George Robinson Beecher
(1843-1921)
Annie Hughes
(1844-1924)
John McAleese
(1851-1916)
Mary A. Patterson
(1853-1936)
Walter Bryan Beecher
(1871-1938)
Caroline McAleese
(1877-1952)
Walter McAleese Beecher
(1897-1985)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Virginia Mary McIntosh

2. Maria O.

Walter McAleese Beecher 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

  • Born: 15 May 1897, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA 4 5 6 12
  • Marriage (1): Virginia Mary McIntosh on 1 Mar 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA 1 2 3
  • Marriage (2): Maria O.
  • Died: 4 Feb 1985, Port Richey, Pasco, FL at age 87 6 11 12

   FamilySearch ID: L628-FBD.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1900 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 13 The 1900 census recorded renting at 709 Euclid Avenue: Walter Beecher, accountant, 30, born Aug 1878, living with wife Caroline, 23, Jul 1877; Walter, 8, May 1892; John, 1, Aug 1899; and brother-in-law John McAleese, clerk, 20, Nov 1880. Walter and Caroline were married for 4 years and she had birthed 2 children by 1900. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Also in the home was servant Alice Oram, 14, born in England.

2. Census in 1910 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 4 In the 1910 Census Walter B. Beecher, 38, is living with wife Caroline, 32; Walter M., 12; John J., 10; George R., 5 and Walter Sr.'s mother, Anna H. Beecher, 65. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

3. He was educated at student at University of Pittsburgh on 29 May 1918 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 5

4. Newspaper: Philadelphia Inquirer: Vacationing in Wildwood, NJ: Wildwood Manor - W. H. Beecher, John and George Beecher, Pittsburgh, PA., 10 Aug 1919, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 14

5. Census in 1920 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 15 In 1920 the household headed by Walter Beecher, 48, included wife Caroline, 42; Walter Beecher, 22; John Beecher, 20; George Beecher, 15; and mother Georgie Beecher, 75; and father George R. Beecher, 77. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

6. Newspaper: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: McIntosh-Beecher Wedding., 2 Mar 1927, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 2 McIntosh-Beecher. The wedding of Miss Virginia McIntosh, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel F. McIntosh of Sheridan avenue, and Walter McAleese Beecher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Beecher of Sheridan avenue, took place last evening at 7:30 o'clock in the home of the bride's parents, the Rev. Dr. Arthur W. French performing the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of white duchess satin, trimmed with lace and pearls. The bridal veil was of tulle held in place with rose point lace and orange blossoms. The bride carried an arm bouquet of white roses and lilacs showered with lilies of the valley. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Bennett W. Johnson, who wore a gown of green chiffon, beaded with crystals and rhinestones and carried an arm bouquet of spring flowers. John James Beecher was best man. A reception and dinner at the University Club supplemented the ceremony. Covers were laid for 24 at the bridal table, which was centered with spring flowers. Mrs. McIntosh, mother of the bride, was attired in pink chiffon beaded in crystals and silver, and her corsage was of orchids. Mrs. Beecher, mother of the bridegroom, wore a gown of French blue chiffon, with a corsage of pink roses. After an Eastern trip Mr. and Mrs. Beecher will make their home in the Alderson apartments.

7. Census in 1930 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 1 The 1930 census recorded renting at 1620 Beechwood Blvd.: Walter M. Beecher, chemical salesman, 32, living with wife Virginia M., 28; and daughter Virginia M., 2. Also in the home was servant Anna Durkin, 17. Walter, his parents, Virginia, and her mother were born in Pennsylvania. Her father was born in Ohio.

8. Census in 1940 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 16 The 1940 census recorded renting at 6536 Wilkins Avenue.: Walter M. Beecher, chemical co. owner, 42, living with wife Virginia M., 38; and daughter Virginia, 12. They were born in Pennsylvania.

9. Residence: 1245 Denniston Ave., Pittsburgh, PA on 13 Oct 1947 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 17

10. Census in 1950 in Allegheny City, Allegheny, PA. 18 The 1950 census recorded at 1330 Sheridan Avenue: Walter Beecher, salesman for wholesale plumbing, 53, marital status "separated", living with his mother, Caroline Beecher, 73, and brother John J. Beecher, bank teller, 50, marital status "separated". Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

11. Residence: 1955 Pittsburgh City Directory: Beecher Walter (Marcia) h 4 Bayard rd Apt 5G in 1955 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. 19

12. Newspaper: Tampa Bay Times: obituary of Walter McAleese Beecher, 7 Feb 1985, Tampa, Hillsborough, FL. 11 BEECHER, WALTER McALEESE, 87, of 12232 Saddle Strap Row, Beacon Woods, died Monday (Feb 4., 1985). He came ehre 17 years ago from native Pittsburgh and was a retired public relations representative. Surviviors include his wife Maria; a brother, George, Bayonet Point; a daughter Virginia Blair, Pittsburgh, and one grandson. National Cremation Society, Holiday.


Walter married Virginia Mary McIntosh, daughter of Dr. Daniel Fraser McIntosh and Virginia Colgate Smith, on 1 Mar 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA.1 2 3 (Virginia Mary McIntosh was born on 17 Mar 1902 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny, PA,1 20 21 22 died on 26 Jan 1988 in Oakmont, Allegheny, PA, USA 20 21 23 and was buried on 31 Jan 1888 in Sharpsburg: Greenwood Cemetery, Allegheny, PA, USA 21 23.)


Walter next married Maria O. (Maria O. was born on 19 Mar 1905 24 25 and died on 14 Feb 2000 in Port Richey, Pasco, FL 25.)


Sources


1 1930 United States Census, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XCCC-RYT Walter M Beecher, Pittsburgh (Districts 1-250), Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0223, sheet 29A, family 511.

2 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA), 2 Mar 1927, page 8. Marriage of Walter McAleese Beecher and Virginia McIntosh.

3 Pittsburgh Gazette Times (Pittsburgh, PA), 6 Feb 1927, Seventh Section, page 1. Photo of Miss Virginia Mary McIntosh.

4 1910 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MGHF-1MJ Walter B Beecher, Pittsburgh Ward 11, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; citing sheet 1B, family 20, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1375315.

5 United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6KJ-VMQ Walter McAleese Beecher, 1917-1918; citing Pittsburgh City no 8, Pennsylvania, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509.

6 FamilySearch.org, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Walter McAleese Beecher, b. 15 May 1897, d. 4 Feb 1985, Pasco, FL.

7 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA), 11 May 1951, page 10. Marriage of Virginia Beecher and Oliver Blair Jr.

8 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA), 13 Jun 1952, page 25. Funeral of Caroline McAleese Beecher.

9 Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, PA), 25 Dec 1938, page 8. Funeral for Walter B. Beecher.

10 Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, PA), 24 Dec 1938, page 12. Obituary of Walter B. Beecher.

11 Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), 30 Oct 1990, page 13. Obituary of George R. Beecher.

12 U.S. Social Security Death Index, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JR44-QZ8 Walter Beecher, Feb 1985; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

13 1900 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MS1P-Q1W Walter Beecher, Precinct 9 Pittsburgh city Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; citing sheet 1B, family 23, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1241361.

14 Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), 10 Aug 1919, page 28. Boardwalk Plans Grow in Wildwood.

15 1920 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M61D-Y58 Walter Beecher, , Allegheny, Pennsylvania; citing enumeration district (ED) , sheet 14A, family 298, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1821518.

16 1940 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQWZ-623 Walter M Beecher, Ward 14, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 69-377, sheet 3A, family 51.

17 Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, PA), 15 Oct 1947, page 30. Oibtuary of Mrs. Daniel F. McIntosh.

18 "1950 United States Census," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XBY-NGWK Walter Beecher Allegheny City PA.

19 Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, 1955 Pittsburgh City Directory, page 367, online image 198.

20 U.S. Social Security Death Index, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JP69-46X Virginia M Beecher, 26 Jan 1988; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

21 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=117180394.

22 1910 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MG7P-7RK Daniel T Mc Intosh, Sharpsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 228, sheet 1850B, family 10.

23 Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, PA), 28 Jan 1988, page 18. Obituary of Virginia Mcintosh Beecher.

24 Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index (Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.), Vol. 2. Maria O. Beecher and Walter M. Beecher, Bayonet Point, FL.

25 U.S. Social Security Death Index, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JBT5-5ZH Maria O Beecher, 14 Feb 2000; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).



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