William Beck

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Birth: 1743, Ballyguniham, Parish of Donacloney, County Down, Ireland
• Will: 3 Nov 1825; proven 23 January 1828 in Dromore Diocesan Court

Notes:

William Beck, born at Ballyguniham, Donacloney, 1743, and later settled at Cascum Loughbrickland, 1769. The lease of the property was renewed in 1789 for the lives of William Beck, his son John Beck, and the then Prince of Wales. He was still resident at Cascum in 1821, being then 78 years of age, dying there on September 16, 1827. He was buried in Loughbrickland Presbyterian Graveyard. in his will, dated November 3, 1825 and proved at Dromore Diocesan Court on January 23, 1828, he mentions his sons William, Alexander, Hugh, John and Joseph, his grandson John Haddon Beck, and his son-in-law, Moses Woods, and appoints his "kinsman and friend" Robert Beck of Clay one of the executors. his wife, nee Margaret Hanna of Shankhill, Aghaderg, died on May 18, 1810. He left issue six sons and one daughter. (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Extract of WILL
William Beck of Cascum, Parish of Aghaderg, County Down. Dated 3 November 1825.
To son William £25. To son Alexander £20. To son-in-law Moses Woods £10. To son Hugh £25. To granddaughter Jane Woods. £5. To grandson John Haddon Beck £10, with loom now out on hire. To son John farm at Cloverhill. Residue, farm at Cascum, crops thereon, stock, cattle, farming utensils, dwelling-house and furniture to son Joseph Beck.

Executors: (1) Robert Beck of Clay, kinsman, (2) John McClelland of Cloverhill.
Witnesses: Mary Hamilton, Isaac Parker, William Donaldson.
Probate granted to Jhn McClelland and James Hamilton at Diocesan Court of Dromore on 23 January 1828.

William married Margaret Hanna about 1760. Margaret (daughter of James Hanna and Nancy _____) was born in 1740; died on 18 May 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Beck, born at Cascum, Loughbrickland, 1771. He acquired a farm at Clay, Parish of Annaclone, and married his kinswoman Susan Beck, a granddaughter of Francis Beck of Clay. He died in 1846, and left issue one son, George, born 1822, who succeeded him and died in Belfast on November 29, 1881. (Reference: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Family/Spouse: Susan Beck. Susan and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ann Beck
• Birth: 1773, Ireland

Other Events:

• Will: 1 Oct 1833; proven in Armarh Diocesan Court

Notes:

Alexander Beck, born at Cascum 1778; Merchant at Keady, County Armagh, in 1817 to 1831. He died at Liverpool in 1847, his will, dated October 1, 1833, being proved at Armagh Diocesan Court. his wife, nee Elizabeth Haddon, survived him, also two sons: John Haddon Beck of Ballinabragett, Donacloney, and William Beck of Liverpool. (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Haddon. Elizabeth died after 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Master Mariner
• Birth: 1780, Ireland

Family/Spouse: Anne Hinde. Anne was born about 1792 in Ireland; died on 10 May 1864 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph Beck, who was born in 1785, succeeded his father in the Cascum property, and died November 3, 1871. He was buried in Loughbrickland Presbyterian Churchyard, by his wife, Jane McCullough. He had issue three sons: William, of Scolvan, Dromore, 1818-1901; James, who inherited the Cascum property, 1824-1908; and John Beck of Cliftonville, Belfast, born 1829, and died 1916 (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Family/Spouse: Jane Mc Cullough. Jane was born about 1790; died on 26 Mar 1864 in Caskum, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1821, Drumnahaire and Greenan, Loughbrickland, County Down, Ireland
• Occupation: 1821; Farmer & grain merchant

Notes:

Hugh Beck, the sixth son of William Beck of Cascum, Loughbrickland, was born in 1788, and in 1821 per Census Returns he was engaged as farmer and grain merchant at Drumnahaire and Greenan, Loughbrickland. He was then 33 years of age, and later, in the 1831 Census Returns, he was in business as a grain merchant at Armagh City, which he continued until his death on December 14, 1850. He married in 1813 Elizabeth, daughter of John McClelland of Greenan, Loughbrickland, who died at Beersbridge House, Belfast, on December 19, 1862. He left three sons and three daughters. (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Hugh married Elizabeth McClelland in 1814 in Ireland. Elizabeth was born in 1790 in Loughbrickland, County Down, Ireland; died on 19 Dec 1862 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; was buried in Banbridge, County Down, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
of Ballinabragett, Donacloney

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]

Notes:

Birth:
of Scolvan, Dromore

Other Events:

• Will: 27 May 1916
• Will: 29 Jan 1917; Proved - Belfast Probate Registry

Notes:

John was founder and subsequently Managing Director of Edenderry Spinning County, Ltd, of Belfast, and in his will, dated May 27, 1916 and proved at Belfast Probate Registry on January 29, 1917, substantial bequests were made to the Irish Presbyterian Church, including the gift of an organ and pulpit to Duncairn Congregation, endowment of £50 per annum to Loughbrickland Church, together with a bequest of £500 to the Royal Victoria hospital, Belfast. (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Other Events:

• Occupation: Linen Merchant
• Newspaper: 10 Feb 1870; The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland), 10 February 1870

Notes:

A fairly flamboyant character who in 1848 went to California as a result of the "Gold Rush". He apparently did very well and on his return set up in business, eventually owning a large mill and building Garvaghy House, Portadown and living in splendour there. The business receipts refer to "Manufacturers of Cambric Handkerchiefs". He was buried in Seagoe Parish Churchyard, leaving male issue two sons: Hugh and Paul. (Source: Information received from Alan C. Beck including phamplet - John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Newspaper:

Beck-February 8, at his residence, Garvaghy House, Portedown, Mr. Archibald Beck. his remains will be removed by Interment in Seagoe Burying ground, on the (Thursday) afternoon, at three o'clock.

Archibald married Elizabeth Bullick on 25 Oct 1853 in Seagoe, County Armagh, Ireland. Elizabeth was born on 23 Apr 1829 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland; died on 12 Jul 1912 in Sydenham, County Antrim, Ireland; was buried in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Beck

Other Events:

• Occupation: Founder of Belfast Chemical Works
• Residence: 1854, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
• Religion: 1877; Presbyterian - senior member of Committee at Ballysillan Presbyterian
• Will: 21 Apr 1897, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; proven in Belfast Probate Office

Notes:

...James Alexander Beck, the second son of Hugh Beck of Loughbrickland and Armagh, was born at Drumnahaire in 1824. He was known as a very talented scholar who was sent to Dublin to study law, but apparently came home with degree and became apprenticed into the linen trade with Dunbar, Mc Master & County at Gilford (Read Maralin Cohen Linen, Family and Community in Tullylish County, Down 1690-1914 Dublin 1997). James became experiienced in the chemical process and became aware of the commerical enterprise in supplying chemicals to the trade. He settled in Belfast in 1854, and subsequently was founder and proprietor of Belfast Chemical Works, which later became James A. Beck & Son - chemical manufactures principally to the linen trade. In 1859 he purchased Everton House and Estate from the marquis of Donegal, and died there on March 1, 1897, being buried in Belfast City Cemetery. His will, dated November 3, 1895, was proved at Belfast Probate Registry on April 21, 1897, and included several charitable bequests.
...There was a history that his father died young, and that they were estranged. Neither facts are substantiated by the various researches, in fact his father died when he was 26, and probably still at home....Married into the Bullick family, as did his cousin Alexander. Created a bit of a stir by marrying his late wife's younger sister. Developed a passion for travel which was passed on to his family. (Source: Information received from Allan C. Beck, John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)
...Bought: 1859, Everton House from Marquis of Donegal (Source: Information received from Alan C. Beck, email dated February 24, 2002)

James married Mary Bullick on 18 Dec 1856 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Mary (daughter of Ralph Bullick) was born on 3 Feb 1834 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland; died on 31 Jul 1875 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rosetta Bullick on 18 Apr 1876 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Rosetta (daughter of Ralph Bullick) was born on 10 Apr 1848 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland; died between Oct 1930 and Dec 1930 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Founded Jennymount Spinning Mill
• Occupation: 1865; Proprietor Jennymount Flax Spinning Mill, York Road, Belfast

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

Margaret married Joseph Acheson on 5 Sep 1872 in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Joseph was born about 1847 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland; died on 30 Aug 1891 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:

Newspaper: The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland), 19 December 1868, p1
Beck - December 17, at Garvaghey House, Portadown, Ralph Bullick, eldest son of Archibald Beck, Esq., aged 11 years.

Victoria married Joseph Douglas on 15 Sep 1881 in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Joseph was born about 1855; died after 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Minnie Crawford on 27 Jul 1892 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Minnie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Richardson. Margaret and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Misc: was a prominent Unionist
• Education: Between 1870 and 1876; Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI)
• Occupation: 1902; Director of Messrs. Beck & Scott, Belfast

Hugh married Mary Crawford on 27 Jul 1892 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Mary was born about 1870 in Dunmurry, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 15 Jan 1924 in Runkerry, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: York Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast

Elizabeth married Kirker Erwin Robb on 17 Dec 1878 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Kirker was born on 28 Jul 1848 in Templepatrick, County Antrim, Ireland; died in 1913 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: Between 1873 and 1879; Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI)
• Occupation: 1905; Managing Director of James A. Beck & Son, Ltd. Belfast
• Will: 9 Mar 1909, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; proved October 11, 1911

Notes:

William Beck, second son of James Alexander Beck, was born at Everton house, Belfast, on 12 July 1861. He was the first Managing Director of James A. Beck, and Son, Ltd., and succeeded to the Everton property on the death of his father. He married Mary, daughter of John Beswick of Darwell, Lancashire, at Chorley Parish Church on 8 February 1890, and died at Everton House on 15 September 1911, beign buried in Belfast City Cemetery. His will was dated 9 March 1909, and proved at Belfast Probate Registry on 10 November 1911. He left two sons and two daughters. (Source: John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

Birth:
Everton House

William married Mary L. Beswick on 8 Feb 1890 in Lancashire, England. Mary was born about 1865 in Chorley, Lancashire, England; died on 18 Jul 1941 in Downpatrick, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: York Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast
• Occupation: 1905; Director of JA Beck & Son

Mary married Charles Walter Pearson on 9 Aug 1888 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Charles was born on 22 Mar 1864 in County Armagh, Ireland; died on 22 Mar 1949 in County Dublin, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; York Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast; Address:
  York Street Presbyterian Church

Other Events:

• Baptism: Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; Address:
  Ballysillan Presbyterian Church

Notes:

Birth:
Shankill Parish

Anne married Rev. Dr. Robert Murray McCheyne Gilmour on 3 Jun 1891 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Robert was born about 1860; died on 2 Jan 1930 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Newcastle, County Down, Norrthern Ireland
• Education: Cambridge University, Law
• Honours: a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem
• Occupation: Managing Director, James A. Beck & Son, Ltd.
• Education: Between 1888 and 1895; Governess

Notes:

Medical: Heavy cigar smoker

...Very enthusiastic traveller, renowned ornitholigist, historian and viewer of cathedrals. Started out in family firm as the "junior" who travelled the countryside dealing with all the smaller and more difficult customers. Was one of the first 500 who obtained a driving license in Ireland. Perhaps the first car owned was a Chambers which was built in Belast. From father's memory JA had a Chambers in some part of his early motoring history. One of these cars was in the Ulster Museum. Later, when more senior in the company, had a chauffeur; Alfie, the last one was an ex Chindit (Allied soldier in Burma: a soldier of the Allied forces in World War II, who fought behind the Japanese lines in Burma.
...He and his wife were serious travellers, when younger, going to Denmark at least three times per year, and often spending time on the continent. The travelling, scenery, eating the local food and visiting cathedrals, was not to the liking of the sons, who were to their pleasure, sent off to Ramsey in the IOM.
...Very close friends with James Herron Stirling. Herron was a Director of James A. Beck & Son, Ltd. Photograph with J. H. Stirling and J. U. Switzer at door of Everton House.
...Well known writer and raconteur about the linen trade, and acknowledged expert on subject. His collection of books about the linen trade being given to the PRONI, and being regarded as a "major collection". Assumed to be the greates living authority on history of linen trade in Ulster. Wrote a history of the family firm "History of JA Beck & County" and "History of Linen Industry in Northern Ireland" (in PRONI). Walker and climber often associating both with ornithology and collecting bird's eggs. Climbed Ailsa Craig in Scotland to obtain a particular type of gull's egg. Very much a "pillar of society", always appearing at funerals in top hat and morning dress.
...In later years always seen with handkerchief in breast pocket, flower in button hole, panama hat and cigar. (Source: Information from Alan C. Beck, email dated February 24, 2002, John W. Beck, A.M.I.E.E., "Beck of Northern Ireland", 1931)

James married Paula Katinka Commichau on 5 Jan 1910 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Paula was born on 26 Jul 1883 in Silkeborg, Århus, Denmark; died on 8 May 1966 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; was buried in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: Governess at Everton House
• Military: Between 1899 and 1901; Boer War, North Irish Horse

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Alexander McKee on 22 Jan 1913. Alexander died in 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married David Alfred Fee on 10 Jul 1906 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. David was born on 28 Jan 1881 in Castlereagh, County Down, Ireland; died on 17 Jan 1934 in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Honours: Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem
• Occupation: Electrical Engineer, Pritchet & Gold, Dagenham as supervising engineer
• Education: Between Feb 1900 and 3 Jul 1901; Campbell College, Belfast pupil no 529
• Education: 1909; IEE, London University
• Military: Between 1914 and 1918; Royal Engineers

John married Josephine Margaret Moran on 19 Feb 1916 in Moorfields, London, England, United Kingdom. Josephine was born about 1890 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died after 1920 in Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: Inchmarlo, Campbell College
• Occupation: Staff Captain & Commodore, P&O Orient Lines
• Honours: 1918; rewarded a DSC
• Education: 1919; Extra Master Mariner
• Military: Between 1939 and 1945; Royal Naval Reserve - RNR Commodore - Rear Admiral

Family/Spouse: Gladys Hunter. Gladys was born on 26 Aug 1887 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died after 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]