Samuel C. Beecher
(Abt 1823-)
Lydia Spencer Toole
(1822-1903)
Irene P. Beecher
(1851-1927)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Mary Robbins

2. Helen D. Ferguson
3. Louisa Fox

Irene P. Beecher 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

  • Born: 11 Dec 1851, , Bucks, PA 4 6 7 8
  • Marriage (1): Mary Robbins on 3 Jul 1873 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 1
  • Marriage (2): Helen D. Ferguson on 31 Dec 1885 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 2
  • Marriage (3): Louisa Fox about 1903 in , , PA 3
  • Died: 13 Feb 1927, Northampton Twp., Bucks, PA at age 75 4 6 7 8
  • Buried: 16 Feb 1927, Hatboro: Hatboro Cemetery, Montgomery, PA 4 6 7 8

   Another name for Irene was Irene P. Becher.13

   FamilySearch ID: LX3M-YFB.

  General Notes:

Buried together in plot C-94 at Hatboro Cemetery are Irene Beecher (1852-1927) and Louise Beecher (1880-1962).

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: in 1924 in Newportville, Bucks, PA. 5

2. Census in 1870 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery, PA. 14 The 1870 census recorded in Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County: Irene Beecher, male, 22, farm laborer, born in Pennsylvania, living in the household of farmer Daniel Williams, 40, and his wife Priscilla, 42.

3. Census in 1860 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery, PA. 13 The 1860 census recorded Lydia S. Becher, toll gate keeper, 30, living with son Irene P., 12; and daughter Sarah Ann, 10. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

4. Census in 1880 in Whitemarsh, Montgomery, PA. 15 The 1880 census recorded Irene Beecher, farm hand, 32, living with wife Mary, 34; Maggie, 6; Charles, 4; and Sallie, 2. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

5. Census in 1900 in Moreland Twp., Montgomery, PA. 16 The 1900 census recorded Irene Beecher, labor gardner, widow, 48, born Dec 1852, heading a household that included her mother, Lydia S., widow, 78, Jan 1822; and Irene's son Robert Beecher, 12, Sep 1888; and Lydia Beecher, 9, Apr 1891. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

6. Census in 1910 in Bristol, Bucks, PA. 3 The 1910 census recorded living on Bristol Road: Irene Beecker, occupation "carter, own team," 61, living with wife Louise, 31; son Walter, 7; and daughter Irene, 1. They were married for 7 years and birthed 2 children. Irene and her parents were born in Illinois, and Irene and his parents in Pennsylvania.

7. Census in 1920 in Bristol, Bucks, PA. 17 The 1920 census recorded on a farm on Magnolia Road: Irene P. Beecher, farmer, 71, living with wife Louise, 40; Walter, leather work, 16; Rene, 11; and George, 8. Irene, his parents, and the children were born in Pennsylvania Louise and her parents were born in Illinois.

8. Cause of Death: diabetes, arterioo schlerosis, 13 Feb 1927, Northampton Twp., Bucks, PA. 8

9. Death Certificate: A. H. Leedom & Son Undertakers Burial Order for Irene P. Beecher, 13 Feb 1927, , Bucks, PA. 7 Irene P. Beecher
Body brought to our morgue

County: Bucks
Twp: Northampton
Married (common law)
Occupation: farmer, retired
Birthplace: Pa.
Father: Samuel Beecher, birthplace Pa.
Mother: Lydia Spencer Toole, birthplace Pa.
Charles Beecher, Churchville, Pa.

Born Dec 11 1851
Died Feb 13, 1927
Place of death: Holland (Robert Beecher)
Date of Burial: Web. Feb 16.
Place of Burial: Hatboro
Lot No. 94-95 Sec. C.
Services at: Hatboro Cem. Chapel 2 PM
Wreath: Father, paid (Margaret Beecher)
Louisa Beecher (wife)
$260.35 total cost (casket, hearse, embalming, bronze plate, grave, obituary in Philadelphia papers, etc.)
Cause of Death: meletis. arterio schleroris.
E.E. Pownall M.D., Richboro, Pa.
.


Irene married Mary Robbins, daughter of Jonathan Robbins and Margaret, on 3 Jul 1873 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.1 (Mary Robbins was born in 1843 in , , PA,12 15 died on 8 Dec 1882 in , Montgomery, PA 12 and was buried on 13 Dec 1882 12.)


Irene next married Helen D. Ferguson on 31 Dec 1885 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.2


Irene next married Louisa Fox about 1903 in , , PA.3 (Louisa Fox was born on 1 Jan 1880 in Chicago, Cook, IL,4 5 18 19 died on 17 Feb 1962 in Norristown, Montgomery, PA 4 18 19 20 and was buried on 21 Feb 1962 in Hatboro: Hatboro Cemetery, Montgomery, PA 4 18 19.)

Sources

1 FamilySearch.org, "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V26Y-VWK Irene Beecher and Mary Robbins, 1873.

2 FamilySearch.org, "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V26T-7X6 Irene P. Beecher and Helen D. Ferguson, 1885.

3 1910 United States Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristol, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1319; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375332.

4 Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/montgomery/cemeteries/).

5 Bristol Daily Courier (Bristol, Delaware, Pennsylvania.), 19 Feb 1962, page 4. Obituary of Mrs. Louise Beecher.

6 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18508108.

7 Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 (Ancestry.com. Original data: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Historical Society of Pennsylvania.), Bucks, Southampton, William Grant Funeral Home (formerly A. H. Leedom & Son), Image 3860 of 4254.

8 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.), Death Certificate 19270. Irene Beecher. Father: Samuel Beecher. Mother: Lydia Spencer Toole.

9 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.), Death Certificate 12239. Charles H. Beecher. Father Irene P. Beecher. Mother Mary Sheetz. Spouse Flossie T. Beecher.

10 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.), Death Certificate 34260. Sarah B. Dwyer. Father Irene P. Beecher. Mother Mary Robins.

11 Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), George H. Beecher, SSN 147015777.

12 Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), 13 Dec 1882, page 5. Obituary of Mary Robbins Beecher.

13 1860 United States Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Upper Dublin, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1144; Page: 921; Image: 428; Family History Library Film: 805144. Household of Lydia S. Becher.

14 1870 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZ5C-D7X Irene Beecher in entry for Daniel Williams, .

15 1880 United States Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1159; Family History Film: 1255159; Page: 234C; Enumeration District: 035; Image: 0205.

16 1900 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3Q2-143 Lydia S Beecher in entry for Irene Beecher, 1900.

17 1920 United States Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1542; Page: 40B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 440.

18 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18508118.

19 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.), Death Certificate 017323-62 Louise Beecher. Parents not listed. Spouse Rene Beecher.

20 Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Indices (Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA, 16103. Online at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/public_records/20686 .), Death Certificate 017323. Louise Beecher, age 82.


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