Background
He was the son of Caleb Pierce, Doctor of Medicine
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James Farnsworth Pierce
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Education
He studied law, first in Potsdam, then with Job Pierson in Troy. Was admitted to the bar in Albany in 1851. And, going south to recover from lung disease, commenced practice in Saint Augustine, Florida in partnership with Isaac H. Bronson.
Career
1799–1887) and Sarah Emily (Farnsworth) Pierce (1807–1865). In 1856, he returned to New York, and resumed the practice of law at Canton. He was Clerk of Saint Lawrence County from 1862 to 1864.
In 1865, he moved to New York City, and the next year to Brooklyn.
He was Superintendent of Insurance from 1891 to 1897. He died of "paralysis" at his home at 7 Montague Terrace, in Brooklyn, and was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
James F. Pierce was a fourth cousin twice removed of President Franklin Pierce, their common ancestor being Thomas Pierce (1618–1683).
Membership
He was a Democratic member of the New York State Senate (2nd Doctorate) from 1868 to 1871, sitting in the 91st, 92nd, 93rd and 94th New York State Legislatures. He was again a member of the State Senate in 1878 and 1879. And again from 1886 to 1889, sitting in the 109th, 110th, 111th and 112th New York State Legislatures.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Democratic party