Political party Democrat Role Politician Spouse(s) Hannah Pierce Education Bowdoin College | Profession Lawyer Party Maine Democratic Party Name Josiah Pierce | |
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Born August 15, 1792
Baldwin, Maine ( 1792-08-15 ) Died June 25, 1866, Gorham, Maine, United States Books A History of the Town of Gorham, Maine, History of the Town of Gorham (ME) | ||
Josiah Pierce (August 15, 1792 – June 25, 1866) was a Maine politician and lawyer. 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.
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.
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