Benjamin Pierce (governor)

Benjamin Pierce (December 25, 1757-April 1, 1839), U.S. politician, He served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1827 to 1828 and from 1829 to 1830.

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December 25 - 1757 - April 1 - 1839 - U.S. - Governor of New Hampshire - 1827 - 1828 - 1829 - 1830

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He was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He was a distinguished veteran of the Revolutionary War, commanding the Hillsborough County, New Hampshire militia. Prior to becoming governor, he served twice as Sheriff of Hillsborough County from 1809 to 1812 and later from 1818 to 1827, and in the New Hampshire state legislature from 1789 to 1802. In 1787, he married Elizabeth Andrews and had one daughter. Following Elizabeth's death, he married Anna Kendrick in 1790, and had seven children, including future President Franklin Pierce. He died in Hillsborough, New Hampshire and is buried in the town's Pine Hill Cemetery.

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts - Revolutionary War - Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Sheriff - 1809 - 1812 - 1818 - 1827 - New Hampshire - 1789 - 1802 - 1787 - 1790 - President - Franklin Pierce - Hillsborough, New Hampshire

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