Thomas P. Pierson

Thomas P. Pierson, farmer, section 29, Hersey Township, was born Dec. 11, 1856, in Pierson Township, Montcalm Co., Mich. His father, George M. Pierson, was born in Naples, Ontario Co., N.Y., has been a carpenter most of his life, and is also a farmer. He came in early life ot Michigan and married Nancy E. Peck, a native of the Empire State. The parents yet reside in Pierson.

Mr. Pierson remained under the guidance of his father until he was of age, when he obtained employment in a shingle-mill, continuing in that occupation six years in various parts of the State. In 1883 he took possession of the farm which has since been his field of operation. About five acres were under improvement at the time of his purchase, and he has cleared 17 acres, built a frame house, and by his vigorous industry is fast putting his affairs into prosperous condition. He is a Democrat in political views and relations.He was married May 6, 1883, to Martha Jacobus, who was born Feb. 22, 1862. She has two brothers and two sisters and a half-brother - Frank E., George E., Elizabeth, Minnie E. and Warren. Her father, Edward Jacobus, resides at Vistula, Ind., where her mother Christina (Daun) Jacobus died, July 26, 1871.

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