Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Jacob Calahill Beckner
1. Jacob Calahill Beckner was born on 23 Jul 1859 in Harmony, Hancock, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1912 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Tempa Elizabeth Thompson. Tempa (daughter of Chauncy Gridley Thompson and Sarah Matilda Robertson) was born on 04 Jul 1864 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 1949 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Clarence Beckner
was born on 29 May 1886 in Missouri; died on 29 May 1886 in Missouri. - 3. George Elmer Beckner
was born on 17 Jul 1887 in Missouri; died on 20 Aug 1898. - 4. Reverend Jacob Chauncy Beckner
was born on 09 Apr 1890 in Buchanan, Missouri; died on 13 Oct 1968 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. - 5. William Edward Beckner
was born on 20 Nov 1891 in Buchanan, Missouri; died on 17 Feb 1952. - 6. Anna Idona Beckner
was born about 1894 in Missouri; died on 05 Feb 1979 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. - 7. Henry Floyd Beckner
was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Agency, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. - 8. Martin Ezma Beckner
was born on 15 Jul 1900 in Edson, Sherman, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1976 in Pratt, Pratt, Kansas. - 9. Harvey Francis Beckner
was born on 28 Apr 1902 in Brewster, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 16 Jan 1968 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. - 10. Alby Thompson Beckner
was born on 22 Jul 1904 in Sherman County, Kansas; died on 06 Jan 1968 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 09 Jan 1968 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. - 11. Bertha Elizabeth Beckner
was born on 16 Nov 1908 in Kansas; died on 15 Mar 1985 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.
- 2. Clarence Beckner
Generation: 2
2. Clarence Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 29 May 1886 in Missouri; died on 29 May 1886 in Missouri. 3. George Elmer Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 17 Jul 1887 in Missouri; died on 20 Aug 1898. 4. Reverend Jacob Chauncy Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 09 Apr 1890 in Buchanan, Missouri; died on 13 Oct 1968 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Eva Amelia Andrews. Eva (daughter of ? Andrews and ?) was born on 20 Oct 1901 in Kansas; died on 16 Dec 1968; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Raymond Carl Beckner
- 13. Lillie Beckner
- 14. Lloyd Beckner
- 15. Sylvia DeEtta Beckner
was born on 19 Mar 1926 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; died on 27 Apr 2003 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. - 16. Charles Beckner
- 12. Raymond Carl Beckner
5. William Edward Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 20 Nov 1891 in Buchanan, Missouri; died on 17 Feb 1952. Family/Spouse: Mary Jensen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6.
Anna Idona Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born about 1894 in Missouri; died on 05 Feb 1979 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Family/Spouse: Robert Henry Deatherage. Robert was born on 01 Nov 1892 in Agency, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 29 Jul 1978 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Oliver Calahill Deatherage
was born on 24 Oct 1915 in Osborne, Osborne, Kansas; died on 23 Jul 2006 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. - 18. Robert Orval Deatherage
was born on 29 Jul 1917 in Osborne, Osborne, Kansas; died on 24 Feb 1989 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. - 19. Wayne Leslie Deatherage
was born on 17 Sept 1919 in Agency, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 09 Apr 1997 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. - 20. Louise M Deatherage
was born about 1923 in Missouri. - 21. Betty Jean Deatherage
was born on 01 Nov 1924 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 15 Sept 1986 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. - 22. Laurene Deatherage
was born about 1930 in Missouri. - 23. ? Deatherage
- 17. Oliver Calahill Deatherage
7. Henry Floyd Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Agency, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. Family/Spouse: ? Nichols. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Martin Ezma Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 15 Jul 1900 in Edson, Sherman, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1976 in Pratt, Pratt, Kansas. Family/Spouse: ? Heilin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Harvey Francis Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 28 Apr 1902 in Brewster, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 16 Jan 1968 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Olive Martha Wilkin. Olive was born on 12 Jun 1919; died on 21 Jan 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Robert Oliver Beckner
was born on 05 Nov 1936 in Levant, Kansas; died on 26 Jan 2025. - 25. Melvin Carl Beckner
was born on 10 Jan 1939 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; died on 04 Mar 1998 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Saint Francis Cemetery, Munjor, Ellis County, Kansas. - 26. Leroy Jacob Beckner
was born on 26 Oct 1940 in Brewster, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 24 Jul 1999 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
Harvey married Goldie Marie Nash [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Stanley Eugene Beckner
was born on 13 Feb 1945; died on 15 Jan 2007; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. - 28. David Ray Beckner
was born on 02 Sep 1949 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 13 Jun 2021 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. - 29. Velma Louise Beckner
was born on 05 Mar 1951 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 02 Apr 2006 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. - 30. Jerry Beckner
- 24. Robert Oliver Beckner
10. Alby Thompson Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 22 Jul 1904 in Sherman County, Kansas; died on 06 Jan 1968 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 09 Jan 1968 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Edna A Terrell. Edna was born on 19 Jan 1902; died on 22 Mar 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Bertha Elizabeth Beckner
(1.Jacob1) was born on 16 Nov 1908 in Kansas; died on 15 Mar 1985 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado. Bertha married Charles Henry Taylor on 01 Aug 1923 in Colby, Thomas, Kansas. Charles was born on 20 Sep 1898 in Kansas; died on 15 Jan 1978 in Seibert, Kit Carson, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Dale Eugene Taylor
was born on 27 Apr 1924 in Raleton, Kansas; died on 02 Jul 1984 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas. - 32. Marvin L Taylor
was born about 1921. - 33. Laurence L Taylor
was born about 1928. - 34. James Elmer Taylor
was born on 05 Jan 1930; died on 03 Jun 2003 in Burlington, Kit Carson, Colorado. - 35. ? Taylor
- 36. ? Taylor
- 37. ? Taylor
- 38. ? Taylor
- 39. ? Taylor
- 40. ? Taylor
- 41. ? Taylor
- 42. ? Taylor
- 43. ? Taylor
- 31. Dale Eugene Taylor
Generation: 3
12. Raymond Carl Beckner
(4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1)13. Lillie Beckner
(4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1)14. Lloyd Beckner
(4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1)15. Sylvia DeEtta Beckner
(4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 19 Mar 1926 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; died on 27 Apr 2003 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Sylvia married Willis Leo Patton on 05 Apr 1947 in Goodland, Kansas. Willis was born on 21 Nov 1927 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 22 Dec 2010 in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana; was buried in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Sherlyn Patton
- 45. Lynda Patton
was born on 18 Oct 1949 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 21 Feb 2012; was buried in Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Specifically: off the coast of Maui.
- 44. Sherlyn Patton
16. Charles Beckner
(4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1)17.
Oliver Calahill Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 24 Oct 1915 in Osborne, Osborne, Kansas; died on 23 Jul 2006 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. ? Deatherage
- 47. ? Deatherage
- 46. ? Deatherage
18.
Robert Orval Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 29 Jul 1917 in Osborne, Osborne, Kansas; died on 24 Feb 1989 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Family/Spouse: Juanita Frances Guinn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Richard Lee Deatherage
was born on 12 Jul 1940 in St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 05 Mar 2008 in Cameron, Clinton, Missouri. - 49. Ronnie Deatherage
was born on 03 Feb 1949; died on 21 Feb 1949. - 50. Sue Ann Deatherage
was born on 05 Jul 1950; died on 05 Jul 1950. - 51. ? Deatherage
- 52. ? Deatherage
- 53. ? Deatherage
- 48. Richard Lee Deatherage
19.
Wayne Leslie Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 17 Sept 1919 in Agency, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 09 Apr 1997 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. ? Deatherage
- 55. ? Deatherage
Wayne married Virginia Maxine Montgomery on 31 Dec 1970 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Virginia was born about 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 54. ? Deatherage
20. Louise M Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1923 in Missouri. 21.
Betty Jean Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 01 Nov 1924 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 15 Sept 1986 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri. Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: ? Anglin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. ? Anglin
- 57. Karen Mae Anglin
was born on 03 Jun 1941; died on 03 Jul 1970 in Palm Beach, Florida.
- 56. ? Anglin
22. Laurene Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1930 in Missouri. 23. ? Deatherage
(6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. ? Deatherage
- 59. ? Deatherage
- 60. ? Deatherage
- 61. ? Deatherage
- 58. ? Deatherage
24. Robert Oliver Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 05 Nov 1936 in Levant, Kansas; died on 26 Jan 2025. Robert married Dorothy Elaine Watkins [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
25. Melvin Carl Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 10 Jan 1939 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; died on 04 Mar 1998 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Saint Francis Cemetery, Munjor, Ellis County, Kansas. Melvin married Rosetta Ann Befort on 07 Mar 1974. Rosetta was born on 01 Dec 1945 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; died on 18 Jan 2018 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas; was buried in Saint Francis Cemetery, Munjor, Ellis County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Lee Ann Beckner
- 66. Sarah Beckner
- 67. January Beckner
- 68. Erin Beckner
- 65. Lee Ann Beckner
26.
Leroy Jacob Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 26 Oct 1940 in Brewster, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 24 Jul 1999 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Leroy married Frances K ? [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. Michael Beckner
- 70. Cara Beckner
- 71. Sherry Beckner
- 72. Shanon Beckner
- 69. Michael Beckner
27. Stanley Eugene Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 13 Feb 1945; died on 15 Jan 2007; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. 28. David Ray Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 02 Sep 1949 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 13 Jun 2021 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. David married Geoegia Van Cecil on 01 Apr 1994. Geoegia was born on 29 Apr 1947 in Kansas; died on 16 Jun 2018 in Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29.
Velma Louise Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 05 Mar 1951 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 02 Apr 2006 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Martin Merrill Mersch. Martin was born on 14 Nov 1947 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 26 May 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 76. Terry Mersch
- 77. David Mersch
- 78. Danny Mersch
- 79. Donna Mersch
Family/Spouse: Roy L Dewey. Roy was born on 12 Sep 1950 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas; died on 09 Nov 2001 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 76. Terry Mersch
30. Jerry Beckner
(9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)31. Dale Eugene Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 27 Apr 1924 in Raleton, Kansas; died on 02 Jul 1984 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas. Dale married Illa Thyey in Dec 1974. Illa was born on 17 Sep 1932 in St Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas; died on 03 Sep 1992 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dale married Verlene Rose Clark [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 80. Thomas Jefferson Taylor
- 81. Theodore Taylor
- 82. Timothy Dale Taylor
- 83. Eugena Taylor
- 84. Mary Taylor
- 85. Barbie Taylor
- 86. Tracy Taylor
- 80. Thomas Jefferson Taylor
32. Marvin L Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1921. 33. Laurence L Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1928. 34. James Elmer Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 05 Jan 1930; died on 03 Jun 2003 in Burlington, Kit Carson, Colorado. Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
35. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)36. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)37. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)38. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)39. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)40. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)41. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)42. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)43. ? Taylor
(11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)
Generation: 4
44. Sherlyn Patton
(15.Sylvia3, 4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Charles Bender. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45.
Lynda Patton
(15.Sylvia3, 4.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 18 Oct 1949 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 21 Feb 2012; was buried in Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Specifically: off the coast of Maui. Family/Spouse: ? Belanger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: ? Jamrozek. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
46. ? Deatherage
(17.Oliver3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)47. ? Deatherage
(17.Oliver3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)48. Richard Lee Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 12 Jul 1940 in St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; died on 05 Mar 2008 in Cameron, Clinton, Missouri. 49. Ronnie Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 03 Feb 1949; died on 21 Feb 1949. 50. Sue Ann Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 05 Jul 1950; died on 05 Jul 1950. 51. ? Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)52. ? Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)53. ? Deatherage
(18.Robert3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)54. ? Deatherage
(19.Wayne3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)55. ? Deatherage
(19.Wayne3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)56. ? Anglin
(21.Betty3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)57. Karen Mae Anglin
(21.Betty3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 03 Jun 1941; died on 03 Jul 1970 in Palm Beach, Florida. Family/Spouse: ? Templeton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 94. ? Templeton
- 95. Alan R Templeton
was born on 15 Apr 1966 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida; died on 18 Oct 2003 in Lawrenceville, Clayton, Georgia.
- 94. ? Templeton
58. ? Deatherage
(23.?3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)59. ? Deatherage
(23.?3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)60. ? Deatherage
(23.?3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)61. ? Deatherage
(23.?3, 6.Anna2, 1.Jacob1)62. ? Beckner
(24.Robert3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)63. ? Beckner
(24.Robert3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)64. ? Beckner
(24.Robert3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)65. Lee Ann Beckner
(25.Melvin3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: ? Rankin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
66. Sarah Beckner
(25.Melvin3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)67. January Beckner
(25.Melvin3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Hank Meade. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
68. Erin Beckner
(25.Melvin3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)69. Michael Beckner
(26.Leroy3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)70. Cara Beckner
(26.Leroy3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: ? Short. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
71. Sherry Beckner
(26.Leroy3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)72. Shanon Beckner
(26.Leroy3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)73. ? Beckner
(28.David3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)74. ? Beckner
(28.David3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)75. ? Beckner
(28.David3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)76. Terry Mersch
(29.Velma3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)77. David Mersch
(29.Velma3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)78. Danny Mersch
(29.Velma3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)79. Donna Mersch
(29.Velma3, 9.Harvey2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: ? Cain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
80. Thomas Jefferson Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)81. Theodore Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)82. Timothy Dale Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)83. Eugena Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)84. Mary Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)85. Barbie Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)86. Tracy Taylor
(31.Dale3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)87. ? Taylor
(34.James3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)88. ? Taylor
(34.James3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)89. ? Taylor
(34.James3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)90. ? Taylor
(34.James3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)91. ? Taylor
(34.James3, 11.Bertha2, 1.Jacob1)
