Angeline Ocum ^{2 3 4 5 6}

   Another name for Angeline was Angeline Okum.¹⁰

   FamilySearch ID: L4B1-M17.

  Burial Notes:

Tombstone online at http://pennsylvaniagravestones.org/view.php?id=24347

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1850 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ⁴ Daniel Oacum, shoemaker, 33, is living with wife Mary, 33; Hannah, 8; Angeline, 5; and Elwood, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1860 in Broad Mountain, Schuylkill, PA. ¹¹ Mary Ocum [indexed in census as May Ocum], 42, was living without a husband in the household, with these children: Hannah, seamstress, 17; Angeline, 15; Ellwood, 11; Lydia A., 7; and Marcilla, 5. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office is Broad Mountain in New Castle Township.

On the same page is the household headed by Mary's brother-in-law: Jonathan Ocum, shoemaker, 36, without a wife, but with these children: Sarah, 19; Dan, 15; Harriet, 14; Mary, 10; Elizabeth, 8; Ellen, 5, and William, 2. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

3. Census in 1870 in Broad Mountain, Schuylkill, PA. ¹² The 1870 census lists Jacob Beacher Jr., laborer, 30; Angeline, 28; and Mary Ellen, 3. Everyone is born in Pennsylvania. Jacob has no real estate of value, so he is probably renting. The post office is Broad Mountain in New Castle Township.
Next door is Angeline's mother, Mary Heckman, 53, with son Elwood, laborer, 21, and daughter Marcella, domestic servant, 15. Mary was the widow of her second husband, Samuel Heckman, and her first husband, Daniel Okum (Angeline's father.).

4. Census in 1880 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹³ Jacob was recorded in the 1880 Census as John J. Deacher, 41, miner, living with his wife Angeline, 34; Mary E., 12; Thomas F., 6; and Catherine A., 4. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

5. Census in 1890 in Broad Mountain, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁴ Beacher, John, 50, laborer, Adaline, Thomas 16, minter, Kate, Henry 9.

6. Newspaper: Miners Journal: Wedding Reception, 31 Aug 1895, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁵ BROAD MOUNTAIN NEWS.
An Evening Society Event Together With Other Interesting Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beacher, of New Castle, gave a delightful reception and supper at their home last evening. The event was held in honor of the marriage of their son, Thomas, to Miss Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hepner, on Monday last at Camden. Mr. Oscar Miller was best man and Miss Katie Beacher, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. The newly married couple received their guests in the handsome parlors of the groom's home. The evening was passed in a very entertaining way by the guests. A fine program consisting of many musical and literary features was much enjoyed, after which those present were treated to a sumptuous banquet. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weller, Miss Laura Bradley, Miss Bertha Shollenberger, Miss Sallie Fox, Mr. and Mrs. John Moran, Mrs. Patrick Barries, Mrs. William Walsh, Mrs. William Weller and daughter Gertie, Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Dounlin, of Mt. Laffce: Miss Hannah Madara, of Frackville; The Misses Nora Cosgrove, Maggie Whims, Irean Smith, Maggie Hughes, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Frank Hepner, Miss Hannah Brown, of Pottsville; Ray Davis, Mrs. Mardie Davis, Mrs. Wm. Fox, Mrs. Wm. Bright, Mrs. George Beacher of Shenandoah; Mr. and Mrs. Elias Davis, New Castle; Miss Edith Bomboy, Mr. and Mrs. John Swink, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Isaac Miller, Gilberton; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Schopple, Mr. and Mrs. John McMullen, George Eisenhuth, Patrick Dounlin, Oscar Miller, Thomas Wilson, John Shallenberger, Walter Bradey, William Davis, Elwood Okom and Christopher Ball.

7. Census in 1900 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. ¹⁶ The 1900 census recorded at 142 Hermitage St. in Philadelphia: John J. Beacher, carpenter, born Mar 1840; Agnis, wife, born May 1844, married 35 years to John. She had birthed 8 children, 4 still alive in 1900; with them was Henry, son, born Oct 1879. Three Beacher grandchildren were living with them (their mother Mary Ellen "Nellie" Beacher Bright, not listed, was living elsewhere): Sarah Bright, 16, May 1884; William Bright, 14, Jun 1886; and Carrie Bright, 10, Nov 1890. Also in the home was a boarder, Oscar Miller, laborer, 25, Aug 1875, who had married John J.'s daughter Catherine in 1896. (Catherine, not listed, was living elsewhere.).

8. Census in 1910 in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁷ In the 1910 Census index his name shows up as Jackob Beaches but reading the handwriting on the actual census record reveals it should be Jacob Beacher -- the r appears like an s. In 1910 he is listed as 70 years old and living alone with his wife, Angeline, age 65. It records they were married for 44 years at the time, and had 8 children, 4 of whom were still living. Next door is John and Angeline's granddaughter, Carrie Adams nee Bright, with her husband Thomas Adams and sons John Jacob and Harry Elmer.

9. Newspaper: Pottsville Republican: Mrs. J. J. Beacher was the recipient of a very beautiful Victor talking machine as an Xmas gift from her family., 3 Jan 1910, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁸

10. Residence: Pottsville City Directory: Beacher John J., laborer, h 806 n 3d in 1915 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁹

11. Pension Widow Angeline Beacher received his Civil War Pension following his death. Between 3 Jan 1916 and 25 Oct 1917 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁰

12. Residence: 1917 Pottsville City Directory: Beacher, Angeline, wid John J., h 806 N 3d in 1917 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²¹ Angeline was living with her son, Thomas Franklin Beacher.

13. Death Certificate: Certificate 129427 for Mrs. Angeline Beecher, 16 Oct 1918, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ⁸ Place of Death: 806 N. 3rd St., Pottsville, Pa.
Name: Mrs. Angeline Beecher
Female, White, Widowed
Date of Birth: May 1844
Age 74 years
Occupation: housewife
Birthplace: Penna.
Father: Jonas Oakum
Father's Birthplace: Penna.
Mother: Mary Miller
Mother's Birthplace: Penna.
Date of Death: Oct 16 1918
Cause of Death: chronic myocarditis
Burial: IOOF St. Clair Pa.
Date of Burial: 19 Oct 1918
Undertaker: W. R. Morgan, St. Clair, Pa.
Informant: W. R. Morgan, St. Clair.

14. Obituary: Pottsville Republican on 16 Oct 1918 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²² DIED. BEECHER -- At Pottsville, Mrs. Angeline Beecher, widow of J. J. Beecher. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock from the resident 806 N. 3rd St. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery St. Clair. Funeral private.

Angeline married John Jacob Beacher Jr., son of Jacob Beacher and Angeline Eisenhuth, about 1865.¹ (John Jacob Beacher Jr. was born on 12 Jan 1840 in Broad Mountain, Schuylkill, PA ^{5 23 24}, christened on 28 Sep 1853 in Pottsville: Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuylkill, PA,²⁵ died on 20 Dec 1915 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA ^{5 17 24 26} and was buried on 23 Dec 1915 in Saint Clair: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuylkill, PA ^{5 24 26}.)