William H. Beam

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William H. Beam

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Prominent among the representative citizens of Pompton Plains, noted for their energy, enterprise and progressiveness, all of which traits have been active factors in their successful careers is William H. BEAM, a native of Passaic county, New Jersey, born December 22, 1840.

Conrad BEAM, father of William H. BEAM, was also a native of Passaic county, New Jersey, where he was reared and educated, and where he followed farming as a means of livelihood. Later in life he removed to Morris county, locating in the vicinity of Pompton Plains, and there also engaged in agricultural pursuits, remaining there until his death which occurred in his seventy-eight year. He married Ann RYERSON, a native of Passaic county, New Jersey, and they were the parents of six children, William H. being the only one living at the present time (1914).

William H. BEAM attended the common schools in the vicinity of his home in Passaic county, thus obtaining a practical education which qualified him for an active career. He assisted his father in the management of the home farm, becoming familiar with every detail of the work, and later became the owner of the farm consisting of thirty and a half years, which he cultivated to a high state of perfection, raising thereon a general line of produce, and which he sold in the early part of 1913 to Mr. DOREMUS, who now resides thereon. Since that time Mr. BEAM has led a retired life, enjoying a well-earned rest, having accumulated sufficient capital to allow him to do so, this being the proper reward for years of industry and perseverance. Since attaining his majority he has given his political allegiance to the Republican party, the principles of which he believes best for the government of the people, and he has been called upon to serve as collector and assessor of the township, also as a member of the school board, his services proving satisfactory to all concerned.

Mr. BEAM married (first) April 30, 1870, Margaret BOGART, born October 21, 1843, died February 8, 1897. He married (second) Elizabeth MYERS, born December 21, 1872, died December 18, 1909. His first wife bore him two children,

Charles and Samuel, both deceased.

His second wife bore him two children,

Charlotte and Ella, both of whom reside at home.

The family are held in high respect in the town, in the welfare of which they take a deep interest.

This biography was transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003).