Sacramento Valley Biographies

BEERS GUYRE

Transcribed by Sally Kaleta, April 2009.

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          Prominent among the energetic and enterprising men who were
actively identified with the development of the agricultural resources of
Tehama county was Beers Guyre, late of Red Bluff, who acquired wealth and
distinction as an extensive and successful stock-raiser. He was well-known
throughout this section of the state as a man of unquestioned ability and
integrity, a valued citizen, a kind neighbor and friend, and a most loving
and devoted husband. A native of Indiana, Mr. Guyre was born in Wabash
county, in 1827, and died at his home in Red Bluff, Cal., March 6, 1900, his
death being a cause of general regret to the community in which he lived.
His father was born and reared in Ohio, but settled in business as a
merchant in Wabash county, Ind., where both he and his wife spent the
remainder of their lives.

         Brought up and educated in Indiana, Beers Guyre grew to manhood in
his native state. Crossing the plains with ox-teams in 1860, he came to
California, and embarked in stock-raising. He became a large landowner,
owning a valuable ranch about eight miles north of Red Bluff, and having
several thousand acres of land which he used as a summer range in Modoc
county. In 1877, soon after his marriage, he erected a fine residence on
Washington street, and there resided until his death. Possessing an
unlimited stock of energy and perseverance, far-sighted and of keen
judgment, he gained a position of influence among the leading agriculturists
of the county, and through his own unaided efforts acquired a competence. In
politics Mr. Guyre was a Republican, and fraternally he was a Mason.

         Returning to his old home in 1876, Mr. Guyre married, March 6,
1877, Miss Hannah Annie Miller, who was born and brought up in Henry county,
Ind., living there until her marriage. Her father, John G. Miller, was born
in Germany, immigrated to America, and settled in Indiana as a farmer, there
spending his last years, dying at the age of eighty years. He was active in
public affairs, and served for many years as justice of the peace. He
married Sarah Lyons, who was born in Kentucky, and died in Indiana. Of the
ten children born of their union, seven grew to years of maturity, but only
three are now living. Mrs. Guyre, in common with the other children of the
parental household, was educated in the public schools of Henry county, Ind.
Coming to California as a bride, she has since resided in Red Bluff, where
she is held in high esteem by her large circle of neighbors and friends. She
is a clear-headed, active woman, possessing excellent judgment and business
tact, and since the death of her husband has managed the farm and sheep
ranch herself, meeting with splendid success. Mrs. Guyre is a stanch
supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and is an active member
of the Christian Church, and of the societies connected with it.

"History of the State of California and Biographical Record of the
Sacramento Valley, Cal.," J. M. Guinn, The Chapman Publishing Company,
Chicago, 1906, Pages 417-418.