Background
He was the son of Congressman Cyrus Beers (1786–1850) and Phebe (Gregory) Beers (d 1865).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Congressman Cyrus Beers (1786–1850) and Phebe (Gregory) Beers (d 1865).
The family removed first to Delhi, the county seat of Delaware Company, and in 1821 to Walton. Later the family removed to Ithaca. There he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1833, and practiced.
He was buried at the Ithaca City Cemetery.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th Doctorate) from 1845 to 1847, sitting in the 68th, 69th and 70th New York State Legislatures.