Alfred Beacher Sr. ^{2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18}

   FamilySearch ID: KCY3-3FT.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1900 in Mahanoy Twp., Schuylkill, PA. ⁹ The 1900 census recorded renting a home: William Beecher, day laborer, 54, born Aug 1846, living with wife Priscilla, 47, Jan 1853; son Nathan, day laborer, 14, Jul 1885; son John, 12, Jul 1888; son Alfred, 8, Jan 1892; and daughter Laura, 6, Aug 1894. William and Priscilla were married for 17 years and she had birthed 10 children, 8 still alive in 1900 (some of these were by her first marriage.) The parents could read but not write. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Their census was recorded 8 Jun 1900.

2. He attended school at Sent to school for fatherless boys on 16 Feb 1901 in Scotland, Franklin, PA. ^{3 25} When William Beacher died, his children were eligible to be sent to schools for fatherless boys because he was a Civil War solider. According to genealogist Bruce Beacher who gathered information from Alfred Beacher, Alfred said he and his brother John Jacob were raised in Scotland, Pa. in an orphanage.

The children of William Beacher listed in the state report indicates their school was in Chester, Pa.

Beacher, John J., b. Nov. 17 1889, admitted to school Feb. 16 1901, School: I, Father: Dead, Mother: Living, Soldier: William Beacher, Rank: Pvt., Company: C 194th Pa., Application By: Pricilla Beacher, Shenandoah

Beacher, Alford, b. Jan. 21 1892, admitted to school Feb. 16 1901, School: CS, Father: Dead, Mother: Living, Soldier: William Beacher, Rank: Pvt., Company: C 194th Pa., Application by: Pricilla Beacher, Shenandoah

Beacher, Laura, b. Sep. 23 1894, Admitted to school: Nov. 16 1903, School: CS, Father: Dead, Mother: Dead, Soldier: William Beacher Pvt. C 194th Pa., Application by: Wm. H. Derrick, Shenandoah

The schools were:
I = S. O. Industrial School in Scotland, Franklin County, PA
CS = Chester Springs School in Chester County, PA.

3. Court: John Jacob, Laura and Alfred Beacher were appointed a guardian, Joseph T. Lyons on 13 Apr 1903 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁶ Orphan's Court Dockets.
Page 354.

W. F. Lyons Atty.

Appointment of Guardian for Alfred Beacher Minor

In the Orphan's Court of the County of Schuylkill.
To the Honorable the Judge of said Court.

The petition of Alfred Beacher by Joseph Derrick, his next friend, respectfully represents:

That your petitioner is a minor child of William Beacher, late of the Borough of Shenandoah in said County, deceased, under the age of Fourteen years, resident within said County, and has no Guardian to take care of his person and estate; and that there is an application for a pension now pending therefore pray the Court to appoint a guardian for the purpose aforesaid.

And he will ever pray.

Dated April 11, 1903 (signed Joseph Derrick)

And now, April 13^th 1903, upon reading within petition, the Court appoint Joseph T. Lyons, Guardian of said minor and direct that he give bond in the sum of Three Hundred $300.00 Dollars, with surety to be approved by the Court.

Filed April 13, 1903
By the Court
Thomas S. Herb
Clk. O. C.

Now April 13, 1903, Bond in the sum of $300.00 with Wm F. Lyons as surety and approved by the Court.

Filed April 13, 1903
By the Court
Thomas S. Herb
Clk. O. C.

4. Newspaper: Miner's Journal: Guardian Appointed for Beacher Children, 14 Apr 1903, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁷ On motion of Wm. F. Lyons court appointed Joseph T. Lyons guardian of Laura, Alford and John Jacob Beacher, minor children of Wm. Beacher. Three bonds in the sum of $300 each with Wm. F. Lyons as surety, were approved.

5. Military from 8 Feb 1912 to 7 Feb 1915 in New Rochelle: Fort Slocum, Westchester, NY: U.S. Army. ²⁸ Name: Alfred Beacher
Birthplace: Boston Run, PA
Age: 21 years 2 months
Occupation: Baker
Physical: Blue eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion, 55 3/4 inches
Unit: 7th Infantry Co. E.
Honorably discharged 7 Feb 1915.

6. Newspaper: Republican and Herald: The engagement of Miss Emma Beecroft to Alfred Beacher, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is announced. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride in February., 28 Dec 1915, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁹

7. Military on 14 Jun 1917 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH: World War I Enlistment. ²³ Alfred Beacher
15415 Plato Ave., Cleveland, Ohio
Age: 25 Jan 21, 1892
Natural born
Born: Shenandoah, PA USA
Occupation: Steam fitter
Employer: Wm Nesbith, Cleveland, Ohio
Married. Caucasion
Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair.

8. Military on 14 Jul 1917 in Leonard, Shelby, MO: Fort Leavenworth, KS. Missouri National Guard. 3 Year enlistment. Blue eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion, 5 ft. 5 1/2 Inches tall. ³⁰

9. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Arrived "Over There": Word was received in town this morning that Alfred Beacher, a member of company K, 140th U. S. Infantry, had arrived safely on the shores of France., 10 May 1918, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³¹

10. Newspaper: Pittsburgh Press: Late Casualty List Has 2,072 Names: Wounded Slightly: Corporals: Cook Alfred Beacher, Cleveland, O., 12 Dec 1918, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. ³²

11. Newspaper: Washington Post: Americans Killed And Wounded In Fighting On the French Front: Slightly Wounded: Cooks: Beacher, Alfred, Cleveland, Ohio, 12 Dec 1918, Washington, District of Columbia, DC. ³³

12. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Alfred Beacher in New York Hospital, 8 Feb 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁴ John Beacher, of East Penn street, yesterday received a letter from his brother, Alfred Beacher, to the effect that he had arrived safely in this country Jan. 31 from overseas and is now receiving treatment at the U. S. Debarkation hospital No. 5, Grand Central Palace, Ward A., fourth floor, New York City. Mr. Beacher enlisted at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, at the outbreak of the war with Germany, and has been in France since April of last year. He was wounded in action September 28, 1917, and since that time has been an inmate of a hospital. He is well known in town and his host of friends will be pleased to learn that he has returned safely to his native land.

13. Military on 8 Mar 1919 in , , Pennylvania, USA: Discharge. Medals: Purple Heart. Grade: Cook, Army, Co. K. 140th Infantry. ¹⁵

14. Residence: on 26 Mar 1919 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. ¹⁷

15. Census in 1920 in North Braddock, Allegheny, PA. ³⁵ Alfred Beacher, occupation oiler in engine company, 27, was living with wife Emma, 21; and son Jack, 2 years 9 months. Jack was born in Ohio, the parents and their parents in Pennsylvania.

16. Census in 1930 in Clementon, Camden, NJ. ³⁶ The 1930 census in Clementon recorded Alfred Beacher, 37, living with wife Emma J., 30; John C., 12; Lillian A., 9; Alfred R., 7; William, 5; Henry, 3; and Richard G., 0. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania except John in Ohio and Alfred R. in Delaware.

17. Newspaper: The Morning News: Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Beacher are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son last night at their home near Woodland., 28 Jul 1937, Wilmington, New Castle, DE. ³⁷

18. Census in 1940 in Lewes, Sussex, DE. ³⁸ The 1940 census recorded living the home at 115 Woodland: Alfred Beacher, 48, living with wife Emma J., 40; John C., 23; Lillian A. Evans, 20; Alfred R., 17; William, 15; Henry W., 13; and Richard G., 11, Lura M., 7, and Joseph L., 2. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania except John and Lura in Ohio and Alfred R. in Delaware. Also in their home was Laban Evans, son in law, 23, born in Maryland, and granddaughter Reida V. Evans, 2 and grandson Alfred J. T. Evans, 0, both born in Delaware. In 1935, the census reports they were living in Burton, Geauga, Ohio.

19. Newspaper: The Morning News: Ad: For Sale: 5 ROOM HOUSE Fair condition, 1 acre. Planted, 4 miles south of Seaford, on road to Nylon plant. Will sell cheap. Alfred Beacher, Woodland., 5 Jul 1940, Wilmington, New Castle, DE. ³⁹

20. He was described as White, 6' tall, 189 pounds, gray eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion on 26 Apr 1942 in Sudlersville, Queen Anne's, MD. ¹⁰

21. Residence: on 26 Apr 1942 in Sudlersville, Queen Anne's, MD. ¹⁰

22. Residence: Route 1, Sudlersville, MD on 7 May 1945 in Sudlersville, Queen Anne's, MD. ⁴⁰

23. Census in 1950 in Queen Anne, Queen Anne's, MD. ⁴¹ The 1950 census recorded Alfred Beacher, farmer, 58, living with wife Emma J., 51; son John C., attends to nursery plants, 33; Henry W., carpenter, widowed, 23; Lura Mae, sewing sheets in rubber manufacturing, 18; Joseph L., 12; James W., 9; and Suzanne, 6. Alfred, Emma, and Henry were born in Pennsylvania. John C. and Lura Mae were born in Ohio. Joseph and James were born in Delaware, and Suzanne in Maryland.

24. Residence: in 1960 in Newark, New Castle, DE. ⁴²

25. Military on 2 Jul 1963 in , , Pennylvania, USA: Application for Military Tombstone. ⁴³ Headstone Application Form for Military Headstone

Beacher, Alfred (he had no middle initial)
World War I, Cook Co. K, 140 Infantry
Service number: 1461063
Enlistment: July 14, 1917
Discharge: March 8, 1919
State: Penna.
Medals: Victory Purple Heart
Branch of Service: Cook, Army Co. K. 140th Inf 35 Div.
Date of birth: Jan. 21, 1892
Date of death: June 30, 1963
Religious emblem: Latin cross (Christian)
Flat granite marker. Contractor: Columbus Marble Works, Columbus, MS
Cemetery: Templeville, Maryland
Applicant: Mrs. Emma J. Beacher, wife
RD #5, Box 70, Elkton, MD
7/2/1963.

26. Obituary: The Morning News: obituary of Alfred Beacher on 3 Jul 1963 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE. ⁴⁴ BEACHER In V.A. Hospital, Perry Point, Maryland, on June 30. 1963. Alfred, husband of Mrs. Emma Jane Beacher of near Elkton. Maryland, father of John C., Alfred R., Henry W., Sgt. Richard G., Joseph L., James W., Mrs. Lillian Evans, Mrs. Lura Parsons, Mrs. Susanna Bello, brother of Mrs. Laura Parsons. Aged 71 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the PIPPIN FUNERAL HOME, 2 E. Main St., Elkton, Md. on Wednesday morning, July 3 at 11:00 o'clock. Interment at Templeville Maryland Cemetery.

Alfred married Emma Jane Beecroft, daughter of William Robinson Beecroft Sr. and Elizabeth Isabella Kay, on 18 Jan 1916 in West Hazleton, Luzerne, PA.¹ (Emma Jane Beecroft was born on 11 Jun 1899 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA,^{1 3 4 20 45 46} died on 23 Dec 1977 in Elkton, Cecil, MD ^{4 5 45} and was buried on 28 Dec 1977 in Templeville: Templeville Cemetery, Caroline, MD ^{4 5 13 45}.)