Watson was divorced from an unknown person 1874. She married Lewis Anderson BEAGLES in Marshall,
Indiana, 1 Apr 1875. * * * * * Announcement in the Indiana Republican newspaper of (Plymouth) Marshall County, in the April 18, 1875
issue on page 1, column 5: Married, April 1st at the residence of G. W. Boyd, Plymouth, Ind. by W. Kelley, Esq., Lewis Anderson Beagles to
Luella J. Beaver. * * * * *
Lewis was born in Polk twp, Marshall Co., Indiana 21 Jun 1855. Lewis was the son of Robert W. BEAGLES and
Phoebe Emily MCCORMICK. Lewis died 28 Jun 1911 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at 56 years of age. His body
was interred 1 Jul 1911 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, Oak Hill Cemetery. At 20 years of age Lewis became the father of
Jesse V. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 18 Jun 1876. At 23 years of age Lewis became the father of Raymond E.
BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 16 Sep 1878. At 25 years of age Lewis became the father of Jennie S. BEAGLES in Marshall,
Indiana, 11 Sep 1880. At 26 years of age Lewis became the father of Walter E. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 17
Feb 1882. At 28 years of age Lewis became the father of Elizabeth BEAGLES post 1883. At 28 years of age Lewis became the
father of Daniel Webster BEAGLES in Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, 30 Sep 1883. At 32 years of age Lewis became the
father of in Greensburg, Kansas, 13 Mar 1888. At 32 years of age Lewis became the father of Bertha BEAGLES in
Greensburg, Kansas, 13 Mar 1888. At 40 years of age Lewis became the father of Eugene Stanley BEAGLES in Tyner, Marshall
Co., Indiana, 1 Dec 1895. Later in his life, Eugene Stanley Beagles changed his name to Eugene Stanley.
Lewis was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
Anderson, Luella, Jennie, Walter, Daniel, Bertha, and Eugene were shown living together in the 1900 Census of Polk Township, Marshall
County, Indiana, on Reel #2, page 169 B.
Lewis was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
The 1910 Federal census showed Anderson, Luella, and Eugene Beagles in Center Township, E. D. 102, Page 9-A, #246, probably Plymouth,
Indiana.
Lewis's occupation: teamster in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, 1 Jun 1911.
Luella was divorced from an unknown person 1874. Luella was deserted by her husband Watson Beaver late in 1871, and they were
divorced in 1874.
At 24 years of age Luella became the mother of Jesse V. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 18 Jun 1876. At 26 years of age
Luella became the mother of Raymond E. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 16 Sep 1878. At 28 years of age Luella became
the mother of Jennie S. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 11 Sep 1880. At 30 years of age Luella became the mother of
Walter E. BEAGLES in Marshall, Indiana, 17 Feb 1882. At 31 years of age Luella became the mother of Elizabeth
BEAGLES post 1883. At 31 years of age Luella became the mother of Daniel Webster BEAGLES in Polk Township, Marshall,
Indiana, 30 Sep 1883. * * * * *
There was an article in the Argos (Marshall County?), Indiana, Reflector August 6, 1885, page 1 near the top. It was a letter entitled
"Comanche County, Kansas" from Ella Stanley Beagles describing their experiences in Kansas. It follows: Comanche County Kansas
Editor Reflector: At the request of one of my ARgos friends, also a reader of your paper, I will try and give you a brief description of
this county. Comanche county is situated in the southern tier of counties, and borders on the Indian Territory. Its western boundry is
about 85 miles east of the 100th parallel, west longitude. It was organized last January and is scarcely seven months old; it is truly an
infant wonder. Fourteen months ago its population consisted of a few cattle men; today it numbers over three thousand persons. Where, a few
months ago was a trackless prairie with herds of cattle and coyotes roving about at will, are today villages, churches, school houses, farm
houses and fields of waving grain. Although so near the Indian country, yet we feel as secure from savage attacks as do people of any other
portion of Kansas.
Timber is confined to narrow belts along the streams. Black walnut, cedar, cottonwood, hackberry and elm are the principal varieties.
Fence posts can be bought for 12 and 15 cts apiece. Coal has been discovered in some parts of the county.
The winters in this latitude (so say old settlers of other counties) are usually mild, therefore we do not need near the amount of fuel
they do in the northern states. While our winters are so mild, our summers are not excessively hot, but upon the other hand very pleasant.
A gentle breeze always stirring during the day keeps us comfortable. Our nights are cool and pleasant, with a few mosquitoes to remind us
of Marshall county.
Crops of all kinds are good throughout the county. Corn on sod is splendid. We have roasting ears now in market. Vines of all kinds are
making a wonderful growth. The "baches" are putting up pickles and making plum butter. Each one has a melon patch to treat his neighbors
from when they call on each other.
Vacant lands desirable for farming are very scarce, but good land can be bought at from three to five dollar per acre. The northern part
of this county is a beautiful level scope of prairie covered with a luxuriant growth of buffalo grass. The soil is a dark sandy loam. Water
is splendid and obtained at an average depth of 100 feet. Coldwater, Nescatunga, Avilla, and Protection are the principal towns. I believe
there are two or three other small villages in the southern part of the county.
We all think we are seeing some "Frontier life." We live in sod houses and dugouts. The latter are just like your caves, while a sod
house is sod cut about 12x18 inches wide, and from 8 to 4 inches thick. This is the walls with the ground for a floor. But we hope to see
better times; then we will live higher and sleep up stairs.
We have had plenty of rain so far. The cattle men said there had been no rain here for seven years, but they do not like the grangers, as
they call us, so they try to keep us out of their pastures, but we will come.
If this is not cast into the waste basket, I will try next time and tell you of some things we have seen, also other items.
Yours respectfully, Mrs. Ella Stanley Beagles, Greensburg, Edwards Co. Kansas * * * * * *
At 36 years of age Luella became the mother of in Greensburg, Kansas, 13 Mar 1888. At 36 years of age Luella
became the mother of Bertha BEAGLES in Greensburg, Kansas, 13 Mar 1888. At 43 years of age Luella became the mother of
Eugene Stanley BEAGLES in Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana, 1 Dec 1895. Later in his life, Eugene Stanley Beagles changed his name
to Eugene Stanley.
She resided in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana 1914.
The 1914 Plymouth, Indiana, city directory showed Mrs. Anderson Beagles (widow), 714 E. Laporte St.
She attended a meeting in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, 24 Sep 1920. * * * * From the Thursday, September 30, 1920 issue
of the Plymouth (Indiana) Weekly Republican, page 1, column 3.
Gathering of Relatives
Mrs. Lizzie (Stanly) Anderson of Enid, Oklahoma, who attended the G. A. R. Encampment at Indianapolis, arrived in the city Friday noon to
visit her sister, Mrs. Anderson Beagles. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wassen of Denver, Colorado, are expected on Saturday. Mrs. Wassen will be
remembered as Miss Bird Stanley, who formerly lived near Tyner. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley, of South Bend, will be here on Sunday. * * * *
Luella's will was probated in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, 2 May 1921. * * * * Will of Luella Jacques Stanley Beagles
State of Indiana Marshall County I, Luella J. Beagles, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make,
publish and declare this to be my last will and testament. Item 1: It is my will that at my death all my just debts shall be paid
including last sickness and burial expenses. Item 2: After the payment of the above expenses it is my will that my personal property
including War Savings Stamps and other securities I may own, shall all go to my son Eugene Stanley Beagles excepting that it is my will that
my household goods shall be divided among my heirs as I may hereafter set out by a list attached hereto and bearing my signature. Item 3:
I hereby will and bequeath to my son Eugene Stanley Beagles the North Twenty-five (25) feet of that part of Lot Number Ninety-one (91) in
Rose's addition to the town now city of Plymouth, Indiana, which lies North of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad Right of Way
except the East Twelve (12) feet thereof and any other real estate that I may die seized of. I make these bequests to my son Eugene because
he has, in my declining years, supported, kept, and comforted me and I feel that he is justly entitled to what I may give him herein. Item
4: I hereby appoint and designate as my executor my son Eugene Stanley Beagles. In witness hereof I have set my hand and seal this 4th day
of December, 1920. Signed, Luella J. Beagles Witnessed by: D. L. McKesson Gladys M. Porter Will probated May
2, 1921 * * * *
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