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Daniel E. Beckwith, a one time resident of Smethport, died at his home in Neligh, Neb., Sept, 18, aged 83 years, 4 months, 17 days.
Mr. Beckwith was born at Clermont, McKean county, Pa., May 1st, 1841. He was married to Catherine King in 18??. For a number of years the family resided in Smethport on the corner of Mechanic and Willow streets.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private soldier to serve his country. For gallantry in action he was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and at Gettysburg was placed in command of his company.
In 1867 he moved his family westward with the tide of emigration settling in the Platte river country of Nebraska. From that time on Mr. Beckwith took an active part in the development of Nebraska, experiencing all the vicissitudes of strenuous pioneer days, finally developing a homestead and timber claim near Neligh. He was an enthusiastic hunter and his experiences with the rifle gained him wide fame. He became a prominent, respected citizen of that town, a leader in all church, civic and political affairs. The Neligh Leader in the issue of Sept. 23 pays high tribute to Mr. Beckwith's worth as a citizen.
Deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Edmund Hall of Neligh; six sons, Roy and Fred of Addison, Neb., Emmet and Clyde of Crawford, Neb., Harvey and Edward of Neligh. Mrs. L. Steinhauer of Farmers Valley is a niece of the departed.
The six sons were with their father when the end came and carried him to his final resting place.
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Daniel E. Beckwith, a one time resident of Smethport, died at his home in Neligh, Neb., Sept, 18, aged 83 years, 4 months, 17 days.
Mr. Beckwith was born at Clermont, McKean county, Pa., May 1st, 1841. He was married to Catherine King in 18??. For a number of years the family resided in Smethport on the corner of Mechanic and Willow streets.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private soldier to serve his country. For gallantry in action he was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and at Gettysburg was placed in command of his company.
In 1867 he moved his family westward with the tide of emigration settling in the Platte river country of Nebraska. From that time on Mr. Beckwith took an active part in the development of Nebraska, experiencing all the vicissitudes of strenuous pioneer days, finally developing a homestead and timber claim near Neligh. He was an enthusiastic hunter and his experiences with the rifle gained him wide fame. He became a prominent, respected citizen of that town, a leader in all church, civic and political affairs. The Neligh Leader in the issue of Sept. 23 pays high tribute to Mr. Beckwith's worth as a citizen.
Deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Edmund Hall of Neligh; six sons, Roy and Fred of Addison, Neb., Emmet and Clyde of Crawford, Neb., Harvey and Edward of Neligh. Mrs. L. Steinhauer of Farmers Valley is a niece of the departed.
The six sons were with their father when the end came and carried him to his final resting place.
Gravesite Details
150 PA Infantry Lt. Co. G
Family Members
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Delight Sawyer Beckwith Burt
1813–1888
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Jabez Corkins Beckwith
1815–1900
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Ransom Beckwith Jr
1818–1908
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Samuel Palmer Beckwith
1820–1904
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Simeon Merrill Beckwith
1822–1898
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John Lyman Beckwith
1824–1903
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Mary Ann Catherine Beckwith
1827–1906
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Pvt Asher Merrill Beckwith
1829–1863
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Joel Bishop Beckwith
1831–1914
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PVT Nathaniel Folsom Beckwith
1836–1918
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Thankful Ormanda Beckwith Lucore
1838–1933
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