Near Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of John Beck, Sr.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023
1. In Memory of John Beck, Sr. Memorial
died November 15, 1843
Son of Devault & Catherina Beck
American Revolutionary War veteran
North Carolina Militia
1778 – 1781
In the summer of 1778 at the age
of 17, John volunteered to take up
arms and join the fight that
gave birth to this great nation.
Erected by his descendants
May 30, 2000
Erected 2000 by Descendants.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 35° 45.51′ N, 80° 13.539′ W. Marker is near Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County. Memorial can be reached from Becks Church Road, ¼ mile north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north. Memorial is in Becks Reformed Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2845 Becks Church Rd, Lexington NC 27292, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain Peter Hedrick (a few steps from this marker); Beck's Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Beck's Reformed Church Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Beck's United Church of Christ Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured
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Also see . . . Johannes John Beck. FamilySearch entry on the Revolutionary War soldier. (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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