John Beecher ²

   Other names for John were John Becher ⁴ and Johann Bicher.³

   FamilySearch ID: L6LY-7D5.

  Christening Notes:

He is listed as Johann Bicher, not Bucher, parents are Benjamin Bicher and wife Elizabeth. Sponsors were the parents.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1800 in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁵ On the same 1800 census page in Caernarvon Township is listed Benjamin Bricker and Philip Becher.

In 1800 Benjamin Bricker's household had:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 1 son (John)
10-15 (1785-1790) = 1 son (?)
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 father (Benjamin)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 2 daughters (Catharine, Anna Maria)
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 daughter (Mary)
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 mother (Elizabeth)

Benjamin Bricker is living as a neighbor to the Neuswanger [Neiswender] and Segner families, surnames who marry two children of John Beecher who married Mary Ann Albrecht. On the following census page we find John's listing as John Bicher, identified specifically in Churchtown within Caernarvon township. Benjamin would be just outside Churchtown in the township.

In 1800 is listed Philip Becher with:
Males (born)
10-15 (1785-1790) = 1 son
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 son
45 & over (<=1755) = Philip
Females (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 1 daughter
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 daughter
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 wife.

2. Census in 1810 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁶ Note: There are no families with his or similar surname in the 1800 census in Salisbury Twp. but in 1790 Frederick Beacor was listed and likely is related [see him at http://www.searchtrees.com/tree/1568.htm ]

In 1810 in Salisbury Township is listed the household of Benjm Becherd with:
Males (born)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 1 son (John)
16-25 (1785-1794) = 1 son (?)
26-44 (1766-1784) = 1 father (Benjamin)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1801-1810) = 1 daughter (Margaret)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 2 daughters (Mary or Anna Maria or Catharine or Elizabeth)
26-44 (1766-1784) = 1 mother (Elizabeth).

3. Census in 1820 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁷ The 1820 U.S. Census in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, listed Benjamin Becard with:
Males (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 son (?)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 1 son (John)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 father (Benjamin)
Females (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 daughter (Anna Maria)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 2 daughters (Elizabeth, Margaret)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 wife (Elizabeth)
His census neighbor is Christian Yoder who is mentioned in Benjamin's 1822 deed as being a neighbor.

4. Occupation: Tavern Owner in 1828 in Churchtown, Lancaster, PA. ⁸ John Bicher applied for a liquor license to operate a tavern. Lately occupied by Davis Evans. Petition granted. April term. Signers of Petition: Edward Davis, John Huston, John Zell, Cyrus Jacobs.

5. John were married on 3 Feb 1828 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA: "John Beecher and Cassia Moore, both of Salisbury.". ¹

6. Residence: on 3 Feb 1828 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹

7. Newspaper: Lancaster Intelligencer and Journal, 30 May 1828, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. ⁹ -----
MILITIA ELECTIONS.
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THE Volunteers and Militia, composing the 1st Brigade, 4th Division, P. M. are hereby notified, that on the 1st Monday in June next, being the 2d day of the month between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and in 6 in the afternoon, an ELECTION will be held within the several battalion bounds of the Militia of said Brigade, for the election of the following Officers, viz:

One Brigadier General, and one Brigade Inspector, for the Brigade;
One Colonel, and one Lieutenant Colonel, for each regiment of said Brigade;
And one Major for each Battalion of said Regiments.

And that the Elections will be held at the following places, viz: In the 18th Regiment -- the first battalion, at the house of John Hanna, innkeeper, in the village of Manheim; and the second battalion at the house of John Kauffman, innkeeper, in Lititz.

In the 51st Regiment -- the first battalion at the house of Jacob Diffenderfer, innkeeper, in New Holland; and the second battalion at the house of John Bicher, innkeeper, in Churchtown.

8. Newspaper: Lancaster Reporter, 25 Sep 1828, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. ¹⁰ TURNPIKE ELECTION.
An election for a President, Treasurer and twelve Managers of the Morgantown, Churchtown and Blueball turnpike road company, will take place on the first Monday (the 6th) of October next, at the public house of John Bicher, in Churchtown, Caernarvon township, between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M.
HENRY HOFFMAN, Treasurer.

9. Tax List: 1829, Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹¹ Jacob Beecher "labour, no horse, 1 cattle, taxed 0.12"
John Beecher "labour (no house), 1 cattle, tax 0.25"
Benjamin Beecher "freeholder. 116 acres 3rd rate land, 4 horses, 3 cattle. Assessed value $3090, tax 4.02 p."

10. Census in 1830 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. The 1830 U.S. Census in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, listed Benjamin Beecher [indexed incorrectly as Bucher] with:
Males (born)
10-14 (1816-1820) = 1 (grandson E. Moore Beecher)
15-19 (1811-1815) = 1 son (?)
20-29 (1801-1810) = 1 son (John)
30-39 (1791-1800) = 1 father (Benjamin - wrong age category checked)
Females (born)
15-19 (1811-1815) = 1 daughter (Anna Maria)
20-29 (1801-1810) = 2 (Ben's daughter & daughter-in-law Keziah)
60-69 (1761-1770) = 1 wife (Elizabeth)
His census neighbors are William Irvin and Mary Yoder who are mentioned in his 1838 deed as being neighbors.
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11. Occupation: Innkeeper in 1832 in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹² John Bicher applied for a liquor license. Owned by John Bicher. Known as the Mount Vernon Inn. Petition granted. Signers of Petition: James Clemson, Davis Clemson, James Hunter, Morris Dickinson, John Fulton, Jacob R., Joseph Dickinson, Moses Whitson, Reuben Haines, William McKowan.

12. Newspaper: Lancaster Intelligencer: Ad for John Bicher re: horse stolen from tavern, 19 Oct 1832, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. ¹³ Strayed or Stolen,
From the Mount Vernon Tavern, on the Lancaster and Philadelphia turnpike, in Salisbury township, on the night of the 29th September a YOUNG HORSE, 5 years old, dapple gray, with a touch of the strawberry roan; has remarkably small ears; the top of his neck rubbed with the collar, and the skin has been recently rubbed off his right hind leg. He has been recently altered and the cuts are not yet healed. Whoever returns said horse to the subscriber, or gives such information as will enable him to get him again, shall be suitably rewarded.
John Bicher.

13. Census in 1840 in Honey Brook Twp., Chester, PA. ¹⁴ Two Beecher households are listed adjacent on the 1840 census in Honey Brook:

In the household of John Beecher:
Males (born)
30-39 (1801-1810) = 1 father (John)
Females (born)
30-39 (1801-1810) = 1 wife (Keziah)

In the household of Benjamin Beecher:
Males (born)
40-49 (1791-1800) = 1 (?)
50-59 (1781-1790) = 2 (father Benjamin & ?)
Females (born)
40-49 (1791-1800) = 2 (daughters?)
60-69 (1771-1780) = 1 (mother Elizabeth)

Neighbors are: Philip Kurts, Jacob Kurts, Caleb David, Susanah Russel.

14. Census in 1850 in Honey Brook Twp., Chester, PA. ⁴ The census recorded John Becher [sic], laborer, 50, living with Keziah, 47; and E Moore, 13. She was born in Virginia, the males in Pennsylvania. John had no real estate value. Next door is James Moore, farmer, 65, with real estate worth $3500, and since E. Moore is living in the Beecher's household it suggests that John may have been working on the farm owned by James.

15. Census in 1860 in Honey Brook Twp., Chester, PA. ² John Beecher, age 60, laborer, is listed in Honeybrook Township in Chester County with real estate valued at $300 and possessions at $150. Living with him is housewife Keziah, age 52, and no children. He was born in Pennsylvania, and she in Virginia. The post office is Coatesville.

16. Census in 1870 in Honey Brook Twp., Chester, PA. ¹⁵ The 1870 census recorded John Beecher, works on farm, 70, living with wife Kazia, 68. John was born in Virginia and Kazia in Pennsylvania. His real estate is valued at $150 and personal estate $100. The post office is Talbotville.

John married Keziah Moore, daughter of Major James Moore and Rebecca, on 3 Feb 1828 in New Holland: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA.¹ (Keziah Moore was born about 1808 in , , VA ².)