Silas Peirce
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 15 February 1793, Scituate | |
| Death | 27 August 1879Boston (aged 86 years) |
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Biography
Silas Peirce (February 15, 1793 – August 27, 1879) was an American grocer and politician who founded the wholesale grocer Silas Peirce & Co, in Boston, Massachusetts. in April, 1815. The grocery firm of Silas Peirce & Co., Ltd. lasted 111 years.
Political offices
Peirce served as Chairman and a member of the Boston Board of Aldermen.
Military service
From 1816 to 1822, Peirce served in the First Regiment, Third Brigade, Fourth Division of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. In 1821 Peirce joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.
Silas Peirce's Business card circa 1822