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William Penn Beck 1870–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1870

Birth Location: Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 30 Nov 1938

Death Location: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Ezekiel Beck

Mother: Martha Sturdivant

Spouse(s): Mamie Scott

Children(s): Joseph Beck, Susie Beck, Carl Beck, Weetah Beck

In 1870, William Penn Beck entered the world in Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA, born to Ezekiel Beck And Martha Caroline Sturdivant. In 1900, William Penn Beck resided in Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA. William Penn Beck married Annie Shoults, Mamie Scott, Mary Scott, and had children including Carl B Beck, Joseph E Beck, Susie Beck, Weetah Beck. William Penn Beck passed away in 1938 in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, William Penn Beck entered the world in Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA, born to Ezekiel Beck And Martha Caroline Sturdivant.
  • In 1900, William Penn Beck resided in Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA.
  • William Penn Beck married Annie Shoults, Mamie Scott, Mary Scott, and had children including Carl B Beck, Joseph E Beck, Susie Beck, Weetah Beck.
  • William Penn Beck passed away in 1938 in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel Beck
1836–1909
Birth Location: Cherokee Nation East, Georgia
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Martha Sturdivant
1841–1876
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Mamie Scott
1876–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Children(s)

Joseph Beck
1896–
Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
JB
Susie Beck
1898–
Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
SB
Carl Beck
1905–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
CB
Weetah Beck
1908–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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William Beck's Ancestors

Self
William Beck
1870–1938
Birth Place: Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Ezekiel Beck
1836–1909
Cherokee Nation East, Georgia
Martha (Caroline) Sturdivant
1841–1876
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Jeffrey (B Beck) Jr
1814–1883
CNE Cherokee, Etowah River, now Forsyth County, GA
Sarah ("Sallie") Downing
1812–1891
Cherokee Nation East, Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Joseph (Allen) Sturdivant
1813–1895
Putnam County, Georgia, USA
Avory (Arie "Ara") Beck
1817–1859
Etowa River, Cherokee Nation, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeffrey III
1772–1824
Susannah Buffington
1766–1859
John IV
1742–1812
Jennie Fields
1756–1851
John Sturdivant
1782–1824
Martha Bass
1779–1840
Jeffrey III
1772–1824
Susannah Buffington
1766–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeffrey Jr
1752–1838
Mary McDaniel
1749–1832
Ezekiel Buffington
1740–1818
Mary Emory
1747–1800
Maj. III
1692–1793
Hannah blood)
1720–1752
Richard Fields
1745–1827
Susannah Emory
1745–1844
Robert Sturdivant
1752–1808
Elizabeth Turner
1755–1812
Edin Bass
1735–1820
Jeffrey Jr
1752–1838
Mary McDaniel
1749–1832
Ezekiel Buffington
1740–1818
Mary Emory
1747–1800

William Beck's Descendants

1.
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William (Penn) Beck (5 Mar 1870–30 Nov 1938) m. Mamie Scott (abt 1876–)
  1. 1. Joseph (E) Beck 1896–
  2. 2. Susie Beck 1898–
  3. 3. Carl (B) Beck 1905–
    1. 1. Nan Beck 1935–1997
  4. 4. Weetah Beck 1908–

William Beck's Timeline

9 Records

1870
5 Mar 1870
Birth of William Penn Beck in Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1894
1894
Age 24
William Penn Beck was married
None
1900
1900
Age 30
William Penn Beck resided here in Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1902
6 Dec 1902
Age 32
William Penn Beck resided here in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
William Penn Beck resided here in Tahlequah Ward 4, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
Tahlequah Ward 4, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
William Penn Beck resided here in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
William Penn Beck resided here in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
1938
28 Apr 1938
Age 68
William Penn Beck resided here in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
1938
30 Nov 1938
Age 68
Death of William Penn Beck in Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Washington County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914
    [2] U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 11
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1897; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341631
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1845; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241845
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1107.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CGK
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tahlequah Ward 4, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1244; Page: 44B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1375257
    [8] Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian and Pioneer Historical Collection
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1894
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1845; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241845

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1845; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241845

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1902
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tahlequah Ward 4, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tahlequah Ward 4, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1244; Page: 44B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1375257

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1897; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341631

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1938
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian and Pioneer Historical Collection

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1938
    Event Place: Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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