Gilbert A. Pierce

Gilbert Pierce
United States Senator
from North Dakota
In office
November 25, 1889 – March 3, 1891
Preceded bySeat established
Succeeded byHenry C. Hansbrough
8th Governor of the Dakota Territory
In office
June 25, 1884 – February 5, 1887
Preceded byNehemiah G. Ordway
Succeeded byLouis K. Church
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office
1868
Personal details
BornGilbert Ashville Pierce
(1839-01-11)January 11, 1839
DiedFebruary 15, 1901(1901-02-15) (aged 62)
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Chicago
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Gilbert Ashville Pierce (January 11, 1839 – February 15, 1901) was an American author, journalist, playwright, and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, the eighth governor of Dakota Territory (serving from 1884 to 1887), and representative for North Dakota in the United States Senate. Pierce County, North Dakota was named in his honor.