Background
Peirce, Henry Augustus was born on December 15, 1808 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Hardy and Frances (Cordis) Peirce.
Peirce, Henry Augustus was born on December 15, 1808 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Hardy and Frances (Cordis) Peirce.
Partner (with brother) in shipping trade between Mexico and Alaska, 1824-1828. Partner (with James Hunnewell) trading between Pacific Islands and New Engineering Minister to Hawaiian Kingdom, 1869-1877, called American Marines to Honolulu to restore order during riots brought on by election of King Kalakaua, 1874, concluded United States-Hawaiian reciprocity treaty, 1876.
Married Susan Thompson, July 3, 1838.