William Oxley Beesley

Brief Life History of William Oxley

When William Oxley Beesley was born on 10 April 1846, in Whitewater Township, Franklin, Indiana, United States, his father, John S Beesley, was 48 and his mother, Mary Lees Miller, was 38. He married Mariette Riggs on 21 December 1882, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Utah, Utah, United States for about 50 years. In 1880, at the age of 34, his occupation is listed as laborer. He died on 18 December 1924, in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah, Utah, United States.

Photos and Memories (28)

Do you know William Oxley? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Oxley Beesley
1846–1924
Mariette Riggs
1859–1931
Marriage: 21 December 1882
William Riggs Beesley
1883–1884
Mary Jane Beesley
1884–1972
Amy Beesley
1886–1892
John Oxley Beesley
1888–1981
Susan Ettie Beesley
1890–1902
Kilton Riggs Beesley
1894–1894
Clay Miller Beesley
1897–1986
Dorothy Beesley
1900–1938
Weimann Riggs Beesley
1902–1958

Sources (39)

  • William Beesley in household of Lydia Beesley, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Legacy NFS Source: William Oxley Beesley - birth-name: William Oxley BEESLEY
  • William Oxley Beesley, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1956"

World Events (8)

1849

Historical Boundaries: 1849: Mexican Cession, United States 1850: Utah, Utah Territory, United States 1896: Utah, Utah, United States

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1867 · Sorry Mr. President, You can't do that.

This Act was to restrict the power of the President removing certain office holders without approval of the Senate. It denies the President the power to remove any executive officer who had been appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate, unless the Senate approved the removal during the next full session of Congress. The Amendment was later repealed.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Beasley .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.