"John Beets died very suddenly last Thursday night at his home, four miles northwest of Hillsdale, of heart failure. He was enjoying apparent good health up to the time of his death. Mr. Beets was born in Hawkins county, Tenn., in August, 1826, and was, therefore, 66 years old last month. In early boyhood days he moved to Cass county, Mo., where he made his home for several years. In 1852 he was married to Miss May Clark, who, with eight daughters and one son survive him. Two sons are dead. In 1855 he moved to Miami county and has here resided since that time. Fifty years of his life were spent in the Baptist faith and at the time of his death he was an honored member of the church at Hillsdale.
Mr. Beets was that type of the sturdy pioneer that we are pleased to honor as our best citizens. He endured the hardships and privations of turbulent times and reared a family that does him honor. The old homestead upon which he first located has ever since been the scene of his active career. He has always been a useful citizen, honored, admired and respected by all. His admirable traits of character, generosity and sterling honesty commended him to no less. In the late autumn of life he closed his eyes in the calm serenity of death leaving a large and worthy family, considerable property, gained by dint of industry and frugality, and above all an honored name. From dust he came and to dust he returned again. His remains were interred in Hillsdale cemetery last Friday. We extend our unqualified sympathy to the bereaved wife, daughters and son."
"John Beets died very suddenly last Thursday night at his home, four miles northwest of Hillsdale, of heart failure. He was enjoying apparent good health up to the time of his death. Mr. Beets was born in Hawkins county, Tenn., in August, 1826, and was, therefore, 66 years old last month. In early boyhood days he moved to Cass county, Mo., where he made his home for several years. In 1852 he was married to Miss May Clark, who, with eight daughters and one son survive him. Two sons are dead. In 1855 he moved to Miami county and has here resided since that time. Fifty years of his life were spent in the Baptist faith and at the time of his death he was an honored member of the church at Hillsdale.
Mr. Beets was that type of the sturdy pioneer that we are pleased to honor as our best citizens. He endured the hardships and privations of turbulent times and reared a family that does him honor. The old homestead upon which he first located has ever since been the scene of his active career. He has always been a useful citizen, honored, admired and respected by all. His admirable traits of character, generosity and sterling honesty commended him to no less. In the late autumn of life he closed his eyes in the calm serenity of death leaving a large and worthy family, considerable property, gained by dint of industry and frugality, and above all an honored name. From dust he came and to dust he returned again. His remains were interred in Hillsdale cemetery last Friday. We extend our unqualified sympathy to the bereaved wife, daughters and son."
Gravesite Details
He is buried next to Mary Beets.
Family Members
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Flora Jane Beets Hittle
1856–1937
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William Kendrick "Cap" Beets
1858–1887
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Thomas Jefferson "TJ" Beets
1860–1887
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Mary Susan Beets Rees
1863–1952
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Martha E. "Mattie" Beets Kirkland
1867–1942
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Laura Belle Beets Ford
1869–1915
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Nellie May Beets Gruver
1872–1948
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Nettie Alice Beets Ford
1875–1960
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Bessie Lee Beets Miller
1880–1920
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