(From Bloomingburgh correspondent.)
Dr. George M. Beakes died at his home in Bloomingburgh on Friday p.m., June 15th, at the age of 69 years, and is survived by his wife and three children, as follows: Samuel Willard, ex-mayor and ex-postmaster of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Robert Osborn, a student at Columbia College, and Miss Gertrude at home; he is also survived by one brother, Henry L. Beakes, residing on the old homestead near Middletown, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Sally J. Howell, of Howells, N.Y., and Mrs. Marian Pitts, of Middletown.
Again has death removed from our midst one of our most highly respected citizens, and we have been called upon to return to mother earth his remains. Dr. Beakes was one of the best known men in Sullivan county. As a physician he has a record of which any man might be proud.
The deceased was ever willing to assist those who are in need of medical assistance. Day after day, night after night he made his professional visits never questioning as to pay - doing his duty as a christian, trusting in the Lord for his final reward. A kinder hearted man, we think, never entered a sick room than Dr. Beakes.
He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church and will be greatly missed.
The doctor was born near Middletown, N.Y., January 2d, 1831, and was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom reached maturity.
On the 10th day of February, 1858, at Circleville, Orange county, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bull, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Osborn Bull. He was educated at Walkill academy. After graduating he entered the medical department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and finished his medical course at the Albany Medical college, where he was a graduate of the Class '56. On receiving his degree he commenced practice at Bergen Point, N.J., where he remained until 1857, and then came to Sullivan county and located near Burlingham. On the 30th of September, 1861, he enlisted in the 1st New York cavalry under Colonel McReynolds and on the 16th of September, 1863, he was promoted to be Surgeon of the 41st N.Y. Inf. In the spring of 1864 he was assigned by Gen. Thomas to duty under ex-President Harrison who had command of brigade of Gen. Craft's division, where he became surgeon in chief of brigade and at the close of the war he went to Washington with his regiment and participated in the grand review June, 1865, and soon after was honorably discharged.
Dr. Beakes in politics was a Democrat and was twice elected to represent Sullivan county in the Assembly, receiving the largest majority ever given a Democrat in his own election district. He was also one of the board of United States pension examining surgeons for this Congressional district during Cleveland's first and second terms. He was also a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society.
The funeral occurred at his late residence on Monday at 2 p.m. and was the largest attended funeral we ever saw in this place. People from far and near turned out to pay their last respects to a friend and neighbor. All places of business were closed during the funeral and many a sympathetic tear could be seen during the services, for he had been a kind friend to all for many years. The floral offerings were grand. We are sorry we could not give the names of those who express their love and respect by their beautiful offerings. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Stillwell, assisted by Rev. W. R. Hunt.
The following are the names of the bearers: Dr. Mills, Dr. Stivers, Dr. Hulett and Dr. Fancher of Middletown; Dr. Cuddeback of Port Jervis; Dr. Santee of Scotchtown.
--Monticello (NY) Republican Watchman, Friday, June 22, 1900, page 5
From contributor Bruce Crandall:
From the NYS Adj.-Gen.'s reports on (1) the 1st NY Cavalry: "BEAKES, GEORGE M.—Age, —. Mustered in as assistant surgeon, October 3, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out, October 8, 1863, for promotion as surgeon One Hundred and Forty-first New York Volunteers; commissioned assistant surgeon, January 1, 1862, with rank from September 30, 1861; original." and (2) the 141st NYSV: "BEAKES, GEORGE M. — Assistant surgeon, First [NY] Cavalry; mustered in as surgeon, this regiment, October 8, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 8, 1865, near Washington, D. C.; also borne as Beaks. Commissioned surgeon, October 6, 1863, with rank from September 16, 1863, vice J . W . Robinson resigned."
Dr. George M. Beakes died at his home in Bloomingburgh on Friday p.m., June 15th, at the age of 69 years, and is survived by his wife and three children, as follows: Samuel Willard, ex-mayor and ex-postmaster of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Robert Osborn, a student at Columbia College, and Miss Gertrude at home; he is also survived by one brother, Henry L. Beakes, residing on the old homestead near Middletown, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Sally J. Howell, of Howells, N.Y., and Mrs. Marian Pitts, of Middletown.
Again has death removed from our midst one of our most highly respected citizens, and we have been called upon to return to mother earth his remains. Dr. Beakes was one of the best known men in Sullivan county. As a physician he has a record of which any man might be proud.
The deceased was ever willing to assist those who are in need of medical assistance. Day after day, night after night he made his professional visits never questioning as to pay - doing his duty as a christian, trusting in the Lord for his final reward. A kinder hearted man, we think, never entered a sick room than Dr. Beakes.
He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church and will be greatly missed.
The doctor was born near Middletown, N.Y., January 2d, 1831, and was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom reached maturity.
On the 10th day of February, 1858, at Circleville, Orange county, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bull, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Osborn Bull. He was educated at Walkill academy. After graduating he entered the medical department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and finished his medical course at the Albany Medical college, where he was a graduate of the Class '56. On receiving his degree he commenced practice at Bergen Point, N.J., where he remained until 1857, and then came to Sullivan county and located near Burlingham. On the 30th of September, 1861, he enlisted in the 1st New York cavalry under Colonel McReynolds and on the 16th of September, 1863, he was promoted to be Surgeon of the 41st N.Y. Inf. In the spring of 1864 he was assigned by Gen. Thomas to duty under ex-President Harrison who had command of brigade of Gen. Craft's division, where he became surgeon in chief of brigade and at the close of the war he went to Washington with his regiment and participated in the grand review June, 1865, and soon after was honorably discharged.
Dr. Beakes in politics was a Democrat and was twice elected to represent Sullivan county in the Assembly, receiving the largest majority ever given a Democrat in his own election district. He was also one of the board of United States pension examining surgeons for this Congressional district during Cleveland's first and second terms. He was also a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society.
The funeral occurred at his late residence on Monday at 2 p.m. and was the largest attended funeral we ever saw in this place. People from far and near turned out to pay their last respects to a friend and neighbor. All places of business were closed during the funeral and many a sympathetic tear could be seen during the services, for he had been a kind friend to all for many years. The floral offerings were grand. We are sorry we could not give the names of those who express their love and respect by their beautiful offerings. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Stillwell, assisted by Rev. W. R. Hunt.
The following are the names of the bearers: Dr. Mills, Dr. Stivers, Dr. Hulett and Dr. Fancher of Middletown; Dr. Cuddeback of Port Jervis; Dr. Santee of Scotchtown.
--Monticello (NY) Republican Watchman, Friday, June 22, 1900, page 5
From contributor Bruce Crandall:
From the NYS Adj.-Gen.'s reports on (1) the 1st NY Cavalry: "BEAKES, GEORGE M.—Age, —. Mustered in as assistant surgeon, October 3, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out, October 8, 1863, for promotion as surgeon One Hundred and Forty-first New York Volunteers; commissioned assistant surgeon, January 1, 1862, with rank from September 30, 1861; original." and (2) the 141st NYSV: "BEAKES, GEORGE M. — Assistant surgeon, First [NY] Cavalry; mustered in as surgeon, this regiment, October 8, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 8, 1865, near Washington, D. C.; also borne as Beaks. Commissioned surgeon, October 6, 1863, with rank from September 16, 1863, vice J . W . Robinson resigned."
(From Bloomingburgh correspondent.)
Dr. George M. Beakes died at his home in Bloomingburgh on Friday p.m., June 15th, at the age of 69 years, and is survived by his wife and three children, as follows: Samuel Willard, ex-mayor and ex-postmaster of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Robert Osborn, a student at Columbia College, and Miss Gertrude at home; he is also survived by one brother, Henry L. Beakes, residing on the old homestead near Middletown, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Sally J. Howell, of Howells, N.Y., and Mrs. Marian Pitts, of Middletown.
Again has death removed from our midst one of our most highly respected citizens, and we have been called upon to return to mother earth his remains. Dr. Beakes was one of the best known men in Sullivan county. As a physician he has a record of which any man might be proud.
The deceased was ever willing to assist those who are in need of medical assistance. Day after day, night after night he made his professional visits never questioning as to pay - doing his duty as a christian, trusting in the Lord for his final reward. A kinder hearted man, we think, never entered a sick room than Dr. Beakes.
He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church and will be greatly missed.
The doctor was born near Middletown, N.Y., January 2d, 1831, and was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom reached maturity.
On the 10th day of February, 1858, at Circleville, Orange county, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bull, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Osborn Bull. He was educated at Walkill academy. After graduating he entered the medical department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and finished his medical course at the Albany Medical college, where he was a graduate of the Class '56. On receiving his degree he commenced practice at Bergen Point, N.J., where he remained until 1857, and then came to Sullivan county and located near Burlingham. On the 30th of September, 1861, he enlisted in the 1st New York cavalry under Colonel McReynolds and on the 16th of September, 1863, he was promoted to be Surgeon of the 41st N.Y. Inf. In the spring of 1864 he was assigned by Gen. Thomas to duty under ex-President Harrison who had command of brigade of Gen. Craft's division, where he became surgeon in chief of brigade and at the close of the war he went to Washington with his regiment and participated in the grand review June, 1865, and soon after was honorably discharged.
Dr. Beakes in politics was a Democrat and was twice elected to represent Sullivan county in the Assembly, receiving the largest majority ever given a Democrat in his own election district. He was also one of the board of United States pension examining surgeons for this Congressional district during Cleveland's first and second terms. He was also a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society.
The funeral occurred at his late residence on Monday at 2 p.m. and was the largest attended funeral we ever saw in this place. People from far and near turned out to pay their last respects to a friend and neighbor. All places of business were closed during the funeral and many a sympathetic tear could be seen during the services, for he had been a kind friend to all for many years. The floral offerings were grand. We are sorry we could not give the names of those who express their love and respect by their beautiful offerings. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Stillwell, assisted by Rev. W. R. Hunt.
The following are the names of the bearers: Dr. Mills, Dr. Stivers, Dr. Hulett and Dr. Fancher of Middletown; Dr. Cuddeback of Port Jervis; Dr. Santee of Scotchtown.
--Monticello (NY) Republican Watchman, Friday, June 22, 1900, page 5
From contributor Bruce Crandall:
From the NYS Adj.-Gen.'s reports on (1) the 1st NY Cavalry: "BEAKES, GEORGE M.—Age, —. Mustered in as assistant surgeon, October 3, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out, October 8, 1863, for promotion as surgeon One Hundred and Forty-first New York Volunteers; commissioned assistant surgeon, January 1, 1862, with rank from September 30, 1861; original." and (2) the 141st NYSV: "BEAKES, GEORGE M. — Assistant surgeon, First [NY] Cavalry; mustered in as surgeon, this regiment, October 8, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 8, 1865, near Washington, D. C.; also borne as Beaks. Commissioned surgeon, October 6, 1863, with rank from September 16, 1863, vice J . W . Robinson resigned."
Dr. George M. Beakes died at his home in Bloomingburgh on Friday p.m., June 15th, at the age of 69 years, and is survived by his wife and three children, as follows: Samuel Willard, ex-mayor and ex-postmaster of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Robert Osborn, a student at Columbia College, and Miss Gertrude at home; he is also survived by one brother, Henry L. Beakes, residing on the old homestead near Middletown, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Sally J. Howell, of Howells, N.Y., and Mrs. Marian Pitts, of Middletown.
Again has death removed from our midst one of our most highly respected citizens, and we have been called upon to return to mother earth his remains. Dr. Beakes was one of the best known men in Sullivan county. As a physician he has a record of which any man might be proud.
The deceased was ever willing to assist those who are in need of medical assistance. Day after day, night after night he made his professional visits never questioning as to pay - doing his duty as a christian, trusting in the Lord for his final reward. A kinder hearted man, we think, never entered a sick room than Dr. Beakes.
He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church and will be greatly missed.
The doctor was born near Middletown, N.Y., January 2d, 1831, and was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom reached maturity.
On the 10th day of February, 1858, at Circleville, Orange county, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bull, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Osborn Bull. He was educated at Walkill academy. After graduating he entered the medical department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and finished his medical course at the Albany Medical college, where he was a graduate of the Class '56. On receiving his degree he commenced practice at Bergen Point, N.J., where he remained until 1857, and then came to Sullivan county and located near Burlingham. On the 30th of September, 1861, he enlisted in the 1st New York cavalry under Colonel McReynolds and on the 16th of September, 1863, he was promoted to be Surgeon of the 41st N.Y. Inf. In the spring of 1864 he was assigned by Gen. Thomas to duty under ex-President Harrison who had command of brigade of Gen. Craft's division, where he became surgeon in chief of brigade and at the close of the war he went to Washington with his regiment and participated in the grand review June, 1865, and soon after was honorably discharged.
Dr. Beakes in politics was a Democrat and was twice elected to represent Sullivan county in the Assembly, receiving the largest majority ever given a Democrat in his own election district. He was also one of the board of United States pension examining surgeons for this Congressional district during Cleveland's first and second terms. He was also a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society.
The funeral occurred at his late residence on Monday at 2 p.m. and was the largest attended funeral we ever saw in this place. People from far and near turned out to pay their last respects to a friend and neighbor. All places of business were closed during the funeral and many a sympathetic tear could be seen during the services, for he had been a kind friend to all for many years. The floral offerings were grand. We are sorry we could not give the names of those who express their love and respect by their beautiful offerings. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Stillwell, assisted by Rev. W. R. Hunt.
The following are the names of the bearers: Dr. Mills, Dr. Stivers, Dr. Hulett and Dr. Fancher of Middletown; Dr. Cuddeback of Port Jervis; Dr. Santee of Scotchtown.
--Monticello (NY) Republican Watchman, Friday, June 22, 1900, page 5
From contributor Bruce Crandall:
From the NYS Adj.-Gen.'s reports on (1) the 1st NY Cavalry: "BEAKES, GEORGE M.—Age, —. Mustered in as assistant surgeon, October 3, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out, October 8, 1863, for promotion as surgeon One Hundred and Forty-first New York Volunteers; commissioned assistant surgeon, January 1, 1862, with rank from September 30, 1861; original." and (2) the 141st NYSV: "BEAKES, GEORGE M. — Assistant surgeon, First [NY] Cavalry; mustered in as surgeon, this regiment, October 8, 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 8, 1865, near Washington, D. C.; also borne as Beaks. Commissioned surgeon, October 6, 1863, with rank from September 16, 1863, vice J . W . Robinson resigned."
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