Lucy Ellen Cunningham Beyer


Before a gathering of the parents and intimate friends, Miss Lucy Cunningham and Mr. Edward Beyer were married at high Noon, October 24, 1893 at the home of the brides father, W.T. Cunningham, 408 Franklin Street.  Rev. S.H. Whitlock of Kimber M.E. Church officiating.   After hearty congratulations a sumptuous dinner was served.  Mrs. Cunningham was assisted by Misses Ruth Cunningham, Kate and Esther Beyer, Edith Weaver, Janet Palmer, Alice Shedd and Mame Coton.

From The Vermilion County Weekly Press - October 25, 1893


Lucy and Edward had three children: Peter C. born in 1899, Elizabeth R. born in 1902 and Lucy born in 1917.

From US Census of 1900, 1910 and 1920


"Mrs. Lucy Beyer, left Tacoma Washington to spend the winter with her son, Peter Beyer and family."

From The Danville Commercial-News - January 3, 1927


"Mrs. Lucy Beyer died in Tacoma, where she had gone to spend the winter."

From The Danville Commercial-News - January 24, 1927





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