Annie R. Gresh ^{2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9}

   Another name for Annie was Anna R. Gresh.^{1 10}

   FamilySearch ID: 27MC-S71.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1860 in Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery, PA. ¹⁰ The 1860 census recorded James Gresh, master carpenter, 34, living with wife Leah, 29; Sarah A., 7; Alfred, 5; and Anna R., 1 month old when the census was recorded on 1 June 1860. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office was Pottstown.

2. Newspaper: Reading Times: "Mr. Myers C. Beecher, of Philadelphia, and Miss Annie Gresh, of Pottstown, were married by Rev. D. K. Kepner, of Emmanuel Lutheran church, on Saturday evening last.", 7 Feb 1882, Reading, Berks, PA. ¹³

3. Census in 1900 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹ Myers Beecher, solicitor, 49, born Oct 1850, was married for 19 years to wife Anna R., 40, May 1860. She had birthed 5 children, 4 still alive: Alice L., 17, Jun 1882; Carrie H., 15, Sep 1884; Bertha A., 11, Aug 1888; and Irvin S., 8, Jul 1891. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Myers was renting the home at 248 N. Charlotte St.

4. Census in 1910 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ² Myers E. Beecher, 59, was married for 29 years to wife Annie, 59. She had birthed 6 children, 5 alive in 1910. With them were three: Bertha, 20; Irvin, 18; and Anna, 7. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. They were living at 248 Charlotte St in Pottstown.

5. Newspaper: Reading Times: "The will of Leah Gresh, of Pottstown, divides her estate equally between the daughters, Anna R. Beecher and Sallie A. Stichter, both of Pottstown. Myers C. Beecher and I. C. Stichter, sons-in-law, are executors.", 17 Jun 1916, Reading, Berks, PA. ¹⁴

6. Census in 1920 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁵ The 1920 Census recorded at 248 Charlotte Street Myers C. Beecher, manufacturer of leases and envelopes, 69, living with wife Annie R., 69; Bertha A., 28; and Anna M., 17. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

7. Census in 1930 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁶ The 1930 census recorded at renting a $4500 valued home at 248 Charlotte Street: Anna R. Beecher, widowed, 69, living with daughter Bertha A., saleslady shoe store, 34. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

8. Newspaper: Pottstown Mercury: "Mrs. Anna R. Beecher, 248 North Charlotte street, sent in a police complaint that milk money was stolen from the porch of her home yesterday morning. Her next door neighbor, Jesse Slonaker, reported theft of butter from his porch.", 18 May 1936, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁷

9. Census in 1940 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁸ The 1940 census recorded owning the $3000 home at 248 Charlotte Street: Annie R. Beecher, widowed, 79, living with daughter Bertha, 48.

10. Cause of Death: influenza, 19 Jan 1945, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ⁵

11. Residence: 248 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA on 19 Jan 1945 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ⁵

12. Obituary: Pottstown Mercury: obituary of Annie R. Beecher on 20 Jan 1945 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁹ Fallen Asleep.
Friday, Jan 19, 1945
BEECHER -- Annie R. Beecher, wife of the late Myers C. Beecher, aged 84 years, 7 months and 24 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late home, 243 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, Pa., on Thursday, Jan 25, 1945, at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment in Pottstown East End cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening 7 to 8:30.

13. Obituary: Pottstown Mercury: obituary of Mrs. Annie R. (Gresh) Beecher on 20 Jan 1945 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ⁶ Mrs. Annie R. (Gresh) Beecher, 84, or 248 North Charlotte Street, wife of the late Myers Beecher, died yesterday noon at her home after a short illness.
A native of Pottstown, she was the daughter of James and Leah (Fryer) Gresh and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran church. She is survived by three sisters [error - should be daughters], Alice (widow of Dr. R. R.) Willoughby, Philadelphia; Anna (wife of Charles B.) Yost, Philadelphia, and Bertha A., at home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence, 248 North Charlotte street, by the Rev. Luther A. Krouse. Interment will be in Pottstown East End cemetery.

14. Newspaper: Pottstown Mercury: Children Bequeathed Shares in $4750 Estate, 6 Mar 1945, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ²⁰ Norristown, March 5 -- Anne R. Beecher, Pottstown, who died Jan. 19 named three children, Alice L., Bertha A. and Anna M., equal benefiiaries of an estate valued at $4750.

15. Pottstown Mercury: Probate Estate Notice for Annie R. Beecher on 10 Apr 1945 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ²¹ Pottstown Estate of Annie R. Beecher, late of the Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned all persons indebted to are requested to make Immediate payment, and those having legal claims, to present the same without delay to BERTHA A. BEECHER and ANNA M. YOST. Executrices 248 N. Charlotte St.. Pottstown.

Annie married Myers Coleman Beecher, son of William Herr Beecher Sr. and Elizabeth Mary Coleman, on 4 Feb 1882 in Pottstown: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Montgomery, PA.¹ (Myers Coleman Beecher was born on 27 Oct 1850 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA,^{1 22 23 24} died on 8 Mar 1921 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA ^{23 24} and was buried on 12 Mar 1921 in Pottstown: Pottstown Cemetery, Montgomery, PA ^{23 24}.)