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  1. 1.  Samuel Joseph Smith was born 2 Sep 1829, England; was christened 1 Nov 1829, Saint Leonard's Church of England, Shoreditch, London, England; died 12 Aug 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, New York, New York
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York

    Notes:

    Moved to Brooklyn, New York about 1859. Studied engineering in London. In his own business in Brooklyn was the first inventor of the Lions Head stamping press. Neglected to take out patent on it.

    His home was on Spencer Street, Brooklyn.
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    Reference:
    Maude von Beschwitz notes.

    Samuel — Eleanor Frances Elizabeth Perrington. Eleanor (daughter of James Perrington and Ellen) was born Abt 1836/1837, England; died Abt Feb 1873. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Eleanor Elizabeth Sarah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1852, London, England; was christened 12 Jun 1853, Saint Leonard's Church of England, Shoreditch, London, England; died 11 Jan 1938, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 13 Jan 1938, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Agnes M. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1856, New York.
    3. 4. Albert J. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1861, New York.
    4. 5. Charles A. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1862, New York, New York; died 9 Sep 1931, Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho; was buried 12 Sep 1931, St. Hosp. No..
    5. 6. Harry Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1865, New York.
    6. 7. Arthur Charles Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1866, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 7 Feb 1928, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried North Star Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eleanor Elizabeth Sarah Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born 1 Nov 1852, London, England; was christened 12 Jun 1853, Saint Leonard's Church of England, Shoreditch, London, England; died 11 Jan 1938, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 13 Jan 1938, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, New York, New York
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Eleanor Elizabeth Smith Wheeler taught piano lessons and held a monthly musicale at home. She is named in a lot purchase on 2 July 1875 of lot #228 in Glendale, Queens County, Long Island, New York on Clinton Avenue north of Myrtle Avenue from James B. McKewan for $350.00.

    She died of Acute Nephritis in Norwegian American Hospital.
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    References:
    Maud von Beschwitz notes.
    Memorial Park Cemetery Records.

    Eleanor married Edmund Lyon Wheeler Nov 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; divorced 24 Dec 1907. Edmund (son of Lucius Russel Wheeler and Sarah (Lurith) Roberts) was born 20 Apr 1845, New York, New York; died 26 May 1920, 2015 Ogeechee Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; was buried 28 May 1920, Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Maude Eleanor Elizabeth Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1873, Spencer Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 Sep 1961, Mercer Island, Washington; was buried 8 Sep 1961, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 9. Edmund Lester Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1874, New York; died 15 May 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 17 May 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Agnes M. Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1856, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Elizabeth
    • Census: 1860, New York, New York
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York


  3. 4.  Albert J. SmithAlbert J. Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born Apr 1861, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1875, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1880, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1900, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

    Albert married Eva N. Carl 19 May 1884, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Eva (daughter of M. W. Carl and Yates) was born Mar 1869, Illinois; died 9 May 1928, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1901.
    2. 11. Vernon Marlatt Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1887, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 23 Mar 1887, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried Lakewood Cemetery.
    3. 12. Kenneth Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1888, Minnesota.

  4. 5.  Charles A. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born Jul 1862, New York, New York; died 9 Sep 1931, Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho; was buried 12 Sep 1931, St. Hosp. No..

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Charles A. Smith
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1900, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1905, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota

    Charles married Harriet M. Russell Abt 1892. Harriet (daughter of Audrey Russell and Adelia Duryea) was born 11 Mar 1860, Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died 1 May 1929, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois; was buried 3 May 1929, North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Harry Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1865, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York


  6. 7.  Arthur Charles Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born 21 Sep 1866, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 7 Feb 1928, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried North Star Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Thomas Smith
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Probate: 17 Sep 1872, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1900, Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1905, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota

    Notes:

    History of Stearns County, Minnesota", Mitchell, William Bell, 1915, page 791

    Arthur Cooper, scientific farmer, stockraiser, and dairyman of St. Cloud township, was reared in the home of his foster-parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, and now conducts the famous Lynden Grove farm, just outside the limits of the city. In 1911 he erected his present beautiful home. It is roomy and comfortable, and furnished with every improvement and convenience, making one of the "show places" of the neighborhood.

    Arthur — Mary Etta Carrick. Mary (daughter of George W. Carrick and Celia) was born Jun 1869, Minnesota; died 1950; was buried North Star Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Agnes M. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1897, Minnesota.
    2. 14. George Carrick Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jul 1899, Minnesota; died 17 Nov 1973; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.
    3. 15. John E. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1902, Minnesota.
    4. 16. Robert Arthur Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1907, Minnesota; died 8 Sep 1957; was buried 13 Sep 1957, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.
    5. 17. Dr. Randall Eugene Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1907, Minnesota; died Jun 1961; was buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Maude Eleanor Elizabeth Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 29 Aug 1873, Spencer Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 Sep 1961, Mercer Island, Washington; was buried 8 Sep 1961, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Born on Spencer Street, Brooklyn, New York in grand parents home six months after her grandmother's death.

    "My fathers scrap book was in my bottom drawer of book case in hall. One day Lester came in and said to mother, he wanted to take it and look it over. He was wise and wanted to get it away from me and out he went with. Right away I said you will never see that again and we never did. He certainly worked mother for everything."

    Died of generalized Sepsis or Infection of Skin (bed soars).

    Maude married Moritz Georg "George" von Beschwitz 22 May 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Moritz (son of Wolf Leopold Moritz "Leopold" von Beschwitz and Johanna Maria Magdalena von Schwemler) was born 31 Jan 1867, Alt-Hörnitz, Hörnitz, Sachsen, Germany; died 8 Mar 1945, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1945, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Milton Miles Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 Aug 1981, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried 10 Oct 1981, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 19. Willard Francis von Beschwitz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1903, Illinois; died Jun 1976, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington.
    3. 20. George Lester Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1907, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 6 Mar 1989, Redmond, Washington; was buried 16 May 1989, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

  2. 9.  Edmund Lester WheelerEdmund Lester Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 19 Aug 1874, New York; died 15 May 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 17 May 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    1910 Chicago, Illinois census lists E. Lester Wheeler, 34 born in New York, instructor-physical culture. His wife is Josephine, 29 born in Illinois, parents born in Germany. His mother, Elenore E. is living with him, she is 52, born in England. Four children, all born in Illinois:

    Lester, 6; Josephine, 5; Virginia, 3; Robert, 2. The census was taken April 15, 1910.

    Had kids (Sissy and Pokey?)

    Tombstone lists birth as 1875.
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    References:
    Maud von Beschwitz notes.
    Memorial Park Cemetery Records.

    Edmund married Josephine Anna Leiber Abt 1902. Josephine (daughter of Captain Albrecht Leiber and Meta Klett) was born 18 Oct 1877, Springfield, Illinois; died 11 Aug 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 15 Aug 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Lester Albert "Les" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1903, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 Jun 1986, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 22. Josephine Eleanor Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1905, Illinois; died 1990; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona.
    3. 23. Virginia Leiber "Ginger" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1906, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Apr 1992, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 24. Robert Edward Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1908, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 15 Sep 1994; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

  3. 10.  Smith Descendancy chart to this point (4.Albert2, 1.Samuel1) died Bef 1901.

  4. 11.  Vernon Marlatt Smith Descendancy chart to this point (4.Albert2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1887, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 23 Mar 1887, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried Lakewood Cemetery.

  5. 12.  Kenneth Smith Descendancy chart to this point (4.Albert2, 1.Samuel1) was born Jun 1888, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota


  6. 13.  Agnes M. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Apr 1897, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1905, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota


  7. 14.  George Carrick Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born 7 Jul 1899, Minnesota; died 17 Nov 1973; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1905, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1930, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas

    George married Marian Esther MacGillivray 1923. Marian (daughter of Malcolm MacGillivray and Georgeatta) was born 5 Mar 1899, Wisconsin; died 27 Jan 1992, Collin County, Texas; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Barbara J. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1925, Michigan.
    2. 26. Mary Lee Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1927, Michigan.
    3. 27. William M. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1928, Michigan.
    4. 28. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1933, Michigan; died Nov 1945; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.
    5. 29. James C. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1939, Michigan.

  8. 15.  John E. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1902, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1905, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1930, Tiger, Pend Oreille County, Washington
    • Census: 1940, Athena, Umatilla County, Oregon

    John — Patra Smith. Patra (daughter of Smith) was born Abt 1906, Washington. [Group Sheet]

    John — Marjorie Montague. Marjorie (daughter of Ethel M.) was born Abt 1917, Washington. [Group Sheet]


  9. 16.  Robert Arthur Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born 18 Mar 1907, Minnesota; died 8 Sep 1957; was buried 13 Sep 1957, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1930, Osawatomie, Miami County, Kansas
    • Census: 1940, San Diego, San Diego County, California

    Robert — Theodora Virginia Walsh. Theodora (daughter of Richard A. Walsh and Margaret) was born 19 Aug 1907, St. Paul, Minnesota; died 18 Nov 2000; was buried 18 Nov 2000, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Sally Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1931, Minnesota.
    2. 31. Robert A. Cooper, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1932, St. Paul, Minnesota; died 19 Mar 1992, Rochester, New York; was buried 23 Mar 1992, Pittsford Cemetery, Pittsford, New York.
    3. 32. John Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1935, China.
    4. 33. Kathleen Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 17.  Dr. Randall Eugene Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born 18 Mar 1907, Minnesota; died Jun 1961; was buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Stearns County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1930, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Berlin Township, Ionia County, Michigan

    Randall married Kella Eddy 1931. Kella (daughter of Eddy) was born 25 May 1909, Hibbing, Minnesota; died 25 Dec 1995, Travis County, Texas; was buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Randal Eugene "Ran" Cooper, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1932, Minnesota.
    2. 35. Nancy Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1935, Minnesota.
    3. 36. Larry G. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1939, Michigan.
    4. 37. Douglas Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 38. Dennis Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Milton Miles BeckwithMilton Miles Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maude3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 27 Sep 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 Aug 1981, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried 10 Oct 1981, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Milton Morris von Beschwitz
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Milton changed his name from Milton Morris von Beschwitz. The Morris was probably an Anglicized Moritz.

    Rescue Three Canoeists.

    Most spectacular of the lake rescues was that of three youths, whose sailing canoe was capsized by high waves half a mile out from the foot of Pratt boulevard. Three life guards from the Toughy beach, Sommers, Van Beschwirtz (sic), and Tresch, rowed out at the risk of their own lives to save them.

    The rescued canoeists, numbed by the cold and the lashing of high waves are Harvey Cohen, 1110 Pratt boulevard; Albert Levin, 5474 Harper avenue, and Major Lawrence, 1311 Farwell avenue. All are about 18 years old.

    Saturday, October 10, 1981

    Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet

    11 AM

    Memorial service of Milton M. Beckwith.

    Born Sept. 27, 1901 - Chicago, Illinois

    Died Aug. 25, 1981 - Dunedin, Florida

    Married Sept. 24, 1927 to: Marjorie Mateer Beckwith

    One son: Robert M. Beckwith

    Three grandsons: Robert, John and David Beckwith

    Two great granddaughters: Crystal and Yvette Beckwith

    One surviving brother: George L. Beckwith

    Milton Miles Beckwith was the eldest of three sons born to George and Maude von Beschwitz. As a teenage youth he became interested in a relatively new organization, the Boy Scouts of America which was rapidly growing throughout the nation. Milton was one of the organizers of Boy Scout Troop 87 at the Fullerton Avenue Presbyterian Covenant Church in Chicago. This initial interest in helping other people through a youth organization was to become the ultimate cornerstone of his life. More than 20 years later he returned to the same troop with his son as scout and he as scoutmaster. It was this service to youth during World War II which helped fill the gap left by younger scout leaders engaged in military defense of their country. During his youthful days and continuing into his college years, Milton and his brothers became excellent swimmers over the vigorous objections of his mother who always feared the water. A strong believer that anyone could learn to swim with just a pail of water, Milton spent many summers as a life guard at the beaches of Chicago or the YMCA camp at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ... again typical of his concern for the welfare of others, primarily youth.

    During his years at Northwestern University from which he earned his degree in Business Administration Milton continued swimming. He won many honors as a member of the University's swimming team. Later while obtaining a law degree from the Chicago Law School he became a member of the Illinois Athletic Club swimming team. During this period he sharpened his competitive spirit by joining a team mate in lively pursuit of ducks swimming in one of Chicago's boat harbors.

    While the team mate, Johnny Weismueller, went on to Olympic fame and movie stardom as "Tarzan", Milton settled down to marriage, raising a family and joining the credit department of Marshall Fields. But the memorable experiences Milton had swimming with, and sometimes against, "Tarzan" have become legendary to his family and friends.

    Following his interest in scouting, Milton turned his career from the field of credit management to the field of youth development. To help young people gain an appreciation of the free enterprise system and learn how to successfully operate their own small businesses, Milton became manager of a Junior Achievement center on the northwest side of Chicago. Working with boys and girls of all backgrounds and religious beliefs and with the schools and business leaders, Milton built a J. A. youth program that lacked a counterpart anywhere in the city.

    His life, his love for youth, his words of wisdom and counsel to the young, his knack of stimulating youth's creative spirit has been imparted in the minds and hearts of thousands of former J.A.ers who are today's adult leaders.

    For seventeen years Milton, known affectionately as "Mr. B" by his J.A.ers, served the teenagers of Chicago's northwest side ... and he served to help build in others an appreciation of our economic system which has helped make this a nation great.

    Upon his retirement Milton entered what may be regarded as the most beautiful and rewarding phase of his life. The time had come to serve as elder statesman ... to impart the family heritage and fulfill all the other important responsibilities of being a grandfather. And the time had come to enter into a closer spirit with the creator and those He created.

    As a young man Milton was very active in church work and served as Sunday school superintendent ... now as a retired citizen he returned to an active role in the Presbyterian Church of Evanston. As trustee of the church he found many ways to be of service.

    While his working years left no time for Milton to join organizations for his personal fulfillment, he now made up for this neglect by joining the Masonic Lodge of Evanston. His commitment to this brotherhood, as to his work in Junior Achievement, resulted in exceptional achievement and advancement. His unselfish service and the deep respect he held for others brought about a deep inner sense of self esteem.

    Shortly after becoming a Shriner, Milton and his wife, Marjorie, left the confines of Chicago area and for the next ten years "to the day", August 25, 1971 to August 25, 1981 established a new life in Dunedin (Dun nee' din), Florida. A happy ten years, he found many wonderful new friends and time to travel and enjoy a relaxed social life. This was the time of life when Milton's keen sense of humor and love to engage in hilarious antics showed at its finest ... and warmed the hearts of all ... and filled the air with howls of laughter.

    And till his end on this Earth, Milton Beckwith never stopped swimming ... like a fish under water, or a porpoise cresting the surface, his graceful form never aged.

    Milton competed in life as he competed as a swimmer ... always with grace, determination, and poise. He did not become an Olympian nor a cinema star, but he did become "our" Tarzan ... and for this he will swim in the heavens of our Lord and we shall follow his wake.
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    Reference:
    Newspaper article.
    "Milton Miles Beckwith Eulogy", Robert Milton Beckwith, 1981.

    Milton married Marjorie Ruth Mateer 24 Sep 1927, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Marjorie (daughter of Fred De Loss Mateer and Blanche Ridenour) was born 8 Jan 1904, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 May 1994, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jul 1994, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  2. 19.  Willard Francis von Beschwitz Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maude3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 23 Nov 1903, Illinois; died Jun 1976, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    P.F.C. Willard von Beschwitz
    Reg. Hq. Bat Band Sec.
    202 C.A. & A.A.
    Fort Bliss
    El Paso, Texas

    Willard married Birdie M. Avery 5 Dec 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Birdie (daughter of William Webster Avery and Josie May Sharp) was born 11 Dec 1899, Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana; died Dec 1978, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. [Group Sheet]


  3. 20.  George Lester Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maude3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 22 Oct 1907, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 6 Mar 1989, Redmond, Washington; was buried 16 May 1989, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    George changed his name from George von Beschwitz.

    George — Gladys. [Group Sheet]

    George — Ruth E.. Ruth was born 7 Jan 1923; died 24 Jul 2008. [Group Sheet]


  4. 21.  Lester Albert "Les" WheelerLester Albert "Les" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edmund3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 19 Jul 1903, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 Jun 1986, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Lester — Rora Hutia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. Albert Frédérick Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1952, Bora Bora.

    Lester — Lita Colby. Lita was born 4 Mar 1907; died 27 Feb 1996, Westminster Shores Health Care Center; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  5. 22.  Josephine Eleanor Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edmund3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 26 Jan 1905, Illinois; died 1990; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Josephine — Robert Symington Couper. Robert was born 30 Dec 1900, Scotland; died 1974; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet]


  6. 23.  Virginia Leiber "Ginger" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edmund3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1 Aug 1906, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Apr 1992, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Virginia — Thomas James Reid. Thomas (son of Captain James T. Reid and Anna A. Heumann) was born 24 May 1898, Michigan; died 3 Jun 1956, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  7. 24.  Robert Edward WheelerRobert Edward Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edmund3, 2.Eleanor2, 1.Samuel1) was born 7 Jan 1908, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 15 Sep 1994; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Will: 29 Nov 1994, Pinellas County, Florida

    Robert — Evelyn Lucille McDowell. Evelyn (daughter of Seth S. McDowell and Dora Etellca Proctor) was born 29 Aug 1909, Minot, North Dakota; died 3 Feb 1992, Panarama, Los Angeles, California; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Thomas McDowell Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1933, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; died 5 May 2014, Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals; was buried Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.
    2. 42. Robert E. Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 9 Aug 1935, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 43. Richard Edmond "Rick" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1937, Illinois.
    4. 44. Anthony Alan "Tony" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1939, Illinois.

    Robert — Natayle W.. Natayle was born 18 Jul 1917, Glyndon, Maryland; died 1 Apr 1996, Suncoast Manor. [Group Sheet]


  8. 25.  Barbara J. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (14.George3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1925, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas


  9. 26.  Mary Lee Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (14.George3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1927, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas


  10. 27.  William M. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (14.George3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1928, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas


  11. 28.  Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (14.George3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1933, Michigan; died Nov 1945; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas


  12. 29.  James C. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (14.George3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1939, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Oxford Township, Johnson County, Kansas


  13. 30.  Sally Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1931, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, San Diego, San Diego County, California

    Sally — Borg. [Group Sheet]


  14. 31.  Robert A. Cooper, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born 27 Aug 1932, St. Paul, Minnesota; died 19 Mar 1992, Rochester, New York; was buried 23 Mar 1992, Pittsford Cemetery, Pittsford, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, San Diego, San Diego County, California

    Robert — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Timothy Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Theodore Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Robert A. Cooper, III  Descendancy chart to this point

    Robert — Stephanie Coffey. [Group Sheet]


  15. 32.  John Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1935, China.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, San Diego, San Diego County, California


  16. 33.  Kathleen Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1)

    Kathleen — Mellena. [Group Sheet]

    Kathleen — Walker. [Group Sheet]


  17. 34.  Randal Eugene "Ran" Cooper, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Randall3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1932, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Berlin Township, Ionia County, Michigan

    Randal — Gayle. [Group Sheet]


  18. 35.  Nancy Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (17.Randall3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1935, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Berlin Township, Ionia County, Michigan


  19. 36.  Larry G. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (17.Randall3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1939, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Berlin Township, Ionia County, Michigan


  20. 37.  Douglas Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (17.Randall3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1)

  21. 38.  Dennis Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (17.Randall3, 7.Arthur2, 1.Samuel1)


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