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Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith

Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith

Male 1928 -

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Milton "Bob" BeckwithRobert Milton "Bob" Beckwith was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Bob learned to play piano at an early age and kept it as a hobby most of his life, thus carrying on the family musical tradition. As a teenager, he joined the Boy Scouts of which his father was the leader. In high school he attended Lane Technical magnet school in Chicago, Illinois.

    World War II ended before Bob was of draft age. He then attended two years at the University of Illinois Navy Pier campus in Chicago and completed his bachelor's degree in education at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.

    Bob met his bride Jeanette while on a family trip to the Tennessee mountains. In 1953, he took his wife and first son 200 miles south of Chicago to Decatur, Illinois to take on a 6th grade teaching position. To satisfy his musical interest and tradition, he led the school choir.

    In able to support a growing family, Bob also took on part time work in a local grocery store. Even so, he was able to complete a Masters degree in education from the University of Illinois in Champaign.

    In 1963, Bob joined the Illinois Education Association to represent teachers throughout the state of Illinois. He then moved his family to Lombard, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles West of Chicago.

    Bob kept his piano skills tuned by accompanying his children in their musical recitals. He also became known for his whistling skills and he often could be heard belting out melodic tunes.

    In 1968, Bob took on the position of Education Manager for the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. There he worked closely with state educators and legislators. When he retired, the Illinois State Senate and House both declared the day "Robert M. Beckwith day" by official proclamation.

    Bob retired 1 January 1993 and is presently residing with Jeanette in Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Robert married Jeanette Lee Clabo 25 Aug 1950, Original First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jeanette (daughter of Eddie Lee Clabo and Charity Alice Reagan, daughter of Media Edards "Edd" Shields and Davie Eliza Shults) was born 12 Mar 1927, Eddie & Charity Clabo homestead, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Shields Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1951, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 3. John Ridenour Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1954, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. 4. David Lynn Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jan 1956, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was christened Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Shields BeckwithRobert Shields Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 24 Sep 1951, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Plant manager, Sales.
    Military Service: U.S. Navy 6 years, Served in Vietnam War.

    Robert married Kim Sharon Terrace 3 May 1975, San Diego, San Diego, California. Kim (daughter of Raymond Cervando "Ray" Terrace and Marie Ocasio) was born 27 Aug 1956, , New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Crystal Shea Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1975, China Lake, California.

    Robert married Renata Lynn Williams 21 Oct 2006, Webbs Creek United Methodist Church, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  John Ridenour BeckwithJohn Ridenour Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 21 Mar 1954, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Retail manager Osco, Radio Shack

    John married Diane R. Gardner NOT MARRIED. Diane (daughter of Gardner) was born 27 Dec 1957. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Jennifer Lucente  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1976, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.

    John married Patricia Ann Castellano 20 Feb 1980, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Patricia (daughter of Ramon Cerna Castellano and Anaclita Sanchez) was born 18 Dec 1950, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 31 Oct 1992, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois; was buried 4 Nov 1992, Fairview Memorial Park, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Yvette Marie Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1980, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  David Lynn BeckwithDavid Lynn Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born 9 Jan 1956, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was christened Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Factory Supervisor 1978-1980 Prince Castle
    Software Engineer 1980-1981 Butler Engineering (contract AT&T)
    Software Engineer 1981-1985 AT&T Bell Labs
    Software Engineer 1985-1989 CIMCORP Inc.
    Engineering Manager 1989-1995 CIMCORP Inc.
    Co-owner 1995- Fore! Reservations, Inc.

    David married Lisa Beth Varney 9 Aug 1980, First United Methodist Church of Lombard, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois. Lisa (daughter of Robert Arthur "Bob" Varney and MaryElisabeth Leslie "Beth" Gardner) was born 17 Nov 1956, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Robert Johann Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jan 1998, Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Crystal Shea BeckwithCrystal Shea Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born 15 Oct 1975, China Lake, California.

    Crystal married Nathan Eugene Lawton 27 Jun 1998, Escondido, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Makenna Shea Lawton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 2000, California.
    2. 10. Madison Lawton  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 2004.
    3. 11. Mason Ryder Lawton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jun 2009.

  2. 6.  Jennifer Lucente Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 5 Jun 1976, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.

  3. 7.  Yvette Marie BeckwithYvette Marie Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 11 Apr 1980, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Yvette married Andrew R. "Andy" Schulz NOT MARRIED. Andrew (son of Richard K. "Rick" Schulz and Barbara A. "Barb") was born 13 Sep 1980. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Andrew Garrett Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1997, Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois.

    Yvette married Mitchell A. "Mitch" Heidkamp NOT MARRIED. Mitchell (son of Richard G. Heidkamp and Betty Jo Adamik) was born Abt 1980. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Alexis Patricia Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1999, Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois.
    2. 14. Maddison Betty Heidcamp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 2003.

  4. 8.  Robert Johann BeckwithRobert Johann Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.Robert1) was born 14 Jan 1998, Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Makenna Shea Lawton Descendancy chart to this point (5.Crystal3, 2.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born 22 Nov 2000, California.

  2. 10.  Madison Lawton Descendancy chart to this point (5.Crystal3, 2.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born May 2004.

  3. 11.  Mason Ryder Lawton Descendancy chart to this point (5.Crystal3, 2.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born 16 Jun 2009.

  4. 12.  Andrew Garrett Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (7.Yvette3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 7 Jan 1997, Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    born 5:25 pm 7lb. 6 oz.

    Put up for adoption and changed name to Eric Michael.


  5. 13.  Alexis Patricia Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (7.Yvette3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 13 Apr 1999, Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Born 4:37 PM


  6. 14.  Maddison Betty Heidcamp Descendancy chart to this point (7.Yvette3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 29 Sep 2003.



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