Legislator Details

Image of Dr. John S. Beers
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/26/2024

Dr. John S. Beers
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/1/1846
City: Marlboro NJ
County: Monmouth County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/18/1923
City: Saint Joseph,MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/21/1923
City: Saint Joseph,MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Eliza Jane ' Jennie' Hess, dau. of Matilda Hess, 1/2/1874, in Benton Harbor, MI; children: 6, Marilda May (Lindenfeld), Dana Nelson, John H., Roscoe Wendell and Catherine Eliza and 1 other

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Background

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Occupation: farmer, physician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Holmden Academy; graduated from Northwestern University, Chicago, 1878

Biographical Sketch:
Son of John Holmes and Adeline (Cummings) Beers. Early life on a farm except when attending school. At age 18 moved to northern part of New Jersey to engage in fruit and tree culture. Came to MI in 1869 to continue in same business until 1874 when he began study of medicine. Practiced medicine and kept a general interest in farming and fruit culture. Elected Supervisor of Royalton, Berrien Co.in 1873, prominent in grange work in Berrien Co. holding position of master several terms and was secretary of the first country grange in the state which he helped organize. Served several times on the Berrien Co. Board of Supervisors.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Criminal Insane, Cities and Villages , House of Correction, School for the Blind , Select Committee on Apportionment, Insurance , Public Buildings , State Public School
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City of Residence: Stevensville
County of Residence Berrien
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:70; Michiganology; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com; MIMarRec 18867-1952; Manual 1891 p.565
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