Experience Bearce1

Family
Marriage*12 May 1768She married Zadock Hayward, son of John Hayward and Esther __?__, on 12 May 1768 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). Their intention of marriage stated that Zadock was from Plymouth.1,2 

Family

 Zadock Hayward b. 23 Feb 1732/33

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hayward, pages 181-190. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 177. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Abiah (Sanderson) Buttolph Beard1

Family
Marriage*3 September 1701She married, as his third wife, John Barrell, son of John Barrell and Mary Colburn, on 3 September 1701 in Boston.1,2 

Family

 John Barrell b. 22 Feb 1656/57

Citations

  1. [S1033] Jonathan A. Shaw, "George Barrell, Emigrant to Boston in 1638, and his Children and Grandchildren", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, with source information provided, Volume 165, pages 5-14 and 141-149 (January 2011 and April 2011): John Barrell, pages 141-143. Hereinafter cited as "George Barrell, 1638 Emigrant to Boston."
  2. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.

Hannah Beasley1

Family
Marriage*10 September 1804She married John Coghill on 10 September 1804 in Woodford County, Kentucky.1 

Family

 John Coghill
Child 1.Thomas Coghill+1,2 b. 1820, d. 25 Oct 1852

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 September 1804 in Woodford County, Kentucky, USA, of Hannah Beasley and John "Cogwell", citing FHL Film# 000252322. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Thomas Coghill result of accident on 25 October 1852 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, married, farmer, born about 1820 in Nelson County to John Coghill and Hannah Coghill, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Elizabeth Ann Beatty1

b. 1807, d. 1 May 1883
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Birth*1807Elizabeth Ann Beatty was born about 1807 in Ireland.2 
Marriage*1822She married Walter Hinds, son of Thomas Hinds and Mary __?__.1,2 
(Wife) Death17 March 1879Elizabeth became a widow when Walter Hinds died on 17 March 1879 at about age 76.1,2 
Death*1 May 1883She died on 1 May 1883 in Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario Province, Canada, at about age 783,4 
Burial* and was buried in Sanctury Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.4 

Family

 Walter Hinds b. c 1803, d. 17 Mar 1879
Children 1.Thomas Hinds2 b. c 1824
 2.Ralph Hinds2 b. c 1826
 3.Charles Hinds2 b. c 1828, d. 1907
 4.Sarah Ann Hinds2 b. c 1830
 5.Jane Hinds2 b. c 1832
 6.Walter Hinds Jr.2 b. c 1835, d. 1876
 7.Beatty Hinds+1 b. 6 Apr 1835, d. 20 Dec 1913
 8.Ellen Hinds2 b. c 1838
 9.Elizabeth Hinds2 b. c 1841

Citations

  1. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection" (Research results and analysis, letters and photos, in the possession of Shirley Ertz of Nebraska), email from Shirley Ertz dated 25 Sep 2008, outlining her direct Hinds line. Hereinafter cited as "Hinds Family Research Collection."
  2. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection", from the Family Tree of Thomas and Mary Hinds prepared by M. Clayton and G. Clayton and dated Nov 1992.
  3. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection", from the Family Tree of Thomas and Mary Hinds prepared by M. Clayton and G. Clayton and dated Nov 1992, noting her date of death as 5 January 1883.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Ann (Beatty) Hinds, Memorial# 184575642, reporting her date of death as 1 May 1883. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

John Beatty1

(Witness to Will) Estate and LandL. R. Robertson, John Beatty and Richard Webb witnessed the will of John Bell of Creevy on 08 December 1806.1 

Citations

  1. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Prerogative will, John Bell, 1806, Creevy, County Longford, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

John Beatty1

Family
Relationship Note*His daughter Martha Mary was identified as the second daughter of John Beatty of Springtown, County Longford, Ireland.1 

Family
Child 1.Martha Mary Beatty+1 d. 16 Jan 1789

Citations

  1. [S1562] Burke's Peerage Limited, Burke's Irish Family Records, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (London, England: Burke's Peerage Limited, 1976), Burrowes, pages 184-187. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.

Margaret Beatty1

b. 1789, d. 1821
Family
Birth*1789Margaret Beatty was born in 1789 in County Cavan, Ireland.1 
Marriage*She married William Bell, son of George Bell and Mary Hines.1 
Death*1821She died in 1821 at age 32 of pleurisy resulting from a severe cold.1 

Family

 William Bell b. 1787, d. 1829
Children 1.George Bell1
 2.William Bell1 b. 1813, d. 28 Jan 1877
 3.Thomas Bell+1 b. 14 Mar 1817

Citations

  1. [S1615] James Green Jones, "Genealogy of Martha Jane Bell, wife of James Green Jones, Ireland : partial pages from a manuscript", 1870 (New York City, New York). Hand written, pages 167-176 only, pages 168-169. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy of Martha Jane Bell, wife of James Green Jones, Ireland."

Martha Mary Beatty1

d. 16 January 1789
Family
Father*John Beatty1
Relationship Note*Martha Mary was identified as the second daughter of John Beatty of Springtown, County Longford, Ireland.1 
Marriage*before 22 July 1742She married Alexander Burrowes, son of Alexander Burrowes and Mary __?__, before 22 July 1742.1 
(Wife) Death1 November 1783Martha Mary became a widow when Alexander Burrowes died on 1 November 1783.1 
Death*16 January 1789She died on 16 January 1789.1 

Family

 Alexander Burrowes b. 1705, d. 1 Nov 1783
Children 1.Alexander Burrowes1 b. c 1743, d. 1788
 2.Thomas Burrowes1 b. c 1744, d. 1806

Citations

  1. [S1562] Burke's Peerage Limited, Burke's Irish Family Records, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (London, England: Burke's Peerage Limited, 1976), Burrowes, pages 184-187. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.

Mary Beaumont1

b. 22 February 1766, d. 21 April 1828
Family
Father*William Beaumont2
Mother*Hannah Davis2
Birth*22 February 1766Mary Beaumont was born on 22 February 1766, probably in Newtown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*She married, as his second wife, Baldwin Weaver, son of Isaac Weaver and Sarah Dell.1 
(Daughter-in-law) Relocation1788Her husband's parents, and some of their children, moved in 1788 to Monongalia County, Virginia and settled near Morgantown. It is believed by the Sharpless source that Baldwin, Mary and their children, relocated with his parents.1 
(Wife) Death1 March 1795Mary became a widow when Baldwin Weaver died on 1 March 1795 at age 34.3,1 
Relocation*As a young widow at age 29, Mary moved from Virginia, with her three children, back to her father's home in Newtown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.2 
Death*21 April 1828She died on 21 April 1828 in Philadelphia at age 62.2 

Family

 Baldwin Weaver b. 20 Nov 1760, d. 1 Mar 1795

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 229-230. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 359-360.
  3. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."

William Beaumont1

Family
Marriage*He married Hannah Davis.1 
Residence*Hannah and William Beaumont lived in Newtown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Hannah Davis
Child 1.Mary Beaumont1 b. 22 Feb 1766, d. 21 Apr 1828

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 359-360. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.

Laura C. Beavers1,2

b. 18 November 1883
Family
Birth*18 November 1883Laura C. Beavers was born on 18 November 1883, probably in Iowa.3,2,4 
Name VariationHer full name was Laura Christina Beavers.5 
Marriage*12 April 1905She married Arthur R. Crabbs on 12 April 1905 in Garfield County, Oklahoma. They were married at the residence of the Bride's parents by A. B. Kirk, Preacher at the Missionary Baptist Church in Kremlin, Garfield County.1,2 

Family

 Arthur R. Crabbs
Child 1.Ona Mae Crabbs1 b. 1922

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Arthur R. and Laura Crabbs, Year: 1930; Census Place: Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341636. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2175] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 April 1905 in Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA, of Miss Laura C Beavers of Enid, Oklahoma, age 21, born about 1884 in Iowa, and Mr. Arthur Crabbs of Enid, Oklahoma, age 25, born about 1880 in Kansas, married at the residence of the Bride's parents by A. B. Kirk, Preacher at the Missionary Baptist Church of Kremlin, Garfield County, referencing Film# 001398697. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Arthur R. and Laura Crabbs, Year: 1930; Census Place: Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341636, reporting Laura's place of birth as Iowa.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura Christina (Beavers) Crabbs, Memorial# 89112058, reporting her placed of birth as Highland, Highland County, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura Christina (Beavers) Crabbs, Memorial# 89112058.

Edith Beck1

Family
Marriage*She married John M. Frech.1 

Family

 John M. Frech
Child 1.Robert G. Frech1 b. 26 Aug 1914

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dorothy J Frank, age 23, stenographer, born on 4 September 1916 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Bert Frank and Harriet Kroninger, and Robert G Frech, age 25, clerk, born on 26 August 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, son of John M. Frech and Edith Beck, married on 30 September 1939 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001862046. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Susanna Beck1

b. 9 September 1790, d. 5 November 1840
Family
Birth*9 September 1790Susanna Beck was born on 9 September 1790 in Rowan County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*1805She married, as his first wife, John Daniel Colgazier about 1805 in Washington, Putnam County, Indiana.1,2 
Death*5 November 1840She died on 5 November 1840 in Howard Township, Washington County, Indiana, at age 501 
Burial* and was buried in Beck's Cemetery, Howard Township.1 

Family

 John Daniel Colgazier b. 20 Sep 1790, d. 29 Sep 1863
Child 1.George Washington Colgazier1,3 b. 15 Jul 1819, d. 12 Jul 1908

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LC8Q-M31. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LC8Q-M39
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH4D-RCH

Fred N. Becker1

b. 18 July 1901, d. 27 November 1963
Family
Father*John F. Becker3 b. 8 Nov 1873, d. 4 Apr 1936
Mother*Christine Baumbach2 b. 1873, d. 6 Jan 1939
Birth*18 July 1901Fred N. Becker was born on 18 July 1901 in Rising City, Butler County, Nebraska.4,2,5,1,6 
Name VariationHis full name was Fred Nelson Becker.4,6 
(Son) Census US 19206 January 1920Fred was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 January 1920 in the household of his parents in Reading, Butler County, Nebraska. He was 18 years old and had attended school within the census year.7 
Census US 1930*10 April 1930Fred N. Becker was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 and 10 April 1930 in the Magnus Apartments, S. Coronado Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was 28 years of age, and a lodger paying $35 per month in rent. He worked on his own account as a cleaner and dryer of clothing. He was recorded as divorced, which we suspect may have been the census taker's error, as we have found no evidence of a prior marriage and the other two unmarried people in his household were also reported as divorced.8 
Marriage*He married, as her second husband, Grace C. McKay, daughter of Charles Albert McKay Sr. and Louise Jepson.9 
Residence*1940He and his wife were listed as Fred N. Becker, chauffeur, and Grace, residing at 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, in the Los Angeles, California City Directory of 1940.10 
Census US 1940*18 April 1940Grace C. and Fred N. Becker were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 at 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Fred was 38 years of age, had completed his education through the 4th year of high school, and was a chauffeur with the Yellow Cab Company, and Grace was 33 years of age, had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, and worked as a waitress in a restaurant. Fred had worked 68 hours the week before the census was taken and his income for 1939 was reported as $1.200. Grace had worked 48 hours the week before the census and her income for 1939 was reported as $120. They rented their home for $30 per month, and had lived in the same place in 1935. Graces two sons from her previous marriage, Paul E. and Garry R. Ferguson, were enumerated with their mother and stepfather in 1940. Paul was 15 years old and had completed his education through the 7th grade of elementary school, and Garry was 12 years old and had completed his education through the 5th grade of elementary school. Both boys had attended school within the census year. Paul had lived with his mother and stepfather in Los Angeles in 1935, and Garry had lived in Santaquin, Utah that year.5 
Voter Registration*1940Fred, who lived at 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, California, was listed as a registered voter in 1940.11 
Voter Registration*between 1942 and 1950Mrs. Grace and Fred N. Becker, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, were both listed as registered voters between 1942 and 1950.12,13,14 
Draft Registration*16 February 1942Fred Nelson Becker completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 February 1942 in Los Angeles, California. His home address was reported as 2127 Almadale, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, and the person who would always know his address as his sister, Helen, Mrs. Harold Zeilinger, of David City, Nebraska. He was 40 years of age and worked for the Yellow Cab Company in Los Angeles. He was described as 5' 6" tall, weighing 145 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.4 
(Husband) Death23 January 1951Fred became a widower when Grace Becker died on 23 January 1951 at age 44.9,15 
Marriage*26 December 1953He married second, as her second husband, Lillian C. (Peel) Huddleston, daughter of Jesse J. Peel and Josephine Stagner, on 26 December 1953 in San Diego County, California.16 
Voter Registration*between 1956 and 1962Mrs. Lillian Chattie Becker and Fred N. Becker, of Los Angeles, California, were both listed as registered voters between 1956 and 1962.17,18,19 
Death*27 November 1963He died on 27 November 1963 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 62.2,6 
Burial*He was buried in Guardian, Map C32, Lot 2448, Space 2, of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.6 

Family 1

 Grace C. McKay b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 23 Jan 1951

Family 2

 Lillian C. Peel b. 9 Sep 1904, d. 18 Dec 1986

Citations

  1. [S2179] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 December 1953 in San Diego, California, USA, of Fred N Becker, age 52, born about 1901, and Lillian C Huddleston, age 49. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  2. [S112] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Fred N Becker, mother's maiden name Baumbach, born on 18 July 1901 and died on 27 November 1963 in Los Angeles County. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Christiana Becker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading, Butler, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 14. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Fred Nelson Becker of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, age 40, born on 18 July 1901 at Rising City, Nebraska, USA, registered on 16 February 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, describing him as 5 6 in height, weighing 145, Light complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included 1, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 121. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred N. and Grace C. Becker, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00419; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-982. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Fred Nelson Becker, Memorial# 85848880. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Christina Becker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading, Butler, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14.
  8. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Fred N. Becker as a lodger, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0333; FHL microfilm: 2339880. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Grace C (McKay) Becker, Memorial# 85346308.
  10. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Fred N Becker, chauffeur, and Grace Becker, home at 241 Columbia Place , Los Angeles, California, USA in the Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1940. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  11. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1940 voter registration for Fred N Becker, Salesman, Democrat, of 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968.
  12. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1942 voter registration for Fred N Becker, cab driver, D, Democrat, and Mrs. Grace Becker, waitress, D, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  13. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1944 voter registration for Fred N Becker, cab driver, D, Democrat, and Mrs. Grace Becker, waitress, D, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  14. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1950 voter registration for Fred N Becker, Democrat, and Mrs. Grace Becker, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  15. [S112] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Grace C Becker, mother's maiden name Jepson, born on 8 December 1906 and died on 23 January 1951 in Los Angeles County.
  16. [S2179] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 December 1953 in San Diego, California, USA, of Fred N Becker, age 52, born about 1901, and Lillian C (Peel) Huddleston, age 49.
  17. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1962 voter registration for Fred N Becker, Democrat, and Mrs. Lillian C. Becker, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  18. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1960 voter registration for Fred N Becker, Democrat, and Mrs. Lillian C. Becker, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  19. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1956 voter registration for Fred N Becker, Democrat, and Mrs. Lillian C. Becker, Democrat, of 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.

Helen L. Becker1

b. 1898
Family
Father*John F. Becker1 b. 8 Nov 1873, d. 4 Apr 1936
Mother*Christine Baumbach1 b. 1873, d. 6 Jan 1939
Birth*1898Helen L. Becker was born about 1898 in Nebraska.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19206 January 1920Helen L. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 January 1920 in the household of her parents in Reading, Butler County, Nebraska. She was 22 years of age and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Christina Becker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading, Butler, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

John F. Becker1

b. 8 November 1873, d. 4 April 1936
Family
Birth*8 November 1873John F. Becker was born on 8 November 1873 in Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was John Frederick Becker.4 
Marriage*17 September 1895He married Christine Baumbach on 17 September 1895 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska.1,2 
Census US 1920*6 January 1920Christine and John F. Becker were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 January 1920 in Reading, Butler County, Nebraska. John was 46 years of age, a general farmer, and employed others, and Christina was 47 years of age. Their two children were enumerated with them in 1920. Helen L. was 22 years of age and Fred N. was age 18. Both had attended school within the census year.5 
Death*4 April 1936He died suddenly of a heart attack on 4 April 1936 in Rising City, Butler County, Nebraska, at age 623,4 
Burial* and was buried in Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City.3 

Family

 Christine Baumbach b. 1873, d. 6 Jan 1939
Children 1.Helen L. Becker5 b. 1898
 2.Fred N. Becker1 b. 18 Jul 1901, d. 27 Nov 1963

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Christiana Becker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading, Butler, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 14. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 17 September 1895 in David City, Nebraska, USA, of John F Becker of Butler County, Nebraska, age 21, born about 1874 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, U. S. A., son of John Becker and Annie D. Rask, and Christine Baumbach of Butler County, Nebraska, age 22, born about 1873 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Valentine Baumbach and Christine Garmon, recorded in Butler County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, J. F. Becker, Memorial# 162202191. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2198] John F. Becker 1936 Obituary, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Banner-Press, David City, Nebraska, Thursday, 16 April 1936, page 4, death in his 63rd year of John F. Becker of Rising City, suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday evening, 4 April 1936, born John Frederick Becker on 8 November 1873 at Marietta, Pennsylvania, son of John and Anna Becker, married Christina Baumbach on 17 September 1895 at David City, three children, Fred of Los Angeles, Helen (Mrs. Harold Zeilinger) of David City, and Carl who died in infancy. Hereinafter cited as John F. Becker 1936 Obituary.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Christina Becker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading, Butler, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14.

Maria Sophia Becker1

b. 5 January 1846, d. 13 February 1918
Family
Birth*5 January 1846Maria Sophia Becker was born on 5 January 1846 in Kassel, Hessen, Germany.1 
Marriage*25 October 1866She married Henry Hahnen, son of Johann Conrad Hahnenkratt and Christina Schneider, on 25 October 1866 in First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.2,1 
(Wife) Death6 August 1917Maria became a widow when Henry Hahnen died on 6 August 1917.2 
Death*13 February 1918She died on 13 February 1918 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines.1 

Family

 Henry Hahnen b. 27 Oct 1841, d. 6 Aug 1917
Child 1.Herme Francis Hahnen3,4 b. 5 Feb 1880, d. Feb 1911

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Maria Sophia (Becker) Hahnen, Memorial# 27086563. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Hahnen, Memorial# 27086517.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Herme Francis "Herman" Hahnen, Memorial# 27086533.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maria Sophia Becker Hahnen, Memorial# 27086563.

William E. Bee1

b. 7 November 1876
Family
Father*William W. Bee2,3 b. 10 May 1844, d. 9 Jul 1918
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Stutler4,3 b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 1 May 1931
Birth*7 November 1876William E. Bee was born on 7 November 1876 in Doddridge County, West Virginia.1,3 
Name VariationHis full name was William Edgar Bee.3 
Marriage*31 December 1904He married first Lovie J. Gillespie, daughter of Henry Duffield Gillespie and Lillian B. Thrasher, on 31 December 1904 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
(Husband) Death28 September 1906William became a widower when Lovie J. (Gillespie) Bee died on 28 September 1906 at age 21.5,6 
Marriage*16 June 1907He married second Frances Mary Fox on 16 June 1907 in Palmer, Braxton County, West Virginia.7,3,8 

Family 1

 Lovie J. Gillespie b. 27 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1906

Family 2

 Frances Mary Fox b. 17 Apr 1875

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of "Lorie" J Gillespie, age 19, born about 1885 in Braxton County, West Virginia, and William E Bee, age 25, born about 1879 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, on 31 December 1904 in Braxton County, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William W Bee, Memorial# 77484633. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edgar Bee Jr., Memorial# 77485337.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Elizabeth (Stutler) Bee, Memorial# 77484800.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lovie Gillespie, Memorial# 114798138.
  6. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lovie J. Bee on 27 September 1906 in Braxton County, West Virginia, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  7. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William E Bee, age 31, born about 1876 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and Frances M Fox, age 30, born about 1877 in Braxton County, on 16 June 1907 in Palmer, Braxton County, West Virginia.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frances Mary (Fox) Bee, Memorial# 77485613.

William W. Bee1

b. 10 May 1844, d. 9 July 1918
Family
Birth*10 May 1844William W. Bee was born on 10 May 1844 in Doddridge County, West Virginia.1 
Marriage*22 April 1866He married Mary Elizabeth Stutler on 22 April 1866 in Doddridge County, West Virginia.2,1,3 
Death*9 July 1918He died on 9 July 1918 in Palmer, Braxton County, West Virginia, at age 741 
Burial* and was buried in Orlando Cemetery, Orlando, Braxton County.1 

Family

 Mary Elizabeth Stutler b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 1 May 1931
Child 1.William E. Bee1,4 b. 7 Nov 1876

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William W Bee, Memorial# 77484633. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Elizabeth (Stutler) Bee, Memorial# 77484800.
  3. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Bee, age 21, born about 1845, son of Asa and Margaret Bee, and Mary E Stutler, age 19, born about 1847, daughter of David R. and Caroline Stutler, on 22 April 1866 in Doddridge, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edgar Bee Jr., Memorial# 77485337.

Mary A. Beech1

b. 21 January 1841, d. 18 June 1897
Family
Birth*21 January 1841Mary A. Beech was born on 21 January 1841 in New York.1 
Marriage*1864She married, as his first wife, Charles H. Dillenbeck in 1864.1,2 
Census US 1880*1 June 1880Mary and Charles H. Dillenbeck were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 1 June 1880 in Bassett, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Charles was 41 years of age and a grocer and post master, and Mary was 36 years of age and keeping house. The couple's three children were enumerated with them in 1880. Owen and Ina were ages 15 and 12 years, respectively, and both were attending school; and Kate was 2 years old.3 
Divorce*1881Mary A. (Beech) Dillenbeck and Charles H. Dillenbeck were separated, and probably divorced, about 1881.1,3,4 
Death*18 June 1897She died on 18 June 1897 in Bremer County, Iowa, at age 561 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 63 of Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County.1 

Family

 Charles H. Dillenbeck b. 8 Mar 1838, d. 4 Sep 1903
Children 1.Owen Lincoln Dillenbeck5 b. 30 Apr 1865, d. 4 Jun 1943
 2.Ina I. Dillenbeck6 b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 18 Aug 1946
 3.Leah Catherine Dillenbeck7 b. 22 Mar 1878, d. 30 Aug 1943

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A (Beech) Dillenbeck, Memorial# 42676289. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles H Dillenbeck, Memorial# 70732866.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles H. and Mary Dillenbeck, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bassett, Chickasaw, Iowa; Roll: 332; Page: 365A; Enumeration District: 115. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Charles H. Dillenbeck and I. Delight Warner on 24 September 1882 in Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1027437, reference ID 2:3M0S3LX. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Owen Lincoln Dillenbeck, Memorial# 42676290.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ina I Dillenbeck, Memorial# 42676287.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Leah Catherine Dillenbeck, Memorial# 42676288.

Belinda Beere1

Family
Father*John Beere1
Mother*Elizabeth Lunn1
Birth*Belinda Beere was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Aaron.1 

Family

 Samuel Aaron

Citations

  1. [S2037] Edward Mathews, The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Landsdale, Pennsylvania: Arthur K. Thomas, 1884), Chapter XI. The children of Mannesseh Thomas, pages 48-49, Amy Lunn. Hereinafter cited as The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a.

John Beere1

Family
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Lunn, daughter of Elisha Lunn and Amy Thomas.1 

Family

 Elizabeth Lunn
Child 1.Belinda Beere1

Citations

  1. [S2037] Edward Mathews, The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Landsdale, Pennsylvania: Arthur K. Thomas, 1884), Chapter XI. The children of Mannesseh Thomas, pages 48-49, Amy Lunn. Hereinafter cited as The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a.

George Webster Beers1

b. 18 February 1817, d. 8 February 1863
Family
Birth*18 February 1817George Webster Beers was born on 18 February 1817 in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut.1 
Death*8 February 1863He died on 8 February 1863 in Litchfield at age 451 
Burial* and was buried in East Cemetery, Litchfield.1 

Family
Child 1.Henry A. Beers1,2 b. 1847, d. 7 Sep 1926

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George Webster Beers, Memorial# 59780306. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Augustin Beers, Memorial# 15009356.

Henry A. Beers1

b. 1847, d. 7 September 1926
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*George Webster Beers2,3 b. 18 Feb 1817, d. 8 Feb 1863
Birth*1847Henry A. Beers was born in 1847 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Henry Augustin Beers.3 
Marriage*7 July 1873He married Mary Heaton, daughter of Thomas Heaton and Julia Ann Brennanman, on 7 July 1873 in Kenton County, Kentucky. Henry was 26 years of age and a tutor, and Mary was 20 years old. Because she was not yet 21 years of age, her father, Thomas Heaton, gave his personal consent to the marriage.1,4 
Death*7 September 1926He died on 7 September 1926 in New Haven, Connecticut, at about age 793 
Burial* and was buried in Section: Pine Avenue, Plot: 650, Grave: 3, of Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven.3 

Family

 Mary Heaton b. 5 May 1853, d. 5 Jan 1938

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 7 July 1873 in Kenton County, Kentucky, first marriage each, of Mary Heaton of Kenton County, Kentucky, age 20, born about 1853 in Ohio, father born Pennsylvania and mother in West Virginia, and Henry A Beers of New Haven, Connecticut, age 26, born about 1847, tutor, born in Buffalo, New York, parents both born Connecticut, citing FHL Film# 001943299. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George Webster Beers, Memorial# 59780306. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Augustin Beers, Memorial# 15009356.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 650-651, reporting it was her death, and not her marriage, on 7 July 1873. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Alice May Beesley1,2

b. 1862
Family
Father*Benjamin Franklin Beesley1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Mother*Sarah Gordon1 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Birth*1862Alice May Beesley was born about 1862 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18705 June 1870Alice was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 5 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Ward 2, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 8 years old, and the family's surname was recorded as "Busley."1 
(Daughter) Census US 18807 June 1880Alice May appeared as "May" on the 1880 census in the household of her parents taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 17 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sarah Beesley, their surname transcribed as "Busley", Jacksonville Ward 2, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 481B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Beesley1

b. 26 July 1799, d. 30 March 1885
Family
Birth*26 July 1799Benjamin Beesley was born on 26 July 1799 in Salem County, New Jersey.1,2 
Marriage*15 February 1821He married Susan Brown on 15 February 1821 in United Methodist Church, Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.3,4,2 
Census US 1860*30 August 1860Susan and Benjamin Beesley were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 30 August 1860 in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. Benjamin was 60 years of age, and his occupation was recorded as "trader". His real estate was valued at $18,500 and his personal estate at $650. Susan was also 60 years of age. Their 22-year-old son Benjamin resided with his parents in 1860. He had real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $5,000. His occupation was "trader", like his father. Cinderella Moore, who was 16 years old and born in Ohio, also resided in the Beesley household in 1860. No occupation or relationship to the family was recorded, and John M. Beesley, Benjamin's son and young Benjamin's elder brother, was enumerated with his wife and daughters a few entries below theirs on the same census page.5 
Census US 1870*30 June 1870Susan and Benjamin Beesley were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. Benjamin was 71 years of age and a grocer with real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate valued at $400. Susan was 70 years of age and keeping house.6 
(Husband) Death1874Benjamin became a widower when Susan (Brown) Beesley died in 1874 at about age 74.4 
(Father) Census US 18807 June 1880Benjamin appeared on the 1880 census taken on 7 June 1880 in the household of his son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin F. and Sarah (Gordon) Beesley, in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 81 years of age and a widower.1 
Death*30 March 1885He died on 30 March 1885 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 852 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.2 

Family

 Susan Brown b. 1800, d. 1874
Children 1.John M. Beesley+7,8 b. 1829
 2.Benjamin Franklin Beesley+1,8,2 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Beesley, Memorial# 13206952. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1733] New Jersey, U.S., United Methodist Church Records, 1800-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, Benjamin Beesley and Susan Brown, Salem, Salem County, 15 February 1821. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., United Methodist Church Records, 1800-1970.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Brown) Beesley, Memorial# 13206980.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Susan "Beasley", Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Benjn" and Susan Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 545754. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116.

Benjamin Franklin Beesley1

b. 1838, d. 14 July 1892
Family
Father*Benjamin Beesley2,1,3 b. 26 Jul 1799, d. 30 Mar 1885
Mother*Susan Brown4,1 b. 1800, d. 1874
Birth*1838Benjamin Franklin Beesley was born in 1838 in Cass County, Illinois.1 
Name VariationHe was sometimes called Frank.5 
(Son) Census US 186030 August 1860Benjamin was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 30 August 1860 in the household of his parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. He was 22 years old with real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $5,000. His occupation was recorded as "trader". His elder brother, John M. Beesley, was enumerated with his wife and daughters a few houses below theirs on the same census page.6 
Marriage*19 July 1861He married Sarah Gordon, daughter of William E. Gordon and Nancy Berry, on 17 or 19 July 1861 in Morgan County, Illinois.7,8,9 
Census US 1870*5 June 1870Sarah and Frank Beesley appeared with their surname spelled "Busley" on the 1870 census taken on 5 June 1870 in Ward 2, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Frank was 32 years of age with real estate valued at $700 and a personal estate valued at $600. His occupation was recorded as "drug store".
Sarah was also 32 and keeping house. Enumerated with their parents in 1870 were the couple's two children. Alice was 8 years old and Harry was 1. Neither child was recorded as having attended school within the year.5 
Census US 1880*7 June 1880Sarah and Benjamin F. Beesley were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Benjamin was 42 years of age and a banker, and Sarah was 40 and keeping house. Their four surviving children were enumerated with their parents in 1880. May was 17 years old, Harold was 11, Gordon 7, and Blossom 3. The three eldest had all attended school within the census year. Also residing with the family in 1880 was Benjamin's father, Benjamin Beesley. He was 81 years of age and a widower.2 
Death*14 July 1892He died on 14 July 1892 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, at about age 541 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.1 

Family

 Sarah Gordon b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Children 1.Alice May Beesley5 b. 1862
 2.William Benjamin Beesley5 b. 1863, d. 9 Sep 1867
 3.John Harold Beesley5 b. 1869
 4.James Gordon Beesley1 b. 1873
 5.Helen Louise Blossom Beesley10 b. 1877, d. 27 Jun 1948

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Beesley, Memorial# 13206952.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Brown) Beesley, Memorial# 13206980.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sarah Beesley, their surname transcribed as "Busley", Jacksonville Ward 2, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 481B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Susan "Beasley", Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1446] Illinois, Marriage Index, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, Benjamin F. Beesley and Sally Gordon, Morgan County, 17 July 1861, noting that the record may be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1317641 - 1317643. Hereinafter cited as Illinois Marriage Index, 1851-1900.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116, reporting their marriage on 19 July 1861.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah G. (Gordon) Beesley, Memorial# 13207143.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Helen Louise Blossom Beesley, Memorial# 146219138.

Hattie B. Beesley1

b. 1857
Family
Father*John M. Beesley1 b. 1829
Mother*Mary M. Marshall1 b. Oct 1833
Birth*1857Hattie B. Beesley was born in April about 1857 in Illinois.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 186031 August 1860Hattie was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 31 August 1860 in the household of her parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. She was 3 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187030 June 1870Hattie was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. She was 12 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census US 188015 June 1880Hattie appeared on the 1880 census in the household of her mother taken on 15 June 1880 in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. She was 22 years old and worked as a music teacher.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mary M. Beesley, Virginia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 178; Page: 784A; Enumeration District: 056. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 545754. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Helen Louise Blossom Beesley1

b. 1877, d. 27 June 1948
Family
Father*Benjamin Franklin Beesley1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Mother*Sarah Gordon1 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Birth*1877Helen Louise Blossom Beesley was born about 1877 in Morgan County, Illinois.2,1 
(Daughter) Census US 18807 June 1880Helen Louise Blossom appeared as "Blossom" on the 1880 census in the household of her parents taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 3 years old.2 
Death*27 June 1948She died on 27 June 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 73.1 
Burial*She was cremated, and her ashes were buried in her mother's grave in Section K of Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Helen Louise Blossom Beesley, Memorial# 146219138. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

James Gordon Beesley1

b. 1873
Family
Father*Benjamin Franklin Beesley1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Mother*Sarah Gordon1 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Birth*1873James Gordon Beesley was born about 1873 in Morgan County, Illinois.2,1 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880James Gordon appeared as "Gordon" on the 1880 census in the household of his parents taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 7 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.