Charlie W. Pierce

Charles William "Charlie" Pierce
Born(1864-07-16)July 16, 1864
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 1939(1939-07-10) (aged 74)
Boynton, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Occupation
  • Postmaster
  • Barefoot Mailman
  • Boat Captain
  • Author
NationalityAmerican
Period1900–1939
GenreHistory
Notable worksPioneer Life in South Florida, 1970
Spouses
  • Yallahs Wallack Pierce (1896–1922)
  • Ethel Sims Pierce (1924–1939)

Charles William Pierce (July 16, 1864 – July 10, 1939) was one of South Florida's most important pioneer citizens. Arriving in 1872, Pierce was a community leader in banking, seamanship, the postal service, and author of the sentinel book on early South Florida life.

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