Philip Beck

From: Su Jacobsen
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 12:22:39 -0800
Subject: GOLDRUSH MOST WANTED (BECK/BABEL)

I am researching the family of Philip BECK and Catherine BABEL. BECK was born in 1798 in Othernheim, Darmstadt. BECK came overland via the Donner Pass and began mining at Poverty Bar in 1848 or 1849. He returned to Europe, married Catherine, and returned to the US in 1853, where the family resided at Foresthill (under the Hill) and Bath - both in Placer County. In addition to mining, he was a baker, ran a store and a saloon. Children included Catherine Matilda, Minnie Marguerita, Charlotte Teresa, Phillip William, Frederick Carl, and John. The family eventually moved to Silver City, NV in 1878. Any information greatly appreciated.