Ada Mary Henson ^{1 2 3}

   Another name for Ada was Ada M. Hanson.^{4 6}

   FamilySearch ID: L6BG-VYK.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1901 in Easton on the Hill, East Northamptonshire, NTH, ENG. ⁷ The 1901 England Census recorded in Easton on the Hill: George Henson, mason, 39, living with wife Charlotte, 29; and Ada M., 8; George, 5; Arthur, 3; and Elizabeth, 1. Birthplaces: George in Northants, Easton on the Hill; Charlotte in Great Casterton, Rutland; and all the children in Easton on the Hill.

2. Census in 1911 in Easton on the Hill, East Northamptonshire, NTH, ENG. ⁸ The 1911 England Census recorded Ada Mary Henson, servant (house maid), 18, working in a boarding school headed by Charles Herbert Jones, 46, and his wife, Kathleen Hildegarde Jones, 32.

3. She emigrated U.S. Passport Application on 25 Jun 1919 from Reading, Berks, PA. ¹ Application by Wife of Member of Naval or Military Forces of United States for a Certificate to Depart for the United States

I, Ada H. Beecher, hereby apply to the American Embassy at London, England, for a certificate to depart for the United States to enter subject to the immigration laws of that country, for myself and m minor children as follows: Kenneth George Beecher, born at Easton, England, on the 23rd day of September, 1918.

I solemly swear that I was born at Easton in England on March 18, 1894, that my husband, Luther M. Beecher was born in America; that I was married to my said husband on August 2, 1918 at Easton, as evidenced by the certificate of marriage herewith submitted; and that I am still his legal wife and no judicial proceedings for separation or divorce are pending; that my said husband is a member of the military forces of the United States of America, serving in the capacity of Private in the 20th Aero Squadron.

I further swear that my father, George Henson, was born in England, my mother Charlotte Henson, was born in England, and that my full name before marriage was Ada M. Henson, and that I have never been to the United States of America; that I have resided outside of the United States at the following places for the following periods: England, from birth to date.; and that my said husband is now at Reading, Pennsylvania and my permanent address in the United States, provided that I am allowed to enter, will be 306 North Front Street, Reading, Pennsylvania; and that I expect to sail for the United States on or about July 3, 1919 on the S.S. Plattsburg.

I further swear that all the facts set forth by me in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signed,
Ada Mary Beecher

American Embassy at London, sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of June, 1919

Signed,
Wm. H. Lumref [hard to read name]
Third Secretary of Embassy.

4. She immigrated Ellis Island. Ada and her son Kenneth arrived together. On 18 Aug 1919 to New York, New York, NY. ⁹ First Name: Ada H.
Last Name: Beecher
Ethnicity: US Citizen
Last Place of Residence: Reading, Pa.
Date of Arrival: Aug 18, 1919
Age at Arrival: 25y Gender: F Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Agamemnon
Port of Departure: Brest, France
Manifest Line Number: 0014

First Name: Kenneth
Last Name: Beecher
Ethnicity: US Citizen
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: Aug 18, 1919
Age at Arrival: 10/12y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Agamemnon
Port of Departure: Brest, France
Manifest Line Number: 0015.

5. Census in 1920 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁴ The 1920 Census recorded at 225 5th St. in Reading: George H. Bucker, occupation tires automobile, 46, living with wife Emily S., 45; son Luther M., tires automobile, 25; his wife Ada, 26; and their son Kenneth G., 1 year 3 months. Ada, her parents, and Kenneth were born in England. Everyone else and their parents were Pennsylvanian.

6. Cause of Death: pulmonary tuberculosis conttracted at 228 N 5th St, Reading, PA., 24 Apr 1924, Muhlenberg, Berks, PA. ⁵

7. Newspaper: Reading Times: Death Notice for Ada M. Beecher, 25 Apr 1924, Reading, Berks, PA. ¹⁰ BEECHER - In Hyde Villa, on the 14th inst., Ada M. Beecher, wife of Luther M. Beecher, aged 31 years, 1 month and 8 days.
Relatives and friends and neighbors are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of George Beecher, Hyde Villa, Sunday, April 27, at 2 p. m. Services at the house. Interment Epler's Church cemetery.

8. Obituary: Reading Times: Obituary of Ida M. Beecher on 25 Apr 1924 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁹ Ida M. Beecher, wife of Luther M. Beecher, died at 6:40 a. m. yesterday at her home, in Hyde Villa.
Mrs. Beecher was born March 16, 1893, in England, and came to this country and Reading five years ago. Her parents were George and the later Henrietta Henson. She was a member of the Christ Episcopal church, this city.
She leaves her father, who still resides in England; her husband, two children, Kenneth and Mary, both at home, and these brothers and sisters, all in England: Arthur, Jack, Robert, Harry, Elizabeth and Mary.

9. Newspaper: Reading Times: funeral of Ada Beecher, 30 Apr 1924, Reading, Berks, PA. ¹¹ The funeral of Ada, wife of Luther Beecher, was held from her home at Hyde Villa, and was attended by relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. MacMillan of the Episcopal church, officiated. The body dressed in a silk dress, reposed ina silver gray polished casket with silver extension bar handles and plate with name and age inscribed. Interment took place in Epler's church cemetery, under the direction of Undertaker Greenawalt.
Floral tributes were: Aunt Clara Adams, tulips; Aunt Annie Beecher, tulips; Uncle John and family, roses; Irvin Beecher and family, snapdragons; Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Beecher, carnations; Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Beecher, carnations; church and Sunday school, tulips; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roedel, snapdragons; Mr. and Mrs. J. William Kline, roses; Mrs. DeLong and sister, daffodil and snapdragons; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Loose, daffodils and sweet peas; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hample, carnations; Mr. Lyle and Miss Cochran, lillies; husband and family, basket of flowers; children, spray sweet peas; Mr. and Mrs. Shaaher and son, spray of lillies; Mr. and Mrs. Haas and family, roses; friend, Peter, roses.

Ada married Luther Martin Beecher, son of George Henry Beecher and Emily Sallie Schaeffer, on 2 Aug 1918 in Easton on the Hill, East Northamptonshire, NTH, ENG.¹ (Luther Martin Beecher was born on 6 Jan 1895 in Host, Berks, PA ^{12 13}, christened on 27 Feb 1895 in Hamburg: Trinity Lutheran Church, Berks, PA,¹³ died on 10 Jul 1984 in Reading, Berks, PA ¹² and was buried in Reading: Charles Evans Cemetery, Berks, PA.)