LeRoy Selby Beery

     LeRoy Selby was born on Tuesday, 6 June 1876 in McCutchinsville, Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio. After the death of his mother, his aunt Mary Blackburn & her husband raised him. He was often referred to as Roy. 23 June 1900, Roy was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Crane Township, Wyandot County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were George W. Welter [November 1860 - 39 Ohio], his wife: Eliza A. [April 1865 - 35 Ohio], children: John S. [February 1887 - 13 Ohio], servant, Clara Mohre [March 1880 - 20 Ohio], & his partner, Roy S. Beery [June 1875 - 24 Ohio]. George & Roy were livery-men.² LeRoy married Bertha Smith, daughter of Henry Smith and Paulina Fredrica Meinzer, on 20 November 1902 in Tiffin, Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.

Married in Tiffin - November 20 Were R. S. Beery and Mrs. Bertha Landversicht, of This City.
The secret marriage of R. S. Beery, of this city, and Mrs. Bertha Landversicht, widow of the late Edward Landversicht, has just leaked out. They were married in Tiffin Thursday, November 20, at the residence of and by Rev. F. C. Nietz. While a few of their friends suspicioned that they were married, none actually knew it until this Wednesday; and no doubt THE CHIEF will be the means of first informing the majority of their marriage. On Thursday, November 20, the young people drove to Tiffin, were married and at once returned without any of their friends being the wiser. They are now open for congratulations.
Mr. Beery is the proprietor of the Beery livery barn, in the rear of the Hotel Reber, which enjoys a liberal share of public patronage. He is a young man of steady habits and good character and has won the confidence and esteem of all who know him. His bride is a handsome and charming young woman, possessed of those accomplishments which make worthy wives and companionable partners. THE CHIEF will join their many friends in wishing them success. [The Chief, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio 26 November 1902]³

15 April 1910, Roy and his wife, Bertha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Upper Sandusky, Crane Township at 5th Street. Enumerated in this household were Roy S. Beery [34 Ohio], his wife: Bertha [34 Ohio], children: Ruby M. [5 Ohio], Lela R. [3 Ohio], Thelma R. [N.R.], & step-son: Edward Landversicht [10 Ohio]. They were married 8 years with 5 children, 4 living.⁴ 7 January 1920, LeRoy and his wife, Bertha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Todd Township, Crawford County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Roy S. Beery [43 Ohio], his wife: Bertha [44 Ohio], children: Edward C. [20 Ohio], Ruby M. [15 Ohio], Lela R. [12 Ohio], Thelma R. [10 Ohio], Ramond R. [9 Ohio], & Ilene C. [4 3/12 Ohio].⁵ 24 April 1930, LeRoy and his wife, Bertha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Whetstone Township, Crawford County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Roy S. Beery [54 Ohio], his wife: Bertha [55 Ohio], children: Ruby [26 Ohio], Lela [23 Ohio], Thelma [21 Ohio], Raymond [19 Ohio], Ilean [14 Ohio], & Chester [9 Ohio]. They are renting a home. Roy was 23 years old when first married and Bertha 24 years old. Roy is a general farmer. Ruby & Lela are sales women in a department store. Thelma is a servant in a private home. Raymond is a farm laborer.^6,7 23 April 1940, LeRoy and his wife, Bertha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Whetstone Township. Enumerated in this household were Roy S. Beery [63 Ohio], his wife: Bertha [64 Ohio], Chester A. [18 Ohio]. Roy rented a farm for $8 a month which he worked.⁸ LeRoy's wife, Bertha, died on 11 December 1948 in the family home on Route 30, Oceola, Crawford County, Ohio, leaving him a widower.⁹ 11 April 1950, LeRoy was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Oceola, Crawford County, Ohio, at U. S. 30 North. Enumerated in this household were S Roy Beery [73 Ohio Widower].¹⁰ LeRoy died on Monday, 21 December 1953 in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, at Memorial Hospital at 2:25 a.m. of pneumonia & toxemia.

Obituary: Roy Selby Beery Died of Pneumonia; Rites Wednesday -- Roy Selby Beery, 77, of Oceola, died of pneumonia at 2:30 this morning in Memorial Hospital at Sandusky. He entered the hospital last Wednesday when he was taken ill while visiting his daughter in Huron.
Born June 16, 1876 of McCutchenville, he was the son of Abraham and Mary Blackburn Beery. He married Bertha Smith on Nov. 20, 1902 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 11, 1948. Mr. Beery spent his entire adult life farming in this community retiring in 1945 when he moved to Oceola.
Six children survive: Chester Beery of Akron, Raymond Beery and Mrs. Thelma Blackledge, Mansfield; Mrs Ileen Stoffer, Huron; Mrs. Lela McCurdy, Sulphur Springs; and Mrs. Ruby Bogan, Bucyrus. Five grandchildren also survive with two great grandchildren. Two sons and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Wise Funeral home and burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery at Mansfield. Friends may call at the Wise Funeral Home Tuesday evening.¹¹

He was buried on 23 December 1953 at Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, in Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Funeral Card: In Memory of Roy S. Beery - Date of Birth June 6, 1876 - Date of Death: December 21, 1953 - Funeral Services in Wise Funeral Home Wednesday, December 23, 1953 1:00 P.M. - Clergyman The Rev. Robert Harriman - Interment Memorial Cemetery, Mansfield, Ohio.