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Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith

Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith

Male 1928 -  (95 years)

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

    Other Events:

    • Residence: From 1928 to 1929, Grenada Hotel, 525 Arlington Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1929 to 1931, North side of Chicago (Altgeld?)
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1932 to 1933, North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Kindergarten
    • Residence: From 1934 to 1935, North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 1st/2nd grade
    • Residence: From 1936 to 1937, Cramer Street, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 2nd/3rd grade (building no longer standing, replaced by apartment complex)
    • Residence: From 1937 to 1938, 2107 East Menlo Blvd., Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 3rd/4th grade
    • Residence: From 1939 to 1942, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 5th/7th grade
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1942 to 1952, 457 Roslyn Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 8th thru first year of marriage
    • Residence: From 1952 to 1953, 1201 West Wood Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1953 to 1958, 4687 West Main Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; House no longer standing, now part of Millikin University campus.
    • Residence: From 1958 to 1963, 5 Northland Drive, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1963 to 1964, 721 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1964 to 1993, 709 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1993 to, 1680 Valley Woods Drive, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee

    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; died 25 Nov 2014, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 2015, Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Cook 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; divorced 18 Apr 2006, Sevier County, Tennessee. 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; divorced 11 Oct 2011, 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; died 25 Nov 2014, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 2015, Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Cook 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 Cemetery, 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 1995-2013 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.

    Jennifer married Kevin McElroy 16 Mar 2013, Chicago, Cook County, Illiniois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Weston Christopher McElroy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 2013.
    2. 13. Harper Ellen McElroy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 2015.

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

    Yvette married NOT MARRIED. Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Alexis Patricia Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1999, Glendale Heights, 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. 16. Maddison Betty Heidcamp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 2003.

    Yvette — Himebauch. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. McKynzi Lane Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 2012, Illinois.
    2. 18. Liam Vincent Himebauch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 2014, Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Illinois.

  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.  Weston Christopher McElroy Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jennifer3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 1 Oct 2013.

  5. 13.  Harper Ellen McElroy Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jennifer3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 1 May 2015.

  6. 14.  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.


  7. 15.  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


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

  9. 17.  McKynzi Lane Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (7.Yvette3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 28 Jan 2012, Illinois.

  10. 18.  Liam Vincent Himebauch Descendancy chart to this point (7.Yvette3, 3.John2, 1.Robert1) was born 24 Jan 2014, Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Illinois.


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