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George Michael Beacher Sr.
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George Michael Beacher Sr. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Another name for George was Buddy Beacher.1 7 10 13 FamilySearch ID: KD9H-5DW. Noted events in his life were: 1. Census in 1920 in Mahanoy Twp., Schuylkill, PA. 4 The head of the household is Anna Beacher (age 25). She is a widow living with her daughter Mae (6); son George (4 years 7 months); and Anna (1 year 4 months.) Anna has no occupation. 2. Census in 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 14 In the 1940 Census at 524 E. Centre St. in Shenandoah was living George Beacher (indexed in census as Beacker), miner, in the household headed by Fred Neumeister, carpenter in coal industry, 64, and Fred's wife Anna Neumeister, seamstress in factory, 45, who was George's mother by her first marriage. George was born in Shenandoah, Fred in Lavelle, and Anna in Yatesville. 3. Occupation: P. & R. C. & I. Company, Knickerbacher Colliery, Yatesville, PA on 16 Oct 1940 in Yatesville, Schuylkill County, PA. 15 4. He was described as 5' 11" 195 lbs., blue eyes, blonde hair, ruddy complexion on 16 Oct 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 15 5. Residence: 524 E. Centre St., Shenandoah, PA on 16 Oct 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 8 6. George served in the military from 1942 to 1945 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 5 16 He was a veteran of Guadalcanal in World War II, serving in the Marine Corps with a rank of Corporal. He enlisted 11 May 1942 in Philadelphia and was discharged 27 Feb 1945 in Philadelphia. His number was 389302. 7. Newspaper: Republican Herald, 25 May 1944, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. 17 Cpl. George M. Beacher, U.S.M.C., son of Mrs. Anna-Neumeister, 524 East Centre street, celebrated his birthday yesterday somewhere in the Southwest Pacific. Corporal Beacher entered the service two years and has been serving overseas since September, 1942. 8. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Twardzik-Beacher Webbing, 26 Dec 1944, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 18 One of Shenandoah's most prominent young women, Victoria J. Twardzik, and a veteran of many Pacific battles, Cpl. George M. Beacher, U.S.M.C., of Shenandoah, were united in marriage at St. Stanislaus Church this afternoon. Rev. Stephen J. Zmich, pastor of the church, officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. 9. Occupation: miner on 26 Dec 1944 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 2 10. Newspaper: Record American, 27 Dec 1944, Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, PA. 19 The Beacher-Twardzik Nuptials At Shenandoah 11. Census in 1950 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. 20 The 1950 census recorded at 124 Schuylkill Avenue: George Beacher, colliery repairman, 34, living with wife Victoria, 28; Barbara A., 4; Elaine, 3; and Michael, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. 12. Residence: on 5 Oct 1963 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. 21 13. Residence: in 1969 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. 5 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, Pa. 14. Residence: 124 Schuylkill Ave., Shenandoah Heights, PA on 7 Jun 1969 in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA. 6 15. Cause of Death: Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon, 31 Oct 1969, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA. 12 16. Obituary: Evening Herald: obituary of George M. Beacher on 31 Oct 1969 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 22 George (Buddy) Beacher of 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Marines, died shortly before noon today, in the VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where he had been a patient since May. 17. Obituary: Pottsville Republican: obituary of George M. Beacher on 31 Oct 1969 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. 23 George (Buddy) Beacher of 124 Schuylkill Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, a veteran World War II with the U.S. Marines, died shortly before noon today, in the VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where be had been a patient since May. 18. Occupation: laborer on 31 Oct 1969 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA. 12 19. Newspaper: Evening Herald Beacher Rites, 1 Nov 1969, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 24 Beacher Rites 20. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Funeral of George Beacher, 5 Nov 1969, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. 25 George Beacher George married Victoria Josephine Twardzik, daughter of Jacob John Twardzik and Victoria R. Baraniak, on 26 Dec 1944 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA.1 2 (Victoria Josephine Twardzik was born on 19 Feb 1922 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA,2 26 27 28 died on 1 Sep 2002 in Gordon, Schuylkill, PA 26 27 28 and was buried in Shenandoah: Annuciation Cemetery, Schuylkill, PA 28.) |
1 Beacher, Bruce Franklin, Beau-Chere, The Beacher Family Newsletter, Issue 1 Jun 1978.
2 FamilySearch.org, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885 - 1950, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KMZH-1ZJ George M Beacher and Victoria J Twardzik, 26 Dec 1944; citing , Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States, ; FHL microfilm 2134037.
3 U.S. Social Security Death Index.
4 1920 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Mahanoy Township, Enumeration District 49 Sheet 7 Visit 33.
5 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012 (Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Number: Series 1-1; Folder Number: 27. Burial card for George M. Beacher.
6 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 23 Jun 1969, page 8. Wedding of Lorna May Steadman and G. Michael Beacher.
7 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 15 Apr 1970, page 19. Obituary of Mrs. Anna Neumeister.
8 Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.), George Michael Beacher, b. 24 May 1915.
9 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136558401.
10 Morning Call (Allentown, PA), https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mcall/name/john-beacher-obituary?id=36889284 25 Oct 2022, obituary of John Paul Beacher.
11 "Citizens' Voice (Wilkes-Barre, PA)," 6 Aug 2006, page 35. Beacher-Norakus Wedding.
12 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Certificate 99807 George M. Beacher, b. 24 May 1915 Shenandoah, d. 31 Oct 1969 Plains Twp Luzerne Co PA, father John Beacher mother Anna Swerha spouse Victoria Beacher.
13 Beacher, Bruce Franklin, Beau-Chere, The Beacher Family Newsletter, Issue 1 Sep 1978.
14 1940 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQNN-DZ4 Fred Neumeister, Ward 1, Shenandoah, Shenandoah Borough, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 54-148, sheet 1B, family 14.
15 Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.), B. Donald Beacher, b 9 Dec 1913.
16 Genealogy Research conducted by Bruce Franklin Beacher Ph.D. (1919-2004).
17 Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA) (www.republicanherald.com), 25 May 1944, page 12.
18 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 26 De 1944, page 4. Beacher-Twardzik Wedding.
19 "The Record American (Mahony City, PA)," 27 Dec 1944, page 6.
20 "1950 United States Census," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6X1W-L7CP George Beacher.
21 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 5 Oct 1963, page 1 & 10, obituary of John Jacob Twardzik.
22 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 31 Oct 1969, page 17. Obituary of George (Buddy) Beacher.
23 Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 31 Oct 1969, page 24. Obituary of George M. Beacher.
24 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 1 Nov 1969, page 9. Funeral of George (Buddy) Beacher.
25 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 5 Nov 1969, page 13. Funeral of George (Buddy) Beacher.
26 Social Security Death Index.
27 Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), Victoria Josephine Beacher, SSN 192222342.
28 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=150907345.
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