George Harold BEEBE

Born

31 August 1929 , Manchester, Connecticut, USA

Died

28 April 2014 , Manchester, Connecticut, USA

George Harold married Jane Ann MOONEY 28 January 1958 in Manchester, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Jane Ann MOONEY was born 9 November 1935 in Connecticut, USA. Jane Ann died 13 August 2004 in Manchester, Connecticut, USA . Jane Ann was the child of Patrick Joseph MOONEY and Martha Margaret BOYLE .

Parents & Family of George Harold BEEBE

Parents of George Harold BEEBE

Father

Harold Clifton BEEBE

Mother

Tryphena Ophelia AHL

Grandparents of George Harold BEEBE

Paternal grandparents

Daniel C BEEBE Jennie A PORTER

Maternal grandparents

George Nicholas AHL Ophelia Louisa CROUSS

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Spouses, Marriages & Children of George Harold BEEBE

George Harold BEEBE married

Jane Ann MOONEY
Marriage date: 28 January 1958
Marriage place: Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Jane Ann MOONEY was the child of Patrick Joseph MOONEY and Martha Margaret BOYLE

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GEORGE BEEBE JANE MOONEY 1958-01-28 MANCHESTER

Children of George Harold BEEBE and Jane Ann MOONEY

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Kevin E BEEBE

Born: abt. 1959,
Died: 18 November 1972, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1929
31 August 1929
Manchester, Connecticut, USA

1930 Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut

Name: Harold Beebe
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Age: 0
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
birthPlace: Connecticut
estimated Birth Year: 1930
Immigration Year:
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
father's birthPlace: Connecticut
mother's birthPlace: Connecticut
enumeration district number: 147
family number: 190
Sheet Number and Letter: 8B
Line Number: 96
nara publication: T626, roll 267
Film Number: 2340002
Digital Folder Number: 4531871
Image Number: 00605
Household Gender Age
parent Harold Beebe M 37
parent Tryphena Beebe F 34
Kenneth Beebe M 12
Mildred Beebe F 11
Beatrice Beebe F 9
Ruth Beebe F 6
Daniel Beebe M 2
Harold Beebe M 0

Source / record details
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut

Name: George Beebe
titles & terms:
event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Manchester, Manchester Town, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
race (standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
relationship to head of household (standardized): Son
birthPlace: Connecticut
estimated Birth Year: 1930
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 2-99
family number: 207
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Line Number: 50
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 504
Digital Folder Number: 005461393
Image Number: 00245
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Harold Beebe M 46 Connecticut
wife Tryphena Beebe F 44 Connecticut
son Kenneth Beebe M 22 Connecticut
daughter Ruth Beebe F 16 Connecticut
son Donul Beebe M 12 Connecticut
son George Beebe M 10 Connecticut
son Elton Beebe M 8 Connecticut
daughter Marylyn Beebe F 4 Connecticut

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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

1958 Marriage / Partner
George Harold BEEBE and Jane Ann MOONEY 28 January 1958, Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester)

He was 28 years old.

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1962

Name: George H Beebe
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1962
Street Address: 489 Middle tpk E
Residence Place: Manchester, Connecticut
Spouse:
Jane A Beebe
Publication Title: Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1962

Source / record details
ancestry.com

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1965

Name: George H Beebe
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1965
Street Address: 489 Middle tpk E
Residence Place: Manchester, Connecticut
Occupation: Roofer
Spouse:
Jane A Beebe
Publication Title: Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1965

Source / record details
ancestry.com

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1972 Death of Child
Kevin E BEEBE died 18 November 1972, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

George Harold was 43 years old.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1977

Name: George H Beebe
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1977
Street Address: 489 Middle tpk E
Residence Place: Manchester, Connecticut
Occupation: Roofer
Spouse:
Jane A Beebe
Publication Title: Manchester, Connecticut, City Directory, 1977

Source / record details
ancestry.com

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

2004 Death of Spouse/Partner
Jane Ann MOONEY died 13 August 2004, Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester)

United States Public Records Index

Name: George Harold Beebe
Titles and Terms (Original):
Also Known As:
2nd Also Known As Name:
3rd Also Known As Name:
Residence Date: 19 Jun 2008
Residence Place: Manchester, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date:
Phone Number: (860) 324-7403
Phone Number Recorded Date: 20 Aug 2008
Address: 12 Bluefield Dr Apt K
Address Continued: Manchester, Connecticut 06040
Address Date: 19 Jun 2008
2nd Address: 12 Bluefield Dr Apt M
2nd Address Continued: Manchester, Connecticut 06040
2nd Address Date: 01 Jan 1999-20 Aug 2008
3rd Address: 489 Middle Tpke E # 2
3rd Address Continued: Manchester, Connecticut 06040
3rd Address Date: 01 May 1986-01 May 2000
4th Address:
4th Address Continued:
4th Address Date:
5th Address:
5th Address Continued:
5th Address Date:
6th Address:
6th Address Continued:
6th Address Date:
Possible Relatives: Jane Ann Mooney Beebe
Record Number: 30242157

'United States Public Records Index,' index, FamilySearch

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Source / record details
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2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

Obituary

George H. 'Poppie' Beebe, 84, of Manchester, the husband of the late Jane (Mooney) Beebe, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 28, 2014, at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born in Manchester, he was the son of the late Harold and Tryphena (Ahl) Beebe and had been a lifelong resident.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Beebe, and his wife, Mary, of Manchester, and Chris Beebe of Sharon, Mass.; his grandchildren, Michele Beebe, Kevin Beebe, and his wife, Tanya, Jennifer Beebe, and Brian Beebe, all of Manchester; his great-grandchildren, James, Olivia, Connor, Alana, and Noah; his sister, Marilyn Keyes, and her husband, Curly, of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his son, Kevin; granddaughter, Shannon; great-granddaughter, Colleen; and six siblings.

George's family would like to offer a special note of thanks to the staff at Crestfield Convalescent Home for the compassion and care.

Funeral service will be

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Death — 2014
28 April 2014
Manchester, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 84.

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