Scanned Ledgers from the Yarbrough Dry Goods Store
Original images, and index, of Thomas B. Yarbrough’s store ledger which he kept while conducting business in Honey Grove, Texas. Volume 1 covers the years of 1 Jan 1883-Jul 1884.
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Biography of Chalkley M. Beeson
Chalkley M. Beeson, born in Ohio in 1848, embodies the transition from the Wild West to a settled Kansas. Having interacted with legendary figures such as Generals Custer and Sheridan, he eventually established himself as a successful farmer and legislator in Dodge City. Notably, he guided the Grand Duke Alexis on a famous buffalo hunt in 1872, showcasing his skills amid the excitement of the hunt. A talented violinist, Beeson also founded the renowned Cowboy Band of Dodge City, contributing to the cultural fabric of the West.
Hodgen Cemetery, Hodgen, LeFlore County, Oklahoma
Hodgen Cemetery, located just south of Hodgen, Oklahoma, is the town’s active burial ground and the subject of this extensive online cemetery record. Compiled from headstone inscriptions, the listing preserves names, dates, family relationships, and military service details for generations of local residents, with thanks to Paula Doyle-Bicket for the submission.
Beeson, Harry C. – Obituary
On November 28, 1918, it was reported that three young men from Enterprise, Oregon—Harry C. Beeson, August Lunquist, and Peter Bue—lost their lives in battle in France. Each had enlisted alongside their peers on June 24 and were killed on the same day, only three months after joining the military. Beeson, 23, was the son of M. H. and Julia Beeson. Lunquist, originally from Norway, was 26, while Bue was 26 and the son of C. K. Bue. Enterprise has experienced a significant loss relative to its population during the war.
Hubert E. Beeson
Wagoner Evacuation Ambulance, 13th Company from Guilford County, Hubert E. Beeson, son of E. E. and Ida Bell Beeson, entered military service on July 6, 1918. After training at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, he was deployed to France via Newport News, sailing on September 3, 1918. Beeson served seven months at a hospital in Bordeaux and three months in Motor Transportation at St. Nazaire. He returned to the United States on July 9, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Lee, Virginia, on July 21, 1919.
Biography of Martin M. Beeson
Martin M. Beeson, born on October 29, 1867, in Johnson County, Indiana, became a prominent figure in Madison County through hard work and determination. After moving to Madison County at age seven, he eventually pursued a career in agriculture, renting land before purchasing 120 acres in 1906. Beeson successfully cultivated this farm and raised livestock, showcasing modern farming techniques. He married Laura M. Nutt in 1890 and had seven children. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he contributed significantly to the region’s development while maintaining a modest political profile.