Legislator Details
Philo Beers
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/8/1801
City: Ithaca
County: NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/3/1872
City: Charlevoix, MI
County: Charlevoix County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Annisow and Lucy Beers. In 1840, he settled in Courtland, Kent Co., MI. He served as supervisor of Courtland for 12 years and postmaster for 8. He was Deputy US Marshall under Buchannan for 4 years. He was the Traverse lighthouse keeper for 4 years. Member of the Masons.
Notable Facts:
Born in Connecticut.
MIBiog gives birth place as Ithaca, NY census all say Connecticut.
married Magdelena Pittinger; children: George
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Harbors
Postions Held:
City of Residence: North Port
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse County
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cortland
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent & Ottawa
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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