William Beicher Sr.
(1811-1880)
Susanna Meily
(1812-1883)
Franklin Miller
(1836-1907)
Harriet Keiler
(1834-1916)
George Meily Beicher
(1856-1926)
Irene Miller
(1859-1925)
Harry Frescoln Beicher
(1882-1969)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Genevieve Inez Ratcliffe

2. Elizabeth Emily Parsons

Harry Frescoln Beicher 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

  • Born: 18 Feb 1882, Marion, Marion, OH 3 6 7 8
  • Marriage (1): Genevieve Inez Ratcliffe on 24 Aug 1909 in Racine, Racine, WI 1
  • Marriage (2): Elizabeth Emily Parsons on 27 Apr 1946 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV 2
  • Died: 23 Oct 1969, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA at age 87 3 8
  • Buried: Glendale: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA 8

   FamilySearch ID: LDSQ-DFM.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Newspaper: Marion Daily Star, 25 Feb 1882, Marion, Marion, OH. 11 One week ago to-day the patriotic son of Geo. M. Beicher made his arrival. He likes the climate and is growing rapidly. Dr. Weeks says he is a fine large boy, and that George takes splendid care of him.

2. Newspaper: Marion Daily Star, 29 Jun 1893, Marion, Marion, OH. 12 Harry Beicher, son of George M. Beicher, is recovering from what was feared would be a very serious illness. A few days ago a young companion pierced the back on one of his hands with a rusty pen. It became sore and the boy was threatened with blood poisoning, as well as spinal meningitis. Dr. O. W. Weeks lanced the hand this forenoon greatly improving its condition.

3. Census in 1900 in Marion, Marion, OH. 13 The 1900 census indexed George as Geo. M. Bercker, due to poor handwriting on the census form. Renting a home at 128 John Street: George, occupation shipping clerk, 44, born May 1856, with wife Irene, 40, Dec 1859; Harry F., apprentice machinist, 18, Feb 1882; Mary Edith, 12, Jan 1888; Paul Thomas, 10, Mar 1890, and a boarder, Ben B. La Rue, apprentice machinist, 18, Jul 1881. George and Irene were born in Pennysylvania, the others in Ohio. Everyone's parents were born in Pennsylvania except Ben's father in Ohio.

4. Newspaper: Journal Times: Harry Beicher, formerly of this city, now connected with teh Shaft-Pierce Shoe company at Fairbault, Minn., spent the week end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beicher, 809 Lake avenue., 1 Jun 1909, Racine, Racine, WI. 14

5. Newspaper: Journal Times: Notable Racine Wedding, 24 Aug 1909, Racine, Racine, WI. 1 -----
NOTABLE RACINE WEDDING
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Miss Helen Ratcliffe and Harry Beicher Are United In Marriage Today -- Out of Town Guests
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A notable wedding occurred at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, when Miss Genevieve Inez Ratcliffe was united in Marriage to Mr. Harry Frescoln Beicher.
The nuptials were solemnized at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Beicher, 809 Lake avenue, in the presence of a number of guests both from this city and abroad.
Dr. J. L. Hewitt of Milwaukee, a relative of the bridge, read the service. The bride was attractively attired in a gown of white batiste over white messaline trimmed with baby Irish lace. She carried a beautiful bouquet of bridal roses.
She was attended by Miss Edith Beicher as maid of honor, who wore a beautiful gown of pale green silk, and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. Miss Gertrude Freeman, in a gown of blue silk, carried pink roses.
Paul Beicher, a brother, and Mr. Alfred Anderson attended the groom.
Lohengrin's wedding march was rendered with Miss Dorothy Kastler presiding at the piano. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Florence Lutz sand a solo in a very praiseworthy manner. Miss Coralyn Doolittle acting as the accompanist.
Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served, followed by a reception, about hundred being present many from out of the city. The gifts were many and beautiful.
Mr. and Mrs. Beicher will depart this evening for a brief wedding tour, after October first making their home at Minneapolis.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Henry Sylvester Ratcliffe, and is a young woman, popular in the circles where she has lived and mingled since childhood.
Mr. Beicher is a popular young business man who has resided in the city for the past several years. A few months ago he removed to Minneapolis where he now hold a responsible position with the Union Special Machine company.
The interior of the home was tastefully decorated. The entire decorations being done under the direct supervision of Mrs. Stella Horlick and Miss Gertrude Freeman. The south living room where the ceremony was performed was decorated with pink lillies. The prevailing colors in the decorations were pink and yellow, the former being entirely used in the parlor and library decorations while the dining room was entirely in pink.
Among the guests from out of town were: Miss Grace Margerum, Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Hewitt, Milwaukee; Miss Maybelle Hewitt, Milwaukee; Miss Katherine Hewitt, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. George Hewitt, Appleton; Mrs. Rod Jones, Chicago; Miss Harriet Miller, Columbus, O.; Harry Boyd, Marion, O.; Mr.s and Mrs. Joseph Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Parsons and son Lester, Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Roberts, and Mrs. Harry Roberts, all of Elgin, Ill., and Charles Ratcliffe, of Chicago.

6. Census in 1910 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. 15 The 1910 census recorded renting at 15 Highland Avenue in Minneapolis: Harry F. Beicher, 27, machinery salesman, living with wife Genevieve, 23. He and his parents were born in Ohio. She and her mother were born in Wisconsin and her father in England.

7. Occupation: local manager, Union Special Machine Co., 300 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL on 12 Sep 1918 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 7

8. Residence: 1210 Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI on 12 Sep 1918 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 7

9. Census in 1920 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 16 The 1920 census recorded Harry F. Beicher, 37, living with wife Jenevieve I., 33; Beatrice J., 3. harry was born in Ohio, the others in Wisconsin. Also in the home was Franklain J. Tripp, 26, born in Michigan.

10. Residence: on 16 Nov 1926 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 10

11. Census in 1930 in Shorewood, Milwaukee, WI. 17 The 1930 census recorded Harry F. Beicher, 45, living with wife Genevieve, 42; Betty J., 13; and Cynthia C., 8. Everyone was born in Wisconsin except Harry in Ohio. Genevieve's father was born in England, her mother in Wisconsin. Harry's parents were born in Pennsylvania.

12. Census in 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 18 The 1940 census recorded Harry Beicher, 58, widowed, born in Ohio, living with daughter Cynthia, 18, born in Wisconsin. In 1953 he lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His occupation was clerk, Douglas Aircraft.

13. Occupation: Douglas Aircraft, El Segundo, CA on 26 Apr 1942 in El Segundo, Los Angeles, CA, USA. 6

14. He was described as 5' 8 1/2" 165 lbs. blue eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion on 26 Apr 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 6

15. Residence: 3452 1/2 Centinella Ave., Los Angeles, CA on 26 Apr 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 6

16. Newspaper: Belvidere Daily Republican: Wasburn (Parsons) - Biecher Wedding, 20 May 1946, Belvidere, Boone, IL, USA. 2 Former Local Resident Is Wed in Nevada
Announcement was received here today of the recent marriage in Nevada of Mrs. Joseph Washburn, sister of Paul Parsons of this city, and Harry Frescoln Biecher, which took place April 27 at Las Vegas. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Manley, formerly of Elgin, were present as attendants for the double-ring marriage ceremony uniting the couple. The bride and groom took a honeymoon trip to San Francisco. They expect to be here for a visit with Belvidere friends and relatives about July 15 this summer. Mr. biecher is formerly of Racine, Wis., while his wife has recently been a resident at 907 Fourteenth street, Santa Monica, Cal. She formerly made her home here from 1914 to 1928.

17. Arrival: S. S. Argentina from Buenos Aires, Argentina arriving New York, N. Y., on 17 May 1948, in New York, New York, NY. 19 20 Beicher, Elizabeth P. age 64 F residence 904 14th St., Santa Monica, CA U.S. Citizen
Beicher, Harry F. age 66 M residence 904 14th St., Santa Monica, CA U.S. Citizen

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18. Census in 1950 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. 21 The 1950 census recorded at 909 14th Street in Santa Monica: Hary F. Beicher [sic], widowed, no occupation, 68, born in Ohio.

19. Residence: 424 10th Street, Santa Monica, CA on 6 Nov 1962 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. 22

20. Residence: on 7 Oct 1967 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 9


Harry married Genevieve Inez Ratcliffe, daughter of Henry "Harry" Ratcliffe and Emily Hewitt, on 24 Aug 1909 in Racine, Racine, WI.1 (Genevieve Inez Ratcliffe was born in Jul 1886 in Racine, Racine, WI,23 24 died on 2 Feb 1938 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 23 and was buried in Glendale: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA.)


Harry next married Elizabeth Emily Parsons, daughter of Marvin Carr Parsons and Tryphena Hewitt, on 27 Apr 1946 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV.2 (Elizabeth Emily Parsons was born on 24 Oct 1884 in , , WI,19 25 26 died on 19 Apr 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 25 26 and was buried in Glendale: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA 26.)


Sources


1 The Journal Times (Racine, WI), 24 Aug 1909, page 5. Ratcliffe-Beicher Wedding.

2 Belvidere Standard (Belvidere, Illinois) (Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.), 20 May 1946, page 2.

3 FamilySearch.org, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.), https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPHQ-132 Harry F Beicher, 1969.

4 FamilySearch.org, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8V7-QBY Harry Frescoln Beicher in entry for Anthony F Chacksfield and Betty J Beicher, 1938.

5 Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), SSN: 548449359 Bettye Jean Chacksfield, b. 12 Dec 1916 father Harry F. Beicher, mother Genevieve Ratcliffe.

6 FamilySearch.org, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DC-21V Harry Frescoln Beicher.

7 United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K879-VX7 Harry Frescoln Beicher, citing Milwaukee County no 1, Wisconsin.

8 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85346750.

9 The Journal Times (Racine, WI), 9 Oct 1967, page 22. Obituary of Paul T. Beicher.

10 The Journal Times (Racine, WI), 16 Nov 1926, page 4. Obituary of George M. Beicher.

11 Marion Daily Star (marion, OH), 25 Feb 1882, page 2, Local Items.

12 Marion Daily Star (marion, OH), 29 Jun 1893, page 2 Local News.

13 1900 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMDT-1DR Geo M Bercker, Marion Township Marion city Ward 5, Marion, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 62, sheet 7B, family 166.

14 The Journal Times (Racine, WI), 1 Jun 1909, page 5.

15 1910 United States Census, Hary L Beicker, Minneapolis, MN.

16 1920 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MFJY-QTQ Harry F Beicher, 1920.

17 1930 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X9S9-XWQ Harry F Beicher, 1930.

18 1940 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K9CR-RGN Harry Beicher, Councilmanic District 11, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 60-874, sheet 1A, family 6.

19 FamilySearch.org, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVP8-HTLX Elizabeth P Beicher, 1948 arriving New York, New York with Harry F. Beicher.

20 FamilySearch.org, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVP8-HTL6 Harry F. Beicher, 1948, New York, N.Y.

21 "1950 United States Census," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XG9-X62V Hary F Beicher Santa Monica CA.

22 Ancestry.com, California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 (Original data: State of California, United States. Great Register of Voters. Sacramento, California: California State Library.), 6 Nov 1962 Santa Monica Precinct 5, Beicher Harry F.

23 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126219367.

24 1900 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM27-GMV Henry Radcliffe, Racine city Ward 3, south side, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

25 FamilySearch.org, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.), https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VG5P-QCD Elizabeth Emily Beicher b. 24 Oct 1884 d. 19 Apr 1949 father Parsons mother Hewitt.

26 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85346749.



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