M.W. Beach |
Mr. M. W. Beach was born in La Grange,
Cass county, Michigan, Aug. 27 1844. At the age of five years he
became an orphan an says like "Topsy," "Just Growed." He had to
shift for himself and acquired most of the education he had by
study at night and other times when he could get time. Never the
less he succeeded in getting sufficient education to place him
on an equal footing with the majority of young men of the time
who had much better opportunities. He spent several year in
knocking about the world and upon reaching manhood was fully
capable of taking care of himself.
In 1865 he came in Carroll county and settled at Glidden. While
here he was always holding some office in connection with the
schools. In 1875 he was elected county superintendent and filled
the office very creditably. His admission to the bar was a
surprise to himself as well as his friend. He had read law
simply as a pastime while running a drug store in Glidden and
took the examination just to see how he stood and passed a
better examination that most of the students who were before the
same board. He soon had such a practice that he had to give up
his drug business. In 1883 Mr. Beach came to Carroll and since
then has been one of her leading citizens. He was mayor for one
term in the early 90's. He is regarded as the strongest lawyer
in the county and has a large practice. He served as a soldier
with Co. "I" Michigan Sharp Shooters.
~ This sketch transcribed by: Sandra
Carter IAGenWeb volunteer |
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