Legislator Details


Edgar Pierce
AKA:Peirce
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/6/1841
City: Elk Township, PA
County: Erie County, PA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/14/1904
City: Big Rapids, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/16/1904
City: Big Rapids, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: City Cmetery

Marital Information:
married Mary M. Wells, dau. of Jeduthum & Jane (Sullivan) Wells of Elk Creek, 12/27/1869; children: Harriet L., Mary E. or Mamie, Grosvenor Allen and Florence

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: miller, merchant, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common schools and academies of Pennsylvania

Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Francis & Betsey (Boomer) Pierce, the 8th of 9 children. After his mother's death he went to live with the James Winchester family in Elk Creek. He was a miller until autumn 1862 when he enlisted in Co. D, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Averill's Brigade at 21. Wounded in battle; mustered out as a 2nd Lt, 11/1865. Moved to Colfax in Mecosta Co., 1871 where he manufactured shingles for 8 years. Elected co. treasurer 1878 & 1880. In October 1883 he formed a partnership with G. Clough in a hardware business. Member of the GAR

Notable Facts:
Sometimes listed as Peirce. Committees: Manufacturers; State Public School. Wounded in the leg at Rocky Gap, VA, during the Civil War. Died of peritonitis.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: Senate
Party: Greenback
Committees Served On: Manufactures, State Public School
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Rochester
County of Residence Oakland
District: 15
District Description: Mecosta County

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.332-33; Chapman (M) p.522 and 525 Manual 1883 p.514; SeekMI; USCen 1900
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