given sick furlough on September 9, 1861, and reported deserted on December 14.[3] He married Nancy, the daughter of slave trader Robert J. Lyles, in Sumner County, Tennessee on November 25, 1863.[4] He was the administrator of Lyles' estate.[5] Pierce's son-in-law was Samuel W. Meek, assistant treasurer for the New York Times.[6]