Diane Eiland shows that he married a woman named Bertha, and that they were the parents of four children, Verdry, Thelma, Belma and Dorsey D. Beard. At the time of the 1920 census, he was living in San Augustine, Texas, in the household immediatley following those of his elder brothers Jim and Sam. He and Bertha were shown as the parents of daughters Verdey (8), Thelma (4) and Belma (1 6/12).
His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he a son of Ben A. Beard and Ellen Chitman. His usual occupation was shown as retired from the Cotton Belt R. R., and he was shown as married and a resident of Broaddus, Texas. The informant was Darrekk Beard.
The Sabine County Reporter
October 22, 1997, Page 14
Ernest Johnny Beard
Ernest Johnny Beard, 71, of Plum Ridge died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997, at a Beumont hospital.
He was a native of Broaddus and had lived in Plum Ridge the past 15 years. Beard was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II and Korea.
Survivors: wife, Opal Smith Bearh of Plum Ridge; sons, Jimmy Lakey of Palestine, Danny Beard of Lufkin, John Beard of Houston, and Bobby J. Beard of Lumberton; a daughter, Nellie Beard Mills of Conroe: brothers, Paul Beard of Bryan, Lon Beard of Long Beach, California, Hubert Beard of Huntington, James Beard of Houston and Ray Beard of Atlanta, Georgia: sisters, Morcielette Galloway of San Augustine, Arvena Powell of Chandler, Edna Machann of Zavalla and Erma Hunt of Lufkin; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Oct. 19 at the Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home--Jasper Chapel. Interment followed at Trout Creek Cemetery near Kirbyville.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
Diane Eiland shows him as a son of Alexander Beard and Elizabeth Clark, married 26 Sept 1804 in Barren County, KY and later residents of Lincoln Co. TN. Said to be the parents of a large family.
1860 Census
Mississippi, Newton County, P.O. Decatur
Page 72
482-499
George Beard 46 M Farmer $260 $200 Tennesse
Mary Beard 49 F S. South Carolina
Nancy Beard 28 F Miss
Bengam Beard 16 M Farm Laborer Miss
Sarah Beard 12 F Miss
Carolin Beard 9 F Miss
Georgianna Beard 6 F Miss
Home in 1870: Township 8 Range 10, Newton, Mississippi
George R Beard, 61, Tn, Brick Mason
Mary A, 56, keeping house, SC
Mary A, 32, Ms
Sarah E, 23, Ms
(Transcribed by Diane Eiland)
Home in 1880: San Augustine, Texas
Charles Mc Beard 30
James Elmira Beard 36
George F. Beard 9 , m
Sofrony Ann Beard 7, f
Benjamin Beard 6 , m
Jonny Beard 3 , m
Moussouria Beard 10M , f
GEORGE R BERAD, 70 , father
James Shuffeild 25 , laborer
(Transcribed by Diane Eiland)
His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a son of Benjamin Alexander Beard and Ellen Chipman. His usual occupation was shown as Farmer, and he was shown as married. The informant was his wife, Mrs. Rava Nell Beard.
At the time of the 1920 Federal census, he was living in San Augustine, Texas. The two households following his listing were those of his younger brothers, Sam and Dorsey.
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 3
Enumerated 26 and 27 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 178 Sheet 14A
259-259
Beard. Jim Head M W 53 M Tx MS MS Farmer
Beard, Malinda Wf F W 40 M Fl Fl Fl
Beard, Arthur Son M W 26 S Tx Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Vera Dtr F W 19 M Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Carry Dtr F WE 17 S Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Wayne Son M W 15 M Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Roger Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Marby Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Ferd Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Bruce Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Fl
Beard, Blanch Dtr M W 3 9/12 S Tx Tx Fl
1850 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Eastern District
Enumerated 25 Sept 1850
Stamped 64
1034-1047
James S Beard 32 M Farmer $400 NC
Clarissa Beard 30 F NC
John Beard 11 M NC
Daniel Beard 8 M NC
William Beard 6 M NC
James Beard 4 M NC
Peter Beard 2 M NC
Susan E Beard 9/12 F NC
1860 Census
North Carolina, Bladen County, P.O. Dezerett
Enumerated 31 July 1860
Pages 68 and 69
Stamped 113
477-477
Jas. S. Beard 42 M Overseer $800 $505 NC
Caracy Beard 39 F Domestic NC
Wm. A. Beard 17 M Farmer NC
Jas. T. Beard 16 M Farmer NC
Peter B Beard 13 M NC
Council Bearc 7 M NC
Paschal Bearch 5 M NC
Mary E. Beard 2 F NC
1870 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Flea Hill Twp, PO Fayete
ville
Enumerated 8 Sept 1870
Page 12
90-90
Beard, James S 52 M W Farmer $600 $165 NC
Beard, Clarica 50 F W Keeps House NC
Beard, Council 19 M W At Home NC
Beard, Paschal 14 M W At Home NC
Beard, Susan 11 F W At Home NC
Beard, Catherine 8 F W NC
Listed, in error, as Rena on the 1900 census. Date of death shown by Robert McLemore Butler both as 21 Mar 1933 and 22 May 1933. Not sure which is corrrect.
Alfred Rose shows her as the daughter of Isaac Calvin Beard and Athaliah Stellington Edge of Bladen County, NC.
On the Cape Cod History website, she was shown as Martha BEARD, whereas Frank J. Bramhall does not list a maiden name. She is said to have married second Rev. Gershom HALL, and died 22 July 1724 in Yarmouth, Mass. Shown as born in either Hingham, Massuchussets or Dover, NH.
Mrs. Peggy Merle Stewart, age 81, of Newton, passed from this life early Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016, in Jasper.
Peggy was born to Alma (Wall) Beard and Douglas Beard on March 19, 1934, in Broaddus, Texas. She was employed as a Airline Stewardess and Secretary at Stewart's Auto. She was a member of the Burkeville Church of Christ.
Those who are left to cherish her memory include, Her beloved husband, Charles Stewart of Newton; Son, Charles David Stewart of Nederland; Daughter, Kim Foley and husband, Hector of Buna; Her beloved grandchildren, Tasha Tweedel and David of Searcy, Arkansas; Brittany Foley of Silsbee and Jamie Hernandez and Helio of Nederland; 6 great-grandchildren, Taylor Tweedel; Saylar Tweedel; Amalee Tweedel; LaDainian Holmes; Journey Hernandez and Paris Hernandez; Sisters, JoAnn Theriot of Kirbyville and Shirley Moore of Palestine.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Lavada Stewart Laird; her parents, Alma and Douglas Beard.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Andy Addison officiating. Burial will be in the Broaddus Cemetery in Broaddus. Visitation will be Friday morning, Feb. 19, 2016 from the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wyman Roberts.
Copied from the Wyman Roberts website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 24, 2016, Page 7
1930 Census
Texas, Polk County, JP 6, Carmona Town
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 187-12 SD 19 Sheet 8B
Main Street
11-159-181
Beard, Roger Head M W 22 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Chauffeur Sawmill
Beard, Carmon Wf F W 17 M Tx Tenn Tx
Services for Rosalie Octava Burns, 97, of Broaddus, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home with Arthur Moody officiating. Interment followed in the Broaddus Cemetery.
Mrs. Burns was born January 9, 1919, in Broaddus, Texas, the daughter of Mary Ann (Mundine) and Sam C. Beard. She passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at her residence in Broaddus. Mrs. Burns was a loving mother and grandmother. She was retired as a Home Center Manager for a grocery/drygoods store. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Allen Neil and wife Billie of LaGrange; daughter, Glenda Minniece and husband John of Houston; grandchildren, Jimmy Akin, Patrick Akin and wife Glenna, Jennifer Akin and husband Russell Coonfield, Brent Burns, and Catherine Burns and husband Jim Riviera; great-grandchildren, Raul Hinojosa, Alyssa Calhoun and husband Jacob, Parker and Garrett Akin, Ronin Coonfield, Rachel Burns, and Jordan Burns; sisters-in-law, Peggy Squires Beard of Houston and Juanice Harvey Beard of Broaddus.
In addition to her parents, seven brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Andrew Burns; daughter, Susan Burns Akin; great-granddaughter, Lindsey Hope Burns; granddaughters-in-law, Renee Akin and Barbara Burns. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Hospice in the Pines or the Broaddus Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 618, San Augustine, Texas 75972.
Copied from The Lufkin News website, as published from Apr. 21 to Apr. 27, 2016
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 27, 2016, Page 14
When his son, Douglas, was born, Samuel was listed as a "Farmer & Tie Maker."
His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a son of Benjemin Beard and Ellen Chipman. His usual occupation was shown as Minister, and he was shown as married. The informant was his son, Joe Beard.
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 3
Enumerated 26 and 27 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 178 Sheet 14A
260-260
Beard, Sam Hd M W 39 M Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Beard, Mary Wf F W 36 M Tx Ark Tx
Beard, Samie Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Olga Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Marie Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Douglas Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Ben Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Joe Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Von Son M W 3 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Beard, Octavia Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Her Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her name as death as Susie Ellen Allbritton, and she was shown as the daughter of Ben Beard and Ellen Chipman, both born in Mississippi. Her usual occupation was shown as housewife, and she was listed as widowed. The informant was Mavin Allbritton.
Diane Eiland instead shows her as Sara A. (Susan) Beard.
Not listed with her family after 1850. This, plus the fact that the family has another, much younger, daughter named Susan on the 1870 census makes it appear that this Susan died young.
Her Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her name as death as Texana Fronhoff, and she was a daughter of Ben Alexander Beard and Ellen Angeline Chipman. Her usual occupation was shown as housewife, and she was listed as widowed. The informant was Jack Rutledge. She was resident of Tanglewood Nursing Home in Texarkana at the time of her death.
Vonnie Baron Beard, 93, of Houston, formerly of Broaddus, died Saturday, March 5, 2011.
He was born March 6, 1917 in Broaddus to Sam C. Beard and Mary Ann Mundine.
He worked in real estate sales and was a member of Bellaire Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World War II. He was an Elder, Bellaire Church of Christ and Aggregate (40+ years) Alief Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Beard of Houston; son, Barry Beard and wife, Kay of Houston; grandson, Samuel Carter Beard of Houston; sister, Rosalie Octavia Beard Burns of Broaddus; and numerous nieces and nephews along with many brothers and sisters in Christ.
Graveside services were held in Broaddus Cemetery, Tuesday.
Online condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Information below copied from his FindAGrave memorial page. He was cremated.
Name: Willie Gene Beard
Gender: Male
Death Age: 45
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1962
Birth Place: Carthage, Texas
Residence Place: Conroe, Texas
Death Date: 6 Jun 2008
Obituary Date: 11 Jun 2008
Obituary Place: Carthage, Panola, Texas, USA
Newspaper Title: Courier, The
Spouse: Wanda King
Children: Steve
Willie
Victor Sowell
Melissa Dunn
Michael Beard
Jessica Smith
Alton King
Theresa Boyett
Siblings: Jimmy Fortune
1850 Census
Mississippi, Simpson County
Enumerated 30 Oct 1850
481-481
Eli Myers 47 Farmer $240 SC
Elizabeth Myers 24 F SC
Michael Myers 24 M Farmer Miss
Henry Myers 21 M Farmer Miss
Isham Myers 19 M Farmer Miss
Mary Myers 17 F Miss
Martha Myers 14 F Miss
Louisa Myers 11 F Miss
Byrd Myers 9 M Miss
Molly Myers 7 F Miss
James Myers 4 M Miss
Esther A. Myers 10/12 F Miss
Abraham Beasly 27 M Laborer SC
Thomas W Beasly 2 M Miss
Reuben M Beasley 10/12 M Miss
1860 Census
Mississippi, Simpson County, The Third Beat, P.O. Westville
Enumerated 21 Aug 1860
Page 44
284-284
Abraham Beasly 35 M Farmer 175 SC
Rebecca J. Beasly 22 F Miss
Laura Beasly 4 F Miss
John M Beasly 1 M Miss
Mrs. Carol Ann Beasley Smith entered into rest on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born October 22, 1948, in Crockett, Texas to Weldon Beasley and the late Helen (Withers) Beasley.
Mrs. Smith was employed as a secretary for the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine. For 21 years she owned and operated a day care center. She was a member of the San Augustine County Cowboy Church and the Red Hat Ladies.
She is survived by her husband Fred Smith of San Augustine; daughters Melissa Steph and husband Chris of Tatum, Texas, and Kim Mullins of Mansfield, Texas; son Roy Lynn Smith and wife Laurie of San Augustine; grandchildren Jacob Steph, Will Mullins, Hannah Steph, Jeremiah Steph, Tyler Smith, Titus Smith, Bailey Grace Smith; father Lewis Weldon Beasley of San Augustine; brothers Mike Beasley and wife Pam of Tyler, Texas, and Larry Beasley and wife Karen of San Augustine; mother-in-law Bennye Richards Smith of San Augustine;sister-in-law Connye Smith of Crested Butte, Colorado; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Dan Fussell, David McEachern, Steve McGowen, Rodney Faussett, Phil Sublett, and Bryan Clay.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in San Augustine with Bro. Wallace Edgar and Bro. Chris Burris officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden.
The Longview Morning Journal, in January 1976, had an article describing the Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, which in 1938 helped turn electricity into a reality to hunderes of East Texans in the rural areas of the Piney Woods. On December 16 the first lines were energized. President Roosevelt had promised America "electricity so cheap that it would not be above the means of even the most common family." East Texans, especially R. N. Stripling, T. A. Hargis, and D. N. BEASLEY jumped aboard that drame and were determined to place the rural East Texas family in an enlightened world.....the first pole was set near the first Methodist Church in Shelby County at Shelbyville, Texas in July, 1938. (From the book by Newton County Historical Committee, , "Glimpses of Newton County History," (Nortex Press, Burnet, Texas, c. 1982), pp. 185-186).
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Twp East of RR, P.O. Crystal Springs
Page 44 Stamped 145
354-340
Beasley, John W/M 42 M W Farmer 1500 Miss
Beasley, Sarah F 36 F W Keeping House Miss
Beasley, Frances 13 M W Miss
Beasley, John F. 9 M W Miss
Myres, Anderson 25 M W Laborer Farm Miss Feb
Myers, Jennie 21 F W Ala Feb
Avary, Elbert 25 M W Laborer Farm Ala
His actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths 1890-1976, showed he was a REA Power Use Electrical Advisor, and was the son of L. P. Beasley and Lola (sic) Franks. He was also shown as a veteran of WWII. The informant was his wife, Mrs. Paul Beasley.
Lewis Weldon Beasley, age 94, of San Augustine, passed from this life Monday, June 13, 2016, in Lufkin.
Weldon was born to Lela (Franks) Beasley and Lloyd Procter Beasley on December 27, 1921, in Sabine County, Texas. He was a lineman for the Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative till the mid 1960's, afterwards he went into Business as a Electrical Contractor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Augustine.
He is survived by, Sons, Michael Weldon Beasley and his wife, Pam of Flint and Larry Charles Beasley and his wife, Karen of San Augustine; His beloved 7 grandchildren; 12 Great-Grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Ann (Beasley) Smith, and his beloved wife, Helen Ann (Withers) Beasley.
Copied from www.dailynewsandmore.com
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 22, 2016, Page 10
His actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths 1890-1976, showed he was a a retired farmer and the son of Isaac Newton Beasley and Susan Ashley. The informant was Mr. D. N. Beasley, Son.
The transcription of the Mt. Olive Cemetery records show that I.N. Beasley (10-07-1842-02-0201912), Loyd's father, served in Co. G, 6 Miss Inf., C.S.A.-From Shelby County. Susie Beasley's dates were shown as (01-16-1847 throyugh 10-31-1898).
1910 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 8
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 156 Sheet 2A
27-27
John R. and Bennie Beasley
28-28
Beasley, Lloyd B Head m W 27 m1 6 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Beasley, Leler Wf F W 22 m1 6 3/3 Tx Tx La
Beasley, Derwood N Son m W 4 S Tx Tx La
Beasley, Levader I Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Beasley, No Name Son M W 0/12 S Tx Tx La (assumed to be V. P. by process of elimination)
1920 Federal Census
not located
1930 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 25 Apr 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 4A Stamped 26
Hemphill and Oliphint P ??ble Road
41-42
Beasley, Loyd P Hd M W 47 m 21 Tx Ms Ms Laborer General Farm
Beasley, Lela Wf F W 42 M 17 La Ms La
Beasley, Paul Son M W 14 S Tx Tx La
Beasley, Weldon Son M W 8 S Tx Tx La
Beasley, Mildred Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx La
42-43
Gilchrist, Willie D Hd M W 34 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Laborer General Farm
Gilchrist, Era B Wf F W 31 M 19 La La Tx
Gilchrist, Verdie Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx La
Gilchrist, Glenn Son M W 7 S Tx Tx La
Gilchrist, Alfred Son M W 1 3/12 S Tx Tx La
BEASLEY, Harrell Cousin M W 3 S Tx Tx La
1940 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 25, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-6 Sheet 10B
Line 57
Beasley, Loyd P Head M W 52 M Tx Same Houe Farmer
Beasley, Lela Wf F W 51 M Tx Same House
Beasley, Weldon L Son M W 18 S Tx Same House Helper Farm
Beasley, Mildred Dtr F W 16 S Tx Same House
Beasley, Harrel Son M W 13 S Tx Same House
1860 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County
Enumerated 24 Jun 1860
Page 45
298-306
M. Beasley 42 M Farmer 6000 14000 SC
Elizabeth Beasley 43 F Miss
Elias Beasley 17 M Miss
Thompson Beasley 12 M Miss
Matilda Beasley 8 F Miss
Catherine Beasely 7 F Miss
Henry Beasley 3 M Miss
Robt Graves 20 M Farm Laborer Miss
----307
William Beasley 21 M Miss
Jane Beasley 14 F Miss
299-308
Mary Beasley 36 F Farmer 1000 500 La
Emily Beasley 14 F Miss
John Beasley 12 M Miss
James Beasley 10 M MIss
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Township 9 & 10 East of RR
Page 70
517-484
Beasley, Middleton 52 M W Farmer 2500 7000 SC
Beasley, Elizabeth 53 F W Keeping House Miss
Beasley, Margaret 16 F W Miss
Beasley, Henry J 14 M W At Home Miss
Beasley, Willie 9 F W Miss
The Sabine County Reporter
May 25, 2011, Page 2011
Mildred Marie Travis, 86, died in the Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine after an illness. Mildred was born in Hemphill to Lloyd and Lela Franks Beasley and has lived here most of her life. Mrs. Travis was manager of the Hemphill Nutrition Center for twenty-two years and a member of the Camp Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Jesse Travis, Jr. of Hemphill, three sons; Phillip Earl Travis and his wife Martha of Hemphill, Clifford Kent Travis and his wife Sandra of Hemphill, and Charles Kirk Travis and his wife Wendy of Virginia, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers; Harold Dean Beasley and Weldon Beasley both of San Augustine.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 22, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Yellowpine Cemetery.
Her Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of John Beasley and Bamibus Arthur, both of Orange, Texas. Whe listed as widowed. The informant was E. E. Provence, relationship not listed.
She was shown as a 26 year resident of Port Arthur, and her address at the time of her death was 2227 Seventeenth Stree.
Randal Farrar writes that Andrew Beaty is found on page 302A of the 1850 census of Hardin County, Tennessee. Next door to hem are the McSwanes. According to a book written by Gifford White titled "Texas Scholastics 1854-55" he was living in Limestone County, Texas in 1855 with his brother Isaiah and had the following children between the ages of 6 and 16, John, Isaiah, James, Joyce and Emily. Andrew and Mary are found on page 89 of the 1870 census of Freestone County, Texas.
He further shows Andrew as a son of Thomas and Rebecca Beaty. He further notes that The will of Thomas Beaty was dated February 12, 1838 and was probated April 1838. It is found on page 115 of Marshall County, Mississippi Probate and Will Records. Wife - Rebecca, Sons - Ashley F. Beaty, Nathan Beaty, Andrew Beaty, and Isaiah Beaty, Daughters - Minerva S. Farrar, Susan Carter, and Pamelia Ann Farrar, Grandson - Thomas Jefferson Farrar - son of Minerva. On page 200, Ephraim Batton, Young Snipes, and Philip Alston were appointed to appraise the estate of Thomas Beaty, deceased, on April 4, 1838. Inventory attached.
According to the tax rolls of Marshall County, Mississippi, in 1836 and 1837, Samuel Farrar appears along with Thomas Beaty, James Beaty, and John Beaty.
His widow, Rebecca, can be found on the 1850 census of Limestone County, Texas, on page 362.
1850 Federal Census
Tennessee, Hardin County, 8th Civil District
Enumerated 8 Feb 1850
Stamped 302
81-81
Andrew Batey 37 M Farmers 1000 Tenn
Mary Batey 37 F Tenn
Thos F. Batey 16 M Farmers Tenn
Louisa J Batey 14 F Tenn
John A Batey 12 M Tenn
Joice R Batey 9 F Tenn
E. N. Batey 6 F Tenn
Isaac J. Batey 4 M Tenn
James A. Batey 2 M Tenn
Cynthia R. Farrow 14 F Tenn
82-82
W.H. McSwain 40 M Farmers $500 Tenn
Jane R McSwain 40 F Tenn
Peter R McSwain 13 m
Edy J McSwain 11 F Tenn
Martha O McSwain 4 F Tenn
Nancy Shaw 33 F Tenn
1860 Federal Census
Texas, Freestone County, P. O. Fairfield
Enumerated 12 Sep 1860
Page 67
469-475
Andrew Baty 47 M Farmer $4000 $9925 Tenn
Mary Baty 44 F Tenn
Thomas F. Baty 26 M Farmer Tenn
John A. Baty 21 M Farmer Tenn
Joyce R. Baty 19 F Tenn
Emily N. Baty 17 F Tenn
Isaac I Baty 14 M Tenn
James A. Baty 13 M Tenn
Wm. E. Baty 9 M Tenn
Benj. F. Baty 9 M Tenn
John Stout 26 M Laborer --- $300 Tenn
469-476
P. R. McSwain 23 M Farmer $--- $370 Tenn
Louisa J. McSwain 22 F Tenn
Mary J. McSwain 1 F Tex
Wm. A. McSwain 8/12 M Tx
470-477
Wm. R. McSwain 48 M Faremer $480 $2484 Tenn
Jane R. McSwain 50 F Tenn
E. J. McSwain 21 F Tenn
Martha C. McSwain 14 F Tenn
Mary L McSwain 8 F Tenn
477-478
John W. McSwain 25 M Farmer $--- $440 Tenn
Caroline A. McSwain 22 F Georgia
Meadora J. McSwain 6/12 F Texas
1870 Census
Texas, Freestone County, P.O. Fairfield
Page 72
Enumerated 16 Sept 1870
174-179
Baty, Andrew 57 M W Farmer $1500 $350 Tenn
Baty, Mary 58 F W Tenn
Baty, J.A. 21 M W Tenn
Baty, W. E. 20 M W Tenn
Baty, B. F. 16 m W Tenn
Her Texas Death Certificate showed her parents as George Lee Beauchamp and Irine Mears. Her occupation was Stenographer, and she was shown as "never married." Informant was her brother, O. A. Beauchamp.
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 133 Sheet 17B
331-336
Beuchamp, George Head M W 32 m1 14 Fl Fl Fl Laborer Lumber Mill
Beuchamp, Dona Wf F W 31 m1 14 5/5 Fl Fl Fl
Beuchamp, Oswell A Son M W 12 S Fl Fl Fl
Beuchamp, Fitzhugh Son M W 11 S Fl Fl Fl
Beuchamp, Ethel M Dtr F W 7 S Fl Fl Flf
Beuchamp, Nellie I Dtr F W 5 S Tx Fl Fl
Beuchamp, Simeon A Son F(sic) W 2 S Tx Fl Fl
His Texas Death Certificate shows his parents as George L Beauchamp and Irene Mears, and wife as Emmie Beauchamp. He was a veteran of World War II, and worked as a business agent for the Telephone Company.
Buried in the New Section of Centerview Cemetery. The annotated transcription of this cemetery, courtesy of Kay Parker McCary, shows he served as a PFC in the US Army during World War II.
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 3
Enumerated 29 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 17B
331-336
Beauchamp, George Head M W 32 M 14 Fl Fl Fl Laborer Lumber Mill
Beauchamp, Dona Wf F W 31 M1 14 5/5 Fl Fl Fl
Beauchamp, Oswell A Son M W 13 S Fl Fl Fl
Beauchamp, Fitzhugh L Son M W 11 S Fl Fl Fl
Beauchamp, Ethel M Dtr F W 7 S Fl Fl Fl
Beauchamp, Nellie I Dtr F W 5 S Tx Fl Fl
Beauchamp, Simeon A SOn F W 2 S Tx Fl Fl
ODESSA - George Lamar "Bo" Beauchamp, 83, died unexpectedly in his home July 17, 2022. He was born February 3, 1939, in a log cabin in Sabine Town, Texas, the son of George Lamar and Pearl Elizabeth (Anderson) Beauchamp.
George Lamar graduated from Bronson High School in 1957. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served as an aircraft mechanic. During this time, he married his high school sweetheart, Martha Ann Epps. They celebrated 62 years of marriage this past February. Between active duty and Air National Guard duty, he worked for Dyna Electron, a contractor for NASA, where he maintained the astronaut's aircraft. The last 20 years he and Martha resided in Odessa, Texas. You could always find George building remote control airplanes, working on a Ford, or playing a game of 42. He was also a proud member of Ace in the Hole Club.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Gilbert Wayne Beauchamp; grandchildren, Russell Hoehn, Melissa Hoehn, Adam Hoehn, and Niko Hosey.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Martha Ann (Epps) Beauchamp, are his children, Brenda and her husband Brian Hoehn, Greg and his wife Nancy Beauchamp, Brandi and her husband Luke Wallace as well as three grandchildren that they raised, Brittany Moschella, Johnny Beauchamp, and Kaytlin Beauchamp. They also have 14 more grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. One sister, Marie McBride and her family, brother Charles and wife Suzanne and their family, and brother Alvin and wife Jean and their family.
A service of remembrance will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 22 at American Heritage Funeral Home, 4100 N FM1788, Midland, Texas.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 17, 2022, Page 8
His FindAGrave memorial page shows him as a son of George L. Beauchamp and Irene Cyndonia Mears Beauchamp, both of whom also had memorials on FindAGrave, and both buried in the Jasper City Cemetery. His Texas Death Certificate show his mother's name spelled as Irine Mears, the informant being his son, Paul Beauchamp. His occupation was listed as County Judge, and it was also shown that he was a veteran of World War I.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 30 Apr 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 12B
218
Beauchamp, Oswald A Head R 120 M W 32 M 23 Fl Fl Fl Salesman Automobile
Beauchamp, Vergie Wf F W 32 M 23 Tx Tx Tx none
1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill, J.P. 1
Enumerated April 11, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-1 Sheet 81A
Williams, Simon R Manager M W 66 M No 7 Tx Same House Manager Hotel
Williams, Dora Managar Wife F W 66 M No 7 Tx Same House
Williams, Thelma Manager Dtr F W 34 S No H-4 Tx Same House Manager Retail Dress Shop
Sedberry, Ruth Guest F W 43 M No C-4 Tx Auistin Travis Tx Investigator Social Welfare
Beachamp, Oswald A Guest M W 43 S No H-4 Florida R Sabine Tx Judge County Court
Smith, Tillman Guest M W 21 S No H-4 Tx Lufkin Anglina Tx Employee Livestock Sanitary Comm.
Powell, Glenn Guest M W 26 S No H-4 Tx R Angelina Tx Bus Driver Bus Line
Beckham, Marie Waitress F W 24 D No H-4 Tx R Sabine Tx Waitress Hotel
Weatherred, Eliza Cook F W 19 M No 5 Tx R Sabine Tx Cook Hotel
Paul Maurice Beauchamp, 85, died Thursday, January 28th, 2016 surrounded by family at his home in Houston. Until the last moments of his life his bright mind and famous wit kept all around him smiling and comforted.
He leaves behind the joy of his life, his wife of almost 63 years, Paula Low Beauchamp; their children: son Dr. Ray Beauchamp and his wife Ann of Richmond, VA, son Bob Beauchamp and his wife Laura, daughter Virginia Beauchamp Gray and her husband Melvin, and daughter Mary Beauchamp Chenoweth of Houston, TX; grandchildren: Rachel Beauchamp, Paul Beauchamp and his wife Bronwyn, Lee Beauchamp, Jack Beauchamp and his wife Hayley, Tom Beauchamp and his wife Christina, George Beauchamp, Jim Beauchamp, John Chenoweth and his wife Courtney, and William Chenoweth; also beloved in-laws Mary Lou Low of Houston, and Buddy Low of Beaumont and many beloved nieces and nephews, [children of Joann and J. D. Alford??] cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Judge O. A. Beauchamp of Hemphill TX, his loving mother Vergie McGown Beauchamp of Milam TX, his older brother Ray Alonzo Beauchamp, who died tragically before Paul's birth, and his beloved son-in-law Jay Douglas Chenoweth.
Paul Beauchamp was born in his childhood home in Milam, Texas on September 4th, 1930. He grew up an outdoorsman hunting and fishing and playing every sport in school. His love of the outdoors endured as he spent as much time as he could hunting and fishing and golfing with his children, grandchildren, and lifelong best friend and cousin, Bob Roper of San Augustine, TX.
He met "the most beautiful girl in Texas", Paula Low during their high school years in Sabine County, Texas. Paul attended Hemphill High School, and Paula attended San Augustine High School, and their romance grew into true love while they both attended Stephen F. Austin State University. They married on February 14, 1953 and moved to Houston, Texas after Paul volunteered to join the Air Force. In the Air Force, Paul quickly moved up to become a Senior Control-Tower Operator at Ellington Air Force base. He took great pride in his service from 1952 - 1956.
After the Air Force, Paul joined Gulf Supply Company in Beaumont, TX where he would spend many decades. He was hired by its founder, Roy Maness whom he respected and loved. Paul moved up through the training program from the warehouse, through sales and management. Ultimately, he became Executive Vice President, of the parent company, Gulf Consolidated Inc., as well as President of Gulf Alloy Inc.
After Gulf Consolidated was sold, Paul and other executives with whom he had grown up at Gulf Supply worked together at other companies and ventures, but Gulf Supply was to always be in his heart. Paul loved his alma mater, SFA, and was proud to have served, as president of the 'Sawyers' while a student, and later, among other things, as president of the Alumni Association. He was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award from SFA in the year 2000.
Paul had, and still has, many strong friendships. He was a man's man, a loving tender father and husband, fiercely loyal, and a hard-working successful businessman. He was tough as nails, easy to cry, and naturally gifted beyond all others around him with a wit that was amazing to behold. He had a strong private faith and relationship with Christ in whose arms, we are comforted to know, he now rests free of pain. He loved his wife above all others and never once gave her a reason to doubt that beautiful reality. We miss you, Dad.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday February 5, 2016 at Wyman Roberts Funeral home in San Augustine, TX. The family will receive visitors before the service from 11:30am-1:00pm. Burial will follow at the McGown Family Cemetery in Milam, TX.
Plans are also being made for a memorial service at Cypress United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 16, 2015 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of usual remembrances, the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to Cypress United Methodist Church 13403 Cypress N. Houston Rd, Cypress, Texas 77429 or to the Paul and Paula Beauchamp Scholarship at Stephen F. Austin P.O. Box 6096 Nacogdoches, TX 75962.
Pallbearers will include, Paul Beauchamp; Jack Beauchamp; John Chenoweth; Tom Beauchamp; Lee Beauchamp; George Beauchamp; William Chenoweth and Jim Beauchamp. Honorary Pallbearers will include, Buddy Low; Bob Roper; Gene Nethery; Bob Sitton; Jerry Jones; Ned Germany; Keith Dorman and John Meeks.
Copied from the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website
Also published in the Houston Chronicle February 3, 2016 and February 4, 2016
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, February 3, 2016, Page 14
His Texas Death Certificate shows him as an R.E.A. worker, and married. Parents were listed as George Beauchamp and Irene Mears, and the informant was Mary Rowton Beauchamp, presumably his wife?
Simon Mitchell Beauchamp, 46, of Rosevine, Texas passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mitch was born in Lufkin, Texas on January 25, 1975 to Alvin Wayne Beauchamp and Linda Jean Adkins Beauchamp. He was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and worked in the maintenance department of Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill but he was a farmer at heart.
Mitch enjoyed gardening and growing vegetables. He spent a lot of his time in his peach orchard and tending his bees and when he had time, he liked to hunt and fish. Most importantly, Mitch loved his wife and family.
Mitch is survived by his wife, Rachel Whitton Beauchamp; his daughter, Kaelee Beauchamp and her boyfriend, Clete Stewart; his parents, Alvin and Jean Beauchamp; and brother, Mike Beauchamp and wife, Becky, all of Rosevine; step-son, Jake Bennett and step-daughter, RaLea Bennett, both of Brookeland; nephews, Simeon Beauchamp and Haden Beauchamp; niece, Callie Beauchamp; and numerous aunts and uncles.
A visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Beauchamp Cemetery on FM2866 in Bronson.
Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.
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The first Milligan History book shows her as born in Kozojedy, Plzen. However, the 1930 census instead shows her place of birth as Illinois. The supplemental Milligan book shows that Josephine was born on 26 Sept 1870 in Kozojedy #74, and notes that this was contradictary to the date of 4 Jun 1873. This book also indicates that she is one of four children born in Bohemia to Johann/Jan BECH and Anna KOTASOVA of Kozojedy. Josephine came with her parents and siblings to Braidwood, Illinois on September 15, 1873. Her parents had three children born in Illinois. The family moved to Nebraska in 1881 and settled first with the Kotas family and then bought a farm in Atlanta Township in Saline County. Jan's feet were frozen during the blizzard of 1888, and died shortly thereafter. Anna went to live with her son Joseph on the farm. Both are buried in the Cesky Brati Cemetery (Milligan, 1988-2008, pp. 107 and 108).
Barbara K. Mason, age 76 of Hickman, NE formerly of York, NE died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Hickman. She was born May 15, 1946 to Dale and Effie (Madison) Beck. On January 24, 1964 she was married to Darrell Mason at York. Barb was a longtime Dale's Electronics and Hamilton-Sundstrand employee. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York and loved spending time with family and friends. In retirement, Barb enjoyed following Elvis Tribute Artists.
She is survived by her son Todd (Betty) Mason, her grandchildren Jacob Mason and Emily Mason all of Firth. Her sisters, Mary (Bob) Fessler of Sutton, NE, Julie Miller of Carson City, NV and Vicki (Dale) Stilwell of York. Also surviving is her brother-in-law Jim Mason of York, special cousin Sheila Crays of Tobias, NE, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Rex Miller, husband, brother Richard, and son Tim.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York with the Reverend Mike Neidow officiating. Burial will be in York's Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8:00 pm Tuesday at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to her family for later designation.
Notes on Find A Grave list her as Frances Levina Speedy? McSwiney.
The Indiana Gazette
Mrs. Levinia McSwiney
Mrs. Levinia McSwiney, widow of the late Dennis McSwiney, of Washington Township, died at her late home Saturday evening, July 23, of complications of diseases. She was aged about 58 years. She is survived by the following children: Bryan, Martha, Harry, Vernie, Grace, Mabel and Arthur, at home, and Mrs. Sally Hoover, of Atwood. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.W Lacrone and interment was made in the Atwood cemetery. Mrs. McSwiney was notified last week of the fact that she was to receive about $2,000 back pension. The papers arrived from Pittsburgh the day before her death.
Volume 9 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1946, notes that he was reappointed to the pastorate at Grand Island, New York, by the Evangelical Conference of New York last spring. Volume 22 of the same periodical, dated September 7, 1959, reported that after serving as minister of the Evangelical United Brethren church at Grand Island, N.Y. for 14 years, he had accepted an invitation to the First E.U.B. church in Akron, Ohio. The family moved to a new home on Oak Tree Drive in Akron.
Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Name: J Franklin Beck Birth Date: abt 1917 Death Date: 3 Apr 1999 Age at Death: 82 Death Place: Sylvania, Ohio Spouse: Shirley Ann Lenzer Parents: John M Newspaper: News-messenger (Fremont), Fremont, Ohio Newspaper Date: 5 Apr 1999 Newspaper Page: p. 2, col. 1 Years Indexed: 1938-current Newspaper Repository: Hayes Presidential Library - Fremont, Oh; Hayes Presidential Library - Fremont, Oh
SSDI:
J FRANKLIN BECK 05 Nov 1916 03 Apr 1999 (V) 43560 (Sylvania, Lucas, OH ) (none specified) 104-10-9043 New York
1880 Federal Census
A. S. Beck Self M M W 53 SC Shoe and Boot Maker SC NC
Amanda Beck Wf M F W 56 Ga Keeping House GA GA
Lily L. Wilson Niece S F W 10 Tx Ga Tx
Frank Robinson Other S M W 23 Tx Printer Ga Tx
Georgia Robinson Other S F W 16 Tx LA Tx
Bing. P. Bean Son-in-Law M M W 24 Tx School Teacher Tn ---
Minnie Bean Dau M F W 21 Ms Sc Ga
Evie Bean GDau S F W 1 Tx Tx Ms
Texas, Jasper County, Precinct 2, ED 37
FHL Film #1255313
Na Film #T9-1313
Page 125D
Beck -- Richard, 54, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/1/98). Born, Geneva (3/23/ 44). Graduate, York High School. Vietnam veteran. Survivors: sisters, Barbara Mason, Vicki Miller, both York, Mary Fessler, Sutton, Julie Miller, Carson City, Nev.; nieces; nephews.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
A digital image of his actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a Barber. The informant was Mrs. Hazel Beckcom, wife. His father was shown as S. A. Beckcom, and his mother's name unknown.
She was an attendant at the 1898 wedding of Rosie Rebecca Morris to Giles Edward "Ned" Smith, which was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gram Ferguson near Hemphill. (Speights, Old Timers of Sabine County, p. 12).
A digital image of her actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that . The informant was Mont Easly, son. Her father was shown as Sherwood Beckcom and her mother as Virginia Duke
Name: Mattie Ellen Easley
Death Date: 30 Sep 1968
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 74 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1894
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Sherwood Beckcam
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Virginia Duke
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Springhill
Burial Place: Sabine County, Texas
Burial Date: 01 Oct 1968
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137188
Digital Film Number: 4188418
Image Number: 2683
Reference Number: cn 73715
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Robert Donald Beckcom, 86, of Hemphill, died Tuesday evening in the V.A. Hospital in Houston, Texas. R.D. was born in Hemphill, Texas, to Willie Paul and Emma Seales Beckcom. He owned and operated Beckcom's Barber Shop in the Golden Triangle before moving back to Hemphill. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines, a member of the First Baptist Church and Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge No. 305.
R.D. is survived by his wife Colleen Beckcom of Hemphill, his sons; Joel Beckcom of Mauriceville, Greg Beckcom and his wife Sylvia of Hemphill, his daughters; Donna Schrieber and her husband Carrol of Hemphill, Susan King of Hemphill, his sister Virginia Davis of Hemphill, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Robert Beckcom and his sister Lucy Bennefield.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, July 18, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, July 19, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pinehill Cemetery near Hemphill.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 6, 2014, page 12
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 19 June 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 7
114-118
Beckcom, S. L. Head W M Aug 1858 41 M 23 Tex Ga Ga Farmer
Beckcom, Mary V Wf W F Mar 1853 47 M 23 8/8 Ga Ga Ga
Beckcom, Carla Dtr W F Jan 1877 23 S Tex Tex Ga
Beckcom, Paul K Son W M Jan 1882 18 S Tex Tex Ga Farm Labor
er
Beckcom, Sherdin Son W M Aug 1885 14 S Tex Tex Ga Farm Laborer
Beckcom, Benton Son W M Nov 1887 12 S Tex Tex Ga Farm Laborer
Beckcom, John M Son W M July 1891 8 S Tex Tex Ga
Beckcom, Mattie Dtr W F Mar 1894 6 S Tex Tex Ga
Beckcom, Hattie Dtr W F MNar 1894 6 S Tex Tex Ga
Beckham, Walter Nephew W M Feb 1876 24 S Tex Ga Tex Sonatable (Constable??)
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 18 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 7A
113-117
Beckcom, Simon A Hd W M Jan 1853 47 M 20 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
(indexed on Ancestry.com as Girson)
Beckcom, Sarah E. Wf W F Apr 1857 43 M20 10/9 La La La
Beckcom, Florence Dtr W F Feb 1881 19 S Tex Ga La
Beckcom, Simon N Son W M Jun 1882 17 S Tx Ga La Farm Laborer
Beckcom, Evie Dtr W F Jan 1884 16 S Tx Ga La
Beckcom, Arthur Son W M Mar 1885 15 S Tx Ga La Farm Laborer
Beckcom, Mary A Dtr W F Sep 1887 12 S Tx Ga La
Beckcom, Edwin A Son W M Sept 1889 10 S Tx Ga La Farm Laborer
Beckcom, Willie S SOn W M Apr 1891 9 S Tx Ga La
Beckcom, Rufus B SOn W M July 1893 6 S Tx Ga La
Beckcom, Robt H Son W M Dec 1895 4 S Tx Ga La
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 8A
Hemphill and Jasper Road
126-129
Beckcom, Simon A Hd M W 57 M1 30 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
Beckcom, Sarah E Wf F W 53 M1 30 9/9 La La La
Beckcom, William S Son M W 19 S TGx Ga La Laborer
Beckcom, Rufus B Son M W 16 S Tx Ga La Laborer
Beckcom, Robert H Son M W 14 S Tx Ga La Laborer
Liddie Smiley Sneed, born in 1870, recounted to Virgie Speights in an interview for Speight's August 6, 1964 "Old Timers of Sabine County, Texas" column, that she was born near Hemphill, the daughter of Ben and Elizabeth Smith Smiley. She doesn't know where her father's folks came from to Texas, but her mother came as a slave of Simeon Beckcom from old Virginia when Texas was a pioneer territory. (Speights, Old Timers of Sabine County, p. 12). Could Simon be a son of Simeon Beckcom?
A digital image of his actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a Dairyman-Farmer. The informant was Mrs. Leah Beckcom, relationship not indicated. He was listed as married, so this was likely his wife.
A digital image of his actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that his usual occupation was cleaning and pressing in the dry cleaning industry. He was listed as married, and the informant was Mrs. S. A. Beckcom.
Virginia Faye Davis, 88, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her residence in Hemphill.
Virginia was born in Hemphill, Texas on November 4, 1932 to Willie Paul Beckcom and Emma Evelyn Seales Beckcom. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a graduate of Hemphill ISD. She had earned her associate's degree and worked for many years as a secretary and retired from Holly Farms/Tyson.
Virginia was a very adventurous lady. She loved to dancing, the Dallas Cowboys, and Wheel of Fortune. She was an amazing bowler and she liked gardening. She taught her grandchildren how to ride their bikes and how to swim. She loved her children and grandchildren and lived her life for her family. Her best friend was her daughter and she loved her donkey named Bucky. She was an active member of Camp Springs Baptist Church.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Sharon Jo Strickland Edgar and husband, George, of Hemphill; grandchildren, Stephanie Wilkerson and husband, Dale, Charlie Strickland, Emy Weaver and husband, Donny, Sheila Strickland, Jody Broach and husband, Tim, Dennis Edgar, and Gina Stewart and husband, Matt, all of Hemphill and Clay Bell and wife, Jackie, of Frisco; 24 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Charles Strickland, Sr.; brother, R. D. Beckcom; and sister, Lucy Jo Beckcom Bennefield.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating.
Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery with Cody Bland, Kailen Bland, Rudy Weaver, Logan Wilkerson, Timber Strickland, Jordan Hanzel, Sean Bell, Austin Bell and Braeden Stewart serving as pallbearers.
Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.
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