Ruth Jean Beecher ^{1 2 3}

   FamilySearch ID: LF2L-5RK.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1950 in Olney, Richland, IL. ⁴ The 1950 census recorded at 127 South Elliot St: Rev. David R. Beecher, clergyman, 40, living with wife Ruth, 34; Marcella M. 11; and Ruth J., 9, and David V. C., 3, born in Illinois. The other children were born in Nebraska, Ruth in Illinois and David Sr. in Pennsylvania.

2. Newspaper: Richmond Times Dispatch: Two Beecher Sisters Are Engaged, 31 Mar 1960, Richmond, Henrico, VA. ² Two Beecher Sisters Are Engaged to Wed
The Rev. and Mrs. David R. Beecher of Richmond announce the engagements of their daughters.
Miss Marcella Mae Beecher is engaged to Edwin Lawrence Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Shaw of Caldwell, Idaho.
Miss Ruth Jean Beecher is engaged to David Emmanuel Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden G. Williams of Tucson, Ariz.
A June double wedding is planned.

3. Residence: on 11 Jun 1960 in Richmond, Henrico, VA. ¹

4. Newspaper: Arizona Daily Star: Williams-Beecher, 12 Jun 1960, Tucson, Pima, AZ. ³ Williams-Beecher
(photo of bride Mrs. Williams)
Miss Ruth Jean Beecher, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. David Roderick Beecher of Richmond, Va., became the bride of David Emanuel Williams in a ceremony in Richmond last evening. The bride's father officiated. The new Mrs. Williams attended Bob Jones College and was affiliated with Zeta Tau Omega sorority. Mr. Williams is son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Gregory Williams, 600 Orange.

5. Newspaper: Richimond Times Dispatch: The Misses Beecher Marry, 12 Jun 1960, Richmond, Henrico, VA. ¹ (photos of Mrs. David E. Williams and Mrs. Edwin L. Shaw)

The Misses Beecher Marry

The daughters of the Rev. and Mrs. David Roderick Beecher of Richmond were married in a double-ring ceremony yesterday at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Miss Marcella Mae beecher of Mount Morris, Mich., was married to Edwin Lawrence Shaw of Greenville, S. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shaw of Caldwell, Idaho.

Miss Ruth Jean Beecher of Richmond was married to David Emaunel Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Gregory Williams of Tucson, Ariz.

Mr. Beecher officiated.

Given in marriage by her grandfather, Calvin Beecher of Erie, Pa., Miss Marcella Beecher word a gown of peau de sole and Alencon lace. Her veil fell from a coronet of seed pearls, and she carried a Bible with an orchid.

Miss Elaine Andrews of Mount Morris, Mich., was maid of honor. Miss Judith Shaw of Caldwell, Idaho, was the other attendant.

John Cassidy of Greenville was best man. Ushers were David Hocking and Donald Morgan, both of Greenville.

Miss Ruth Beecher was given in marriage by her brother, David Victor Calvin Beecher of Richmond. She wore a gown of peau de sole and Alencon lace. Her veil fell from a crown of lace and seed pearls and she carried a Bible from an orchid.

Miss Bertie Rigdon of Raleigh, N. C. was maid of honor. The other attendant was Miss Lura Dean Proctor of Richmond.

Mr. Williams was his son's best man. Ushers were Edward Romine of Springfield, Mo., and Skipp Butler of Richmond.

6. Residence: on 17 Mar 1993 in Lathrop, Clinton, MO. ⁵

7. Residence: on 1 Oct 2009 in Liberty, Clay, MO. ⁶

Ruth married David Emanuel Williams, son of Hayden Gregory Williams and Ellen E., on 11 Jun 1960 in Richmond, Henrico, VA.¹ (David Emanuel Williams was born on 20 Jul 1935 ⁷.)