Legislator Details
William B. Beeson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1809
City: Uniontown, PA
County: Fayette County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/24/1872
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sally Ann Mather, Feb 1846 in Berrien Co.[may have died before 1860]; children: Sidney and Lewis H.;
married Sarah L. Hess, 9/1/1868, in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI;
Number of Children: 2
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: merchant
Race:
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Niles, MI in 1831. He was village president of Niles, MI, 1841. He went to California for the 1849 Gold Rush, returning in 1853. He served as school inspector
Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth unknown.
Died in 1872
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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