1880 History of Polk County
Biographies - Des Moines
John Beckwith
BECKWITH, JOHN - Postmaster, is a native of Livingston county, New York, and was born on the 11th day of August, 1837. He lived in his native place until nineteen years of age, and was raised with a mercantile experience. In 1861 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fourth New York infantry, and, after serving thirteen months, was discharged on account of disability, and for two years was in the employ of the government in Tennessee. He came to this county in December, 1866, and in April, 1867, became connected with the post-office as mailing clerk, and, after various promotions, had charge of the office. In 1879, when Mr. Clarkson resigned the position of postmaster, on his recommendation Mr. Beckwith. received the appointment. He married Miss A. C. Nelson in 1868: She is a native of Iowa. They have a family of two children: William and Jessie. Lost one son, Andrew N.
Source: "The History of Polk County, Iowa" published by the Union Historical Company, Birdsall, Williams & Co. 1880, pg. 769-770.
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