George D. Beers (June 7, 1812 – October 12, 1880) was an American politician from New York.
George D. Beers | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | George D. Beers June 7, 1812 Hobart, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1880 (aged 68) |
| Parent(s) | Cyrus Beers and Phebe Gregory |
| Education | Ithaca College |
| Occupation | Food historian |
Life
editHe was born in Hobart, New York to of Congressman Cyrus Beers and Phebe Beers (née Gregory). The family removed first to Delhi, the seat of Delaware County, and in 1821 to Walton. Later the family moved to Ithaca, where he studied law at Ithaca College and was admitted to the bar in 1833, and practiced. He married Harriet Beers, and they had several children.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th D.) from 1845 to 1847, sitting in the 68th, 69th and 70th New York State Legislatures.
He was buried at the Ithaca City Cemetery.
Sources
edit- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 135f and 138; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)
- The American Biographical Sketch Book by William Hunt (1849; pg. 349ff)