John H. Beers
Born 25 May 1860 Bolivar, Allegany, New York
Died ????
Biography
John H. Beers, son of Wakeman and Clarinda (Withey) Beers, was born in Bolivar, N.Y., in 1860. He was raised on his father's farm and was educated in the common schools and in Friendship Academy. He came to Hinsdale with his parents in 1882 and settled on the farm in Pleasant valley he now owns. His father died in Bolivar in 1888, where Mrs. Beers resides. Beginning in the fall of 1888 John H. had one year in the grocery trade and in conducting a meat market with D.E. Johnson. Mr. Beers is serving his second term on the Board of Education. He is a contributor to the Methodist church and votes the Democratic ticket. In March, 1887, he married Addie E., daughter of Lovinus and Minerva Osmun.
HISTORICAL GAZETTEER AND BIOGRAPHICAL MEMORIAL OF CATTARAUGUS CO. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893 History of the Town of Hinsdale - Chapter XXXI, page 710
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