William P. Beckett

    William P. Beckett, farmer, Washington Township, was born in this township, June 14, 1853, and completed his education at Moore's Hill College. His father, Joe S. Beckett was born in England, October 8, 1816, and came to America in 1841. His mother, Mary (Abbott) Beckett, was born in Clay Township in 1824. They were married in September, 1843.

    Mr. William P. Beckett, was married in March, 1874, to Miss Lydia A. Herron, a native of this township, born August 29, 1852, and two children were born to them: Stella, December 10, 1874, and Gracie, February 12, 1879, died December 3, 1881. The mother died April 26, 1883, and he married Miss Mollie A. Herron, March 26, 1884, who was born January 14, 1862. The happy couple are favorably located and surrounded with all the necessary comforts of life. Mr. Beckett is secretary of the Mount Tabor Cemetery Association, Methodist Episcopal Church, and was elected steward in Mount Tabor Church in 1878, which position he has since filled acceptably.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885