Alanson Beers (June 5, 1808 – May 24, 1864) was an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints (LDS Church) and a pioneer settler of the Utah Territory. Born in Madison County, New York, Beers converted to Mormonism in the 1830s and subsequently participated in the church’s migration westward. He arrived in the Salt Lake Valley with the first wave of Mormon pioneers in 1847.
In Utah, Beers played a prominent role in the establishment of several communities. He served as a bishop of the LDS congregation in Provo from 1850 to 1855, overseeing the organization of local religious and civic affairs. He was also involved in agricultural development, helping to introduce irrigation techniques that supported the region’s settlement. Additionally, Beers held various civil positions, including membership on the Provo City Council and participation in territorial legislative activities.
Beers married twice and fathered multiple children, several of whom continued to be active in the church and local governance. He died in Provo, Utah, and is buried in the Provo City Cemetery. His contributions are noted in early histories of Utah’s settlement and the development of the LDS Church’s institutional structures in the western United States.