Legislator Details
George K. Beamer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/26/1816
City: Pekin NY
County: Niagra
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/18/1899
City: Hastings, MI
County: Bary County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 3/20/1899
City: Hastings, MI
County: Bary County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ann Jeanette Averell; children: 6, Mary Agnes, Charles, Franklin George, Sarah Jane (Ryno), Edward and 1 other
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service: Other
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry and Charity (Patterson) Beamer. First came to Michigan in 1835 and returned. Settled in Irving twp., Barry County in 1946. Twp. Supervisor, Irving Twp., 1847-48, 1853. Organized the Barry and Eaton Co. Insurance Company. Served in Common Council of Hastings and as postmaster of Hastings.
Notable Facts:
As a member of the legislature he presented a bill providing for a record of the soldiers of Michigan, subsequently compiled by Adjutant Gen. Robertson.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Irving
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry County
District Description: Barry County
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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