William H. Pierce
William H. Pierce | |
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| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 1st ward | |
| In office December 15, 1898 – December 5, 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Francis M. Nickell |
| Succeeded by | Owen McAleer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Pierce December 28, 1859 |
| Died | February 24, 1939 |
William Henry Pierce (December 28, 1859 – February 24, 1939) was a founder of Pierce Brothers Mortuary in Southern California, which at the time of his death was the second-largest funeral business in the United States. He was also a member of the Los Angeles City Council and that city's Planning Commission.