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John Beard

30 Jan 1827 – 16 Aug 1904

Birth	30 Jan 1827
Death	16 Aug 1904
Cemetery	Woodlawn Cemetery Warren , Huntington County , Indiana , USA
Added by	Tombstoner & Family on 21 May 2008
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19412239

Bio

Son of George M. Beard and Rhodana Gallineau Beard. First wife: Melissa Ann Ruse, Second wife: Adeline Malinda Harrold, Third wife: Margaret Ellen Ruble. The Warren Tribune, Friday, August 26, 1904 John Beard. John Beard, son of George M. and Rhodana Beard was born in Gettysburg, Ohio, January 30, 1827, died August 16, 1904, aged 77 years, 6 months and 16 days. He came with his parents to Huntington county when he was eleven years old. They were guided to their destination by Fleming Mitchell and many were the hardships they endured in coming to their new home. In this section Mr. Beard grew to manhood. He was married to Rebecca Ruble November 13, 1861. To this union were born ten children of whom two have gone to the better land. There are twenty-seven grand-children and three great-grand children. By the death of his wife six years ago his home was broken up and he has since made his home with his children. His death occurred at the home of his son, Thomas, at Dillman where he had gone previous to his last illness which was of two years' duration. Mr. Beard's life was one that was upright and commendable. Many years ago he united with a Disciples' church but the class was afterwards disbanded and he never united with any other. Five sons and three daughters survive him. They are Mrs. Sarah Williams, living south east of this city, Thomas A., of Dillman, George j., of this city, Joseph A., of Landesville, Mrs. Ruth Boxell, of Hartford City, Charles of Landessville, Franklin, of this city and Mrs. Minnie Schoonover, of Lima, Ohio. He has one brother, Samuel Beard, living in Kansas The funeral services were conducted at Dillman Thursday forenoon by Rev. J.E. Etter. The burial was at Woodlawn cemetery.

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Family

Parents

• Rhodana Gallineau Beard 1790–1870

Spouse

• Adline Malinda Harrold Beard 1830–1858
• Margaret Ellen Ruble Beard 1843–1898

Siblings

• Andrew Beard 1815–1881
• George B Beard 1820–1897
• Joshua Beard 1824–1898
• Samuel Beard 1829–1911

Children

• Sarah Margaret Beard Williams 1856–1913
• Thomas Allen Beard 1863–1917
• George J. Beard 1865–1929
• Ruth Rhodanah Beard Boxell 1870–1942
• Joseph Arlando Beard 1874–1939
• Amos Franklin "Frank" Beard 1878–1950
• Minnie A Beard Schoonover 1881–1953
• Charles Alfred Beard 1885–1947

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