Henry Lillie Pierce, American congressman. member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1860-1862, 66; member United States House of Representatives (Republican) from Massachusetts 43d-44th congresses, December, 1873-1877, one of 2 Republicans in House who voted to throw out Louisiana electoral vote counted in favor of Rutherford Hayes.
Background
Pierce, Henry Lillie was born on August 23, 1825 in Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Lillie) P. Worked for school committee, Stoughton, 1848 supported Free-Soil Party in national elections.
Career
Worked for school committee Worked in cocoa factory of Walter Baker (his uncle), leased plant from trustees after death of Baker, 1854, products won Gold medal at Paris (France) Exposition, 1867. President Massachusetts Tariff Reform League, 1887</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died Boston, December
Membership
Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1860-1862, 66. Member United States House of Representatives (Republican) from Massachusetts 43d-44th congresses, December, 1873-1877, one of 2 Republicans in House who voted to throw out Louisiana electoral vote counted in favor of Rutherford Hayes.