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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 3/19/1895
Birth Place: Richland County, Ohio
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 7 (1858)
Home County: Appanoose
John A. Pierson
Appanoose County
Farmer in Promise City. Born in Richland County, Ohio, May 11, 1825, and located here May, 1856. He owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and a Democrat. His wife, Mary Jane Sturgeon, was born in Washington County, Penn., July 28, 1827, and they were married April 10, 1855. Mr. Pierson was a School Director, Assessor, Supervisor, and was a member of the House of Representatives in 1858 at the new Capitol.
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House District 48
Committees
7th GA (1858)
Standing Committees
Legislation Sponsored
7th GA (1858)