James Pearce

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.

For other people named James Pearce, see James Pearce (disambiguation).

James Pearce
United States Senator
from Maryland
In office
March 4, 1843 – December 20, 1862
Preceded byJohn L. Kerr
Succeeded byThomas H. Hicks
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1839
Preceded byRichard B. Carmichael
Succeeded byPhilip Thomas
In office
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded byPhilip Thomas
Succeeded byFrancis Brengle
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1831-1835
Personal details
Born
James Alfred Pearce

(1805-12-14)December 14, 1805
Alexandria, DC, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 1862(1862-12-20) (aged 57)
Chestertown, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig, Democrat
Spouses
Martha J.Laird
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(m. 1829; died 1845)​
    Matilda Cox Ringgold
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    (m. 1847)​
    Children4, including James Alfred Pearce Jr.
    Alma materCollege of New Jersey
    Profession
    • Politician
    • lawyer
    Signature
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