**Note: Birth year is incorrct on his marker**
James was the son of William Beggs and Mary (Harvil) Beggs.
He married Susan L (Bishop) Beggs # 14780918 on April 7, 1889 in Cleburne Co. Alabama
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"The Cleburne News"
Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama
Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
J. M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship.
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 21, 1935
RECENT DEATHS
James M. Beggs, 84, of Lecta, died Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest Friday in Antioch cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Morton officiating. Owens of Heflin were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 28, 1935
JAMES M. BEGGS LAID TO REST
James M. Beggs, 84, native Cleburne countian, died at the home of his son at Lecta on Feb. 14, after being in declining health for about twelve months, but more especially the last four months. He was widely known over the eastern part of the county, having lived near Hopewell and Abernathy for a long number of years. He was born at Arbacoochee in 1850 and was a member of Antioch Methodist church. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, being a member of Hopewell Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Feb. 15, Rev. C.T. Morton and Rev. G.B. Boman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, with rites by the Masons of Heflin and Hopewell Lodges. Owens of Heflin was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Susan Beggs, and children, Grady of Lecta, Ruben of Chula, Ga., Gaston of Alabama City; Mrs. R.A. Farlow, and George of Birmingham and Mrs. Julia Bell McGriff of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jarrells of Louisville, Ky., and Miss L. M. Beggs of Lecta.
Pallbearers were Masons, D. H. McEachern, G. W. Cook, W. I. Owen, Otto Harris, T. A. McEachern and Elzie Benefield.
Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family by The Cleburne News
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father; may God richly bless each one is our sincere prayer.
Mrs. S. T. Beggs
Mr. and Mrs Grady Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. George Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Farlow and family
Mr. and Mrs. John McGriff
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, MAY 16, 1935
IN MEMORIAM of JAMES M. BEGGS
Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M.; your committee makes the following report:
Brother James M. Beggs' father, William Beggs, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1803; came to America and was married to Miss Mary Harvil on Feb. 17, 1850; died Dec. 20, 1876.
Bro. James M. Beggs was born Dec. 16, 1850. Bro. Beggs was married to Julie Ann Camp on Oct. 24, 1869. To this union were born nine children, only one living, George Houston Beggs of Birmingham; was married to Medara B. Hill on May 31, 1888. To this union one child died in infancy; was married to Susan L. Bishop on April 7, 1889. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls, Grady of Lecta; Ruben of south Georgia; Gaston of Gadsden; Mrs. Rosie Farlow of Birmingham; Jula Bell McGriff of Lebanon.
Brother Beggs joined the Methodist church in early manhood; joined the Masonic fraternity in 1891. He was a faithful member of his church and lodge. He served his lodge as secretary, then warden, also was Master of his lodge for a number of years; was always in attendance at his lodge until his health failed; would always be on hand if he was able; was also Charter Member of Hopewell Lodge No. 352, I.O.O.F. and served that lodge as Noble Grand a long time. He loved Masonry and its precepts; lived up to and obeyed them.
On Feb. 14, 1935 at the age of 84 years, one month and 28 days, our esteemed Brother was called from Labor to Refreshment, leaving a lot of friends and relatives to mourn the loss.
Resolved, that a page in our Minute Book be set apart upon which shall be inscribed these words:
James Monroe Beggs, born Dec. 16, 1850, departed this life, Feb. 14, 1935.
Resolved, that the Lodge has lost a good and faithful Brother and the community a good citizen.
Resolved, that a copy of this report be furnished the widow of our deceased Brother; that we wear the usual lodge mourning for 30 days and that our Lodge Jewels be draped as usual.
Resolved, that the Cleburne News be furnished a copy of these Resolutions for publication and asked to public same.
Bro. Beggs was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery with Masonic honors, Feb. 15, 1935.
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Hewitt
Elijah T. Gable
Junious Owens, committee
(Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - [email protected] - January 24, 2007)
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1292gnw.txt
James was the son of William Beggs and Mary (Harvil) Beggs.
He married Susan L (Bishop) Beggs # 14780918 on April 7, 1889 in Cleburne Co. Alabama
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"The Cleburne News"
Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama
Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
J. M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship.
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 21, 1935
RECENT DEATHS
James M. Beggs, 84, of Lecta, died Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest Friday in Antioch cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Morton officiating. Owens of Heflin were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 28, 1935
JAMES M. BEGGS LAID TO REST
James M. Beggs, 84, native Cleburne countian, died at the home of his son at Lecta on Feb. 14, after being in declining health for about twelve months, but more especially the last four months. He was widely known over the eastern part of the county, having lived near Hopewell and Abernathy for a long number of years. He was born at Arbacoochee in 1850 and was a member of Antioch Methodist church. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, being a member of Hopewell Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Feb. 15, Rev. C.T. Morton and Rev. G.B. Boman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, with rites by the Masons of Heflin and Hopewell Lodges. Owens of Heflin was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Susan Beggs, and children, Grady of Lecta, Ruben of Chula, Ga., Gaston of Alabama City; Mrs. R.A. Farlow, and George of Birmingham and Mrs. Julia Bell McGriff of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jarrells of Louisville, Ky., and Miss L. M. Beggs of Lecta.
Pallbearers were Masons, D. H. McEachern, G. W. Cook, W. I. Owen, Otto Harris, T. A. McEachern and Elzie Benefield.
Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family by The Cleburne News
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father; may God richly bless each one is our sincere prayer.
Mrs. S. T. Beggs
Mr. and Mrs Grady Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. George Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Farlow and family
Mr. and Mrs. John McGriff
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, MAY 16, 1935
IN MEMORIAM of JAMES M. BEGGS
Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M.; your committee makes the following report:
Brother James M. Beggs' father, William Beggs, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1803; came to America and was married to Miss Mary Harvil on Feb. 17, 1850; died Dec. 20, 1876.
Bro. James M. Beggs was born Dec. 16, 1850. Bro. Beggs was married to Julie Ann Camp on Oct. 24, 1869. To this union were born nine children, only one living, George Houston Beggs of Birmingham; was married to Medara B. Hill on May 31, 1888. To this union one child died in infancy; was married to Susan L. Bishop on April 7, 1889. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls, Grady of Lecta; Ruben of south Georgia; Gaston of Gadsden; Mrs. Rosie Farlow of Birmingham; Jula Bell McGriff of Lebanon.
Brother Beggs joined the Methodist church in early manhood; joined the Masonic fraternity in 1891. He was a faithful member of his church and lodge. He served his lodge as secretary, then warden, also was Master of his lodge for a number of years; was always in attendance at his lodge until his health failed; would always be on hand if he was able; was also Charter Member of Hopewell Lodge No. 352, I.O.O.F. and served that lodge as Noble Grand a long time. He loved Masonry and its precepts; lived up to and obeyed them.
On Feb. 14, 1935 at the age of 84 years, one month and 28 days, our esteemed Brother was called from Labor to Refreshment, leaving a lot of friends and relatives to mourn the loss.
Resolved, that a page in our Minute Book be set apart upon which shall be inscribed these words:
James Monroe Beggs, born Dec. 16, 1850, departed this life, Feb. 14, 1935.
Resolved, that the Lodge has lost a good and faithful Brother and the community a good citizen.
Resolved, that a copy of this report be furnished the widow of our deceased Brother; that we wear the usual lodge mourning for 30 days and that our Lodge Jewels be draped as usual.
Resolved, that the Cleburne News be furnished a copy of these Resolutions for publication and asked to public same.
Bro. Beggs was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery with Masonic honors, Feb. 15, 1935.
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Hewitt
Elijah T. Gable
Junious Owens, committee
(Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - [email protected] - January 24, 2007)
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1292gnw.txt
**Note: Birth year is incorrct on his marker**
James was the son of William Beggs and Mary (Harvil) Beggs.
He married Susan L (Bishop) Beggs # 14780918 on April 7, 1889 in Cleburne Co. Alabama
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"The Cleburne News"
Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama
Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
J. M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship.
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 21, 1935
RECENT DEATHS
James M. Beggs, 84, of Lecta, died Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest Friday in Antioch cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Morton officiating. Owens of Heflin were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 28, 1935
JAMES M. BEGGS LAID TO REST
James M. Beggs, 84, native Cleburne countian, died at the home of his son at Lecta on Feb. 14, after being in declining health for about twelve months, but more especially the last four months. He was widely known over the eastern part of the county, having lived near Hopewell and Abernathy for a long number of years. He was born at Arbacoochee in 1850 and was a member of Antioch Methodist church. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, being a member of Hopewell Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Feb. 15, Rev. C.T. Morton and Rev. G.B. Boman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, with rites by the Masons of Heflin and Hopewell Lodges. Owens of Heflin was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Susan Beggs, and children, Grady of Lecta, Ruben of Chula, Ga., Gaston of Alabama City; Mrs. R.A. Farlow, and George of Birmingham and Mrs. Julia Bell McGriff of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jarrells of Louisville, Ky., and Miss L. M. Beggs of Lecta.
Pallbearers were Masons, D. H. McEachern, G. W. Cook, W. I. Owen, Otto Harris, T. A. McEachern and Elzie Benefield.
Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family by The Cleburne News
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father; may God richly bless each one is our sincere prayer.
Mrs. S. T. Beggs
Mr. and Mrs Grady Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. George Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Farlow and family
Mr. and Mrs. John McGriff
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, MAY 16, 1935
IN MEMORIAM of JAMES M. BEGGS
Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M.; your committee makes the following report:
Brother James M. Beggs' father, William Beggs, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1803; came to America and was married to Miss Mary Harvil on Feb. 17, 1850; died Dec. 20, 1876.
Bro. James M. Beggs was born Dec. 16, 1850. Bro. Beggs was married to Julie Ann Camp on Oct. 24, 1869. To this union were born nine children, only one living, George Houston Beggs of Birmingham; was married to Medara B. Hill on May 31, 1888. To this union one child died in infancy; was married to Susan L. Bishop on April 7, 1889. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls, Grady of Lecta; Ruben of south Georgia; Gaston of Gadsden; Mrs. Rosie Farlow of Birmingham; Jula Bell McGriff of Lebanon.
Brother Beggs joined the Methodist church in early manhood; joined the Masonic fraternity in 1891. He was a faithful member of his church and lodge. He served his lodge as secretary, then warden, also was Master of his lodge for a number of years; was always in attendance at his lodge until his health failed; would always be on hand if he was able; was also Charter Member of Hopewell Lodge No. 352, I.O.O.F. and served that lodge as Noble Grand a long time. He loved Masonry and its precepts; lived up to and obeyed them.
On Feb. 14, 1935 at the age of 84 years, one month and 28 days, our esteemed Brother was called from Labor to Refreshment, leaving a lot of friends and relatives to mourn the loss.
Resolved, that a page in our Minute Book be set apart upon which shall be inscribed these words:
James Monroe Beggs, born Dec. 16, 1850, departed this life, Feb. 14, 1935.
Resolved, that the Lodge has lost a good and faithful Brother and the community a good citizen.
Resolved, that a copy of this report be furnished the widow of our deceased Brother; that we wear the usual lodge mourning for 30 days and that our Lodge Jewels be draped as usual.
Resolved, that the Cleburne News be furnished a copy of these Resolutions for publication and asked to public same.
Bro. Beggs was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery with Masonic honors, Feb. 15, 1935.
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Hewitt
Elijah T. Gable
Junious Owens, committee
(Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - [email protected] - January 24, 2007)
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1292gnw.txt
James was the son of William Beggs and Mary (Harvil) Beggs.
He married Susan L (Bishop) Beggs # 14780918 on April 7, 1889 in Cleburne Co. Alabama
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"The Cleburne News"
Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama
Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
J. M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship.
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 21, 1935
RECENT DEATHS
James M. Beggs, 84, of Lecta, died Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest Friday in Antioch cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Morton officiating. Owens of Heflin were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, FEBRUARY 28, 1935
JAMES M. BEGGS LAID TO REST
James M. Beggs, 84, native Cleburne countian, died at the home of his son at Lecta on Feb. 14, after being in declining health for about twelve months, but more especially the last four months. He was widely known over the eastern part of the county, having lived near Hopewell and Abernathy for a long number of years. He was born at Arbacoochee in 1850 and was a member of Antioch Methodist church. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, being a member of Hopewell Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Feb. 15, Rev. C.T. Morton and Rev. G.B. Boman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, with rites by the Masons of Heflin and Hopewell Lodges. Owens of Heflin was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Susan Beggs, and children, Grady of Lecta, Ruben of Chula, Ga., Gaston of Alabama City; Mrs. R.A. Farlow, and George of Birmingham and Mrs. Julia Bell McGriff of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jarrells of Louisville, Ky., and Miss L. M. Beggs of Lecta.
Pallbearers were Masons, D. H. McEachern, G. W. Cook, W. I. Owen, Otto Harris, T. A. McEachern and Elzie Benefield.
Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family by The Cleburne News
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father; may God richly bless each one is our sincere prayer.
Mrs. S. T. Beggs
Mr. and Mrs Grady Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. George Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Farlow and family
Mr. and Mrs. John McGriff
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt
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Thursday, MAY 16, 1935
IN MEMORIAM of JAMES M. BEGGS
Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M.; your committee makes the following report:
Brother James M. Beggs' father, William Beggs, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1803; came to America and was married to Miss Mary Harvil on Feb. 17, 1850; died Dec. 20, 1876.
Bro. James M. Beggs was born Dec. 16, 1850. Bro. Beggs was married to Julie Ann Camp on Oct. 24, 1869. To this union were born nine children, only one living, George Houston Beggs of Birmingham; was married to Medara B. Hill on May 31, 1888. To this union one child died in infancy; was married to Susan L. Bishop on April 7, 1889. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls, Grady of Lecta; Ruben of south Georgia; Gaston of Gadsden; Mrs. Rosie Farlow of Birmingham; Jula Bell McGriff of Lebanon.
Brother Beggs joined the Methodist church in early manhood; joined the Masonic fraternity in 1891. He was a faithful member of his church and lodge. He served his lodge as secretary, then warden, also was Master of his lodge for a number of years; was always in attendance at his lodge until his health failed; would always be on hand if he was able; was also Charter Member of Hopewell Lodge No. 352, I.O.O.F. and served that lodge as Noble Grand a long time. He loved Masonry and its precepts; lived up to and obeyed them.
On Feb. 14, 1935 at the age of 84 years, one month and 28 days, our esteemed Brother was called from Labor to Refreshment, leaving a lot of friends and relatives to mourn the loss.
Resolved, that a page in our Minute Book be set apart upon which shall be inscribed these words:
James Monroe Beggs, born Dec. 16, 1850, departed this life, Feb. 14, 1935.
Resolved, that the Lodge has lost a good and faithful Brother and the community a good citizen.
Resolved, that a copy of this report be furnished the widow of our deceased Brother; that we wear the usual lodge mourning for 30 days and that our Lodge Jewels be draped as usual.
Resolved, that the Cleburne News be furnished a copy of these Resolutions for publication and asked to public same.
Bro. Beggs was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery with Masonic honors, Feb. 15, 1935.
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Hewitt
Elijah T. Gable
Junious Owens, committee
(Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - [email protected] - January 24, 2007)
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1292gnw.txt
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