Josiah Pierce
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BornAugust 15, 1792
DiedJune 25, 1866 (aged 73)
SpouseHannah Pierce
Josiah Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the Gorham district | |
| In office 1833–1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1792 |
| Died | June 25, 1866 (aged 73) |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Hannah Pierce |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Josiah Pierce (August 15, 1792 – June 25, 1866) was an American politician and judicial officer in Maine. 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 [1] as well as The Centennial Anniversary of the Settlement of Gorham; Volume 1.
