James Pearce
American politician (1805–1862) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named James Pearce, see James Pearce (disambiguation).
"Senator Pearce" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Pearce (disambiguation).
James Alfred Pearce (December 14, 1805 – December 20, 1862) was an American politician. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the second district of Maryland from 1835 to 1839 and 1841 to 1843. He later served as a U.S. Senator from Maryland from 1843 until his death in 1862.
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James Pearce | |
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United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office March 4, 1843 – December 20, 1862 | |
Preceded by | John L. Kerr |
Succeeded by | Thomas H. Hicks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Richard B. Carmichael |
Succeeded by | Philip Thomas |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Philip Thomas |
Succeeded by | Francis Brengle |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1831-1835 | |
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Born | James Alfred Pearce (1805-12-14)December 14, 1805 Alexandria, DC, U.S. |
Died | December 20, 1862(1862-12-20) (aged 57) Chestertown, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Whig, Democrat |
Spouses | Martha J.Laird
(m. 1829; died 1845)Matilda Cox Ringgold
(m. 1847) |
Children | 4, including James Alfred Pearce Jr. |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
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