Full name: Franklin Pierce

Born: November 23, 1804

Died: October 8, 1869

Burial site: Old North Cemetery, Concord, New Hampshire

Parents: Benjamin and Anna Kendrick Pierce

Spouse: Jane Means Appleton (1806-1863; m. 1834)

Children: Franklin (1836-1836); Frank Robert (1839-1843); Benjamin (1841-1853)

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: Bowdoin College, (B.A., 1824)

Occupations: Lawyer; general

Government positions: New Hampshire state legislator; U.S. representative and senator from New Hampshire

Political party: Democratic

Dates as president: March 4, 1853-March 4, 1857

Age upon taking office: 48