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Andrew G. Pierce

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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
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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]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b c 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
Political offices
Preceded by 10th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
1869-1869
Succeeded by