William B. C. Pearsons
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William Baron Chapin Pearsons (December 19, 1824 – March 3, 1898), was an American politician, lawyer, judge, fire chief, soldier, and the first mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Commissioner of the Holyoke Water Works ...
William Baron Chapin Pearsons | |
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1st Mayor of the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts | |
In office 1874–1876 | |
Commissioner of the Holyoke Water Works | |
In office 1872-1874 | |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1863 | |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | December 19, 1825 Fairlee, Vermont, US |
Died | March 3, 1898(1898-03-03) (aged 72) Holyoke, Massachusetts, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah E. Taylor (m. 1857) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Harvard University (LLB) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–1865 |
Rank | Major, Paymaster |
Commands | 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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