Clark County, Ohio

Biographies

JOHN BEAVER, brick-mason and contractor, Springfield. John Beaver was born May 23, 1829, in England; came to Springfield in 1859, at the age of 30 years. He was married in England, in 1849, to Helen Corcoran, and of six children, only three daughters are living. Mr. Beaver has been successful in Springfield — the result, however, of unflagging energy, close attention to business, and living strictly up to all his contracts. A great number of the buildings of this thriving city are of his erection and all of the many and immense Champion shops. Mr. Beaver is a member of good standing of the Palestine Commandery, No.33, Knights Templar; Springfield Council, No.17, Royal and Select Masters; Springfield Royal Arch Chapter, No. 48; Clark Lodge, No.101, of Free and Accepted Masons; and Springfield Lodge, No.33, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; also the Encampment. He lives in his own snug little home, with his daughters, at No.18 Clifton street.

From History of Clark County, Ohio, W.H. Beers & Co. 1881. Page 790