Robert Sylvester Beecher ^{2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10}

   FamilySearch ID: M5YW-8DR.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1880 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. ⁵ In the 1880 Census Henry Beecher, occupation nailer, 39, was living with wife Susan, 37; Albert H., 13; Robert, 9; and John, 0. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

2. Iowa State Census - appears twice census in 1895 in , Ida County, IA. ¹³ In the 1895 Iowa Census in Ida, J. H. Beacher, age 53, is living with Susan, 51; John M. 15; Martha J. Wertz, 75; Zetta Wertz, 19, and Robert Beacher, 22.

3. Iowa State Census - appears twice census in 1895 in , Story County, IA. ¹⁴ Robert S. Beecher appears living in a hotel at age 23 in Story County, Iowa.

4. Newspaper: Patriot: Cards were issued yesterday for the marriage of Robert Beecher and Miss Rebecca Hale, daughter of Daniel Hale, 217 Main street, which will be solemnized June 18 at the bride's home., 12 Jun 1896, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹⁵

5. Residence: on 18 Jun 1896 in Ida Grove, Ida County, IA. ²

6. Residence: on 18 Jun 1896 in Steelton, Dauphin, PA. ³

7. Census in 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹ Robert S. Beecher, 29, born Aug 1871, was living in Harrisburg with wife of 4 years, Mary R., 28, born Feb 1872. Mary, Robert, and his parents were born in Pennsylvania. Her parents were born in Germany.

8. Newspaper: The Courier: "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beecher, gave a most enjoyable card party at their home, 1623 North Second street, last evening, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Beecher, who were recently married.", 6 Mar 1906, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹⁶

9. Newspaper: Harrisburg Telegraph: R. S. Beecher Leaves City, 13 Oct 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹¹ R. S. Beecher, who for several years has occupied the position as sales manager for the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works of this city, has severed his relations with that company, and will on November 1st assume management of the Philadelphia office of the Ridgway Dynamo and Engine Company, of Ridgway, Pa. While it is but natural that a young man of such exceptional ability should make rapid advances, Harrisburg loses in Mr. Beecher one of the most aggressive and esteemed young business men. Both Mr. and Mrs. Beecher were exceedingly popular, and their loss in a social way will also be keenly felt.

10. Newspaper: Harrisburg Telegraph: "Charles S. Boll, of Camp Hill, will remove his family to Harrisburg where they will occupy the residence on 1923 North Second street formerly owned by R. S. Beecher.", 24 Oct 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹⁷

11. Census in 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. ¹⁸ The 1910 census recorded boarding at 3471 Chestnut Street: Robert S. Beecher, mechanical engineer, 38, living with wife Rebecca, 39. The census states they were married 13 years and had birthed no children by 1910. Robert, his parents, and Rebecca were born in Pennsylvania. Her parents were born in Germany.

12. Newspaper: Harrisburg Telegraph: "Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Beecher, of Philadelphia, former residents of this city, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Gibson, 1525 North Second street.", 14 Nov 1910, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. ¹⁹

13. Census in 1920 in New York, New York, NY. ²⁰ In the 1920 Census Robert is indexed as Robert S. Bucher (the two handwritten e's look like a u), age 48, living with wife Mary R., 48. Mary, Robert, and his parents were born in Pennsylvania, and Mary's parents were born in Germany.

14. Census in 1940 in Chicago, Cook, IL. ²¹ Robert S. Beecher, 68, was living with wife Mary Hale Beecher, 68.

15. Residence: in 1944 in Chicago, Cook, IL.

16. Census in 1950 in Sunbury, Northumberland, PA. ¹⁰ The 1950 census recorded Robert Beecher, 78, living with wife Mary, 78. They were born in Pennsylvania.

17. Residence: 1952 St. Petersburg City Directory: Beecher Robt S (Mary H) h301 7th av N apt 2 in 1952 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL. ²²

18. Residence: on 14 Jan 1953 in Sunbury, Northumberland, PA. ²³

19. Obituary: Palm Beach Post: obituary of Robert S. Beecher on 15 Jan 1953 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA. ²³ ROBERT S. BEECHER. -- Mr. Beecher, 81, winter resident the past six years from Sunbury, Pa., died suddenly Wednesday at a local apartment house. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary H. Beecher, and two nieces and a nephew. Mizell-Simon Funeral Home will send the body to Sunbury for services and burial.

20. Newspaper: Shamokin News-Dispatch: "Filed 1 Feb 1954: The First and Final Account and Statement of Proposed Distribution of W. J. B. Bloom, Executor of the Estate of Robert S. Beecher, late of the City of Sunbury, Deceased.", 22 Feb 1954, Shamokin, Northumberland, PA. ²⁴

Robert married Mary Rebecca Hale, daughter of John Hale and Elizabeth Hohl, on 18 Jun 1896 in Steelton, Dauphin, PA.^{1 2 3} (Mary Rebecca Hale was born on 18 Feb 1871 in Lewisberry, York, PA,^{1 6 25} died on 7 Jun 1961 in Sunbury, Northumberland, PA ^{6 25} and was buried on 10 Jun 1961 in Sunbury: Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Northumberland, PA ^{6 25}.)