| Josiah Pierce | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate from the Gorham district |
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| In office 1833–1836 |
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| Born | 1792 Baldwin, Maine |
| Died | 1866 Gorham, Maine |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Pierce |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Josiah Pierce (1792-1866) 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.[1]
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]
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