Lewis Beach (born 1828)

Lewis Beach (January 5, 1828 – July 30, 1918) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life

Beach was born on January 5, 1828 in Tyrone, New York, the son of Obadiah Beach and Mary Lang.[1]

Beach initially worked on a farm and a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1853, he moved to Wisconsin and settled had a farm near Janesville. In September 1861, after the American Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Company A of the 13th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He fought in the War with them until November 1864, when he suffered poor health and returned to Tyrone.[2]

After returning to Tyrone, Beach lived with his father until the latter's death. He mostly lived in Tyrone as a farmer for the rest of his life, although he lived in Polk County, Iowa in 1871 and 1872.[1] He served as town supervisor for Tyrone for eight terms, from 1874 to 1891.[2]

In 1879, Beach was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Schuyler County. He served in the Assembly in 1880[3] and 1881.[4]

In 1869, Beach married Adelia Willis. Their two sons were Philip L. and Charles W. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic[1] and was a Freemason for 51 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.[5]

Beach died at his son Charles' home west of Watkins Glen on July 30, 1918. He was buried in Tyrone Cemetery.[5]

References
  1. Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, New York. Chapman Publishing Co. 1895. pp. 166–167 – via Google Books.
  2. A Biographical Record of Schuyler County, New York. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. 1903. pp. 413–414 – via Google Books.
  3. The Argus Almanac: A Political and Financial Annual for 1880. Albany, N.Y.: The Argus Company. 1880. p. 83 – via Google Books.
  4. The Argus Almanac: A Political and Financial Annual for 1881. Albany, N.Y.: The Argus Company. 1881. p. 86 – via Google Books.
  5. "Former Member of Assembly Dies" (PDF). Watkins Express. LXIV (9). Watkins, N.Y. 31 July 1918. p. 4 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Abram V. Mekeel		 New York State Assembly
Schuyler County
1880-1881		 Succeeded by
Minor T. Jones


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