John G Beck (1807 - 1883)

Born 11 Aug 1807 in Württemberg, Germany

Husband of Hannah Lydia Cross — married May 1849 in Lancaster,Lancaster,Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 14 Apr 1883 at age 75 in Ohio

Biography

This biography is a rough draft. It was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import and needs to be edited.

Burial

Burial:

Date: 14 May 1883

Place: Massillon,Stark,Ohio

Note

Note: Lutheran

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birth-1860 Stark co., Ohio census & History of Stark Co., Ohio biography

baptism

marriage-same as birth sources

death-"Cemetery Inscriptions, Stark Co., Ohio, Volume VI"

Another year for birth is 1805

from the History of Stark Co., OH, pg 706

John G. Beck, farmer, Navarre; was born Aug 11 1807 in Wurtemberg, Germany son of John George Beck and Anna M. Dillman, to whom were born three children-two sons and one daughter. Our subject emigrated to America with his parents when he was a mere lad. His father John George, was a soldier under Napoleon, and was with his army at the burning of Moscow, and crossed the Alps; his brother was in the same command, but was frozen to death while crossing the Alps on that memorable retreat. The parents of our subject died when he was very young; he was then early in life thrown upon his own resources. He learned the tin and coppersmith's trade which he followed in Lancaster Co., Penn., for several years. Was married in May 1849, to Lydia Cross, who was born in Essex Co., Eng., and emigrated with her parents to Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1843. Her parents were Joseph and Hannah (Miller) Cross, who had ten children; seven of the number came to years of maturity. Father was a cabinet-maker and upholsterer, and was a member of the Society of Friends or Quakers. He died honored and respected in 1863, aged 82; his wife died in August, 1874, in her 87th year. The family was patriotic as four-the sons of Joseph Cross-were soldiers in the late war, and whose names were, Joseph A., William, John and James. John was wounded the first day of the battle in Nashville, and afterward died of his wounds; William died in service of dropsy; James raised a company in Lancaster Co., Penn., and was chosen Captain of the same, and served his full term. He is now a clerk in the War Department in Washington, D. C. Joseph is now in Lancaster City, Penn. Maria resides in Navarre, Bethlehem, wife of William Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Cross were Methodists. Mr. Beck came to Ohio in 1850, locating in Navarre, Bethlehem Tp., where he worked at his trade, and dealt in tin and copper for several years. Moved to his present place of residence in 1868, having a farm of 101 1/2 acres on the southeast quarter of Sec. 32. Has a large stone residence sitting on an eminence, overlooking the plain below, making it one among the most desired locations of the township. Since his location here has given his attention to farming, having acquired what he has by patient industry and economy. Has four children-George H., John E., Emma L., and Adelaide M. All of the family are members of the Lutheran Church.

Sources

• WikiTree profile Beck-1077 created through the import of 2012.ged on Mar 22, 2012 by Cornelia Fenenga. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Cornelia and others.
• WikiTree profile Beck-1334 created through the import of Light.GED on Oct 10, 2012 by Chris Light. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Chris and others.