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Josiah Pierce

Josiah Pierce

American politician and lawyer

Josiah Pierce (August 15, 1792 – June 25, 1866) was an American politician and lawyer 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.

Quick Facts Member of the Maine Senate from the Gorham district, Personal details ...

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.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Past Presidents Josiah Pierce Democratic 1835, 1836". State of Maine. Retrieved 22 November 2011.


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