of Harrison County, Iowa · from New York · documented from the public record
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James L. Beebee
James L. Beebee⚭ Alma C. Williams
childrenRansom W. Beebee
Source: History of Harrison County, Iowa, with portraits and biographical sketches
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What the record says
Contractor who helped construct and later enlarge the Erie Canal.
Also extensively engaged in farming.
Came to Harrison County, Iowa in 1871 and carried on farming in La Grange Township.
Beebee family originally from Wales but in New York State for many generations.
Father of eleven children (nine sons, two daughters).
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