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M. D. Beeson
M. D. Beeson, son of Benjamin Beeson, was born Oct. 18, 1829, on the Beeson homestead, in Washington Township, Wayne Co., Ind. His boyhood days were spent on the farm and in attending the subscription schools. He was married in 1851 to Elizabeth E., daughter of Benjamin Harvey. To them were born four children — Lycurgus W., Orum L., George W. and Eva, wife of Charles Ferguson, of Posey Township, Fayette Co., Ind. Since his marriage Mr. Beeson has resided on his present farm. He owns 200 acres of well-improved land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was elected Township Trustee in 1882, and still holds that office. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2