James Beck

Other Events:

• Emigration: 1 May 1804, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; to America on the ship Commerce
• Immigration: 10 Jul 1804, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; with one chest and bedding
• Tax Record: 1809, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1826, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1827, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1828, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Naturalization: 22 Jul 1828, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; James Beck, born in the Kingdom of Ireland, took the oath of allegance
• Tax Record: 1829, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1830, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1830, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1831, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1832, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Land Patent: 20 Mar 1837, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; received Land Patent OH1660_167 for 80 acres; Address:
  (1st PM, East 1/2 of the North West 1/4, Section 14, Township 7
• Correspondence: 24 Sep 1845; wrote a letter to family in Ireland

Notes:

Shelby county was formed in 1819 from Miami County and was named for General Isaac Shelby, Revolutionary War hero and first Governor of Kentucky. The village of Hardin was named the county seat, and an old blockhouse served as the site for conducting official county business. Several sessions of court were held there, but the county seat was removed to Sidney following the December 13, 1819 session, and remains there today.
Beck School-District No. 6--The 3rd school built in Dinsmore Township was built in this section in 1844. It was a log building about 18' x 20' and was called the Beck School. The first teacher was James Beck. (Reference: "One-Room Schools")
Teachers and Pupils-Reunion—Away back in the first half of the century there stood on a knoll in what is now District #5 in Perry Township, an old log house, presided over by an Irish dominie named Beck, who taught the rising generation of the day the great principles embodied in the three "R's". He was a peppery old man but exceedingly good-hearted and his memory is still green. In 1856, when roads were cut through the county, the site was changed a little west and at the side of the pike was a new brick building erected. This served the purpose for many years but finally it too went the way of all houses and was succeeded in 1877 by the present substantial edifice, known as the D.H. Crumbaugh School. (Source: Sidney Weekly Journal, 8-25-1893)
Anna is situated almost centrally in the wide expanse of wealthy farming country which characterizes Shelby county north of the Miami gorge. Land was first entered in this north territory in 1831, but the first settlers who arrived to stay were George Turner, Joseph Green and John Munch, in 1832. David Taylor, his wife and eight children came in 1834, Alfired Staley in 1833, and immigration followed rapidly from that time forward. The first schoolhouse was built in 1836, and stood on the corner of what became "Loramie cemetery," between Botkins and Anna. Its first teacher was William D. Johnston, the second, Wesley Shorts, and the third, Jonathan Counts. This was in the greased-paper window epoch of the district ; but in 1840 a second building, while similar, was lighted with real glass. William Wilson and E. T. Mede were early teachers there. The Beck schoolhouse, James Beck, teacher, was put up in 1844, Hewed logs, instead of round, came into vogue by this time, and in 1854 the state law provided better schools at public expense. (Memoirs of the Miami Valley - Volume One)

Birth:

LOUGHBRICKLAND, a post-town, in the parish of AGHADERG, barony of UPPER IVEAGH, county of DOWN, and province of ULSTER, 8 miles (N. E.) from Newry, and 58 1/2 (N.) from Dublin, on the road from Newry to Belfast

Naturalization:

James Beck, born in the Kingdom of Ireland; this day came personally into Court and made application to be Naturalized and to become a Citizen of the United States. He being sworn declared on Oath that he will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Ohio and that he does absolutely and bonafidely denounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, State or Sovereignty whatsoever and particularly to George the Fourth King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Land Patent:

Land Patent: James Beck
80 acres, Cash Entry
Certificate: #7236
Location: Shelby County (East half of the South East quarter, Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 6 East)
Date: 20 March 1837

Correspondence:

Dinsmore Ohio
Sept 24
Mr James A Beck
Gilford
Down
Ireland
Dinsmore, Shelby Co Sept 24th AD 1845
Dear friend & Nephew
—With great pleasure I received your letter dated the 14th of June, I received it the 10th of July, & was really extreamly glad to hear that you & your Mother, Brothers & sisters were all well, & doing well, it is a great satisfaction to me to hear of my friends being well & doing well I am verry glad that you took such pains to give the particulars respecting all my friends & near relatives in Ireland, I was verry sorry to hear that temporal difficulties had come across my aged & loving brother who was when young highly esteemed by all that knew him I yesterday wrote a letter to brother John in which I requested him to let me know what the difficulties were that you could not rightly explain, it is a great pleasure to me to hear of my friends being well & doing well & sorry when I hear of any difficulties attend any of them; but I still wish to hear the truth let it be good or bad dear James I have the pleasure of letting you know that I enjoy good health, but find that age is pulling me fast down, my head almost white & somewhat balded though my face is still full & rudy coloured, my children & their families are also, I believe at present well I have seen none of James Pattys family nor my son Francis Hugh since spring a year ago, but William Beck my son was down there a few weeks ago, they were then all well & doing well, James Noland & Martha Burns my daughter were well a few days ago & their two children also, my son William & his family are also well Joseph Elliot & Susannah & their 3 children are well & doing well, I now have my home with them, he is now seeding my farm & some of the wheat he has sown is now up green there are only about 26 acres of my place yet cleared & fit for cultivation Joseph will seed about twelve or thirteen of it this fall, there are about 6 or seven acres of it in meadow, the rest for oats next spring.
—To give you particular & full statement of the Agricultural, manufactural commercial & Political state of the country is more than I can do properly at this time. Agriculture is rapidly improving & the Agriculturist are the most happy & indipendent people & a number of them can ride to their meetings or places of worship in their silver mounted chaise or sedans. Cotton & woolen Manufacturies are getting to be established in every good town & Manufacturies of every kind are geting to be established in many parts of the union, so that it appears to me that the United States will like England become a great Manufacturing Country and as for commerce we have commerce with all parts of the civilised world & peace with all- Mexico I believe feels dissatisfied that Texas is anexed to the United States but suppose she will not declare war against us, as she is weak its not in her power to do us any injury, without some stronger power assist them, & none will, without Great Britain does, & I think as they have tried the United States twice, they know better than to try them again as we are four times as strong as we were the time of the last war, you stated in your letter that if an eruption should take place, that our Navey be sent to the bottom of the deep & our Maritime Cities left in ashes, but the time of the last war we had four victories on the deep for one that Britain had, & our Maritime strength 4 times what it was then, & the British settlements anxious to become now apart of the union, these considerations & knowing that was would be to both countries I think we will continue at peace. As to the political state of the country, Politics runs high at present we are three political parties, Whigs Democrats & Abolitionists or liberty party, I shall send you now some whig Journals, & probable will again send you some loco journals so you can see how both views Politics, the Locos assumes the name of Democrats but I think they do not advocate democratic principals, they advocate a one man power & if their plan be carried out we will become a Monarchy but I hope they will soon see that the Whig policy is the most Democratic. Our State election is the 14th of next month after that I will send you some more Journals.
—I shall now quit politics & give you a brief sketch of the country this country is a flat country & rich soil & when well cultivated produces great crops, corn or maize will turn out from 20 to 60 Bushels per acre and one of our neighbours thinks he will this season have 75 bushels to the acre of wheat will yield from 15 to 40 bushels per acre & other crops in proportion as the crops has been abundant this season, grain is fell in price verry low before harvest wheat sold at 75 & 80 cents per bushel of [?]lles & is now down to 50 cents, but the journals I send you will show you the price of all kinds grain and every thing else in Cincinnati it had not 2000 inhabitants & but last spring above 80,000.
—Dear James it astonishes me to hear of the rapit improvement of Ireland, in my day there there was no such factories as that you are concerned in ... And it seems also strange that Common work hands in that country get but 15 or 20 per annum & that Archibald & you get so large salaries Time wont admit of me to write any more as I must to the post office before the mail closes please give my loving respects to your Mother & to your brothers & Sisters & to your Mothers brothers & sisters that I was acquaint when young, & to Mr David McConnell that was my near neighbour & when you write to me again let me know they all are & where they reside I add no more but my children desires their loving respects to be sent to you & to their aunt Eliza & all their cousins
And believe me dear James Alexander to be your
Affectionate
Uncle
James Beck

James married Margaret Burns on 15 Nov 1803 in Loughbrickland, County Down, Ireland. Margaret was born in Nov 1783 in Ireland; died on 26 Nov 1837 in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1837 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Eleanor Vannote on 8 Aug 1836 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Eleanor was born in 1812 in Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as William Beck, farmer
• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Wm. Beck, head of household

William married Elizabeth Jane Fairburn on 12 Jan 1833 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born between 1809 and 1812 in Virginia, United States; died after Aug 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Estate file A173 Shelby County, Ohio, FHL#1787752

A true and accurate statement of the debts, which appear from the books and papers which have come into my hands to be due and owing to the estate of John Beck late of Jackson Township, Shelby County, dec'd. So far as known to the undersigned Adm. of said estate. To wit
From James Ganble on note of hand $60.00
" Wm. Beck on book acct $16.35
Total acct of debts due the estate $76.25
Given under my hand this 23rd day of July 1839.
William Taylor, Adm.
Debts due the estate of John Beck dec'd filed July 24, 1839

An Inventory of the personal property of John Beck dec'd, late of Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio as appraised by the undersigned this 12th day of July 1839 being sworn as the law directs...
five hundred Brick $2.25
1 set of drawing chains $1.31
Andrew Vauble
William Hindman
Oscar Jackson, appraisers
Filed July 13, 1839

The following is the sum which we the undersigned appraisers of the personal property of John Beck ded'd late of Jackson Township, Shelby Co. Ohio, have set off for the tup part of the widow for one year from the time of his decease. $40.00
From which sum there is to be deducted the value of a saddle and a gravestone which passed into the hands of the widow before the time of appraisment supposed to be worth $8.00, sum $32.00
Alex Jackson
William Hindman
Andrew Vauble
Widows Allowance filed July 13, 1839

List of the sale of the goods and chattels belonging to the estate of John Beck late of Jackson Township Shelby County dec'd, sold to the widow of said dec'd at the appraised value being all the goods and chattels of said estate except those set off by the appraiser for the widows support. To wit
Jane Beck - 500 bricks $2.25
1 pr drawing chains $1.31
Total amt of sales $3.56
July 23, 1839
William Taylor Adms
List of Sales of the goods and chattels of John Beck dec'd filed July 24, 1839

John married Jane Vannote on 24 Apr 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Jane was born about 1817; died about 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Pattey, in the household of Jas. Pattey
• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Margt. Patty, in the household of James Patty
• Census: 1870, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret H. Patty, in the household of James Patty

Margaret married James Patty on 12 Feb 1833 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. James was born on 9 Mar 1812 in Darke County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Mar 1895 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1895 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States

Robert married Catherine Wallingsford on 12 Dec 1839 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Catherine was born in CA 1810; died after 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Martha B. Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Martha B. Noland

Notes:

...Martha B. (Beck) Noland, born July 22, 1820 near West Charleston in Bethel Township, married James Nelson Noland May 2, 1839 in Shelby County. in December 1840 they settled in Piqua. after the death of her husband in 1887 she lived with her daughter, Almeda on East Main Street, Huntersville in Springcreek Township. there she died April 21, 1893.
...Her husband, James Nelson Noland was born in 1814 in Adams county, Ohio and was a carpenter and erected a brick home on Chestnut and Sycamore in Piqua. In 1874 he did the work on the catch basin at Lockington and served on the water works board. In spring of 1887 he was appointed Assessor of 3rd Ward to fill vacancy caused by the death of William Bennett. Mr Noland died at home on Sycamore and Chestnut October 23, 1887.
...Martha's father was of Scottish descent but born in Ireland. Her parents, James and Margaret Beck were born and married in County Down, Ireland. Soon after their marriage in 1804, they immigrated to America and located in the city of Philadelphia. After a short residence there they came west and settled in Dayton, Ohio. In 1810 he taught a subscription school, the second school in Dayton, which was then a mere village without a school system. some years later they moved to a farm near West Charleston where Martha was born. her father later taught several other schools in Montgomery and Miami Counties.
...Of Martha and James Noland's twelve children at least six married. Margaret Ann married John. H. Rain. James Frank married 1st) Mary E. Peck, 2nd) Tasty S. Winter and 3rd Mary J. Myers. John Nelson married Clara L. Freeman. Almeda married Andrew J. Cron. Volney Dorsey married Catherine Gorman and N. Adeska married Alphus Jeffryes.
...Two sons served in the Civil War. James Frank was in Company I 71st Regiment. John Nelson Noland was in Company E. 71st Regiment O.V.I. They are mentioned in Civil War Soldiers From Piqua, Ohio. At the Battle of Shiloh by T. Wright 1994, page 34. James F. collected data in 1917 for The Piqua Daily Call September 5 & 6 for The Part Which Miami County Ohio Took In Our Civil War, J. C. Smiley, compiler. In The First Century of Piqua - Biography and Reminiscences beginning on 359 James F., in 1907, wrote a ten page story telling of his boyhood in "grand old Piqua". James F.'s name appears also in Piqua Daily Call Monday, June 28, 1920. He was elected president of the organization of The Beck Family Reunion.
...Others elected at the reunion were Warren Beck, vice president and A. T. Beck, secretary and treasurer , Charles J. Hall of Dayton gave an interesting talk on ancestors and descendants of James Beck. Mrs. Nancy A. Hall, of Dayton, at eighty-five years of age was the oldest living descendant of James Beck present. Martha Noland Ryall, aged two years was the youngest descendant present.
...Pictured in a three-foot long photograph are 116 descendants of James and Margaret Beck, parents of Martha Noland. A circuit camera was used to scan across the group posed in front of the dining hall at Fountain Park in Piqua. The photo belonged to N. Adeska (Noland) Jeffryes, grandmother of James N. Jeffryes. (Source: Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society; typed and indexed by Lois J. Fair, "Miami County Family Histories Tired Iron book", (Ohio Genealogical Society. Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society, c2006, pg. 163, 164)

Martha married James Nelson Noland on 2 May 1839 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. James was born in 1814 in Adams County, Ohio, United States; died in 1887 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1887 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Susana Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Susannah Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Susannah married Joseph Elliott on 14 Feb 1839 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Joseph was born in May 1818 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 17 Nov 1889 in Tippecanoe, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1889 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Frank Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Beck, farm Laborer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Francis H. Beck, farmer, head of household

Notes:

OBITUARY
...Rev. Francis Hugh Beck was born in Vandalia, Montgomery County, Ohio, April 21, 1827, and died at his home in Kessler, Ohio, March 2, 1904, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 11 days.
...As he grew toward the years of manhood he made his home for several winters with Enoch Sinks of whom he learned the shoe-making trade. He seemed like a brother to the children in that home, among whom were Davis and Noah Sinks, now of Troy. It was from this home that our brother was married to Amelia Cress, November 8, 1846, by Benjamin Furnas, Esq. She was the daughter of Abram and Mary Cress and their married life extended over a period of fifty-two years.
...In 1849 they moved to Shelby County, Ohio, where they lived for ten years. In 1859 they came back to their native township to live and at once became active members of the Lower Stillwater Christian Church. What memories cluster about the names of the sturdy men of that period who were co-workers with Brother Beck. Among them we may mention Emanuel Coble, John Guillen, John Wilds, Daniel Waymire, Enoch Sinks, John C. Waymire, Davis Mast, Andrew Sinks, William Coble and many others, all of whom have passed away.
...Brother Beck possessed a gift of exhortation from his early years and later he entered the gospel ministry. He was ordained at the session of the Miami Ohio Christian Conference held at New Carlisle several years age. Rev. C. J. Jones, D. D., preached the ordination sermon.
...Among those associated with Brother Beck in more recent years may be mentioned:P Rev. W. Al. Gross, William Pearson, C. C. Phillips, William Jay, Daniel Brewer, I. C. Waymire and H. Y. Rush.
...It can also be said of our departed brother that he was a public spirited man and was at times chosen to fill positions of public trust. He served two terms as trustee of Union township and was twice elected County Infirmary Director. He was filling this responsible position at the time of his death. The other members of the Infirmary Board, together with the Superintendent of that institution, attended the funeral service as a mark of respect to his memory.
...The greatest sorrow of our brother's life came to his home March 26, 1899, when his life-long companion passed away after an illness of twelve weeks duration.
...To them had been given seven children, four of whom are living: namely, George W. Beck, of Kessler, J. Warren Beck, of Wengerlawn, Mary J. Beck, who has always stayed with her father, T. A. Beck, of Brookville. There are also eight grand children living and six great grand children.
...On August 31, 1902, brother Beck was again joined in marriage with Elizabeth Eidemiller who survives him. His departure has brought great sorrow to her.
...The affliction of our departed brother had been growing worse gradually for a few years. About four weeks ago he suffered an acute attack of his malady and slowly sank away and when the end came he went peacefully to rest.
...The funeral services and burial took place at the West Union Church. The house was filled and many beautiful flowers rested upon the casket as expressions of respect and love for the departed and sympathy for the sorrowing family....The pastor was assisted in the services by Revs. I. C. Waymire and O. S. Thomas....His form was tenderly placed beside that of his companion of other years and we were all comforted with the assurance that our loss is his infinite gain. (Source: West Milton Record, March 1904.)

Francis married Amelia Cress on 8 Nov 1846 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Amelia (daughter of Abraham Cress and Mary Pearson) was born on 2 Dec 1822 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Mar 1899 in Kessler, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1899 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Elizabeth J. Robertson on 30 Aug 1902 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born on 16 Dec 1849 in Lynchburg, Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 Jul 1921 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as J. R. Beck, in the household of Wm. Beck
• Census: 1860, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as J. R. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as James Beck, day laborer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as James R. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 29 Apr 1881; The Sidney Journal (Sidney, Ohio), 29 April 1881, p3.

Notes:

Newspaper:

James R. Beck died on Sunday, and his funeral took place on Monday at Wesley chapel. Mr. Beck was 47 years old. He leaves a wife and seven children.

James married Cynthia Ann Kelly on 1 Nov 1855 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Cynthia (daughter of James Kelly and Elizabeth Sigler) was born on 21 Feb 1839 in Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Sep 1931 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Sep 1931 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ellen Beck
• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Beck, in the household of Wm. Beck

Mary married Frederick Cliant on 20 Sep 1855 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Frederick and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1860, Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Beck, in the household of William Rush
• Census: 1880, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Name: Margaret Ann Rain
• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Ann Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Noland, milliner, in the household of James Noland

Other Events:

• Name: Minerva Beckel
• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Minerva J. Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Minnervia Noland, milnerr, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Manerva Noland

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as James Franklin Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as James F. Nolandr, in the household of James Noland

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John A. Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John N. Nolandr, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Noland, Railroad Man

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Francis F. Noland, in the household of James Noland

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dimmett Nolandr, in the household of James Noland

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as G. Voleney Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Volney D. Noland

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Almeda Nolandr, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Almanda Noland

Almeda married Andrew Jackson Cron on 31 Jul 1873. Andrew was born on 1 Jul 1852 in Huntersville, Hardin County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Jul 1905 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Jul 1905 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Aduska Noland
• Census: 1860, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Noland, in the household of James Noland
• Census: 1870, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Noland

Martha married Alpheus Jeffryes in 1882. Alpheus was born in 1859 in Cedarville, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died in Dec 1888 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 23 Dec 1888 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Mary A. Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Ann, in the household of Joseph Elliott

Other Events:

• Name: Louise Cargill
• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Hanna S. Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as G. F. Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as George Elliott, farmer, in the household of Joseph Elliott

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Eliza Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Eliza Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Elliott, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as John Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as John Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Josaph Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Emeline Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Emaline Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Phebe Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliott
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Phebe Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as James Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Name: Laura B. Read
• Census: 1870, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Elliot, in the household of Joseph Elliot

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as G. W. Beck, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as George W. Beck, in the household of Frank Beck
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George W. Beck, working of farm, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George W. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George W. Beck, teacher, head of household
• Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as George W. Beck, father-in-law, widow. in the household of Roy E. Hale

Notes:

OBITUARY
George W. Beck
...Soon after the evening shadows had gathered on Wednesday, March 19, 1919, the earthly career of George W. Beck came to a close, and the heart that had palpitated with life for 71 years and more was now still forever in death. He was the oldest son of Rev. Francis H. and Amelia Beck whose family consisted of 7 children, 3 of whom died in early childhood. Of the four, who lived to manhood and womanhood years, George is the first to be called. He was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, August 8, 1847, but in his early childhood his parents moved to Shelby county. Within a few years they returned to Montgomery county and after tarrying there a few brief years they purchased for themselves a home where Kessler now stands in 1869 and that became their permanent residence.
...In that same year George began his long career as a school teacher and he continued to prosecute his school work for forty-three years in succession. His rectitude of character and lofty ideals were powerful factors in the success he achieved in his long tenure of service. Not only did he train the youthful minds of his pupils, but what noble impulses be awakened in the hearts of the children entrusted to his care! By word and deed he sought to guide their young feet aright. He gave encouragement and kindly assistance to many as they left the school room to begin their careers in life. Many are the parents who have great reason for genuine gratitude to the deceased for the faithful service he rendered to their boy or their girl. In his honest, rugged face there was reflected the spirit of friendly interest as he came in contact with them whether in the school-room, or on the play ground. And a genial, whole-hearted greeting was accorded them as he met them along the highway of life.
...Nor were his public activities confined to his chosen field of teaching in the public schools. In 1866, while yet in his teens, he became a member of the Sugar Grove Christian church near Fidelity under the labors of Rev. William Jay. More than thirty years ago he transferred his membership to the West Union Christian church and continued in its fellowship until the end came. He served as a trustee of the church for many years and where he could no longer attend to the duties of the office on account of failing health he was made trustee emeritus. During those years he was active in the Sunday School work and was the faithful teacher of the young mens class for many years.
...He became a member of the I. O. O. F. At West Milton in April 189_ and at his own request the lodge rendered its impressive burial service over his remains. He became a member, also, of the Masonic Fraternity at West Milton and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in 1902.
...On August 4, 1874, the deceased was united in marriage with Mary Florence Miller who stood by his side for 31 years and more as the inspiration of his life. Compelled to be absent from home much of his time by his chosen profession she bravely assumed the cares and duties of the home and by her faithfulness and industry and devotion, she rendered possible the success he achieved as a public school teacher. Her home was the throne of her power. For it she lived and planned and wrought. Four little tiny girls came into their home, May, Mattie, Clara and Minni. Mattie died in infancy. The other three grew to womanhood years and survive the father. May became the wife of Arthur Patty, Clara was wedded to Roy hale, and Minnie has been the bright light in the home of Theodore Macy as the companion of his life. The mother passed away March 30, 1906.
...In December, 1912 Mr. Beck was again joined in marriage with Mrs. Mary McCool who died in 1916 and he was again left to journey alone upon life's highway. But he was comforted with the love and companionship of his children with whom he found a congenial home. They cared for him, ministered to him during his long affliction and at last, on March 19, 1919, he passed away from the home of his daughter May, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 11 days.
...Besides his children he leaves eight grandchildren, two brothers J. Warren and Albert, and one sister Mary Jane Beck, to whom his departure brings a sense of loss and sorrow not to be expressed in words.
...Funeral was held Friday at 2:30 p. m., at the West Union Christian church, Roy O. P. Furnas officiating. (Source: Troy-Hayner Genealogy and History Center, Troy, Ohio, copy in file)

George married Mary Florence Miller on 4 Aug 1874 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born about 1855; died on 30 Mar 1906 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Long on 14 Dec 1912 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in 1845 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died in 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as John H. Beck, in the household of Francis H. Beck

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph W. Beck, in the household of Frank Beck
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph W. Beck, working of farm, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph W. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as J. Warren Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1920, Phillipsburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

OBITUARY
...James W. Beck, 86, retired hardware merchant of Phillipsburg, died at his home in that village Saturday after an illness of several months. He was a life resident of the Phillipsburg community and formerly served in the state legislature.
...Surviving are his widow, Viola: one son, Earlen Beck, Homer, New York, former resident of the Lewisburg vicinity; and one brother, T. A. Beck, Dayton.
...Services were conducted Monday afternoon, followed by burial in Parish cemetery at Arlington.

Joseph married Samantha Viola Elleman on 30 Jan 1877 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Samantha was born on 22 Mar 1858 in Ohio, United States; died on 30 Aug 1941 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 2 Sep 1941 in Arlington, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Jane Beck, in the household of Frank Beck
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Beck, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Beck, daughter, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Mary J. Beck, daughter, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Beck, sister, in the household of J. Warren Beck
• Census: 1920, Phillipsburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Ann Beck, in the household of Frank Beck

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Thoedore Beck, in the household of Francis H. Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Theodore A. Beck, son, in the household of Francis H. Beck

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Jane H. Beck (census taker error), in the household of J. R. Beck
• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as James Beck, in the household of James Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as James H. Beck, farmer. cousin, in the household of Joseph W. Beck

James married Elizabeth Ann Harkrader on 14 Jan 1884 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born in 1868 in Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ed Beck
• Census: 1860, Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as William Beck, in the household of J. R Beck
• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Edward Beck, in the household of James Beck
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as William E. Beck, son, clerk in store, in the household of James R. Beck
• Census: 1900, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as William E. Beck, farm laborer, head of household

William married Sarah Alice Consolver on 15 Apr 1884 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 24 Feb 1864 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Feb 1938 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 20 Feb 1938 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Allie Beck
• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Almantta Beck, in the household of James Beck
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Alice L. Beck, daughter, in the household of James R. Beck
• Census: 1920, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Almaretta Cotterman, widow, headof household

Almaretta married Henry Lewis Cotterman on 26 Mar 1881 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Henry was born on 21 Mar 1859 in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Mar 1906 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Almaretta married Marion Line before 1931 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Marion died before 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Birth: 2 Nov 1865, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Beck, in the household of James Beck
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Henry E. Beck, son, in the household of James R. Beck
• Census: 1900, Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Henry W. Beck, son, day laborer, in the household of Cynthia Beck; Address:
  West Lane

Notes:

Birthdate could be November 1866 per 1900 census.

Died:
Died of shock following compound fracture of both legs. Right leg both bones crushed off just below knee. Compound fracture of right tibia, a portion of which was missing. A severe gash over fibula 4-inches long and one on inner surface of leg about 16-inches above the right leg fracture immediately above condylus of left femur compound. Death occurred 3 hours after injury.

Family/Spouse: Dorothea _____. Dorothea was born on 7 Nov 1846 in Germany; died on 10 Feb 1933 in Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Feb 1933 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Maude C. Hume. Maude was born in Jul 1876; died on 9 Jul 1928 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1928 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States; as Anna B. Beck, in the household of James Beck
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Anna Bell Beck, daughter, in the household of James R. Beck
• Census: 1900, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Anna B. Buckey, wife, in the household of Wm. E. Buckey

Annie married William E. Buckey on 24 Aug 1891 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, United States. William (son of George W. Buckey and Malinda Kelly) was born on 1 Oct 1864 in Indiana, United States; died on 14 Jun 1937 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Jun 1937 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Frank Beck
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Clarence Beck, son, in the household of James R. Beck
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; 5' 5-1/2' medium height, slender, brown eyes and dark hairk hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered tor the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; farmer
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. R. 2
• Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Frank C. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Frank C. Beck, farmer, head of household
• Residence: 1935, Wabash Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Wabash Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States; as Frank C. Beck, farmer, head of household, same residence in 1935

Francis married Dollie Ann Curtis on 17 Dec 1902 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Dollie (daughter of Samuel A. Curtis and Jennie L. Monbeck) was born on 19 Aug 1882 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1928 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 May 1928 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Barbara Ella Christman on 27 Jan 1932 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. Barbara was born on 15 Dec 1881 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; died in 1960 in Indiana, United States; was buried in 1960 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: quit school before 4th grade
• Member: was a member of the Port Jefferson Village Council, Red Men Lodge, Shelby County Deer Hunters Association and the Methodist Church.
• Census: 1880, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Walter Herbert Beck, son, in the household of James R. Beck
• Religion: 28 Jun 1890, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana, United States; was admitted as a member of the Quaker church
• Census: 1900, Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Walter Beck, son, day laborer, in the household of Cynthia Beck; Address:
  West Lane
• Occupation: 1905; Carpenter/General Contractor
• Residence: 1905, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
• Residence: Jul 1906, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1910, Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Walter H. Beck, laborer doing odd jobs, head of household
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; tall, slender build, brown eyes and black hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Casstown, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Farmer
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Casstown, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  21 R.F.D.#1
• Census: 1920, Anna, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Walter H. Beck, carpenter, head of household; Address:
  Main Street
• Census: 1930, Randolph Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Walter H. Beck, real estate salesman, head of household; Address:
  Covington Pike
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Walter Beck, carpenter, head of household
• Occupation: 23 Apr 1942; Carpenter/Contractor
• Physical Description: 25 Apr 1942; White, 5'8" 170 lbs., Brown eyes, Gray hair, Light complexion
• Military: 25 Apr 1942, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 25 Apr 1942, Kessler Station, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RR #1
• Correspondence: 21 Mar 1958; letter to William Beck with a thank you for the family history book
• Obituary: 8 Dec 1962; Original newspaper clipping - name of newspaper and date published unknown
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1964; Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma), 14, June 1964

Notes:

MEMORIES... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Hunting, fishing, growing strawberries and rescuing animals and home made candy, that's what I remember most. He was an avid hunter, even taking trips to Colorado to hunt for big game. He made a jacket and pair of pants out of tanned deer hide and wore them quite a bit. There was always plenty of wild meat at mealtimes; including elk, deer, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant and duck. Oh, and fish! We went fishing in all the nearby rivers and creeks.
There always seemed to be some animal that needed rescued and cared for. I can remember fox, racoon, opossum, rabbits and birds and many others making there home in the cages Grandpa had set up for them while he cared for their needs.
Strawberries were plentiful, he had a very big patch where I helped do the picking, or mostly eating!
Grandpa liked to make candy and he filled the house with all kinds of candy at Christmas. Fondants, seafoam, and chocolate covered creme drops are some that I remember setting on the wire racks cooling or drying. Very tempting!
Sometimes the things you remember are funny things that someone taught you to do. Grandpa taught me to put sugar on sliced tomatoes, and also to crumble saltines in milk. I still put sugar on my fresh sliced tomatoes, they taste so good!
Grandpa had false teeth but never wore them. I think he put them in a drawer after about a week of trying them and never took them out again. It didn't stop him from eating anything though, his gums must have been really tough.
He was a carpenter and we often visited the sites where he was building a house. That was fun, climbing all over everything and driving my mother crazy. He built many homes in Miami, Shelby and Montgomery Counties. He didn't have anything but hand tools or his hand written notes and figures.
Grandpa didn't believe in smoking, drinking or swearing but he did have one vice, which was gambling. He would go to town on Saturday night and gamble.
It wasn't until after grandpa passed that I found out he was very interested in genealogy. Wish I had known when he was alive.

NOTES... by Thearen Beck
Walter left home at age 8 after he threw a hatchet at his stepfather (George Buckey) because he was beating his mother (Cynthia Ann Kelley) and Buckey ask him to leave. He went to live with Henry Decker in Geneva, Indiana for clothes and board. At age 10 he lived with a Mr. Zimmerman and learned German. Zimmerman died; Walter moved to Buena Vista, Indiana and lived with a preacher, Christable Aegly for 3 years and then with Ed Mann, who Walter said was real mean so he ran away and moved back to Henry Deckers' for 3-1/2 years. At this time he moved back to Ohio and lived in Shelby and Miami Counties doing any kind of work and farming. In 1903 Walter met and married Ethel and 2-years later moved to Mary Vances' house where he raised tobacco on 10 acres. They packed up and headed for Lawton, Oklahoma to homestead. Stopped in St. Louis on the way and almost got robbed. Stayed in a rooming house (2-days) across the street from the Depot, on the 25th floor. Watched a 20-mule team load gravel on flat boat. It was a rough section of town. They were impressed by the market section; bananas 10 cents/dozen. Offered steady job by contractor. Went by train to Lawton and offered a job in Tulsa, Oklahoma but refused. Rented a one room house by the depot and worked as a carpenter. Hunted bobcat with brindle dog. There was a smallpox epidemic so Walter sent Ethel back to Geneva, Indiana in June 1906 as she was pregnant. He shipped their dishes Bill of Stray and Walter followed in July. Worked as a stone mason in Geneva. Moved to Troy, Ohio; Nashville, Ohio; Port Jefferson, Ohio and sold fruit trees in Pennsylvania. Bought a house in Kessler, Ohio and it burned to the ground with everything in it. They lived in Casstown, Ohio; Christenburg, Ohio; and Anna, Ohio where Thearen was born; then moved to Port Jefferson when Thearen was 6 months old; to Kessler, Ohio; and then bought a farm near Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio; and back to Port Jefferson. Continued working as a carpenter/general contractor until he was in his 70's.

Name:
1880 Census - Walter Herbert Beck
1900 Census - Walter Beck
1910 Census - Walter H. Beck
1920 Census - Walter H. Beck
1930 Census - Walter H. Beck
1940 Census - Walter Beck
Marriage Certificate - Walter Beck
WWI Draft Registration - Walter Herbert Beck
WWII Draft Registration - Walter Herbert Beck
Obituary - Walter Beck

Birth:

NOTE: Covington, from 1793 to 1812 it was known as Fort Rowdy, from 1812 to 1816 as Fort Buchannan and Friendship, from 1816 to 1835 it was known as Stillwater, and in 1835 it was incorporated as Covington. It is located on the Stillwater River just across from the mouth of the Greenville Creek.

Correspondence:

William Beck
27 Baan Baan Street
Dapte, New South Wales, Australia
Dear Sir:
I have received your letter after the post office has traced me down from place to place, which has 8 different addresses from the letter I received through the Immigrant Agent in my City from Mr. John Beck, Parkway, Essex, England and received the book from him, of which I was very proud.
Sometime after World War I, I wrote a letter to him and never got any reply and considered that he was one of the unlucky ones of the spoils of War. I am very proud to know that you are in the business you are in, saving souls. I think that is the highest honor of any other profession and to know that you have had the ones that has been bestowed on you as a minister and the interest you had in keeping the history of the noble family of the Irish family of Beck. I am enclosing the name and address of the Sidney Librarian.
I live just 5 miles out of Sidney and 9 miles from Ann, Ohio where I got the first correspondence from Mr. John Beck, Essex, England. We are building a beautiful new library in Sidney, which will be ready for occupancy about September. If possible, I would like very much if it could be arrange if you could send the history to me, so I could present it to the library when it is dedicated.
Now I will tell you of part of my life. I was born March 4th 1878 near Covington, Ohio to Robert and Cynthia Ann Kelly Beck, who have passed beyond. Father died in 1879 and Mother died at the age of 96. There were 8 children, 5 boys and 3 girls of which all are deceased, except one brother 82 years and myself, 80 years. From the time I was 8 years old, I worked for my board and clothes from one place to another 'til I was quite a man. Some places were like Heaven to me and some were so bad that it brings tears to my eyes when I think how cruel they were to me. When I was 25, I met a beautiful little girl and fell in love and was married 55 years ago. There were 4 girls and 1 boy born to us.
I have been a carpenter for 50 years. I have my own home and have retired. I have but a few enemies and a host of friends. I don't chew, drink or smoke and am an ardent hunter of both big and small game and love to fish and all clean sports. May God help you in all your work and every day be a better one.
We have deer, bear, elk, moose and some caribou and reindeer, which come down from the far North Alaska each winter. For small game, we have hare, wild turkey in some places, geese, ducks, squirrel, rabbits, grouse and some sage hens and have some beautiful water to fish in. We raise all kind of livestock and grain. We have at Vandalia, Ohio, the World's Trap Shoot, which each year the World Champion is awarded Champion of the World.
Our Irish family in U.S.A. celebrates St. Patricks Day. They had the largest parade this year they ever had. We have beautiful large Presbyterian Church in Sidney.
Thanking you for your most grateful letter on the further gleanings from the past, of which I cherish with the greatest esteem and have cherished all my life, and hoping to hear from you and your family and all about your Country, I remain,
Yours in faith forever,
Walter H. Beck
Box 295
Port Jefferson, Ohio

Obituary:

Walter Beck Dies; Retired Contractor
PORT JEFFERSON - Walter Herbert Beck, 84, a retired general contractor, died at his home in this community at 6:30 p. m. Friday.
Death resulted from complications following an attack of pneumonia. He had been in failing health for the past year.
Born Mar. 4, 1878 in Covington, O., he was a son of Robert and Cynthia Kelly Beck. Practically all his life had been spent in Shelby county.
His marriage with Ethel Vance took place on Dec. 23, 1903. She survives with three daughters and a son.
They are: Mrs. Clarence (Orelia) Green, North Fairfield, O.; Mrs. Robert (Louise) Rosell, Xenia, O.; Mrs. Lawrence (Vivian) Beemer, Sidney, and Thearen Beck, Englewood, O.
Also surviving is a brother, Frank Beck, of Muncie, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and three sisters have preceded him in death.
Mr. Beck was a member of the village council of Port Jefferson and also held membership in the Red Men Lodge and the Shelby County Deer Hunter Association.
He was a member of the Methodist Church at Port Jefferson.
For many years Mr. Beck was a general contractor, retiring some years ago.
Funeral services have been arranged for 2:30 p. m. Monday from the Dearth Funeral Home, with Rev. Harold Kochersperger officiating. Burial will be made in Glen Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. on Sunday and on Monday until the funeral hour. (Original newspaper clipping - name of newspaper and date published unknown)

Newspaper:

Former Resident Amazed By City
A 78-year old Ohio woman who lived in Lawton before statehood visited here Saturday and expressed amazement at the city's growth since she left 57 years ago.
The visitor was Mrs. Ethel Beck, 78, Port Jefferson, Ohio, whose late husband, Walter H. Beck, built one of the first large farm buildings in Comanche county before statehood.
Mrs. Beck was traveling with her son, Thearen Beck, Englewood Ohio, and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Mary Ann, 5. He has been on business trips to San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and they decided to spend the weekend in Lawton to give his mother an opportunity to visit old landmarks of the area.

Walter married Ethel May Vance on 23 Dec 1903 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Ethel (daughter of Eli Warren Honeyman and Rosa Florence Vance) was born on 5 May 1887 in Nashville, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Dec 1969 in North Fairfield, Huron County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 19 Dec 1969 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Minnie M. _____. Minnie was born in 1879 in Ohio, United States; died in Jun 1930; was buried on 4 Jun 1930 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: _____ Lortz. _____ and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George M. Bertling. George was born in 1886 in Ohio, United States; died in Mar 1959; was buried on 30 Mar 1959 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: _____ McFarland. _____ and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: 20 Jun 1884; Hazel B. Jeffrin

Hazel married David Ray Campbell on 20 Nov 1926 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. David and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: 29 Jan 1886; Leona M. Jeffryes

Leona married George Stahl on 28 Jul 1938 in Jay County, Indiana, United States. George was born on 23 Dec 1890 in Bradford, Miami County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Nels Jeffryes

Notes:

...James Nelson Jeffryes was born July 29, 1887 in Piqua, Ohio to Alpheus & Adeska (Noland) Jeffryes. He went by his middle name and was called Nels (pronounced to rhyme with else). Nels was the youngest of three children with sisters Hazel and Mabel. The family lived in Springcreek Township in the section called Huntersville. Today it is known as Shawnee in Piqua.
...Nels married Rose Strohmeyer, the daughter of Henry & Catherine (Brinkman) Strohmeyer, in 1927 in Piqua. Nels and Rose had one child, James (Jim) N. Jeffreys on May 25, 1934 in Piqua.
...In the January 30, 1912 issue of the Xenia Daily Gazette an article title "James Jeffryes celebrates his ninety-first birthday" states that "His trade as cabinet maker, Mr. Jeffryes learned from his brother-in-law, Uriah Jeffryes, a distant relative who married his eldest sister.: In 1832 Silas brought his family to Cedarville, Greene County from Greenville County, Virginia near Jamestown. The head of the family in this country was one of the early English settlers of Virginia who married an Indian maiden.
...In May 1918 Nels was drafted into the Army and served until august 1919. Nels owned and operated Jeffryes Grocery at 445 East Ash Street in Piqua until 1937. He became a molder in the brass foundry at Hobart Manufacturer in Troy until he died March 8, 1952 in Piqua at the age of 64. (Source: Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society; typed and indexed by Lois J. Fair, "Miami County Family Histories Tired Iron book", (Ohio Genealogical Society. Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society, c2006 ), pg. 103)

James married Rose Josephine Strohmeyer on 8 Feb 1927 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Rose was born on 25 Feb 1894; died on 21 Aug 1973 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1973 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: May Beck
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Bertha May Beck, daughter, in the household of George W. Beck
• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as May B. Patty, wife, zero children, in the household of Arthur Patty

Bertha married Arthur Patty on 24 Jul 1895 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Arthur was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 20 Feb 1944 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 23 Feb 1944 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clara E. Beck, daughter, in the household of George W. Beck
• Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clara E Hale, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Roy E. Hale
• Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Clara E. Hale, wife, in the household of Roy E. Hale; Address:
  Miller Pike

Clara married Roy Everett Hale on 25 Dec 1900 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Roy was born on 7 Dec 1876 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 12 Apr 1969 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Minnie E. Beck, daughter, in the household of George W. Beck

Minnie married Theodore Macy on 14 Nov 1901 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Theodore was born on 15 Mar 1880 in Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Jul 1966 in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Homer, New York at the time of his mother's death
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Lyman E. Beck, son, in the household of Joseph W. Beck

Lyman married Minnie M. Campbell on 4 Nov 1897 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Minnie was born about 1879; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]