Beecher

Frank R., son of Rollin L. and Mary F. (Brink) Beecher. was born in Canandaigua. New York, June 18, 1866. He obtained a practical education in the schools of the neighborhood, after which he entered upon his active career, and for about fifteen years conducted successfully an extensive lumber business in Canandaigua. In 1894 he was appointed to the position of postmaster of Canandaigua by the late President Grover Cleveland, the duties of which he performed in a manner that was satisfactory to all concerned. His life is an active and useful one, and he enjoys the respect of all … Read more

Calvin Beecher, the first of the line here under consideration of whom we have definite information, was born in New England. July 13, 1802, died in October, 1864. He was a cousin of the celebrated Henry Ward Beecher, who was a son of Lyman and Roxana (Foote) Beecher, grandson of David Beecher, and sixth in descent from John Beecher, the first American ancestor, who came with his mother, the Widow Hannah Beecher, to Connecticut from Kent, England, in 1638. These ancestors were of sturdy yeoman stock, noted for their physical strength, honest, God-fearing men. Emeline, wife of Calvin Beecher, was … Read more

Rollin L., son of Calvin and Emeline Beecher, was born in Owego, New York, April 30, 1844, died February i, 1908. He was connected with the Northern Central Railroad of New York as general agent for forty-six years, this fact amply testifying to his integrity of character and his ability and efficiency. He married Mary F. Brink. born in Owego. New York, daughter of James and Ellen (Savage) Brink. Children: Frank R.; George R., married Gwendolyn Virginia Weinheart, and they reside (1910) at Los Angeles, California.