Josiah Pierce
| Josiah Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the Gorham district | |
|
In office 1833–1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 15, 1792 Baldwin, Maine |
| Died |
June 25, 1866 (aged 73) 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
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=49743544
- 1 2 "Past Presidents Josiah Pierce Democratic 1835, 1836". State of Maine. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
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