George D. Beers
Personal details
Born
George D. Beers

(1812-06-07)June 7, 1812
Hobart, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1880(1880-10-12) (aged 68)
Parent(s)Cyrus Beers and Phebe Gregory
EducationIthaca College
OccupationFood historian

George D. Beers (June 7, 1812 – October 12, 1880) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He 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.

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