Bio of Beckman, John (b.1845) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Beckman, John (deceased) (spelled Buckman in the index) was born in the 
northern part of Sweden, June 24, 1845. Angeline Sophia Johnson, now widow 
of the deceased, was born in the southern part of the same country, March 
27, 1828, and was united to him April 5, 1871. In 1869 Mr. Beckman left 
his native land and came direct to Lake City. For some time he engaged in 
various occupations; he became owner of a quarter-section of land in 
Gillford, which he tilled up to the time of his death. In 1871 he built 
the "Marion Street House," which continued to be his residence thereafter, 
and where he died of consumption, September 17, 1881. During his American 
citizenship, Mr. Beckman was a loyal supporter of the republican party. 
All the family were baptized and reared in the Lutheran church. There are 
two daughters, born and christened as below: February 7, 1872, Anna S.; 
April 1, 1875, Alice E.