Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P.  "History of Clarke County, Washington
Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical
sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington
Publishing Co., 1885.

J. J. BEESON - Was born in Findlay, Hancock county, Ohio, October 21, 1840, but
when an infant was taken by his parents to Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, where
he was educated.  In 1850 he commenced learning the printer's trade in a
newspaper and job-printing office, and in 1860 edited and published at Fond du
Lac, the Reporter.  In 1877 he came to the Pacific Coast and in January, 1878,
settled in Vancouver, since when he has been the editor of the Independent.  Mr.
Beeson has been City Clerk of Vancouver.  Is married to Miss Julia M. de Neveu,
of Fond du Lac, and has three children, viz. Gustave E., Julia and Susan E.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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