Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

State: Georgia

Age at Convention: 47

Date of Birth: 1740

Date of Death: 12/10/1789

Schooling: No known education

Occupation: Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Greene, Businessman

Prior Political Experience: Georgia House of Representatives 1786, Continental Congress 1786

Committee Assignments: None

Convention Contributions: Peirce was only able to participate in the convention for a limited time before personal matters required his attention in Georgia. During his time at the convention, however, he participated in three debates and argued for a strong federal government, shorter terms and a bicameral structure. He is probably most well known for his notes on the character of the delegates. He declined to officially describe himself, but admitted to being “ambitious.” 
New Government Participation: None