John Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5}

   Other names for John were Johannes Bucher ^{6 7} and John Bucher.⁸

   FamilySearch ID: LD9G-BDG.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Baptism on 3 Sep 1780 in Littlestown: Christ Reformed Church, Adams, PA. Baptism by Rev. John Christopher Gobrecht: John Bucher b. 7 Jul 1780, parents John and Elizabeth Bucher, sponsors Christian Reck and Regina ⁸

2. He has conflicting christening information of 23 Sep 1780 and Littlestown: Christ Reformed Church, Adams, PA. ¹ Baptism by Rev. John Christopher Gobrecht. Sponsors: Christian Reck & Regina. [Note: This is Christian Reck Sr., not the Christian Reck Jr. who married Sophia Bucher, daughter of Samuel.]

The transcription of church records into the International Genealogical Index was 23 Sep but it is 3 Sep in the published book of Adams County church records published by F. Edward Wright. Inspection of the original handwritten church records is probably needed to resolve the conflict.

3. Census in 1790 in Germany Twp., York, PA. ¹⁰ The 1790 U.S. Census in Germany Township, at the time in York County, recorded John Beher with this household:
Males Under 16 (born 1775-1790) = 1 (son John)
Males 16 and older (born <=1774) = 1 (father John)
Females = 3 (wife Elizabeth, daughters Elizabeth & Anna Mary)
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Henry Sr. and his sons John and Samuel are each indexed in the 1790 census as follows on images on FamilySearch.org: image 252 Henry Becher; on image 248 his son John Beher; on image 249 his son Samuel Beeher. Sons William and Peter are not found so they were living with Henry Sr. These 1790 census record pages don't identify the township, but we know it is Germany Township because on the same pages are the Klein/Kline/Little family that founded Littlestown as well as families related to the Beechers: Winterode/Winrode, Sell, etc.

4. Census in 1810 in Straban Twp., Adams, PA. ¹¹ The 1810 U.S. Census in Straban Township, Adams County, recorded John Beaker with this household:
Males (born)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 1 (son George)
16-25 (1785-1794) = 1 (son David or Peter)
26-44 (1766-1784) = 1 (son John)
45 & over (<=1765) = 1 (father John)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1801-1810) = 1 (daughter Sarah Rebecca)
45 & over (<=1765) = 1 (wife Elizabeth).

5. Census in 1840 in Manheim Twp., York, PA. ¹² John Beecher is found in Manheim Township in the 1840 Census as the head of this household:

Males (born)
60-69 (1771-1780) = 1 father John
Females (born)
15-19 (1821-1825) = 2 daughters
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 daughter
50-59 (1781-1790) = 1 wife

Living next door is his son Levi Beecher with his wife:
Males (born)
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 father Levi
Females (born)
20-29 (1811-1820) = wife.

6. Property in Oct 1843 in , York, PA. Oct 1843 Indenture Btwn. John Beecher of York Co. & Anna his wife to Michael F. Lind @ 4 acres $120. adj. John Albright's later mentioned as Manheim Twp. part. Heidelberg Twp. (YCHT File #17024.010)
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7. John purchased 56 acres in a Sheriff's sale on 5 Nov 1844 in Manheim Twp., York, PA. ¹³ November 5, 1844. Be is remembered that on this day came into Court Jacob Hantz, Esquire, Sheriff, and acknowledged his deed poll, dated 5 November 1844, to John Beecher, for a certain tract of land in Manheim Township, containing fifty six acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Adam Trone, John Beecher and John Albright, with a one story log house, log barn and other buildings thereon erected, seized and taken in execution of the estate of Jacob Weldeson and afterwards sold and struck off unto the said John Beecher, for the sum of six hundred and eleven dollars, he being the highest and best bidder for the same, By virtue of Writ of Venditioni Exponas to the said Sheriff, for the purpose described.

8. Census in 1850 in Manheim Twp., York, PA. ³ In the 1850 Census on the same page in Manheim Township are two families whose children later marry: Elias Beecher and Ann Mary Snyder.

In the household of Daniel Snyder, age 40, brickmaster, is his wife Elizabeth, 36; Edward, 16; Sophia, 14; Susana, 13; Levi, 12; Ann M. 11; William, 9; Daniel, 7; John, 6; and Francis, 2. Everyone is born in Pennsylvania except Daniel in Maryland.

In the houseold of Levi Beecher, age 37, farmer, is his wife Eve, 37; Elias, 9; Noah, 4. Also in the home is a David Geiger, 15. Levi has no real estate because he is living on land owned by his neighbor, his father, John Beecher, 70; his mother, Ann, 66; and their daughter Susan, 31, as well as a Mary Fisher, age 15. John's real estate is valued at $4,000.

9. Census in 1860 in Manheim Twp., York, PA. ² John Beecher, age 80, farmer, is listed in the 1860 Census in Manheim Township in York County with real estate valued at $3,400 and possessions worth $2,000. Living with him is his wife, Anna, 72; Susan Beecher, 40, house help; and Henry Sharer, 32, farmer. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office is listed as Hetricks.

10. United Brethren in Christ, Paradise MIssion members: John Beecher, Anna Beecher, Levi Beecher, Eve Beecher, Susan Beecher in 1860 in Jefferson: Paradise United Brethren in Christ, York, PA. ¹⁴

11. Military from 17 Feb 1864 to 9 Nov 1865: Company G, 152nd Regiment Pa. Volunteers. ¹⁵

John married Anna Range, daughter of Lieut. John H. Range Sr. and Madeline Shollas. (Anna Range was born on 30 Oct 1787 in , Adams, PA,^{2 3 16} died on 27 Apr 1861 in Manheim Twp., York, PA ¹⁶ and was buried in Jefferson: St. Emanuel's Cemetery, York, PA ¹⁶.)