His birth is recorded in Carroll County book 2, page 131. His headstone reads; Ohio Wagoner Sup. Co. 332 Infantry World War I.
This was recorded in the Carroll Chronicle, Carrollton, Ohio, Friday, October 23, 1925.
Pearl Beckley of Kilgore has filed her petition against James Beckley, asking for alimony and custody of their three year old child. She states they were married in Lisbon, September 28, 1921, and alleges gross neglect, extreme cruelty, failure to provide, etc. She states that he has a one-half interest in a sawmill and owns other property. Their home is at Kilgore, but she says they have been living apart for some time.
His obituary in the Free Press Standard, Carrollton, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1966.
Emanuel James Beckley, 75, of Kilgore died Friday at his residence after an illness of five weeks. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Born September 21, 1890, in Kilgore, he was the son of the late Levi and Ellen Catherine (Burrier) Beckley and was a life resident of that vicinity. Mr. Beckley was a member of Kilgore Lutheran Church, a veteran of World War I and a member of Fighting McCook Post 3301, VFW.
On February 5, 1929, he married Clara Randolph, who survives along with three sons, Merl James Beckley and Franklin E. Beckley, both of Kilgore, and John E. Beckley of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Paul K. (Florence Elizabeth) Eick of Rt. 1, Malvern; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sons and one brother are deceased. Services were Monday at Kilgore Lutheran Church with Rev. C. M. Hollensen officiating. Burial was in Kilgore Cemetery, Allmon Funeral Home of Carrollton was in charged of arrangements.
Family Members
Parents
Levi Beckley
1861–1928
Ellen Catherine Burrier Beckley
1867–1941
Spouse
Clara K. Randolph Beckley
1905–1987
Siblings
Charles Edward Beckley
1887–1962
Children
Infant Son Beckley
1937–1937
Ray James Beckley
1943–1943
Inscription
OHIO
WAGGONER SUP CO 332 INF
WORLD WAR I
