Family Files February 2022 - Person Sheet
Family Files February 2022 - Person Sheet
NameAaron BEAUCHAMP 
, M
, MBirth11 Apr 1833, Pickaway County, Ohio
Death4 Feb 1911
FatherJohn BEAUCHAMP , M (1799-1870)
MotherNancy WILSON , F (1797-1859)
Misc. Notes
1860 Crawford, Crawfordsville, Washington, Iowa with Aaron 27 OH, Sarah J 17 IA, John H 8 IA - it would appear that John is too old and must be a brother to Aaron
History of Washington County Iowa:
A well improved farm of one hundred and fifty acres lying in Crawford township is the home of Aaron Beauchamp who is numbered among the pioneer residents of Washington county He was born in Pickaway county Ohio April 11 1833 a son of John and Nancy Wilson Beauchamp The father was likewise a native of the Buckeye state and in 1835 removed to White county Indiana there remaining until 1852 when he journeyed by wagon to Washington county this state He established his home in Crawford township and followed farming until the time of his death The mother also born in Ohio died in Washington county Their family numbered twelve children but Aaron of this review is the only surviving member the others being Mary Ann James Risdon Moses Margaret John Andrew William Sarah Jane Nancy Jane and Francis Marion Aaron Beauchamp the ninth in order of birth acquired his education in the common schools of Washington county and of Indiana being a youth of nineteen years at the time of the parents removal here When starting out to make his own way in the world he broke raw prairie breaking in all six hundred and thirty acres This he cultivated six years and then came to his present home his first dwelling being a log cabin in which he lived three years He then replaced this crude structure with a more modern and comfortable dwelling which he has since occupied and also built substantial outbuildings He owned in one body three hundred and forty acres but has since disposed of some of this and now retains possession of but one hundred and fifty acres located in Crawford township In addition to general farming he raises stock keeping only the best grades and in both branches of his business he is meeting with success It has been through the inherent force of his nature and the utilization of opportunities that has placed him where he today stands for he started out with no capital depending entirely upon his own labors in acquiring a competence Mr Beauchamp established a home of his own in 1859 by his marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Zickefoose a resident of Henry county Iowa Unto them have been born eleven children as follows Benjamin Franklin who died in infancy Francis Harvey who follows farming in Crawford township Ura Ulysses also a farmer of this township Charles who makes his home in Gas City Kansas Christy of Lucas county Iowa Clara the wife of William Crosley of Wapello Iowa Laura May the wife of Frank Green of Missouri Clyde a farmer of Louisa county Iowa Rosa Jane who has departed this life Ollie the wife of Scott Welsh of Crawford township Jesse who passed away when seventeen years of age In politics Mr Beauchamp is a republican and has served as road supervisor but otherwise has not filled public office Both he and his wife are devoted and helpful members of the Methodist Episcopal church Lmlike other pioneers it was a long and strenuous task that presented itself to Mr Beauchamp in carving out a home in an undeveloped region but he met it with a steady resolution that has been characteristic of his entire life He has seen Washington county during the fifty seven years of his residence here develop from a wild and unsettled district into one of the prosperous communities of this commonwealth and not only has he witnessed this change but he has been an active participant in much that has been accomplished in this direction He has just passed the seventy sixth milestone of life and now in the evening of his days owing to former years of toil is supplied with all the comforts of life and can now spend his remaining days in comparative ease.
History of Washington County Iowa:
A well improved farm of one hundred and fifty acres lying in Crawford township is the home of Aaron Beauchamp who is numbered among the pioneer residents of Washington county He was born in Pickaway county Ohio April 11 1833 a son of John and Nancy Wilson Beauchamp The father was likewise a native of the Buckeye state and in 1835 removed to White county Indiana there remaining until 1852 when he journeyed by wagon to Washington county this state He established his home in Crawford township and followed farming until the time of his death The mother also born in Ohio died in Washington county Their family numbered twelve children but Aaron of this review is the only surviving member the others being Mary Ann James Risdon Moses Margaret John Andrew William Sarah Jane Nancy Jane and Francis Marion Aaron Beauchamp the ninth in order of birth acquired his education in the common schools of Washington county and of Indiana being a youth of nineteen years at the time of the parents removal here When starting out to make his own way in the world he broke raw prairie breaking in all six hundred and thirty acres This he cultivated six years and then came to his present home his first dwelling being a log cabin in which he lived three years He then replaced this crude structure with a more modern and comfortable dwelling which he has since occupied and also built substantial outbuildings He owned in one body three hundred and forty acres but has since disposed of some of this and now retains possession of but one hundred and fifty acres located in Crawford township In addition to general farming he raises stock keeping only the best grades and in both branches of his business he is meeting with success It has been through the inherent force of his nature and the utilization of opportunities that has placed him where he today stands for he started out with no capital depending entirely upon his own labors in acquiring a competence Mr Beauchamp established a home of his own in 1859 by his marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Zickefoose a resident of Henry county Iowa Unto them have been born eleven children as follows Benjamin Franklin who died in infancy Francis Harvey who follows farming in Crawford township Ura Ulysses also a farmer of this township Charles who makes his home in Gas City Kansas Christy of Lucas county Iowa Clara the wife of William Crosley of Wapello Iowa Laura May the wife of Frank Green of Missouri Clyde a farmer of Louisa county Iowa Rosa Jane who has departed this life Ollie the wife of Scott Welsh of Crawford township Jesse who passed away when seventeen years of age In politics Mr Beauchamp is a republican and has served as road supervisor but otherwise has not filled public office Both he and his wife are devoted and helpful members of the Methodist Episcopal church Lmlike other pioneers it was a long and strenuous task that presented itself to Mr Beauchamp in carving out a home in an undeveloped region but he met it with a steady resolution that has been characteristic of his entire life He has seen Washington county during the fifty seven years of his residence here develop from a wild and unsettled district into one of the prosperous communities of this commonwealth and not only has he witnessed this change but he has been an active participant in much that has been accomplished in this direction He has just passed the seventy sixth milestone of life and now in the evening of his days owing to former years of toil is supplied with all the comforts of life and can now spend his remaining days in comparative ease.
Spouses
1Sarah Jane SICAFOOSE , F
, FBirth22 Mar 1844
Death22 Feb 1913
FatherBenjamin SICAFOOSE , M (ca1804-1868)
MotherSusan BUZZARD , F (1806-1865)
Marriage1859
ChildrenAaron Clyde , M (1879-1955)
Charles Irvin , M (1867-1919)