Ray V. Pierce
Ray Vaughn Pierce | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd district | |
In office 1879–1880 | |
Preceded by | Daniel N. Lockwood |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Scoville |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 31st district | |
In office 1878–1879 | |
Preceded by | E. Carleton Sprague |
Succeeded by | Benjamin H. Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | February 4, 1840
Political party | Republican |
Ray Vaughn Pierce (August 6, 1840 – February 4, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Early life
Born in
Career
Pierce engaged in the manufacture and sale of patent medicines and established the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. His manufacturing business started with "Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription", which he followed with other medicines, including Smart Weed and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. His venture proved a success, with nearly one million bottles of Dr. Pierce's Smart Weed and other preparations shipped annually.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (31st D.) in 1878 and 1879. Pierce was elected as a Republican to the 46th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1879, to September 18, 1880, when he resigned.
Publication
After leaving Congress, Pierce resumed his business interests, and was publisher of a book, the People's Common-sense Medical Adviser.
Death
Pierce died on February 4, 1914, at his home on
Family
Pierce was married to Mary Jane Smith. They were the parents of five children, three of whom reached adulthood: Valentine Mott, known as V. Mott; Hugh C.; and Ralph Waldo, known as Waldo.
References
- ^ Eugene L. Nixon, A Doctor and an Island. Journal of the Florida Medical Association 59(8): 45-53, August 1972
1. Eugene L. Nixon, A Doctor and an Island. Journal of the Florida Medical Association 59(8): 45-53, August 1972
- United States Congress. "Ray V. Pierce (id: P000336)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.