Beason, John A.

BEASON, RICE

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Date: 11/23/2012 at 08:57:42

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

UNION TOWNSHIP

Page 699

BEASON, JOHN A.--Born in Greene county, Ohio, August 2, 1837, and in 1850 came with his parents to this State. He married Mary R. Rice, June 24, 1856, and their family of children were born as follows: Emery L. (born February 27, 1857), William M. (born December 23, 1860), Ruth E. (born Septemer 5, 1862), Charlie E. (born May 26, 1866), Arizona M. (born July 23 1868), Frederick M. (born June 27, 1872), Donald C. (born January 26, 1876), Reuben C. (born August 22, 1878). Our subject enlisted in the war caused by the Rebellion, on August 2, 1862, and served faithfully till he was honorably discharged, August 2, 1863. He was enrolled in company B, Fortieth Iowa volunteer infantry, and was with his regiment in their many campaigns and battles for the Union cause. He was at Vicksburg, Little Rock, Saline River, Fort Smith, Port Gibson and many other important places in various States where his country called him to defend the stars and stripes on the open field of strife. After the war he returned to the avocations of a worthy citizen, and now lives on his farm in Union township, this county. He also owns a saw-mill, which furnishes profitable employment during a portion of the year.