Richard Franklin Beacham (1921 - 1999)

Born 10 Oct 1921 in Stockton, Tooele, Utah, United States

Ancestors

Son of Franklin Richard Beacham and Ruth V (Quinn) Beacham

Husband of Elaine (Jefferies) Beacham — married 11 Jun 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

Died 22 May 1999 at age 77 in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Beacham Name Study.

Richard Franklin Beacham was born on October 10, 1921 in Stockton, Tooele, Utah, United States, son of Franklin Richard Beacham (1899–1977) and Ruth V Quinn (1904–1973).^[1]

His siblings were:

• Violet Ruth Beacham (1925–2011)
• Fred William Beacham (1927–1988)
• Florence Reginia Beacham (1929–2017)
• Dollie Cecelia Beacham (1931–1982)
• Cecil Joseph Beacham (1935–1973)

In 1930, Richard (8) was living in household of Frank Beacham (32) in Stockton, Tooele with his mother, Ruth (26); and his siblings, Violet (4), Fred (2), and Florence (0). ^[2]

In 1935, Richard Franklin was a son in the household of his father, Franklin. ^[3]

In 1940, Richard (18) was living in Stockton with his parents, Frank (41) and Ruth (36); and his siblings, Florence (10), Dolly (8), Joe (4), and Violet (15). ^{[4] [5]}

Richard registered for the draft for World War II. ^[6]

Richard (19) married Elaine Jefferies (20) (born on April 11, 1921 in Grantsville, Tooele) on June 11, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.^{[7] [8] [9]} Their children were:

• Richard Farrell Beacham (1942–1999)
• Ernest Jeffery Beacham (1945–2022)
• Pat Beacham (~1955–~unk5)

In 1950, Richard (28) was living in Election Precinct 2 Grantsville with his wife, Elaine (29 years); and Farrell Beacham (7 years), and Earnest J Beacham (5 years). ^{[10] [11] [12]}

In 1955, Richard Franklin head of household. ^[13]

In 1960, Richard Franklin head of household. ^[3]

Richard died on May 22, 1999 in Grantsville, Tooele, aged 77. He was buried in Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah.^{[14] [15] [1]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Farrell Beacham
• Earnest J Beacham

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30943565/richard-franklin-beacham: accessed), memorial page for Richard Franklin Beacham (10 Oct 1921–23 May 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30943565, citing Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah, USA; Maintained by dwantczak (contributor 46790916).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 16, sheet 1A, line 13, family 7, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2422; FHL microfilm 2,342,156.
   FamilySearch Record: XH62-DL5 (accessed 18 September 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RC6-5MF Image number 01029
   Richard Beacham (8), single son, in household of Frank Beacham (32) in Stockton, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1935 Census: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
   citing Record number: 0;
   FamilySearch Record: 8M2V-TKZM (accessed 14 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C34L-SSB8-Q Image number 02978
   Richard Franklin Beacham son in household of Frank Richard Beacham. Born in Stockton, Utah.
4. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 19;
   FamilySearch Record: VT4H-7Z6 (accessed 14 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-5KJ1
   Richard Beacham (18), single son, in household of Frank Beacham (41) in Election Precinct 10 Stockton, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 19;
   FamilySearch Record: VT4H-7Z6 (accessed 18 September 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-5KJ1
   Richard Beacham (18), single son, in household of Frank Beacham (41) in Stockton, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Military: "Utah, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947"
   citing Draft Registration, Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States, NARA "Draft Registration Cards for Utah, 10/16/1940 – 3/31/1947," NAID 6002234. Records of the Selective Service System, 1926 - 1975, RG 147. National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, FHL microfilm 00388.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2WP-CQQK (accessed 14 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZZ-ZND3 Image number 00388
   Name: Richard Franklin Beacham; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States; Birth Date: 10 Oct 1920; Birth Place: Stockton, Utah; Race: White; Residence Place: Utah, Tooele; Complexion: Light Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 6; Occupation Employer: Combine Metals Co; Weight: 148.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Marriage: "Utah Marriages, 1887-1935"
   citing FHL microfilm: 482503; Record number: 234;
   FamilySearch Record: HNDM-2R2M (accessed 14 August 2023)
   Richard Franklin Beacham (20) marriage to Elaine Jefferies (20) on 11 Jun 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Marriage: "United States Western States Marriage Index"
   citing Page: 117;
   FamilySearch Record: XZJ1-9JL (accessed 14 August 2023)
   Richard Franklin Beacham marriage to Elaine Jefferies on 11 Jun 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Marriage: "United States Western States Marriage Index"
   citing Page: 117;
   FamilySearch Record: XZJ1-9JL (accessed 18 September 2022)
   Richard Franklin Beacham marriage to Elaine Jefferies on 11 Jun 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
10. ↑ 1950 Census: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
    citing Record number: 0;
    FamilySearch Record: DL1W-1M2M (accessed 14 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C34G-TSC9-6 Image number 02820
    Richard Franklin Beacham head of household. Born in Stockton, Utah.
11. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 18; Line: 27;
    FamilySearch Record: 6XKM-BQQD (accessed 14 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQH7-TWKW
    Richard F Beacham (28), married, Fire Fighter, head of household in Election Precinct 2 Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
12. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 18; Line: 27;
    FamilySearch Record: 6XKM-BQQD (accessed 18 September 2022)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQH7-TWKW
    Richard F Beacham (28), married, Fire Fighter, head of household in Election Precinct 2 Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
13. ↑ 1955 Census: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
    citing Record number: 0;
    FamilySearch Record: Z588-VZ6Z (accessed 14 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1B-Q9LW-5 Image number 03031
    Richard Franklin Beacham head of household. Born in Stocton, Utah.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30943565/richard-franklin-beacham: accessed), memorial page for Richard Franklin Beacham (10 Oct 1921–23 May 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30943565, citing Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah, USA; Maintained by dwantczak (contributor 46790916).
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1} Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    FamilySearch Record: 6KWT-XXYX (accessed 14 August 2023)
    Richard Franklin Beacham death 15 May 1999 (born 10 Oct 1921).

See also:

• Obituary of son Richard Farrell Beacham:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Salt Lake Tribune, The, born-digital text.
FamilySearch Record: QKPL-RJRY (accessed 14 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-GWKC-Z Image number 02423
Name: Richard Franklin Beacham; Source Newspaper: Salt Lake Tribune, The; Event Type: Obituary.

• Obituary:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Salt Lake Tribune, The, born-digital text.
FamilySearch Record: QKPW-VJX5 (accessed 14 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-GWFV-B Image number 01630
Name: Richard Franklin Beacham; Obituary Date: 25 May 1999; Obituary Place: Utah, United States; Birth Date: 10 Oct 1921; Birth Place: Stockton, Utah; Burial Place: Grantsville; Death Date: 23 May 1999; Residence Date: 23 May 1999; Residence Place: Grantsville; Occupation: Fire Fighter; Age: 77; Is Principal: True; Marriage Date (Original): 11 Jun; Marriage Place (Original): Salt Lake City, Utah, Salt Lake, Salt Lake Temple; Source Newspaper: Salt Lake Tribune, The; Event Type: Obituary.

• Obituary of wife Elaine Jefferies Beacham:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Salt Lake Tribune, The, born-digital text.
FamilySearch Record: QKT2-4JP4 (accessed 14 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-RYKR Image number 00106
Name: Richard Franklin Beacham; Marriage Date: 11 Jun; Marriage Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, Salt Lake, Salt Lake Temple; Source Newspaper: Salt Lake Tribune, The; Event Type: Obituary.

• Birth of son Richard Farrell Beacham:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
FamilySearch Record: 6KWY-BS4V (accessed 14 August 2023)
Richard Farrell Beacham born to Richard F Beacham.

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DNA

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• Maternal relationship is confirmed by an AncestryDNA test match between John Browne and his 2nd cousin 1x removed, JB. Their most-recent common ancestors are John's great grandparents, James Patrick Quinn (1872-1929) and Zadieth Viola (Vaughan) Quinn (1880-1948). Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 46 cM across 4 segments.

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• Maternal relationship is confirmed by an AncestryDNA test match between John Browne and his 2nd cousin 1x removed, DA. Their most-recent common ancestors are John's great grandparents, James Patrick Quinn (1872-1929) and Zadieth Viola (Vaughan) Quinn (1880-1948). Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 90 cM across 6 segments.