When Dr Robert Samuel Beckham was born on March 9, 1839, in Lancaster, South Carolina, his father, Simon, was 32 and his mother, Jane, was 27. He married Hannah Elizabeth Cauthen in 1865. They had 14 children in 27 years. He died on August 16, 1907, in Lancaster, South Carolina, at the age of 68, and was buried in Kershaw, South Carolina.
Beckham, Robert S., M.D. Physician. Born Lancaster, SC 9 Mar. 1839. His father was clerk of the court of Lancaster 12 years. His ancestors were ScotchIrish. Received literary education from the Cokesbury Conference School, and graduated in medicine from the Charleston Medical College. Practiced his profession at Pleasant Hill, Lancaster Co., until 1872. Moved to Lowndesville, Abbeville Co., where he practiced medicine and was trial justice 4 years. Has since practiced medicine at Kershaw and is also connected with the insurance business. Is Chancellor Commander of Knights of Pythias, Knight of Honor, and Mason. Was delegate to the Haskell Conference in 1890. Married Miss H. Elizabeth Cauthen, 3 May 1860.
Obituary:
Kershaw- Aug. 16- Kershaw has again been called upon to mourn the loss of one of its best citizens in the death of Dr. Robt. S. Beckham, whose death occurred today. For many weeks he has been confined to his bed from the effects of paralysis.
He was born and raised and spent the major part of his life at Pleasant Hill, near Heath Springs where he enjoyed a large and successful practice up to a few years ago when he moved to Kershaw. Owing to his advanced age and feeble health he has done very little practice here. He was the senior member of the insurance firm of R. S. Beckham & Co., his son, Mr. C. O. Beckham, being associated with him. His wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Cauthen, and the following children survive: Mrs. Ransom E. Rolling of Kershaw, Dr. Simon Beckham of Hartsville, Mrs. Emma Parsons of Darlington and Rev. E. H. Beckham of Branchville, Mr. Mart Beckham of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. W. F. Russell, Jr. of Camden, Rev. W. A. Beckham of Rock Hill, Mr. John Beckham of St. Matthews, Mrs. R. L. Bell of Westville, Miss Carrie Beckham of Kershaw, Mr. Jackson Beckham of St. Matthews.
He was a prominent Mason, and a devoted member of the Methodist church. The funeral services were conducted by his faithful pastor Rev. R. A. Jeffcoat.
• 1860 United States Federal Census • 1870 United States Federal Census • 1880 United States Federal Census • 1900 United States Federal Census • Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929 • South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1960
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