“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


ARTHUR BEAMISH,  farmer, Secs. 15 and 16;  P.O. Palmyra; born in 
County Cork, Ireland, in 1831; the early part of his life was spent in 
Ireland; came to America in 1850, and located in Whitewater, Wis.; 
removed to Palmyra in 1852, and to the farm he now owns of 240 acres 
in 1856.  Mr. Beamish has twice been to Ireland since his settlement in 
the United States.  He married Elizabeth McCarthy Nov. 14, 1852.  He is 
a Republican, and Master Mason, and is now Senior Warden in Palmyra 
Lodge, No. 68.  Is liberal in religion.  Has served two terms as 
Supervisor in Palmyra.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)