Saint Joseph County MI Archives Biographies.....Beck, Dr. James W. December 16, 1848 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers 

DR. JAMES W. BECK, dental surgeoen, of Sturgis, is as capable, talented and 
popular a member of his profession, and as truehearted and esteemed a citizen 
as can be found in St. Joseph County.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 16, 
1848.  His father, JOhn J. Beck, was of English birth, the place of his 
nativity being London, England.  About 1830, when quite young, he came with 
his parents to the United States, and settled near Somerset, Ohio.  He 
afterward went to Cincinnati, and was many years employed as bookkeeper for an 
aution commission firm.  He thence removed to Toledo, and in 1854 to Hudson, 
Mich., where he lived until 1865, when he came with his family to Sturgis.  He 
was a man fo sterling worth, universally respected for his integrity and 
upright business transactions, and was for twenty-one years cashier of the 
Sturfis National Bank.  His wife, whom he married while residing in Toledo, 
died in May 1886, and he, resigning his position in the bank, went with his 
daughter to San Franciso, dying there in June 188.

Our subject passed his early life in Toledo, and after coming to Michigan 
completed the regular course of study at the High School at Hudson.  In 1870 
he established himself as a dentist in MOnroe, this State, where he met with 
much success, continuting there four years.  In 1874 Dr. Beck opened an office 
in Stugis, and he has here built up an extensive and lucrative practice, his 
competency in all branches of his vocation having won him a large patronage, 
customers who have once had the benefit of his skill and experience being sure 
to call upon him for further needed dental work.

Dr. Beck was united in marriage, Nov. 7, 1883, to Miss Mina, daughter of 
Thomas Naylor, Of Middlebury, Inc.  Of their union one child has been born, a 
bright and interesting little daughter named Ethel.

Our subject takes an active interest in the growth and prosperity of this 
community, aiding all schemes for its improvement, and has several faithfully 
as Village Clerk three terms, as Township Clerk one term, and has been School 
Inspector two years.  Both Dr. and Mrs. Beck are valued members of society, 
and have the good wishes of a host of friends and acquaintances.

Additional Comments:
Transcribed from the Portrait & Biographical Album of St. Joseph Co. Chapman 
Brothers 1889

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