Anthony Beck

One of the most prominent men of the county is the one whose name heads this short and imperfect sketch. He is the son of John Beck, one of the pioneers of Boone County, both whom were born in North Carolina. Anthony Beck was born May 15, 1831. His wife, Mary J. Hinton, was born November 31, 1831. They were married September 27, 1849. The following are his children's names: Martha E., born July 1850, married March 17, 1870: died April 22, 1870. John Beck was born December 23, 1851; William R., born February 14, 1854; Alonzo, born November 24, 1856; he died in 1867; Leander, born May 22, 1857; Francis M., born August 17,1860 Anthony W., born August 17, 1862; Sarah E, born August 25, 1865; Anna L., born December 1, 1867; Charles R., born December 20, 1869, died, August,1873; Albert, born November 17, 1871; Lena M., born February 10, 1876. Mr. Beck is among the most prosperous men in the county. He owns nearly three hundred acres of land in Washington Township, where he lives, one mile and a half west of Pike's Crossing, where he has a fine residence and well fixed to live. Long may he live to enjoy his well earned property. Has given his children twelve thousand dollars.
 

Submitted by: Jane A. Heine
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887.