Background
Peirce, Benjamin was born on September 30, 1778 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jerethmiel and Sarah (Ropes) Peirce.
Peirce, Benjamin was born on September 30, 1778 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jerethmiel and Sarah (Ropes) Peirce.
Graduated from Harvard, 1801.
Became associate with his father’s trading firm, specializing in Far Eastern trade, Boston, 1801. Member Massachusetts General Court, 1811-circa 1816. Became known for his knowledge of classics in Latin and England.
Librarian Harvard, 1826-1831, issued 1st published catalogue of library, completed most of research for history of college (later published by Doctor John Pickering).
Member Massachusetts General Court, 1811-circa 1816.
Married Lydia Ropes, December 11, 1803. Children: Charlotte, John, Benjamin, Charles.