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Family HistoryFamily History - Agatha Pauline Beckwith


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Agatha Pauline Beckwith and 15 of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Agatha Pauline Beckwith,1 born 6 August 1913 in Michigan, the daughter of Francis Lloyd Beckwith and Annabelle A. Crippin;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 25 November 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.1, 2 Agatha married, first, 31 August 1932 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, LaVerne N. Harvey8 (born 4 June 1913 in Allegan County, Michigan, the son of Lewis E. Harvey and Florence Brewer;7, 8, 9 LaVerne died 23 December 1984 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan7, 9). Agatha married, second, 1938 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Paul Douglas Kiry10, 12 (born 21 August 1910 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, parents not determined;5, 6, 10, 11 Paul died 29 September 1981 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan10, 11). Agatha is buried in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.2 LaVerne is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.7 Paul is buried in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.11

Children of Agatha Pauline Beckwith and LaVerne N. Harvey:

+2i. Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey), born 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Bruce Burrows Married (2) George John Girard.
+3ii. Shirley A. Harvey, born 15 May 1935 in Indiana; died 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana. Married James M. White.

Child of Agatha Pauline Harvey (née Beckwith) and Paul Douglas Kiry:

 4i. Paul Douglas Kiry, born July 1943 in Michigan.6, 13

  1. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Agatha P. Beckwith Kiry, born: 6 August 1913 in Michigan; died: 25 November 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her [second?] husband).
  2. Find a Grave (website). North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, Agatha Pauline Kiry, born: 1914; died: 1977 (from record). She shares her gravestone with her husband, Paul Douglas Kiry.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 10B, Francis L. Beckwith, 27, Michigan, farmer, general farm; Anna A. Beckwith, 27, Michigan; daughter Agatha G. Beckwith, 6, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven Township, E.D. 80-28, Sheet No. 17A, Merl B. Beckwith, 34, Michigan, rirst married age 21, lander, wood work factory; wife Esther L. Beckwith, 27, Illinois, first married age 22; son Lawrence C. Beckwith, 11, Michigan; son Melvin M. Beckwith, 10, Michigan; daughter Virginia J. Beckwith, 8, Michigan; niece Agatha P. Beckwith, 16, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, E.D. 86-103, Sheet No. 2A, Douglas Kiry, 29, Michigan, station partner, oil station; wife Agatha Kiry, 26, Michigan; step-daughter Janice Harvey, 6, Indiana; step-daughter Shirley Harvey, 4, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan for Douglas; Gary, Lake County, Indiana for Agatha and Janice.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-74, Sheet No. 72, Douglas P. Kiry, 39, Michigan, mechanic, auto garage; wife Agatha P. Kiry, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice A. Kiry, 16, Indiana; daughter Shirley A. Kiry, 14, Indiana; son Paul D. Kiry, 6, Michigan.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, LaVerne N. Harvey, born: 4 June 1913; died: 1984 (from record).
  8. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, La Verne N. Harvey, age 22, born in Allegan County, Michigan, laborer, father: Lewis E. Harvey; mother: Florence Brewer; not previously married; Agatha P. Beckwith, age 19, born in Bangor, Michigan; father: Francis N. Beckwith; mother: Anna Crippen; not previously married; married on 31 August 1932 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  9. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; LaVerne N. Harvey, died: 23 December 1984 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan; born: 4 June 1913.
  10. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Paul Douglas Kiry, born: 21 August 1910 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 29 September 1981 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling and wife).
  11. Find a Grave (website). North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, Paul Douglas Kiry, born: 1910; died: 1981 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his wife Agatha P. Kiry.
  12. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (available at ancestry.com), Mr. Douglas P. Kiry and Agatha P. Harvey, married in 1938 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Second and Third Generations
2. Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey)2 (Agatha1), born 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana;1, 2, 3 died 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.1 Janice married, first, Bruce Burrows (born ____, parents not determined). Janice married, second, 29 July 1961, George John Girard5 (born 13 January 1933 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, the son of Steven Girard and Blanche Levoi;4, 5 George died 25 April 2011 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan4, 5). Janice is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.1 George is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.4

Children of Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey) and Bruce Burrows:

 5i. Deborah Gay Burrows, born 26 March 1952 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;6 died 30 November 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.6 Deborah is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.6
 6ii. Thomas Hugh Burrows, born 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;7, 8 died 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.7, 8 Thomas is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.7
 7iii. Douglas Lee Burrows, born 15 June 1955.9
 8iv. Beth Ann Burrows, born 29 January 1959.9

Children of Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey) and George John Girard:

 9i. Jacqueline Arlene ‘Jackie’ Girard, born 26 February 1962.9
 10ii. Baby Boy Girard, born 31 January 1963;10 died 31 January 1963.10 Baby Boy is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.10
 11iii. Janet Leigh Girard, born 2 February 1964;11 died 4 February 1964.11 Janet is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.11
 12iv. Steven John Girard, born 1 September 1967.9

3. Shirley A. Harvey2 (Agatha1), born 15 May 1935 in Indiana;2, 3, 12 died 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.12 Shirley married, ca. 1956, James M. White12 (born 21 February 1935, parents not determined9). Shirley is buried in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.12

Children of Shirley A. Harvey and James M. White:

 13i. Michael White.
 14ii. James P. White.
 15iii. Joseph White, born 1962.
 16iv. Michelle White.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Janice Kiry Girard, born: 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died: 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving the names of her mother and [step] father, husband, siblings, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, E.D. 86-103, Sheet No. 2A, Douglas Kiry, 29, Michigan, station partner, oil station; wife Agatha Kiry, 26, Michigan; step-daughter Janice Harvey, 6, Indiana; step-daughter Shirley Harvey, 4, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan for Douglas; Gary, Lake County, Indiana for Agatha and Janice.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-74, Sheet No. 72, Douglas P. Kiry, 39, Michigan, mechanic, auto garage; wife Agatha P. Kiry, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice A. Kiry, 16, Indiana; daughter Shirley A. Kiry, 14, Indiana; son Paul D. Kiry, 6, Michigan.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, George John Girard, born: 13 January 1933; died: 25 April 2011 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  5. Obituary, Starks Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (website: starksfamilyfh.com), George John Girard, died: 25 April in South Haven, Michigan; born: 13 January 1933 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, siblings, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Deborah Gay Burrows, born: 26 March 1952 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 30 November 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which gives the names of her parents). She shares her gravestone with her younger brother Thomas who died in infancy.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Thomas H. Burrows, born: 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which include a note naming his parents). He shares his gravestone with his elder sister Deborah who died in infancy.
  8. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Thomas H. Burrows, died: 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan; born: 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Michigan; father: Bruce Burrows; mother: Janice Kiry.
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Baby Boy Girard, born: Jan 1963; died: Jan 1963 (from record). His gravestone, which he shares with his sister Janet, shows his dates as: Jan. 31, 1963 - Jan. 31, 1963.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Janet Leigh Girard, born: 1964; died: 1964 (from record). Her gravestone, which she shares with her unnamed brother, shows her dates as Feb. 2, 1964 - Feb. 4, 1964.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, Shirley A. Harvey White, born: 15 May 1935; died: 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary giving the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children and their spouses).