PIERSON, Edward Donahue, publisher, teacher; born in Natchitoches Parish, La., 'Dec. 27, 1872; son of Lewis and Laurine (Antoine) Pierson; grad., Bishop College College, Marshall, Tex., professional course, 1895, B.S., 1904; married Lizzie L. Spears, of Sumter, S. C.; 3 children: Eulalia V., Theodore D., Edward D. Jr. Began as teacher in rural schools, 1892, continuing to 1896; later taught at Big Sandy, Gilmer, and Pittsburg, Texas; now teacher in Colored High School, Houston; treasurer and mgr. Western Star Pub. Co., Houston, since 1907; president Houston Negro Business League. Deacon, Antioch Baptist Church; secretary State Baptist Young People's Union. Republican. Mason; member Knights of Pythias, United Brothers of Friendship. Home: 318 Robin St. Office: 419 1-2 Milam St., Houston, Texas.

Who's who of the Colored Race

by Frank Lincoln Mather - 1915

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