Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
John A. Beecher, daughter Mary E. Beecher, 8 South 50 West
John's wife Catherine probably didn't ever come to Kit Carson County.
1880 Belleville, Kansas, 1880 Belleville, Kansas
Almon Beecher is 44,
Kate R. Beecher 40, Minnie Beecher 18, Mary Beecher 17,
Orman Beecher 15, Lula Beecher 8, Edith Beecher and
Ethel Beecher both five months old.
In 1900 Beatrice, Nebraska,
John A. Beecher is 64, Catherine R. Beecher 61, Mary E. Beecher 37 teaching school, and
Edith I. Beecher 20.
1905 Gage County, Nebraska "Miss Mary A. Page of Norton, Kansas
is in the city visiting her old friend, Mrs. J. A. Beecher.
It was her first visit here in thirty years, and last night there was
a reunion of the old friends who had not met, some of them since
their childhood. In recalling the old days those present declared
that the visits should be more frequent in the future."
John claimed a quarter in section 12, 8S 50W, near Flagler, Colorado in 1912.
In 1920 Beatrice, Nebraska, Mary is teaching high school, 57, living with
father John A. 85.
John is buried in Beatrice 1834-1921 # 184037253,
with Catherine R. (Soper) Beecher 1839-1911 # 184037248.
In the County court, Gage county, Nebraska.
In re estate of John A. Beecher, deceased.
To the legatees devisees, heirs at law and all persons
interested in the estate of John A. Beecher, deceased.
You are hereby notified that Lula B. Freeborn has filed her petition in said court, praying a final settlement" and allowance of her accounts as executrix of the estate of said deceased and the discharge from her trust as such executrix a decree of heirship and a decree distributing and assigning the residue of said estate, and that said matter has been set for hearing the 22 day of August, 1922, at 9 o'clock a. m..
THIS JOHN A. BEECHER IS A NEPHEW -
September 1905 Belleville, Kansas "BEECHER & BEECHER,
Land and Immigration Agents, U. P. Ry. Telephone No. 29 or see John A. Beecher, Belleville, Kansas."
1907 Belleville "John A. Beecher is back in the store of
Geo. W. Gregg & Son. John has a host of friends who like
to trade with him on account of his patience and courteous
manners with all.
He will make the ride morning and night, about 13 miles a day."
"Twenty-one members of the Beecher family gathered on Christmas Day
1907, for their first family reunion since 1876. At that time there
were about the same number present. Since then death has claimed the
mother, the oldest son Oral and oldest daughter, Janet.
The other daughter Mary, living at Salem, Oregon, was unable to be
here, which left but six who attended both reunions.
The following named persons were present this Christmas:
J. M. Beecher Sr., 77 years of age and great-grandfather of three
children; Sarah A. Beecher the wife aged 73;
E. C. Beecher, oldest living son 52;
Mrs. E C. Beecher with their children Maude, Bonnie, Zella, Olive, Harold and the
son-in-law Bert Shoenberger with his infant daughter Esther,
J. M. BEECHER, Sh. Willie B. Beecher;
J. M. Beecher Jr.; his wife Lillie M.;
John A. Beecher, his wife Nora A. and their three children, Catharine, Marshall and
Theresa;
Phil Beecher and his wife May. The absence of the grand daughter Myrtle,
and her husband and two boys was deeply regretted, as was also that of
her brothers Lloyd and Milu.. The first swarm gathered at the home
of J. M. Beecher Jr. for the Christmas dinner. Just before dinner
the whole bunch was 'kodak d' on the front porch and another picture
taken showing the four generations present, J. M. Beecher Sr.,
E. C. Beecher and wife, their son ... and his baby great-grandchild.
After all had old fashioned together and in story,
reviewed ... enjoyed to the full the turkey dinner
the recalled his family. most heart melting
family history, yet with faith illumined eye,
he testified to the power of Jesus Christ to save from sin,
to comfort and uplift in the severest testings of life,
great faith, pleaded
with his children to surrender to the 'Father of lights'.
In a moment that will never be forgotten by any of
those present. The sons gathered about him and with
streaming eyes invoked God's richest blessings upon the
remainder of his years on earth, and almost without
exception pledging themselves to serve their father's
God and thus answer their mother's life-long prayers.
The daughters-in-law and the children added their
loving best wishes and then all joined in prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beecher Jr. sang a couple
appropriate duets and after everybody had signed the
register the company broke up Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Beecher entertained at supper
the members of the family within reach.
After supper a pleasant hour was spent in story
and music including two old fashioned songs
by J. M. Sr. and some original songs by
J. M. Jr. The round of festivities closed with
dinner on Friday at father Beecher's home
and a group photograph of himself and his
five sons."
In 1910 Republic County, John A. Beecher is 40, Nora A. 33, Catherine 11, Marshall 8, Theresa 4, and newborn Ivan J. Beecher.
In 1920, John is farming, 50, Nora A. 42, Marshall A. 18, Theresa A. 14, Ivan J. 30, daughter Catherine L. 22 a teacher married to
Clarence A. Rich 30, and nephew Martin Beecher 24 born in Wyoming, a farm laborer.
(Martin was the son of William Beecher and Iva Ingraham, Martin I. Beecher, a private in WWI from Colorado, diis buried in Polk County, Misouri 1896-1962 # 12309711.
William is working in an ice plant in Elko County,
Nevada in 1920, in Denver in 1930, and in Dallas in 1940, divorced.
"Iva was the daughter of Marshall Dwight and Catherine(Kepford)Ingraham. Iva was married to Columbus Beauchamp and four children were born to this union, Minnie 1901 to 1970, Alice 1902 to 1990, Nellie 1905 to 1917 and Clytie 1910 to 1990. Iva had two sons from an earlier marriage to William Boland Beecher, Martin 1896 to 1961 and Cline 1897 to 1942. "
Iva is buried in Colorado Springs 1868-1953 # 17564254.
)
John A. Beecher 1869-1924 is buried in Belleville # 28653300, wife Nora Beecher Krigline 1876-1957.
1925 "Mrs. John A. Beecher sold her property and live stock at public sale at the Phil Beecher farm north of Rydal Tuesday."
1947 
MARY
1891 "Mary E. Beecher was able to walk to the Rock Island depot Tuesday meraiug to see her mother start home. She is gaining wonderfully. "
1894 "We understand that Miss Mary E. Beecher, one of Republic County's best known teachers, is not working in this county this year. "
1912 Belleville "The Republic County Normal opened Monday under the charge of Ihefollowaug named persons: & & & Prof. B. T. Billion, e unity superintendent Prof. Wtn. Styker, Conductor; Prof. Ii. C Ford and E. lh Wright assist-, ants. Following is a list of teachers and students in attendance the first day: Viola Wagner. E Tv Canfield, H. I II. Canfield, Nettie Steed, Mary E. Beecher, ...."
1910 Mary is teaching in Omaha, living with her cousin
Austin B Mcculloch 33 Josephine E Mcculloch 33 Donald H Mcculloch 6
Mary E Beecher 47
Mary claimed two quarters in section 15, 8S 50W, near Flagler, Colorado, in 1913.
1914 
In 1920 Beatrice, Nebraska, Mary is teaching high school, 57, living with
father John A. 85.
1937 
Mary E Beecher, born 7 Jan 1863, died 10 Jan 1938 (aged 75). Burial
Evergreen Home Cemetery Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska,
Plot 20, FindaGrave # 184037255.
1937
January 1938 Belleville "James Taylor of Huntington Park, Cal.,
arrived Sunday for a few days' visit with Mrs. Nettie Henry:
and family. Mr. Taylor was called to Beatrice by the death of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary E. Beecher. "
LULU
Lula was born at Monmouth, Illinois on Noember 2, 1871.
Lula K. Beecher, 21, married Grant Freeborn on August 31, 1892 in Bourbon County, Kansas.
Grant is a doctor in 1900 New Haven County, Connecticut, 32, with Lula 27.
Grant, 51, married Gladys Gran? on April 25, 1919 in Detroit.
1932 Warren, Pennsylvania 
Grant died in Detroit, Michigan in 1933, wife Genevieve Lloyd.
1950 Beatrice "Mrs. Lulu B. Freeborn has returned to her home in Lily Dale, N. Y. , after spending a few months at the W. D. Wrigth home."
December 21, 1952 
Lulu Freeborn 1870-1952 is buried in Beatrice # 185051908.
JOHN AND CATHERINE'S TWIN DAUGHTERS
"Edith Ione and Ethel Maud Beecher, twin daughters of John A. and Catherine
R. Beecher, were born Dec. 28, 1879, near Belleville, Kas. At an early age
the family moved to Ft. Scott, Kas. In 1892 they moved to Beatrice. March
10, 1895, they confessed Christ as their Savior and were baptized into the
membership of the First Baptist church of Beatrice. Ethel M. was called to
be with her Lord, June 29, 1895.
On Oct. 27, 1907, Edith Ione was united in marriage to Walter D. Wright of
Beatrice. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Rachel Waunita Bairey,
Nevada City, Calif., Fahl Miner of Pacoima, Calif., John C., Burbank,
Calif., Mary Louise McGirr and Walter Dee, jr., of Beatrice, all of whom
survive her. Also surviving are the husband and one sister, Mrs. Lula B.
Freeborn of Lily Dale, New York, and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Wright continued her membership in the First Baptist church of Beatrice
until she was called home to be with her Lord Jan. 1, 1950.
She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Beatrice, the L. E. A. of
Beatrice and the L. A. P. M. Canton Ford No. 2 of Lincoln.
Services were held Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, in the First Baptist church
and she was laid to rest in the Evergreen Home Cemetery. Rev. Horace J.
Smith of Dell Rapids, S. D., was in charge.
"
MINETTE
Minnette Taylor died 4 May 1929, age 67, in Los Angeles, California.
She's buried in
Burial Odd Fellows Cemetery
Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma,
Memorial ID 83071032.
ORMAN
"Orman Beecher was the son of John A. and Catherine R. Sopher Beecher (both
of New York). He was married to Minnie. Orman was a farmer. He passed away
at the age of 79 years, 10 months. and 4 days old due to aortic
regurgitation. The informant of Orman's death is listed as Royal C. Beecher,
Fulton, MO."
Orman was buried July 2, 1944
1864-1944 # 96235048 in Callaway County, Missouri.
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