Kenneth George Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Fact: Kenneth was born in England, where his father met his bride while a pilot during World War I ., 23 Sep 1918, Easton on the Hill, East Northamptonshire, NTH, ENG.

2. He emigrated U.S. Passport Application on 25 Jun 1919 from Reading, Berks, PA. ² 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.

3. He immigrated Ellis Island. Ada and her son Kenneth arrived together. On 18 Aug 1919 to New York, New York, NY. 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.

4. Census in 1920 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁸ 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.

5. Census in 1930 in Muhlenberg, Berks, PA. ⁷ The 1930 Census recorded at 422 Pennsylvania Street in Muhlenberg: Luther M. Beecher, laborer railroad, 35, living with wife Eva M., clerk underwear mill, 36; and son Kenneth G., 11; and daughter Mary E., 9. Luther, Eva, and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Kenneth and Mary's mother was born in England, as was Kenneth. Mary was born in Pennsylvania.

6. Census in 1940 in Muhlenberg, Berks, PA. ⁹ The 1940 census recorded at 605 Raymond Street: Luther M. Beecher, gas station attendant, 45, living with wife Eva, 47; and son Kenith, laborer steel mill, 21. The parents were born in Pennsylvania, the son in England.

7. Residence: 3215 Marion St., Laureldale, Pa. On 1 Dec 1942 in Laureldale, Berks, PA. ⁴

8. Military on 3 Mar 1943 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA: World War II. ¹⁰ Name: Kenneth G Beecher
Name (Original): BEECHER KENNETH G
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 03 Mar 1943
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence Place:
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: CHANNEL ISLANDS or ENGLAND or GREAT BRITAIN or ISLE OF MAN or NORTHERN IRELAND or SCOTLAND or WALES
Education Level: 1 year of high school
Civilian Occupation: Semiskilled motormen (vehicle), except railroad, railway, and bus
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: No branch assignment
Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: Civil Life
Serial Number: 33618341
Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 06851.202.

9. Military from 3 Mar 1943 to 9 Apr 1946 in , , Pennylvania, USA: World War II, U.S. Army, Med. Det., 1319th Service Command Unit, Sgt. ³

10. Census in 1950 in Laureldale, Berks, PA. ¹¹ The 1950 census recorded Kenneth G. beecher, dinky operator at steel manufacturing company, 31, living with wife Mary Jane M., 30; and daughter Patricia Ann, 4. They are living in the home of Mary Jane's father, Jonathan L. Shalters, cinder block baker at cinder block company, 64, and his wife Emma E., counter in hosiery mill, 56. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania except Kenneth in England.

11. Residence: 3215 Marion St., Laureldale, PA on 28 Oct 1985 in Laureldale, Berks, PA. ¹²

12. Obituary: Reading Eagle: obituary of Kenneth G. Beecher on 29 Oct 1985 in Reading, Berks, PA. ¹² KENNETH G. BEECHER, 67, of 3215 Marion St., Laureldale, died Monday morning at 8:45 of natural causes in the Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Laureldale, where he resided since Friday.
Born in Stanford, Lincolnshire, Easton-on-the-Hill, England, he was a son of the late Luther M. and Ada (Hanson) Beecher.
Beecher had been employed for 41 years as a machinist by the Carpenter Technology Corp... retiring in January 1981.
A member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, he was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia A.. wife of Martin P. Rissmiller, Riverview Park, and two grandchildren and a sister, Mary E., wife of George B. Fisher, Reading.
The Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth married Mary Jane Shalter, daughter of Jonathan Luther Shalter and Emma E. Kerner. (Mary Jane Shalter was born on 2 Apr 1920 in Laureldale, Berks, PA,^{4 13 14} died on 25 Nov 2000 in Fleetwood, Berks, PA ^{13 14 15} and was buried on 28 Nov 2000 in Reiffton: Forest Hills Memorial Park, Berks, PA ¹⁵.)