Winifred Beckley1

F, b. July, 1886
FatherWilliam Dyer Beckley1,2,3 b. January 10, 1862, d. October 6, 1929
MotherJosephine Mary Colley1,2,3,4,5 b. December 31, 1860, d. January 10, 1957
     Winifred Beckley was born in July, 1886 at Pennsylvania.1 As of circa 1913,her married name was Lewis.4 She married Arch Cushing Lewis circa 1913.3,4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 77, Harrietstown, Franklin Co., New York1
1910Dwelling 55, District 62, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 334, District 12, Ward 2, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 229, District 11, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania4
1940Dwelling 29, District 19-18, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1910State capital clerk2

Family

Arch Cushing Lewis b. March 15, 1881, d. June 9, 1968
Marriage*Winifred Beckley married Arch Cushing Lewis circa 1913.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9377] Potter Enterprise, The, From the Zachary Dean Short obituary in the Dec 29, 1996 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arch Cushing Lewis1,2,3,4

M, b. March 15, 1881, d. June 9, 1968
     Arch Cushing Lewis was buried at New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.2 His Social Security Number was 159-05-9337.5 He was born on March 15, 1881 at Ulysses, Potter Co., Pennsylvania.2,5,4,3 He married Winifred Beckley, daughter of William Dyer Beckley and Josephine Mary Colley, circa 1913.1,6,2 Arch Cushing Lewis died on June 9, 1968 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.2 He Arch C. Lewis, 87, Bloomsburg, formerly of Ulysses, died Sunday (June 9, 1968) in Bloomsburg Hospital of complications following a lengthy illness. He was born in Ulysses, March 15, 1881, a son of the late C. A. and Kate Cushing Lewis. Mr. Lewis attended schools in Ulysses and Coudersport and was graduated from Peddie School, Hightstown, N.J., in 1903, and attended Brown and Cornell Universities. Although he worked in the Auditor General's office in Harrisburg, he later returned to Potter County to raise seed potatoes. During WWI, Mr. Lewis was an inspector for the U.S. Navy at the A.C. and F. at Berwick, Pa. Later he helped organize the Central Forging Co. of Catawissa which subsequently became the Maxi Manufacturing Co., and Catawissa Valve and Fitting Co. He served as sales manager. Failing health forced him to retire in 1953. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bloomsburg in which he was ruling elder. He was a member of Ulysses Lodge, F.&.A.M., 32nd degree Mason of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite Lodge, and charter and life member of the Lion's Club. Mr. Lewis and his wife, the former Winifred Beckley, had been married 55 years. Surviving besides his wife are a son, George, Natchitoches, La; a daughter, Mrs. Eugenie Swisher, New Cumberland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 12. Interment was in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. on June 19, 1968.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 334, District 12, Ward 2, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 229, District 11, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 29, District 19-18, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1920Salesman1
1930Salesman6
1940Forging company vice president7

Family

Winifred Beckley b. July, 1886
Marriage*Arch Cushing Lewis married Winifred Beckley, daughter of William Dyer Beckley and Josephine Mary Colley, circa 1913.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9377] Potter Enterprise, The, From the Zachary Dean Short obituary in the Dec 29, 1996 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harry Colley Beckley1

M, b. December 24, 1883, d. February 21, 1966
FatherWilliam Dyer Beckley2,1 b. January 10, 1862, d. October 6, 1929
MotherJosephine Mary Colley2,1 b. December 31, 1860, d. January 10, 1957
     Harry Colley Beckley was buried at New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.3,1 His Social Security Number was 182-07-0424.1 He was born on December 24, 1883 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.2,1 He married Lottie Edna Shuman circa 1907.4 Harry Colley Beckley died on February 21, 1966 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 77, Harrietstown, Franklin Co., New York2
1910Dwelling 135, District 82, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania4
1920Dwelling 276, District 89, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 258, District 203, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 384, District 47-3, Danville, Montour Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1910State capital inspector4
1920Pipe fitting company treasurer5
1930Pipe fitting sales manager6

Family

Lottie Edna Shuman b. April 29, 1887, d. January 28, 1992
Marriage*Harry Colley Beckley married Lottie Edna Shuman circa 1907.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9336] New Rosemont Cemetery, Columbia Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lottie Edna Shuman

F, b. April 29, 1887, d. January 28, 1992
     Lottie Edna Shuman was buried at New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1 Her Social Security Number was 198-40-8705.2 She was born on April 29, 1887 at Pennsylvania.2 As of circa 1907,her married name was Beckley.3 She married Harry Colley Beckley, son of William Dyer Beckley and Josephine Mary Colley, circa 1907.3 Lottie Edna Shuman died on January 28, 1992 at Pennsylvania at age 104.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 82, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania3
1920Dwelling 276, District 89, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania4
1930Dwelling 258, District 203, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 384, District 47-3, Danville, Montour Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Harry Colley Beckley b. December 24, 1883, d. February 21, 1966
Marriage*Lottie Edna Shuman married Harry Colley Beckley, son of William Dyer Beckley and Josephine Mary Colley, circa 1907.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9336] New Rosemont Cemetery, Columbia Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Shuman Beckley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1908, d. January 12, 2004
FatherHarry Colley Beckley6,7,8,9,3 b. December 24, 1883, d. February 21, 1966
MotherLottie Edna Shuman6,7,8,9,3 b. April 29, 1887, d. January 28, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 166-12-2101.10 William Shuman Beckley was buried at Community Church of Vero Beach Memorial , 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida.1 He married Iva Mae Unknown.5 William Shuman Beckley was born on July 7, 1908 at Catawissa, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4,10,5 He died on January 12, 2004 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida, at age 95.1,10,5 He William Shuman Beckley, 95, of Vero Beach, Florida died January 12, 2004 at lndian River Estates Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1908 in Catawissa, PA and had been a resident of Vero Beach for the past 23 years moving here from Bloomsburg, PA. Mr. Beckley was an attorney and a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge Consistory in Bloomsburg and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Surviving are his nephew, John B. Waters of San Diego, CA and one sister, Charlotte Boyer of Vero Beach. He was predeceased by his wife, Iva Mae "Pat'' Beckley. There will be no services. on January 21, 2004.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 82, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 276, District 89, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 258, District 203, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 384, District 47-3, Danville, Montour Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1940Carpet mill weaver9

Family

Iva Mae Unknown b. January 2, 1905, d. February 16, 1996
Marriage*William Shuman Beckley married Iva Mae Unknown.5 

Citations

  1. [S9337] Community Church of Vero Beach Memorial Garden, Indian River Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  5. [S1802] Vero Beach Press Journal, From the William Shuman Beckley obituary in the Jan 21, 2004 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert Frank Beckley1,2

M, b. November 26, 1894, d. September 28, 1909
FatherWilliam Dyer Beckley3,2 b. January 10, 1862, d. October 6, 1929
MotherJosephine Mary Colley3,2 b. December 31, 1860, d. January 10, 1957
     Robert Frank Beckley was buried at Old Rosemont Cemetery, 1 East First Street, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on November 26, 1894 at Pennsylvania.3 He died on September 28, 1909 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 14.2 He Frank Beckley, aged 14, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Beckley, of 218 Hamilton street, died at the Harrisburg hospital last evening of typhoid fever. Mrs. Harry Beckley, a sister-in-law of Frank Beckley, is in the hospital also with typhoid fever. She has not been told of his death and does not know that she has the same disease that he had. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his home, 218 Hamilton street, conducted by the Rev. B. H. Hart. The body will be taken to Bloomsburg by C. H. Mauk, where interment will be made. on September 30, 1909.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 77, Harrietstown, Franklin Co., New York3

Citations

  1. [S9335] Old Rosemont Cemetery, Columbia Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S9378] Harrisburg Daily Independent, From the Frank Beckley obituary in the Sep 30, 1909 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Annie W. Beckley1,2,3

F, b. October 19, 1866, d. January 22, 1947
FatherDaniel A. Beckley4,5,1 b. December 25, 1833, d. July 30, 1894
MotherAmanda Devling4,1 b. June 3, 1840, d. July 6, 1870
     Annie W. Beckley was buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, 2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.6,1 She was born on October 19, 1866 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 As of September 13, 1887,her married name was Leidy.2 She married James C. Leidy on September 13, 1887 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 Annie W. Beckley died on January 22, 1947 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 112, Bloomsburg West Ward, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania4
1880Dwelling 40, District 165, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania5
1900Dwelling 50, District 75, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania7
1910Dwelling 154, District 82, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania8
1920Dwelling 187, District 89, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 176, District 40, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 312, District 22-50, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania11

Family

James C. Leidy b. September 19, 1857, d. October 10, 1939
Marriage*Annie W. Beckley married James C. Leidy on September 13, 1887 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S4651] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7774] East Harrisburg Cemetery, Dauphin Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James C. Leidy1,2,3

M, b. September 19, 1857, d. October 10, 1939
     James C. Leidy was buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, 2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.4,2 He was born on September 19, 1857 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.5,2 He married Annie W. Beckley, daughter of Daniel A. Beckley and Amanda Devling, on September 13, 1887 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.2,1,3 James C. Leidy died on October 10, 1939 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 50, District 75, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania5
1910Dwelling 154, District 82, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 187, District 89, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 176, District 40, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1900Postal clerk5
1910Railroad mail clerk6
1920Railroad mail clerk7

Family

Annie W. Beckley b. October 19, 1866, d. January 22, 1947
Marriage*James C. Leidy married Annie W. Beckley, daughter of Daniel A. Beckley and Amanda Devling, on September 13, 1887 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.2,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S4651] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  4. [S7774] East Harrisburg Cemetery, Dauphin Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William Polsgrove1

M
FatherRev. John Beaver Polsgrove1 b. October 11, 1836, d. June 27, 1918
MotherAmelia Devling1 b. June 3, 1840, d. October 28, 1924
     William Polsgrove was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; Apparently died in infancy.1

Harry Henry Hertzenberg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 5, 1892, d. February 16, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 297-18-0326.6 Harry Henry Hertzenberg was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.4,5 He was born on January 5, 1892 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.3,4,5,6 He married Pauline A. Eldred, daughter of Lee Francis "Leo" Eldred and Virginia/Regina A. "Jennie" Smith, on September 13, 1917 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1 Harry Henry Hertzenberg died on February 16, 1948 at Ohio at age 56.2,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 338, Cheviot, Hamilton Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1930Watchman7

Family

Pauline A. Eldred b. July 23, 1904, d. September 10, 1989
Marriage*Harry Henry Hertzenberg married Pauline A. Eldred, daughter of Lee Francis "Leo" Eldred and Virginia/Regina A. "Jennie" Smith, on September 13, 1917 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S6249] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1845-1963.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5241] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Richard Alan Eldred1,2,3

M, b. July 2, 1954, d. September 8, 1980
FatherRobert Edward Eldred b. January 13, 1931, d. July 29, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 293-56-2823.4 Richard Alan Eldred was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 He was born on July 2, 1954.4,6 He married Dawn D. Martin on September 18, 1976 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.2 Richard Alan Eldred and Dawn D. Martin were divorced on December 7, 1979 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.3 Richard Alan Eldred died on September 8, 1980 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 26.1,4

Family

Dawn D. Martin
Marriage*He married Dawn D. Martin on September 18, 1976 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.2 
Divorce* Richard Alan Eldred and Dawn D. Martin were divorced on December 7, 1979 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.3 

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  3. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3074] Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.