Leander J. Pierson

Leander J. Pierson (November 29, 1872 – October 21, 1935) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Pierson went to Oshkosh Normal School (now University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh). He was in the quarrying business in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From 1908 to 1910, Pierson served on the Milwaukee Council and was a Republican. In 1921, Pierson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. In 1935, Pierson died of a stroke in Bedford, Virginia.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of Leander J. Pierson, pg. 281
  2. 'Former Wisconsin Assemblyman Dies,' La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press, October 23, 1935, pg. 6


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