Josiah Pierce
 Josiah Pierce (August 15 1792 – June 25 1866) was a Maine politician and lawyer. Pierce who was born in Baldwin Maine attended Bowdoin College. After graduating in 1821 he settled in Gorham Maine and became a practicing lawyer. Known for his public speaking skills Pierce served as Judge of Probate for Cumberland County. He also published A History of the Town of Gorham Maine in 1862.