Beckley, Thomas William 1856-1893

BECKLEY, GARRETT

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Beckley, Thos. William 37 yrs died Mar 12, 1893
Death record lists Thos. W. Beckley single a Bar Tender age 37 born 1856 in Iowa died 12 Mar 1893 Hull IA buried Hull IA.

From a family report on ancestry.com, he was the son of Thomas Beckley 1817-1884 and Phoebe Garrett 1826. Born 1856 Jefferson Fayette County IA. Other children were James 1846, John 1849, Sarah 1854, Margaret 1858, and Morton 1860.

Rock Valley Register of Mar 31, 1893
Hull correspondence of the Doon Press: A few shortsighted temperance people here made much ado on hearing that a stranger had died here very suddenly on that day March 5th. This small knot of congenial souls started the report that bad whiskey was the cause of it all. It is not known here. Thos. W. Beckley came to Hull on the 4th inst, both dazed and crazed by blood poison. But this much is known that not one of the knot offered to lend a helping hand in caring for the stranger who had come amongst us, or to render in any manner. Assistance to soothe the pain of a man know to be so near death’s door. How true the saying, Man’s inhumanity to man, make countless thousands mourn. Those who administered to the wants and needs of the unfortunate fellow, did so in a manner highly commendable.

Iowa Index of Hull, March 17, 1893
A man apparently about thirty six years of age, and giving his nae was Thomas W. Beckley was brought in from Perkins las Saturday who it was thought was laboring under a sever attack of delirium tremens. He was placed under the care of Dr. Coad, who did all that could be done to relieve him of his terrible sufferings. In his raving he would twist his left hand which became inflamed, extending the full length of his arm. Blood poisoning set in and on Sunday afternoon his suffering was cut off by death. Letters and papers found on his person, indicated that he was at one time in business at Charter Oak of this state. He did not have the appearance of a tramp. In his valise was a comparatively new suit of clothes. About eight dollars in money was I his pockets. The remains were laid out, and taken to the town council room, to await any answers to telegrams sent out to supposed friends. Monday morning an answer was received from his brother in law Mrs. McBane of Goodale, who notified the authorities here, that he would be here in the evening. Mr. Mc Bane came and at once identified the body as Thomas W. Beckley, his brother in law. A telegram had been sent the unfortunate’s brothers, who replied that it would be impossible for them to come, advising to deposit the remains at the cemetery at Hull, or forward them to their home. It was decided best to lay the today away at Hope cemetery, where a lot had been donated, if that was the decision. On Tuesday with none to weep or mourn over the last sad duty, he was borne to the little spot that awaits all, soon to be forgotten alike by all. The conclusion of the sad event I, without doubt, a sad reminder of what results from the terrible appetite for strong drink. A man cut down in the prime and vigor of manhood by the most relentless enemy of the human race and yet the cry goes out. Give us recruiting stations where our young men my recruit in this army which is marching in the same direction of this unfortunate man.