Newton Pierce, a farmer, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, June 7, 1837, and is a son of J. G. and Celestia (Lusk) Pierce, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of New Hampshire. He received an ordinary education in Delaware County, and chose the occupation of a farmer. In 1859, he went to Pike's Peak, and remained in the West ten years. At the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted in the First Colorado Cavalry. for three years or during the war, and at the expiration of his term he re-enlisted in the State Militia. His command was principally engaged in fighting the Indians on the frontier. In 1865 he was wounded in an engagement, but not seriously. After the war closed, he was for two years in the Government employ at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., after which he returned to his native county. In 1870, he married Adelia Flemming, by whom he has four children-John, Howard, Hosea and Melvin. In, 1877, they settled in Claibourne Township, where he owns 110 acres of good land. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.