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Edward Pier
19th century American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Pier (March 31, 1807 – November 2, 1877) was an American businessman, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was among the first settlers at what is now Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and represented Fond du Lac in the Wisconsin State Senate for four years during the 1850s.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 20th district, Preceded by ...
Edward Pier | |
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![]() From The History of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin (1880) | |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 20th district | |
In office January 7, 1856 – January 2, 1860 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. Eldredge |
Succeeded by | Elihu L. Phillips |
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1844 – April 1845 | |
Preceded by | John J. Driggs |
Succeeded by | Rufus P. Eaton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-03-31)March 31, 1807 New Haven, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | November 2, 1877(1877-11-02) (aged 70) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Pier Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Harriet Newall Kendall
(m. 1829; died 1864) |
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