Andrew Granville Pierce | |
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10th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
In office January 6, 1868 –1869 | |
Preceded by | John H. Perry |
Succeeded by | George L. Richmond |
Alderman of the City of New Bedford,Massachusetts [1] | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 9,1829 [2] New Bedford,Massachusetts [2] |
Died | September 11,1903 [1] |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Lincoln Hillman,m. July 17,1854. [1] |
Profession | Textile manufacturer |
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Andrew Granville Pierce (August 9,1829 - September 11,1903) was an American businessman and politician who served as Mayor of New Bedford,Massachusetts.
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]
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