Franklin Pierce

(1804-1869) U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator, Mexican War general, President of the United States

The personal good looks of Franklin Pierce and his brilliant speaking manner impressed all who met him. People in New Hampshire respected his service as a U.S. Representative and Senator, and as a Brigadier General in the Mexican War. But few persons outside his home state had heard of Pierce until he ran for President.

Chronology of Pierce's Life and Career
Nov 23, 1804	Born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire.
1824	Graduated from Bowdoin College.
1827	Opened a law office in Concord, New Hampshire.
1829	Elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
1833	Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nov 10, 1834	Married Jane Means Appleton.
1837	Elected to the U.S. Senate.
1847	Served as Brigadier General in the Mexican War.
1852	Elected President of the United States.
Dec 2, 1863	Jane Means Pierce died.
Oct 8, 1869	Died in Concord, New Hampshire.