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Submitted: 1/6/14 • Approved: 9/20/16 • Last Updated: 3/11/18 • R23616-G23614-S3
George
US Army
Company F 130 Illinois Volunteers
Civil War Union
April 15, 1836 - August 12, 1906
Married April 13, 1859
Artimisa
April 10, 1842 - February 16, 1923
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Bronson Pilot
August 1906
OBITUARY
George W Beaman was born in April 1835. He enlisted in Co C 130 Ill Volunteers in 1862 and served until December 1865. He died August 12, 1906 at his home near Bronson. Little is recorded of his early life or known by his family.
Those who were his neighbors and acquaintances testify that in all his dealings he was strictly honest and upright, while his kind heart and cheerful disposition made him liked and respected by all. He was a considerate father and husband and will be sadly missed the home circle.
He leaves a wife, eleven children and several grandchildren to mourn his death.
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Bronson Pilot
February 1923
OBITUARY
Artimesa (Artimisa) Washburn-Beaman was born in Indiana, April 10, 1842. She was married to G W Beaman April 13, 1859. They came to Kansas in 1859, settling at Garnett. They returned to Indiana in 1860. Mr Beaman then enlisted in the Union Army and served 3 years and 6 months. At the close of the war they returned to Kansas and in the year 1873 they settled on a farm 4 miles south of Bronson.
Eleven children were born to Mr and Mrs Beaman: Sylvester H, Ed, George N, Nettie, Robert M, Joe L, Charles G, William P, Florence, Alta, and Dora. There are 52 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. There have been born to them 98 descendants. The husband died August 12, 1906. Mrs Beaman lived for a number of years just west of Bronson, then when old age overtook her, she went to live with her daughter, Florence, and resided there until her death, February 16, 1923, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 6 days.
Contributed on 1/6/14 by evychristensen
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