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
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
GovernorWillis A. Gorman
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
Personal details
BornWilliam Beecher Gere
c.1830
DiedFebruary 4, 1921 (age 91)
PartyMinnesota Democratic Party
Other political
affiliations
Minnesota Democratic Party
SpouseAugusta F. Marshall
RelationsThomas P. Gere (brother)
OccupationFarmer
Politician
Military Officer
United States Marshals Service
NicknameBeech
Military service
Allegiance United States
Minnesota
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Years of service1862-1865
Rank Brevet Colonel
Unit5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
Commands5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Dakota War of 1862
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