Andrew G. Pierce

Andrew Granville Pierce (August 9, 1829 - September 11, 1903) was an American businessman and politician who served as Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Andrew Granville Pierce
10th Mayor of
New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office
January 6, 1868  1869
Preceded byJohn H. Perry
Succeeded byGeorge L. Richmond
Alderman of the City of
New Bedford, Massachusetts[1]
Personal details
BornAugust 9, 1829[2]
New Bedford, Massachusetts[2]
DiedSeptember 11, 1903[1]
Spouse(s)Caroline Lincoln Hillman, m. July 17, 1854.[1]
ProfessionTextile manufacturer
Signature

Pierce was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 9, 1829.[2]

Pierce married Caroline Lincoln Hillman on July 17, 1854.[1]

Pierce died on September 11, 1903.[1]

Notes

  1. Beers, J. H. (1912), Representative Men and Old families of Southeastern Massachusetts: Containing Historical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of The Old Families, Volume I, Chicago, Illinois: J. H. Beers & CO., p. 36.
  2. Beers, J. H. (1912), Representative Men and Old families of Southeastern Massachusetts: Containing Historical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of The Old Families, Volume I, Chicago, Illinois: J. H. Beers & CO., p. 35.
Business positions
Preceded by
Joseph Grinnell
President of the Wamsutta Textile Mills Succeeded by
William W. Crapo
Political offices
Preceded by
John H. Perry
10th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
1869-1869
Succeeded by
George L. Richmond


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