- CHARLES E. PIERCE, of the firm of SMITH & PIERCE, attorneys
and counselors at law of
- Janesville, has been a member of the Rock County bar since
1881. He is a representative of one of the early families of
Rock County whose members have for half a century been identified
with its history. His grandfather, Prosper A. PIERCE, emigrated
from Vermont to Rock County, in 1839, and settled on a farm which
is within the present city limits of Janesville. Upon that land
he resided until his death, which occurred in 1876. His son,
William H. PIERCE, father of our subject, now owns and occupies
the old homestead.
- Charles E., the only child of William H. PIERCE, was born
on the 7th day of August, 1860, in
- Monroe, Green Co., Wis., where his father was then engaged
in the grocery business, though he had previously resided in
Rock County, and afterwards returned to his old home. Our subject
was educated in the schools of Janesville, and began the study
of law with the firm of BENNETT & SALE, in whose office he
continued as a student until the first named member of the firm
was elected Judge of the Circuit Court, when he became associated
as a partner with Mr. SALE, under the style of SALE & PIERCE.
This connection continued until Oct. 11, 1886, when the senior
member of the firm, having received the appointment of County
Judge, withdrew, and the present firm of SMITH & PIERCE was
formed. Mr. PIERCE was fortunate in being associated, both as
a student and in the early years of his practice, with able and
experienced lawyers. He was admitted to the bar in 1881. The
present firm commands a good practice, which they have deservedly
won, and their professional field includes Rock Walworth and
Green counties. Mr. PIERCE was elected and served as City Attorney
from April 1886, to April 1888.
- In the month of October, 1887, he was united in marriage
with Miss Adelaide R. PEASE, a
- daughter of John J. R. PEASE, Esq., of Janesville, whose
sketch is given elsewhere. These young people hold an enviable
position in the social world and are held in the highest regard
by all who know them.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 780-781.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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