William Harrison Beach

Background

Beach, William Harrison was born on October 8, 1835 in Seneca Falls, New York, United States. Son of Elam and Hannah (Edwards) Beach.

Education

Graduate Hamilton College, 1860, A. M., 1865.

Career

Served in 1st New York (Lincoln) cavalry, April 1861 to July 7, 1865, sergeant, 1st sergeant, Second lieutenant, First lieutenant, adjunct Principal high schools, Dubuque, Iowa, 1867-1875, Beloit, Wisconsin, 1875-1884. Superintendent schools, Madison, Wisconsin, 1884-1891. Head department history and civics, high school, Milwaukee, since 1891.

President Wisconsin Teachers’ Association, 1880.

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi, A. A. A. South., American History Association, G. A. R., Loyal Legion, Wisconsin History Society Author: History of the First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry from April 19, 1861, to July 7, 1865, 1902 L11. Chairman editing committee, editor volunteer II, associate editor volunteer III, War Papers, Wisconsin Commandery of the Loyal Legion.

Contb’r to ed’nl and other publications. Residence: 229 Pleasant Saint Office: East Division High School, Milwaukee.

Achievements

• William Harrison Beach has been listed as a notable educator, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi, A. A. A. South., American History Association, G. A. R., Loyal Legion, Wisconsin History Society.

Connections

Married Canoga, New York December 26, 1867, Sarah M. Peterson.

Father:

Elam Beach

Mother:

Hannah (Edwards) Beach

Spouse:

Canoga