The following obituary appeared in the Nokomis paper in March, 1908:
On March 8th, William R. Beaman, aged 74 years, 4 months and 3 days.
The deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and was one of the wealthiest farmers of Christian County, leaving an estate valued at about $ 60,000. He was born in Owen County, Indiana November 5, 1833, and grew to manhood among pioneer surrounds in the Hoosier state.
After learning what he could in the district schools he went to the Franklin, Indiana College at the age of 19, and took a scientific course. Upon his return home he clerked in a store, and in 1854 he moved to Montgomery County, where he taught school, as well as in Bond and Fayette counties. Later he went to Kansas where he was employed as a school teacher, but the border ruffian war caused him to return from the west. In 1860 he made two trips with freight across the plains with ox teams going as far as Pike's Peak.
Though this business was a paying one he was obliged to give it up on account of hostile Indians and he settled on a farm in Greenwood township in 1861. During the winter months he taught school in Greenwood, and by saving and hard work soon had accumulated enough money to purchase a large farm, owning at the time of his death 580 acres of fine land.
In 1859 Mr. Beaman was married in Montgomery County to Miss Jane Landers, who was born and raised in that county. To them were born the following children: Laura B., wife of Ed Livergood of Stonington; Mrs. Charles Oller of Greenwood; Mrs. William Schafer of Greenwood; Mrs. Miner Randles west of this city; and George and William at home in Greenwood township.
In 1856 Mr. Beaman deposited his first presidential ballot for Fremont, and was ever since a true blue Republican. In the canvas of 1859 he had the pleasure of hearing a speech by Abraham Lincoln. He had been elected to several local offices, among them being town clerk of his township.
His remains were laid to rest Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery, Rev. John Rapp officiating.
On March 8th, William R. Beaman, aged 74 years, 4 months and 3 days.
The deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and was one of the wealthiest farmers of Christian County, leaving an estate valued at about $ 60,000. He was born in Owen County, Indiana November 5, 1833, and grew to manhood among pioneer surrounds in the Hoosier state.
After learning what he could in the district schools he went to the Franklin, Indiana College at the age of 19, and took a scientific course. Upon his return home he clerked in a store, and in 1854 he moved to Montgomery County, where he taught school, as well as in Bond and Fayette counties. Later he went to Kansas where he was employed as a school teacher, but the border ruffian war caused him to return from the west. In 1860 he made two trips with freight across the plains with ox teams going as far as Pike's Peak.
Though this business was a paying one he was obliged to give it up on account of hostile Indians and he settled on a farm in Greenwood township in 1861. During the winter months he taught school in Greenwood, and by saving and hard work soon had accumulated enough money to purchase a large farm, owning at the time of his death 580 acres of fine land.
In 1859 Mr. Beaman was married in Montgomery County to Miss Jane Landers, who was born and raised in that county. To them were born the following children: Laura B., wife of Ed Livergood of Stonington; Mrs. Charles Oller of Greenwood; Mrs. William Schafer of Greenwood; Mrs. Miner Randles west of this city; and George and William at home in Greenwood township.
In 1856 Mr. Beaman deposited his first presidential ballot for Fremont, and was ever since a true blue Republican. In the canvas of 1859 he had the pleasure of hearing a speech by Abraham Lincoln. He had been elected to several local offices, among them being town clerk of his township.
His remains were laid to rest Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery, Rev. John Rapp officiating.
The following obituary appeared in the Nokomis paper in March, 1908:
On March 8th, William R. Beaman, aged 74 years, 4 months and 3 days.
The deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and was one of the wealthiest farmers of Christian County, leaving an estate valued at about $ 60,000. He was born in Owen County, Indiana November 5, 1833, and grew to manhood among pioneer surrounds in the Hoosier state.
After learning what he could in the district schools he went to the Franklin, Indiana College at the age of 19, and took a scientific course. Upon his return home he clerked in a store, and in 1854 he moved to Montgomery County, where he taught school, as well as in Bond and Fayette counties. Later he went to Kansas where he was employed as a school teacher, but the border ruffian war caused him to return from the west. In 1860 he made two trips with freight across the plains with ox teams going as far as Pike's Peak.
Though this business was a paying one he was obliged to give it up on account of hostile Indians and he settled on a farm in Greenwood township in 1861. During the winter months he taught school in Greenwood, and by saving and hard work soon had accumulated enough money to purchase a large farm, owning at the time of his death 580 acres of fine land.
In 1859 Mr. Beaman was married in Montgomery County to Miss Jane Landers, who was born and raised in that county. To them were born the following children: Laura B., wife of Ed Livergood of Stonington; Mrs. Charles Oller of Greenwood; Mrs. William Schafer of Greenwood; Mrs. Miner Randles west of this city; and George and William at home in Greenwood township.
In 1856 Mr. Beaman deposited his first presidential ballot for Fremont, and was ever since a true blue Republican. In the canvas of 1859 he had the pleasure of hearing a speech by Abraham Lincoln. He had been elected to several local offices, among them being town clerk of his township.
His remains were laid to rest Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery, Rev. John Rapp officiating.
On March 8th, William R. Beaman, aged 74 years, 4 months and 3 days.
The deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and was one of the wealthiest farmers of Christian County, leaving an estate valued at about $ 60,000. He was born in Owen County, Indiana November 5, 1833, and grew to manhood among pioneer surrounds in the Hoosier state.
After learning what he could in the district schools he went to the Franklin, Indiana College at the age of 19, and took a scientific course. Upon his return home he clerked in a store, and in 1854 he moved to Montgomery County, where he taught school, as well as in Bond and Fayette counties. Later he went to Kansas where he was employed as a school teacher, but the border ruffian war caused him to return from the west. In 1860 he made two trips with freight across the plains with ox teams going as far as Pike's Peak.
Though this business was a paying one he was obliged to give it up on account of hostile Indians and he settled on a farm in Greenwood township in 1861. During the winter months he taught school in Greenwood, and by saving and hard work soon had accumulated enough money to purchase a large farm, owning at the time of his death 580 acres of fine land.
In 1859 Mr. Beaman was married in Montgomery County to Miss Jane Landers, who was born and raised in that county. To them were born the following children: Laura B., wife of Ed Livergood of Stonington; Mrs. Charles Oller of Greenwood; Mrs. William Schafer of Greenwood; Mrs. Miner Randles west of this city; and George and William at home in Greenwood township.
In 1856 Mr. Beaman deposited his first presidential ballot for Fremont, and was ever since a true blue Republican. In the canvas of 1859 he had the pleasure of hearing a speech by Abraham Lincoln. He had been elected to several local offices, among them being town clerk of his township.
His remains were laid to rest Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery, Rev. John Rapp officiating.
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