Benjamin Kendrick Pierce

1790–1850 (age 60)

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Photograph of Benjamin Kendrick Pierce

Biography

Benjamin Kendrick Pierce lived through the late eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries, witnessing the founding of the American republic and the subsequent development of the nation. His life spanned a crucial period in American history.

Pierce was laid to rest at Cypress Hills National Cemetery, a place of honor for those who served and lived during America's formative years. His grave remains a testament to his place in the historical record of his time.