Frederick William Beck was born on the 8th of August 1847 in Oberriexingen, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was the youngest boy, the eighth of thirteen children, born to Johann Ulrich (1810 to 1859) and Marie Barbara Pfeiffer (1811 to 1860). In March 1853, the family applied for permission to immigrate to America. They arrived in New York on the 4th of June 1853 aboard the ship, Ferriere. after traveling through Le Havre, France. Frederick’s birth name was Wilhelm Friederich Beck, but the family changed their names after arriving in America. The youngest child of the family, Katherine, died on the voyage and was buried at sea.
By 1858 the Beck family had settled in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois where his parents purchased fourteen acres of land for a total price of $156.56. The deed was recorded on the 26th of January 1858. This land was later to become Camp Lincoln in 1886 and served as the headquarters of the Illinois National Guard.
Both of Frederick’s parents died before the date of the 1860 census, leaving the children by themselves. Frederick was only thirteen, however the oldest Beck children were already young adults and they were supported by John Beck’s work as a farm laborer. Frederick Beck did not attend school and never learned to read or write English.
The 1860 census record listed the five Beck children ages ranging in ages from 21 to 9 in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois. Their eldest brother, Jacob, had left home — probably before the death of his parents.
Lucy Jane Fields was born on the 14th of December 1849 in Mason County, Illinois. Family tradition says that Lucy, an orphan, was raised by another family. According to the 1850 census, Lucy lived with her mother, Lydia Fields, and a sister, Caroline, at the home of her uncle, Aaron Dykes in Mason, Illinois. Her father had already passed away, and her mother died before 1860. The census record gives Lucy’s birth date as 1844, making her six years old.
On the 5th of February 1868, Lucy and Frederick were married in Sangamon County, Illinois. Frederick was twenty years old, and she was eighteen. They had a total of nine children. The last three children were still born and their names and birthrates are unknown.
Children of Frederick Beck and Lucy Fields:
1. Emma Elizabeth Beck, (1869 to 1945) married Owen Spencer Adams
2. Frederick William Beck (1873 to 1954) married Lois May Baulos
3. John Henry Beck (1877 to 1879)
4. Cary Jane Beck (1880 to 1884)
5. Eddie Beck (1883 to 1883) - still born
6. Edith Beck (1886 to 1886) - still born
In the 1870 census for Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois, the Beck family consisted of the parents, their oldest daughter, who was not yet one year old, and Frederick’s brother, John. In this census Frederick was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $3,200 and his personal estate was $500. He indicated that he was a citizen of the United States.
The 1880 census reflected a move to South Fork, Christian, Illinois. The family consisted of the parents and three children. Fred’s occupation as listed as a farmer, and his brother, John, still lived with the family.
In the 1900 census, the Becks lived in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. Their two surviving children were living on their own, and John Beck no longer led with the family. The Becks owned their home. Lucy had given birth to nine children, only two of whom were still alive. The census record also stated that Frederick could neither read or write, but that Lucy could read.
In the 1910 census Frederick and Lucy Beck continued to live in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. This census indicated that Lucy had nine children, but only two of them were still alive. They lived there until their deaths.
The 1911 Indexed County Land Ownership Map shows that Fred Beck owned 205 acres in the southern portion of the town, Stonington, which was, close to Taylorville.
Frederick William Beck died on the 11th of June 1911 at the age of 63. He and Lucy had been married for forty-three years. The Becks had thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Frederick Beck, Sr.
Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois
Wednesday, June 14, 1911 (page 3)
Taylorville, Ill., June 13, — Frederick Beck, Sr., one of Edinburg’s prominent citizens, died at his home shortly after 3 o’clock Monday afternoon of dropsy and heart trouble, after an illness of several months.
The decedent was 64 years old and was a native of England [Germany]. He came to America with his parents when he was six years of age and had ever since lived in Sangamon and Christian counties. Forty-five years ago he married Miss Lucy Field, who, with two children, Fred Beck, Jr., of Edinburg, and Mrs. Spencer Adams, of Newport, Ark., survive.
The funeral services will take place at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church in Edinburg, the Rev. Mr. Hartman, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, officiating, and interment following at the Edinburg cemetery.
After the death of Frederick, Lucy continued to live by herself on their farm in Buckart, Christian, Illinois. This is reflected in the 1920 census record.
Lucy Jane Fields passed away on the 28th of December 1927 at the age of 78. She and her husband are both buried at Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg, Illinois.
By 1858 the Beck family had settled in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois where his parents purchased fourteen acres of land for a total price of $156.56. The deed was recorded on the 26th of January 1858. This land was later to become Camp Lincoln in 1886 and served as the headquarters of the Illinois National Guard.
Both of Frederick’s parents died before the date of the 1860 census, leaving the children by themselves. Frederick was only thirteen, however the oldest Beck children were already young adults and they were supported by John Beck’s work as a farm laborer. Frederick Beck did not attend school and never learned to read or write English.
The 1860 census record listed the five Beck children ages ranging in ages from 21 to 9 in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois. Their eldest brother, Jacob, had left home — probably before the death of his parents.
Lucy Jane Fields was born on the 14th of December 1849 in Mason County, Illinois. Family tradition says that Lucy, an orphan, was raised by another family. According to the 1850 census, Lucy lived with her mother, Lydia Fields, and a sister, Caroline, at the home of her uncle, Aaron Dykes in Mason, Illinois. Her father had already passed away, and her mother died before 1860. The census record gives Lucy’s birth date as 1844, making her six years old.
On the 5th of February 1868, Lucy and Frederick were married in Sangamon County, Illinois. Frederick was twenty years old, and she was eighteen. They had a total of nine children. The last three children were still born and their names and birthrates are unknown.
Children of Frederick Beck and Lucy Fields:
1. Emma Elizabeth Beck, (1869 to 1945) married Owen Spencer Adams
2. Frederick William Beck (1873 to 1954) married Lois May Baulos
3. John Henry Beck (1877 to 1879)
4. Cary Jane Beck (1880 to 1884)
5. Eddie Beck (1883 to 1883) - still born
6. Edith Beck (1886 to 1886) - still born
In the 1870 census for Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois, the Beck family consisted of the parents, their oldest daughter, who was not yet one year old, and Frederick’s brother, John. In this census Frederick was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $3,200 and his personal estate was $500. He indicated that he was a citizen of the United States.
The 1880 census reflected a move to South Fork, Christian, Illinois. The family consisted of the parents and three children. Fred’s occupation as listed as a farmer, and his brother, John, still lived with the family.
In the 1900 census, the Becks lived in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. Their two surviving children were living on their own, and John Beck no longer led with the family. The Becks owned their home. Lucy had given birth to nine children, only two of whom were still alive. The census record also stated that Frederick could neither read or write, but that Lucy could read.
In the 1910 census Frederick and Lucy Beck continued to live in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. This census indicated that Lucy had nine children, but only two of them were still alive. They lived there until their deaths.
The 1911 Indexed County Land Ownership Map shows that Fred Beck owned 205 acres in the southern portion of the town, Stonington, which was, close to Taylorville.
Frederick William Beck died on the 11th of June 1911 at the age of 63. He and Lucy had been married for forty-three years. The Becks had thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Frederick Beck, Sr.
Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois
Wednesday, June 14, 1911 (page 3)
Taylorville, Ill., June 13, — Frederick Beck, Sr., one of Edinburg’s prominent citizens, died at his home shortly after 3 o’clock Monday afternoon of dropsy and heart trouble, after an illness of several months.
The decedent was 64 years old and was a native of England [Germany]. He came to America with his parents when he was six years of age and had ever since lived in Sangamon and Christian counties. Forty-five years ago he married Miss Lucy Field, who, with two children, Fred Beck, Jr., of Edinburg, and Mrs. Spencer Adams, of Newport, Ark., survive.
The funeral services will take place at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church in Edinburg, the Rev. Mr. Hartman, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, officiating, and interment following at the Edinburg cemetery.
After the death of Frederick, Lucy continued to live by herself on their farm in Buckart, Christian, Illinois. This is reflected in the 1920 census record.
Lucy Jane Fields passed away on the 28th of December 1927 at the age of 78. She and her husband are both buried at Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg, Illinois.
Frederick William Beck was born on the 8th of August 1847 in Oberriexingen, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was the youngest boy, the eighth of thirteen children, born to Johann Ulrich (1810 to 1859) and Marie Barbara Pfeiffer (1811 to 1860). In March 1853, the family applied for permission to immigrate to America. They arrived in New York on the 4th of June 1853 aboard the ship, Ferriere. after traveling through Le Havre, France. Frederick’s birth name was Wilhelm Friederich Beck, but the family changed their names after arriving in America. The youngest child of the family, Katherine, died on the voyage and was buried at sea.
By 1858 the Beck family had settled in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois where his parents purchased fourteen acres of land for a total price of $156.56. The deed was recorded on the 26th of January 1858. This land was later to become Camp Lincoln in 1886 and served as the headquarters of the Illinois National Guard.
Both of Frederick’s parents died before the date of the 1860 census, leaving the children by themselves. Frederick was only thirteen, however the oldest Beck children were already young adults and they were supported by John Beck’s work as a farm laborer. Frederick Beck did not attend school and never learned to read or write English.
The 1860 census record listed the five Beck children ages ranging in ages from 21 to 9 in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois. Their eldest brother, Jacob, had left home — probably before the death of his parents.
Lucy Jane Fields was born on the 14th of December 1849 in Mason County, Illinois. Family tradition says that Lucy, an orphan, was raised by another family. According to the 1850 census, Lucy lived with her mother, Lydia Fields, and a sister, Caroline, at the home of her uncle, Aaron Dykes in Mason, Illinois. Her father had already passed away, and her mother died before 1860. The census record gives Lucy’s birth date as 1844, making her six years old.
On the 5th of February 1868, Lucy and Frederick were married in Sangamon County, Illinois. Frederick was twenty years old, and she was eighteen. They had a total of nine children. The last three children were still born and their names and birthrates are unknown.
Children of Frederick Beck and Lucy Fields:
1. Emma Elizabeth Beck, (1869 to 1945) married Owen Spencer Adams
2. Frederick William Beck (1873 to 1954) married Lois May Baulos
3. John Henry Beck (1877 to 1879)
4. Cary Jane Beck (1880 to 1884)
5. Eddie Beck (1883 to 1883) - still born
6. Edith Beck (1886 to 1886) - still born
In the 1870 census for Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois, the Beck family consisted of the parents, their oldest daughter, who was not yet one year old, and Frederick’s brother, John. In this census Frederick was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $3,200 and his personal estate was $500. He indicated that he was a citizen of the United States.
The 1880 census reflected a move to South Fork, Christian, Illinois. The family consisted of the parents and three children. Fred’s occupation as listed as a farmer, and his brother, John, still lived with the family.
In the 1900 census, the Becks lived in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. Their two surviving children were living on their own, and John Beck no longer led with the family. The Becks owned their home. Lucy had given birth to nine children, only two of whom were still alive. The census record also stated that Frederick could neither read or write, but that Lucy could read.
In the 1910 census Frederick and Lucy Beck continued to live in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. This census indicated that Lucy had nine children, but only two of them were still alive. They lived there until their deaths.
The 1911 Indexed County Land Ownership Map shows that Fred Beck owned 205 acres in the southern portion of the town, Stonington, which was, close to Taylorville.
Frederick William Beck died on the 11th of June 1911 at the age of 63. He and Lucy had been married for forty-three years. The Becks had thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Frederick Beck, Sr.
Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois
Wednesday, June 14, 1911 (page 3)
Taylorville, Ill., June 13, — Frederick Beck, Sr., one of Edinburg’s prominent citizens, died at his home shortly after 3 o’clock Monday afternoon of dropsy and heart trouble, after an illness of several months.
The decedent was 64 years old and was a native of England [Germany]. He came to America with his parents when he was six years of age and had ever since lived in Sangamon and Christian counties. Forty-five years ago he married Miss Lucy Field, who, with two children, Fred Beck, Jr., of Edinburg, and Mrs. Spencer Adams, of Newport, Ark., survive.
The funeral services will take place at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church in Edinburg, the Rev. Mr. Hartman, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, officiating, and interment following at the Edinburg cemetery.
After the death of Frederick, Lucy continued to live by herself on their farm in Buckart, Christian, Illinois. This is reflected in the 1920 census record.
Lucy Jane Fields passed away on the 28th of December 1927 at the age of 78. She and her husband are both buried at Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg, Illinois.
By 1858 the Beck family had settled in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois where his parents purchased fourteen acres of land for a total price of $156.56. The deed was recorded on the 26th of January 1858. This land was later to become Camp Lincoln in 1886 and served as the headquarters of the Illinois National Guard.
Both of Frederick’s parents died before the date of the 1860 census, leaving the children by themselves. Frederick was only thirteen, however the oldest Beck children were already young adults and they were supported by John Beck’s work as a farm laborer. Frederick Beck did not attend school and never learned to read or write English.
The 1860 census record listed the five Beck children ages ranging in ages from 21 to 9 in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois. Their eldest brother, Jacob, had left home — probably before the death of his parents.
Lucy Jane Fields was born on the 14th of December 1849 in Mason County, Illinois. Family tradition says that Lucy, an orphan, was raised by another family. According to the 1850 census, Lucy lived with her mother, Lydia Fields, and a sister, Caroline, at the home of her uncle, Aaron Dykes in Mason, Illinois. Her father had already passed away, and her mother died before 1860. The census record gives Lucy’s birth date as 1844, making her six years old.
On the 5th of February 1868, Lucy and Frederick were married in Sangamon County, Illinois. Frederick was twenty years old, and she was eighteen. They had a total of nine children. The last three children were still born and their names and birthrates are unknown.
Children of Frederick Beck and Lucy Fields:
1. Emma Elizabeth Beck, (1869 to 1945) married Owen Spencer Adams
2. Frederick William Beck (1873 to 1954) married Lois May Baulos
3. John Henry Beck (1877 to 1879)
4. Cary Jane Beck (1880 to 1884)
5. Eddie Beck (1883 to 1883) - still born
6. Edith Beck (1886 to 1886) - still born
In the 1870 census for Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois, the Beck family consisted of the parents, their oldest daughter, who was not yet one year old, and Frederick’s brother, John. In this census Frederick was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $3,200 and his personal estate was $500. He indicated that he was a citizen of the United States.
The 1880 census reflected a move to South Fork, Christian, Illinois. The family consisted of the parents and three children. Fred’s occupation as listed as a farmer, and his brother, John, still lived with the family.
In the 1900 census, the Becks lived in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. Their two surviving children were living on their own, and John Beck no longer led with the family. The Becks owned their home. Lucy had given birth to nine children, only two of whom were still alive. The census record also stated that Frederick could neither read or write, but that Lucy could read.
In the 1910 census Frederick and Lucy Beck continued to live in Buckhart, Christian, Illinois. This census indicated that Lucy had nine children, but only two of them were still alive. They lived there until their deaths.
The 1911 Indexed County Land Ownership Map shows that Fred Beck owned 205 acres in the southern portion of the town, Stonington, which was, close to Taylorville.
Frederick William Beck died on the 11th of June 1911 at the age of 63. He and Lucy had been married for forty-three years. The Becks had thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Frederick Beck, Sr.
Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois
Wednesday, June 14, 1911 (page 3)
Taylorville, Ill., June 13, — Frederick Beck, Sr., one of Edinburg’s prominent citizens, died at his home shortly after 3 o’clock Monday afternoon of dropsy and heart trouble, after an illness of several months.
The decedent was 64 years old and was a native of England [Germany]. He came to America with his parents when he was six years of age and had ever since lived in Sangamon and Christian counties. Forty-five years ago he married Miss Lucy Field, who, with two children, Fred Beck, Jr., of Edinburg, and Mrs. Spencer Adams, of Newport, Ark., survive.
The funeral services will take place at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church in Edinburg, the Rev. Mr. Hartman, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, officiating, and interment following at the Edinburg cemetery.
After the death of Frederick, Lucy continued to live by herself on their farm in Buckart, Christian, Illinois. This is reflected in the 1920 census record.
Lucy Jane Fields passed away on the 28th of December 1927 at the age of 78. She and her husband are both buried at Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg, Illinois.
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