Clarence V. Peirce

Clarence V. Peirce (December 25, 1850 – December 2, 1923) was an American politician.

Clarence V. Peirce
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
1895–1898
Preceded byFerdinand T. Yahr
Succeeded byThomas Fearne
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1891–1895
Personal details
Born(1850-12-25)December 25, 1850
Germania, Marquette County, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 1923(1923-12-02) (aged 72)
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Born in the community of Germania, Marquette County, Wisconsin, Peirce went to the public schools and to business college in London, Ontario, Canada. He was in the mercantile business. He was also in the milling business. Peirce was also a livestock dealer and a dairy farmer. He was involved with the Westfield State Bank in Westfield, Wisconsin and the state bank in Wilsonville, Nebraska. Peirce served on the local draft board during World War I. From 1891 to 1895, Peirce served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. He then served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1895 to 1899. Peirce died from a stroke at his home, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[1][2][3]

References
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1897,' Biographical Sketch of Clarence V. Peirce, pg. 661
  2. 'Former Senator Dies At Eau Claire,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 1923, pg. 14
  3. 'The Late Clarence Peirce,' Eau Claire Leader, December 9, 1923, pg. 7


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