Gilbert A. Pierce

Gilbert Ashville Pierce (January 11, 1839  February 15, 1901) was an American author, journalist, playwright, and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, the eighth Governor of Dakota Territory (serving from 1884 to 1887), and representative for North Dakota in the United States Senate. Pierce County, North Dakota was named in his honor.

Gilbert Pierce
United States Senator
from North Dakota
In office
November 25, 1889  March 4, 1891
Preceded bySeat established
Succeeded byHenry C. Hansbrough
Governor of the Dakota Territory
In office
June 25, 1884  February 5, 1887
Preceded byNehemiah G. Ordway
Succeeded byLouis K. Church
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office
1868
Personal details
Born
Gilbert Ashville Pierce

(1839-01-11)January 11, 1839
East Otto, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1901(1901-02-15) (aged 62)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Chicago
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