Jacob G Beck (1868 - 1926)

Born 21 Aug 1868 in Boone, Iowa

Ancestors

Died 6 Nov 1926 at age 58 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

Biography

Des Moines: The Pioneer of Municipal Progress and Reform of the Middle West, Together with the History of Polk County, Iowa, the Largest, Most Populous and Most Prosperous County in the State of Iowa, Volume 2By Johnson Brigham 1911

Jacob G. Beck, a well known coal dealer conducting business at Eighth and Tuttle streets in Des Moines, is also the general manager and a stockholder of the Globe Coal Company. His birth occurred in Boone, Iowa, on the 21st of August, 1868, his parents being Thomas and Elizabeth (Bates) Beck, both natives of England. The father was born in Durham county on the 27th of February. 1844, while the mother's natal year was 1846. Thomas Beck, a miner and mill man, crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1864. He is thoroughly familiar with mining in all its branches and is now a mine owner of Polk county, having resided here continuously since 1868. Unto him and his wife were born nine children, seven of whom are yet living, as follows: Ralph, who is married and lives in Des Moines; Jacob G., of this review; Fremont L. and John T., who are also married and reside in Des Moines; William H., who is a resident of Des Moines; Alvin J., who is married and makes his home in Des Moines; and Arthur, at home. Jacob G. Beck acquired his education in the public schools of Des Moines and after putting aside his text-books became identified with mining interests, which have claimed his attention to the present time. He is now the general manager of the Globe Coal Company and also a stockholder in the concern. Their largest supply of coal is obtained from the mines at Runnells, Iowa, while bituminous coal shipments are received from Maine, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Their anthracite coal is shipped from Pennsylvania. Mr. Beck is care ful in formulating plans, is determined in their execution and displays keen foresight in managing his interests. On the 25th of August, 1886, Mr. Beck was united in marriage to Miss Eliz abeth Spencer, who was born in Des Moines on the 15th of August, 1870, her parents being David and Caroline Spencer. Our subject and his wife now have five children, namely: Walter Arlie, whose natal day was August 9, 1888, and who is now married: Irene, at home; Tom, Fern and Edward, all of whom are attending school. Mr. Beck gives his political allegiance to the republican party, while fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Red Men, the Owls and the Eagles. He is also a member of the Turners Society. He has resided in Polk county throughout practically his entire life and has long been numbered among its most substantial and esteemed citizens.

1926 November 06 Iowa, Death Records ^[1] https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q248-ZRW5

Sources

1. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q248-ZRW5 : accessed 4 April 2017), Jacob G Beck, 06 Nov 1926; citing Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FHL microfilm .

• Page 527 & 528 Jacob G Beck https://books.google.com/books?id=I39HAQAAMAAJ&dq=Thomas%20Beck%201870%20Polk%20county&pg=PA527#v=onepage&q=Thomas%20Beck%201870%20Polk%20county&f=false

"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDKS-LB9 : 17 October 2014), Jacob Beck in household of Thomas Beck, Iowa, United States; citing p. 8, family 44, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,922.