Background
Peirce, Silas was born on August 16, 1860 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Silas and Almira (Hall) Peirce.
Peirce, Silas was born on August 16, 1860 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Silas and Almira (Hall) Peirce.
Graduate English High School, Boston, 1878.
Entered, 1878, wholesale grocery business of Silas Peirce & Company, Boston (established, 1815, by great-uncle, Silas Peirce), now president Silas Peirce & Limited company. Assistant treasurer Old Corner Book Store. President Boston Wesleyan Association.
Trustee, treasurer Boston University.
Director Boston North End Mission, Boston Young Men's Christian Association. Member book committee Methodist Episcopal Church.
Active in philanthropic lines.
Member book committee Methodist Episcopal Church.
Married Annie Kendig, April.