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William Franklin Beck

11 Jan 1853 – 20 Feb 1933

Birth	11 Jan 1853
Death	20 Feb 1933
Cemetery	Midlothian Cemetery Midlothian , Ellis County , Texas , USA
Added by	Old Waco / T. B. Willis on 08 Mar 2012
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34658769

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Cemetery lot owner, W. F. Beck

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William Franklin Beck was born January 11, 1853 in Clay County, Illinois and died February 20, 1933 in Midlothian, Texas. According to his death certificate, his father was Col. Jno. A. Beck. William F. Beck came to Texas and settled in Johnson County. Later, he married Margaret Elizabeth Tutt of Arkansas. Their children were: Margaret Hattie, Willie P., and Edward Dalton Beck. Hattie Beck born November 11, 1876 and died March 25, 1932, married Henry Carroll Ground on March 5, 1893. Willie Beck was born December 31, 1878 and died September 17, 1882. Dalton Beck, born November 27, 1880 and died in 1939, married Lucy Lane on May 19, 1902. Margaret Tutt Beck, born December 5, 1852 and died April 11, 1882, was buried in Sand Flat Cemetery. After his first wife died, William F. Beck married Amanda Louise Harp on October 15, 1882 in Johnson County. Their children were: Virgil L., Roy Elmer, Lena E., Bessie, infant son, Raymond, W. Earl, Euna and Lillian Eva Beck. Virgil Beck was born November 28, 1883, and died June 23, 1884. Roy Elmer Beck, born June 25, 1885 in Midlothian and died August 24, 1944 in Waco, married Elizabeth (Bessie) Lethella Howell. Lena Beck, born July 4, 1887 and died January 3, 1919, married Alby Lee Murphree. Bessie Beck was born February 18, 1889 and died January 22, 1891. The infant son was born January 19, 1891 and died January 21, 1891. Raymond Beck was born March 28, 1892 and died September 21, 1892. W. Earl Beck, born July 12, 1893 and died June 21, 1967, married Leona Esperance Dodgen. Euna Beck was born July 8, 1896 and married Angus Donalson, on June 11, 1914. Lillian Beck, born July 16, 1899 and died Jan. 23, 1973, married Judge Garvin. William F. and Amanda Harp Beck and family moved to Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas where W. F. Beck served as an alderman on the first city council in 1888. Amanda Beck and Hattie Beck joined the Methodist Church of Midlothian in 1889 and 1890 respectively. In 1905 William F. Beck went to the World's Fair at St. Louis and his son Roy Elmer is remembered buying a pair of roller skates. Amanda Beck died November 30, 1912 and was buried in the Midlothian Cemetery. William F. Beck owned a business in Midlothian and was a member of the IOOF/Odd Fellows' Lodge No. 296, serving as treasurer in 1893. He was a member the Methodist Church of Midlothian. After Amanda's death, W. F. Beck married Ella McDonald, but they had no children. His obituary states: Aged Citizen Dies W. F. Beck, 80, one of the early settlers of this section, died at his home in the east part of town at 6:30 Monday evening after a week's illness. William Franklin Beck was born Jan. 11, 1853, in Clay County, Illnois. He came to Texas when a young man and engaged in business in Midlothian. He has been married twice, his first wife died many years ago, leaving him five children. In 1916 he married Mrs. Ella McDonald, who survives him. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was often seen in the place of worship. He was loyal to his friends, trustworthy in his dealings, and an honored citizen. Five children survive him. They are: Mrs. A. W. Donalson, Shreveport, La.; Mrs. J. A. Garvin, Silverton; E. D. Beck, Fort Smith, Ark.; R. E. Beck, Waco; and W. E. Beck, Dallas. All were present for the funeral. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. B. G. Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Midlothian Cemetery. Members of the Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 80, acted as pallbearers, and had charge of the services at the grave. ___________ Texas Marriages: W. F. Beck married Amanda Harp, Oct. 15, 1882, Johnson County, Tx. +++ William Franklin Beck Bible Family Record Hattie Beck Date of birth Nov. 11, 1876 Place of birth Date of marriage Date of death 1932 Willie L. Beck Date of birth Dec. 30, 1878 Place of birth Johnson County Date of marriage Date of death 1882 Sand Flat Cemetery Edward Dalton Beck Date of birth Nov. 27, 1880 Place of birth Date of marriage Date of death 1938 Vergel [sic] Beck Date of birth Nov. 28, 1883 Place of birth Cuba, Texas, Johnson Co. Date of marriage Date of death June 22, 1884 Roy Elmer Beck Date of birth June 25, 1885 Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage (Dec. 23, 1919) West, Texas Date of death (Aug. 24, 1944) Waco, Texas Lena Ella Beck Date of birth July 4, 1887 Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage Date of death Jan. 1, 1919 Bessie Beck Date of birth Feb. 18, 1889 Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage Date of death Jan. 21, 1891 Baby Beck Date of birth Jan. 18, 1891 Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage Date of death Jan. 20, 1891 Raymond B. Date of birth Mar. 28, 189(2) (torn) Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage Date of death Sept. 21, 1892 Earl Beck Date of birth July 12, 1893 (torn) Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage June 17, 1916 Date of death June 1967(?) Euna Vay B. Date of birth July 8, 1896 (torn) Place of birth Midlothian, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage July 11, 1914 Date of death Lillian Beck Date of birth July 16, 1899 (written over) Place of birth Waxahachie, Texas, Ellis Co. Date of marriage May 27, 1916 Date of death Ellie Beck Date of birth Mar. 26, 1877, his wife (3rd) Place of birth Date of marriage Date of death W.F. Beck Date of birth Jan. 11, 1853 Place of birth Date of marriage Date of death Feb. 20, 1933 +++ 1900 Census, Midlothian, Ellis County, Tx: Will F. Beck, b 1/1853 Ill wife Amanda, b 8/1858 Ga Dalton, b 11/1880 Tx Elmer, b 6/1884 Tx Lena, b 7/1887 Tx Earl, b 7/1893 Tx Eunice, b 7/1896 Tx Bonnie, b 7/1899 Tx (Lillian Eva Beck, b 7-16-1899, Ellis Co., Tx) +++ 1910 Census, Midlothian, Ellis County, Tx: William F. Beck, 63 Amanda L. Beck, 51 Elmer R, 23 Earl W, 16 Una V, 12 Lillian, 10 +++ Married 3) Mrs. Ella McDonald 1920 Census, Midlothian, Ellis County, Tx: W. H. Beck, b 1854 Illinois wife Ella, b 1876 Texas +++ 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Will F Beck Gender: Male Birth Year: about 1853 Birthplace: Illinois Race: White Home in 1930: Midlothian, Ellis, Texas Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Ella Beck Father's Birthplace: Missouri Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas Household Members: Name Age Will F Beck 77 Ella Beck 56 +++ Texas Death Certificate #7685 William F. Beck, born Illinois and died in Midlothian, Texas. Father was Col. Jno A. Beck.

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William F. Beck 1853 - 1933

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