February 13, 1842 (Wilton, CT) – April 2, 1865 (Ft. Gregg, VA); 23 years old
Resident of Wilton in the 1850 census
Enlisted on October 26, 1861
Mustered in October 30, 1861
Reenlisted January 1, 1864
Unit: 10th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, Company G
Born to Samuel Beers Jr. (1816-1874) and Susannah Platt (1821-1852). Siblings were George A. (1840-1841), Mary J. Beers Gregory (1844-1900), George A. (1840-1841), Susan A. (1850-1874) and half-sister Harriet E. Beers Sheldon (1856-1939).
Killed in Action on April 2, 1865 at Fort Gregg, Virginia.
Burial information not found.
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