Samuel Becher ¹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1850 in Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co, OH. ¹ Joseph Beecher, mason, 37, was living with wife Louisa, 26; Angeline, 6; Catharine, 5; Joseph, 2, and Magdaline, 4 months when the census was recorded on 29 Nov 1850. Also with them is Henry Beecher, 87, presumed to be Joseph's father, as both were born in Pennsylvania, although Henry's age might suggest Joseph is a grandson. All the others were born in Ohio. Joseph's real estate was worth $2,000.

On the next sheet is Simon Becher, shingle maker, 55, living with wife Mary; 53; Simon, cigar maker, 18; Joseph P., cigar maker, 14; Emanuel, cigar maker, 13. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

Next door is Joseph Becher, cigar maker, 25; Justina, 24; the preceding born in Pennsylvania, and the following born in Ohio: Ellen 3; Samuel, 2.