Michael Beecher ¹

   Another name for Michael was Michael Beacher.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1850 in Choconut, Susquehanna, PA. ¹ John Beecher, 30, was living with wife Honora, 30; Michael, 4 months old; and Mary Beecher, 56 [his mother?]. Everyone was born in Ireland. His real estate was worth $500.

Living next door is his brother, Benjamin Beecher, 32, with wife Betsy, 31; son John, 4; daughter Mary, 3; and son Michael, 8 months. The children were born in Pennsylvania, the parents in Ireland.

2. Census in 1860 in Choconut, Susquehanna, PA. ² Two Beecher brothers were living as neighbors. Bartholomew Beecher, 40, farmer, was with wife Betsey, 37; Mary, 14; John, 12: Michael, 10; Margaret, 8; David, 6; Francis, 5; Julia, 3; Lucy, 3; and William, 1. His real estate was worth $800 and personal estate $207. The parents were born in Ireland, the children in Pennsylvania.

Next door is John Beecher, farmer, 35, with wife Honora, 28; Michael, 10; Mary E., 7; Anna, 3; and Patrick, 1. John was born in Ireland, the others in Pennsylvania. His real estate was worth $900, personal estate $322. The post office was Chocunut.