Frank BESHEY

BESHEY, CLAUDE, BOUGHTON, SOOP, RETZ, CULMER, BERNARD, MORRISON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/3/2013 at 16:47:57

June 4, 1847 --- March 12, 1923

DEATH CLAIMS TWO OLD SETTLERS

Frank Beshey and John Robinson Passed to Great Beyond this Week

Frank Beshey, for 42 years a resident of Wright County, passed away at his home on Wright Street, Monday, March 12. Frank L. Beshey was born June 4, 1847 and departed this life March 12, 1923 at the age of 75 years, 9 months, and 8 days. He was born in France and came to Ohio at the age of 1 year and 6 months, where he remained until the age of 12 years, when he moved with his parents to Lee County, Illinois, and later LaSalle County, Illinois. About 20 years of his life was spent in Illinois. He was united in marriage with Miss Jane Claude of LaSalle County, Illinois on January 12, 1872: to this union were born eleven children, four of whom have preceded him in death, Mrs. Ada Boughton a few years ago, leaving a husband and Hazel and Kenneth. The other three died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two sons and five daughters, respectively: Mrs. Rosetta Soop, Mrs. Annie Bernard, Ed Beshey, Mrs. Julia Culmer, Mrs. Ella Culmer, Charles Beshey, and Mrs. Hattie Morrison. Thirty grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren also survive, besides as sister in California, Mrs. Mary Retz, a brother, Alexander Beshey, Tara, Iowa and numerous other relatives and friends.

Forty-two years ago, the family moved to Woolstock vicinity, where Mr. Beshey spent the greater part of his life. He was a successful and prosperous farmer. Five years ago he left the farm and moved to Eagle Grove, where his was summoned by death. The remains were laid to rest in the French cemetery east of Woolstock. E.A. Anderson conducted the funeral.

Eagle Grove Eagle - Iowa
March 1923