Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 1/13/2025
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 1/13/2025
William S. Pierson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/29/1872
City: Mount Morris, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/26/1940
City: Allen Park, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Glenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
single while in the senate; married Martha H. Richards, dau. of John and Mary (Sheldon) Richards, 12/23/1919, in Flint, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer, farm machinery expert
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
county and city schools; graduated from the University of Michigan law dept., 1896
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Barrett and Marrilla (Maxwell) Pierson.He practiced law until he enlisted in the Spanish-American War, in the 33d Michigan Volunteers, after which he returned to Flint and resumed his practice.
Notable Facts:
Find-a-Grave says he was buried in Flint; death certificate says Pontiac, on 2/26/1940.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Home for Feeble Minded , Labor Interests, Mechanical Interests , Public Buildings , Military Affairs , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 13
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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