William Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: He owned and kept a hotel. In East Salem, Juniata, PA. ³

2. Census in 1850 in Walker Twp., Juniata, PA. ² Wm Beecher, farmer, 34, was living with wife Jane, 27; daughter Jane, 3; and Mary, 1. Also in the home is Geo Beecher, farmer, 21. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

3. Census in 1860 in Walker Twp., Juniata, PA. ⁸ William Beecher, hotel keeper, 40, was living with wife Jane, 35; Mary C., 14; Elizabeth J., 10; John M., 7; Elmira A., 3; and David P., 3 months when the census was recorded on 6 Jun 1860. Also in the home: Samuel Beecher, 24, laborer; William Patterson, 57, laborer; and Ephraim Kauffman, 23, carpenter. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. William's real estate was worth $1000 and personal estate $900. The post office was Mexico.

4. Newspaper: Juniata Sentinel: Ad for Wm. Beecher's hotel, Union House, 11 Jan 1865, Mifflintown, Juniata, PA. ⁹ UNION HOUSE
Mexico, Juniata Co., Pa.
Wm. Beecher, Proprietor
This old stand has again opened for the accomodation of the Public. The accomodations are such as to entertain travelers in the most pleasant and agreeable manner. The House is pleasantly and conveniently situated, so as to make it a desiable stopping place for the traveler or permanent sojourner. His assortment of LIQUORS will be found of the best quality.
THE STABLING ATTACHED
to the premises are excellent and commodious. A liberal share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.

5. Probate on 15 Jul 1868 in , Juniata, PA. ⁶ Beecher, William - Walker Township - File W-274
Date of filing inventory and appraisal: 7/15/1868 $99.02
Account filed 7/19/1869
Account confirmed 9/8/1869
William died intestate - no will is on file.

William married Nancy Jane Brandt. (Nancy Jane Brandt was born in 1829 in , , PA ^{8 10} and died on 11 Sep 1891 in Mexico, Juniata, PA ^{3 10 11}.)