Silas Peirce
American politician
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Silas Peirce (February 15, 1793 – August 27, 1879) was an American grocer and politician who founded the wholesale grocer[4] Silas Peirce & Co, in Boston, Massachusetts.[2] in April, 1815.[5] The grocery firm of Silas Peirce & Co., Ltd. lasted 111 years.[4]
Preceded byOtis Clapp
Succeeded byThomas Phillips Rich
Preceded byJoseph Wightman
Succeeded byOtis Clapp
Silas Peirce | |
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| Chairman of the Boston Board of Aldermen | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
| Preceded by | Otis Clapp |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Phillips Rich |
| In office 1859–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Wightman |
| Succeeded by | Otis Clapp |
| Member of the Boston Board of Aldermen | |
| In office 1859–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Wightman |
| Succeeded by | Otis Clapp |
| In office January 1857 – January, 1862 | |
| In office January, 1863 – January, 1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1793[1] |
| Died | August 27, 1879 (aged 86)[3] |
| Occupation | Grocer and politician |
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Political offices
Peirce served as chairman and a member of the Boston Board of Aldermen.
Military service
From 1816 to 1822, Peirce served in the First Regiment, Third Brigade, Fourth Division of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.[2] In 1821 Peirce joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.[6]
Archives and records
- Silas Peirce & Company records at Baker Library Special Collections, Harvard Business School.
Silas Peirce's Business card circa 1822
- Silas Peirce and Company Records at Archives and Distinctive Collections, College of the Holy Cross.
