Thaddeus L. "T.L" Beck

BECK, ROWELL, HUSTON, KYLE

Posted By: KEN BAKER (email)
Date: 6/5/2018 at 10:31:56

Source probably Leon Journal, Leon, Iowa, about February 1915

T. L. Beck

Thaddeus L. Beck, son of John and Martha [Huston] Beck, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, March 1, 1829, died at the home of his son C. C. Beck, in Decatur City, Iowa, February 12, 1915, at the advanced age of 85 years, 11 months and 11 days.

The deceased was of a family of six boys and two girls. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Zanesville, Ohio, coming with his parents to Iowa in 1851. He entered land in Decatur township, where he made his home until the infirmities of age caused him to retire from the farm and made his home with his son. He was united in marriage with Miss Lucia Rowell, a daughter of William and Hester Howell, on June 22, 1856. To this union were born five children, one dying in infancy, the surviving being C. C. Beck and Mrs. Margaret Kyle of Decatur, T. O. Beck of Big Piney, Wyoming, and D. C. Beck of Casper Wyoming. Mrs. Beck passed away on April 8, 1901.

While yet a young man he became converted and joined the Methodist church. He was one of the earliest Masons in Decatur County, having been a member of the order for 45 years, 6 months, 12 days. He was a great sufferer, being helpless for more than twelve years but during all those long and weary years he remained in good spirits and mind.

Mr. Beck was rightfully one of the pioneers of Decatur County, and his long life was one of usefulness to the community. He was loved and respected by everybody and was always one of the prominent men in his neighborhood in all matters of public import. A good man has gone to his reward.

Funeral services were held at Decatur City on Monday, Feb. 15, interment being by the side of his wife in the cemetery in Decatur City.