Charlie W. Pierce

Charles William "Charlie" Pierce
Charles William "Charlie" Pierce
Born	July 16, 1864; Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Died	July 10, 1939 (aged 74); Boynton, Florida, U.S.
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery
Occupation	Postmaster; Barefoot Mailman; Boat Captain; Author;
Nationality	American
Period	1900–1939
Genre	History
Notable works	Pioneer Life in South Florida, 1970
Spouses	Yallahs Wallack Pierce (1896–1922); Ethel Sims Pierce (1924–1939);

Charles William Pierce (July 16, 1864 – July 10, 1939) was one of South Florida's most important pioneer citizens. Arriving in 1872, Pierce was a community leader in banking, seamanship, the postal service, and author of the sentinel book on early South Florida life.

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