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birth
Born in 1804 in New Hampshire. -
College graduate
Graduated College in 1824. -
state legislature
In 1828 Benjamin was elected in theNew Hampshire state legistlature. -
1830
Went to Washington first as a representative then a senator in 1830. -
Marriage
In 1834 married Jane Means Appleton. -
Babies born
Jane and Franklin had 3 children starting in 1836. -
Refusal
Refused a cabinet position from president polk in 1846. -
nomination
Nominated Pierce a true "dark horse" in 1850. -
agreeing upon compromise
In 1850 delegates agreed upon a platform pledging undeviated support of the compromise. -
death of Franklins son
Two years before Franklin became president he and his wife watched their 11 year old son die in a tragic train accident. -
14th president Franklin Pierce elected
Was elected during a tension between the north and south. -
Becoming president
March 4, 1853 beginning of presidency. -
Service
March 4, 1857 end of presidency. -
Death of wife
In 1864 Franklins wife died. -
death
Pierce died on October 8, 1869