Samuel Beggs was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, February 8, 1833 and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Beggs, at Indianapolis, Indiana, the evening of July 14th, 1913; aged 80 years, 5 months and six days.
He grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth and was married there to Frances Etta Hall, December 24, 1854. To this union were born four sons and three daughters; Mrs. Mary Beggs, Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Sarah Rayburn, Bloomfield, Iowa, Joseph Beggs, Dodge City, Kansas, George H. Beggs, deceased March 17, 1878, T. L. Beggs, Bloomfield, Iowa, Mrs. Anna Locken, Cimarron, Kansas, William Beggs, Bloomfield, Iowa.
When he was 22 years old he and his wife and little children drove in a covered wagon from Dearborn County, Indiana to Davis County, Iowa and settled on the place where his old home now stands. Here he lived in the prime of life and contributed much to the best interests of the community.
Many years ago he united wit the Methodist Protestant church in Floris and remained a faithful Christian until his death. He was active in church life, a student of the Bible, gifted in conversing on the Scriptures and in explaining them. He became a neat and successful farmer and had the esteem of all who knew him. He was a part of the pioneer life of Davis county; went through the turbulent experiences of the civil war in this part of the state, though he was not permitted to be in the army.
His wife died August 15, 1892. Six years later September 18, 1898 he was married to Sarah Grady. She also preceded him in death, August 25, 1906. Most of the last five years of his life was spent in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Beggs, but during that time he made several visits to his children in Kansas. His body was returned after his full round of years for interment amid the hallowed associations of life.
The funeral service at Dunnville was conducted by Rev. J. E. Newsom, of the M. E. church of Bloomfield, Iowa, assisted by Rev. A. B. Caldwell, of Ottumwa, Iowa. "A hoary head found in the way of righteousness is a crown of glory." -Bloomfield Democrat, July 31, 1913.
Spouses:
Francis Etta Hall Beggs (1832 - 1892)
Sarah Grady Beggs (1837 - 1906)
Children:
Mary Ellen Beggs (1855 - 1924)*
Joseph Alfred Beggs (1857 - 1924)*
Sarah Frances Beggs Rayburn (1857 - 1936)*
George H. Beggs (1862 - 1878)*
Thomas Lafayette Beggs (1865 - 1959)* - My Great-Grandfather
Anna Beggs Locken (1868 - 1950)*
William Samuel Beggs (1872 - 1962)*
This is a short version of family history. Each of the people listed had many children.
John Ewbank came from Yorkshire, England in
Francis Ewbank married Joseph Hall. They had Francis Etta Ewbank-Hall who married Samuel Beggs. They had Thomas Lafayette Beggs who married Rhoda Lester. The had my grandpa Glen Beggs who married Laura Conner and they had my dad James Beggs who maried Irene Martin and they had me and my sister.
The History of Davis County, Iowa describes him thusly. "Samuel Beggs, farmer and stock raiser, postoffice, Belknap; was born in Dearborn county, Indiana. in 1833, where he lived until he was sixteen years old, when his parents died. He then began the life of a farmer. In 1856 he came to this county, where he has since resided. He owns a good farm of 114 acres, mostly under cultivation, with a fine house, and orchard. He was married in 1854, to Miss Etta Hall, a native of Indiana; they have been blessed with seven children, six now living, Mary, Sarah, Joseph, Lafayette, Annie, Willie. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the P. M. Church. They are highly esteemed by their neighbors, and have a very intelligent family."
In memory of John Ewbank who departed this life Feb. 11, 1832 in the 81st year of his age. In his youth he sought and found a friend in Jesus, Who deserted him not in old age.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Thomas Lafe Beggs son of Samuel and Francis Ette Beggs was born December 24, 1865 at Dunville, in Davis County and departed this life June 12, 1959 at the Nicoli nursing home at the age of 93 years 5 months 19 days.
He spent his young manhood in the Dunville community and was united in marriage to Rhoda Lester in 1889, who preceded him in death. To this union was born three sons, Glen of Bloomfield and Ferrel and Darrell of DeMoines; and one daughter Zella who preceded him in death at the age of 14.
In 1904 he was united in marriage to Lottie Bullis Pebbles who preceded him in death in Sept. of 1947. To this union was born two sons. Paul and Howard of Mission, Texas, and three daughters, Ruth Vanderlinden of Promise City, Rose Schlarbaum and LaRetta Horn of Bloomfield
On July 11 1952 he was married to Alice Bass of Novinger, Mo who lives to mourn his death. Also he leaves five step children, George Pebbles of Mountain View, Ark., Jared Pebbles of Hacketstown, New Jersey, Jewel of Sacramento California, Gladys Ebbert of West Palm Beach Fla and Charlottee Jenkins of Amboy, California. . He also leaves one brother, Will Beggs of Pulaski.
Also 27 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren besides great hosts of friends.
He was a kind loving husband and father and never too busy to be a friend to anyone in need. He will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved him.
Parents:
Samuel Beggs (1833 - 1913)
Francis Etta Hall Beggs (1832 - 1892)
Spouses:
Charlotte Alvira Bullis Peebles Beggs (1872 - 1948)
Rhoda Catherine Lester Beggs (1871 - 1901)*
Children:
Zella Beggs (1889 - 1904)*
Glen C. Beggs (1893 - 1982)* - my Grandfather
Ferrel Frank Beggs (1897 - 1967)*
Derrel Eugene Beggs (1897 - 1989)*
Dorothy Ruth LaRue Beggs Vander Linden (1905 - 2001)*
Paul Revere Beggs (1907 - 2003)*
Howard Emmanuel Beggs (1910 - 1996)*
LaRetta Pauline Beggs Horn (1914 - 2004)*
Rose Emma Beggs Schlarbaum (1915 - 1999)*
Our English ancestors go back to John Ewbank who was born Jun. 19, 1752 in West Yorkshire, England. He was forty years of age when, in 1792 he married a wife fifteen years younger. She had left the Quaker Church to follow John Wesley, as John was also leaving the Church of England to follow him. His financial troubles, combined with the adherence of both him and his wife to the dissenting "Methodists" was followed by the renewal of his father's lease to one of the other children. So, in 1805 he sailed for America to retrieve his fortunes, leaving his wife with nine children, the oldest twelve years old, and a tenth unborn, to follow when he could make provision for them. Death: Nov. 2, 1832 |
My sister and myself at great-great Lafe's wedding to last wife.
Glen C. Beggs 89, of Bloomfield died at 2:50 AM Friday, July 23, in the Davis County Hospital. He was born July 7, 1893, in Davis County to Lafe and Rhoda Lester Beggs.
He was a member of the th Baptist Tabernacle Church. Survivors include three grandchildren; five great-grandchindren; nine grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; a brother, Darrell of Des Moines; two half-brothers, Paul of Burkburnett, Tex, and Howard of Edinburg, Texas.; and three half sisters, Rose Schlarbaum, and Ruth Vanderlinden of Indianola and Loretta Horn of Bloomfield.
Funeral Services were held Monday in the Priester Funeral Chapel in Bloomfield. Rev Harold Baker officiated. Burial was at IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. A memorial was established to the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Parents:
Thomas Lafayette Beggs (1865 - 1959)
Rhoda Catherine Lester Beggs (1871 - 1901)
Spouse:
Laura Gertrude Conner Beggs (1895 - 1972)*
Children:
James Verlin Beggs (1917 - 1981)* - My Father