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Benjamin Kendrick Pierce (August 29, 1790 – April 1, 1850) was a career officer in the United States Army. He was a son of New Hampshire Governor Benjamin Pierce and brother of President Franklin Pierce.
Nov 15, 2023 · Birthplace: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. Death: August 01, 1850 (59) New York, NY, United States (disease of the brain) Place of Burial: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States. Immediate Family: Son of Gov. Benjamin Pierce and Anna B. Pierce.
- Hillsborough, New Hampshire
- August 29, 1790
- New Hampshire
- August 1, 1850
Benjamin Kendrick Pierce. Birth. 29 Aug 1790. Hillsboro, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. Death. 1 Apr 1850 (aged 59) New York, New York County, New York, USA. Burial. Cypress Hills National Cemetery.
The military post had been named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce. Fort Pierce was later incorporated in 1901 and is the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Sep 16, 2022 · Explore genealogy for Benjamin Pierce born 1790 Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States died 1850 Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States including ancestors + children + 1 photos + more in the free family tree community.
- August 29, 1790
- April 1, 1850
May 7, 1978 · On Jan. 2, the blockhouse of palmetto logs was erected and dubbed Fort Pierce, after “Our worthy commander” (from which the title of our book), Lt. Col. Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, commander of the First Regiment of Artillery.”
Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, commander of the 1st Regiment of Artillery, and brother of the future President Franklin Pierce, proceeded down the coast with a detachment of troops. The troops spent two uncomfortable nights on the east side of the river, just south of the inlet.
