Pierce, Gilbert A. (Gilbert Ashville), 1841-1901

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Birth 1841-01-11
Death 1901-02-15

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Born in New York, Pierce moved to Porter County, Ind. in 1856 and attended law school in Chicago 1859-1860. After working in law, he became a newspaperman, and edited papers in Chicago and Minneapolis. He also served as governor of the North Dakota territory, senator from North Dakota, and as minister to Portugal.

From the description of Letter, 1862 Jan. 15, Valparaiso, Ind [to] Schuyler Colfax, Washington D.C. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21126129

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