Cambridge Graham Beckel Jr. (1913–2002) • FamilySearch

Cambridge Graham Beckel Jr.

Male25 December 1913–9 September 2002

Brief Life History of Cambridge Graham

When Cambridge Graham Beckel Jr. was born on 25 December 1913, in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States, his father, Cambridge Graham Beckel, was 25 and his mother, Helen May Willis, was 24. He married Ellen Gilliland in 1947. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died on 9 September 2002, in Granville, Granville Township, Licking, Ohio, United States, at the age of 88, and was buried in Granville, Granville Township, Licking, Ohio, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

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

Family Time Line

Cambridge Graham Beckel Jr.
1913–2002
Ellen Gilliland
1916–1999
Marriage: 1947
Robert Gilliland 'Bob' Beckel
1948–2022

Sources (6)

  • Graham Beckel Jr. in household of C Graham Beckel, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Cambridge Graham Beckel, "Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988"
  • C Graham Beckel in household of C Graham Beckel, "United States Census, 1920"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1947
  • Children (1)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (5)

    World Events (8)

    1916 · The First woman elected into the US Congress

    Age 3

    Jeannette Pickering Rankin became the first woman to hold a federal office position in the House of Representatives, and remains the only woman elected to Congress by Montana.

    1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York

    Age 4

    Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.

    1952 · United Nations is Headquartered in New York City

    Age 39

    The United Nations was officially organized on October 24, 1945 with representatives from 50 countries. New York City became the permanent Headquarters of the United Nations in 1952.

    Name Meaning

    Americanized form of German Bechel .

    German: variant of Böckel (see Boeckel ) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.

    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 to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.