William B. Gere
William Beecher "Beech" Gere (c.1830 - February 4, 1921) was a farmer, American Civil War veteran, politician, United States Marshal, and early settler of Chatfield, Minnesota. After the war he lived in Sumter County, Alabama and served in the Alabama House of Representatives as a Democrat.
William Beecher Gere | |
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Photograph of Lucius F. Hubbard (front row, left) seated with Lt. Col. William B. Gere, Thomas P. Gere, and William B. McGrorty; all members of the 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, taken after the Battle of Corinth. | |
| Member of the Minnesota Legislature from the 8th district | |
| In office 1856-1857 | |
| Governor | Willis A. Gorman |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Beecher Gere c.1830 |
| Died | February 4, 1921 (age 91) |
| Party | Minnesota Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Minnesota Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Augusta F. Marshall |
| Relations | Thomas P. Gere (brother) |
| Occupation | Farmer Politician Military Officer United States Marshals Service |
| Nickname | Beech |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Minnesota |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Colonel |
| Unit | 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Dakota War of 1862 |
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