BIO: Francis O. BEAVER, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, page 82.
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  FRANCIS O. BEAVER, Huntingdon, Pa., was born in Weinsberg, Germany, 
November 18, 1835.  He was educated in the excellent schools of his native 
land, and there began to learn the trade, that of monumental marble working.  
In 1832 Mr. Beaver emigrated to America, and first resided in York, Pa., but 
later removed to Frederick City, Md.  At the latter place he perfected 
himself in his chosen handiwork.  In 1861 he went to Emmettsburg, Md., 
resided there until 1864, and then removed to Huntingdon, of which borough 
he has ever since been a resident, carrying on the business of marble 
working on his own account.  Over thirty years of residence, with the record 
of an upright and useful citizen, have given Mr. Beaver the standing of a 
much respected member of the community.  He is a member of Juniata Lodge, 
No. 117, I.O.O.F., also of Mount Hor Encampment, No. 170, of the same order.  
He has always adhered to the Democratic party.
  Francis O. Beaver was married in Huntingdon, in December, 1864, to 
Elizabeth, daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine Flenner, of 
McConnellstown, Huntingdon county.  Three of their five children died in 
infancy.  The survivors are:  Ida (Mrs. Ard Barker); and George D., both 
residing in Huntingdon.  The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal 
church, but Mr. Beaver still holds his membership in the Lutheran church.