John Beardsley
- Name Prefix
- Hon.
- Given Name
- John
- Surname
- Beardsley
- Birth Date
- November 9, 1783
- Birth Note
- Southbury, CT
- Death Date
- May 11, 1857
- Death Note
- Auburn, NY
- Profession
- Politician
- Biographical Information
- "Hon. John Beardsley represented Cayuga County in NY state assembly in 1832 and '33 and was also a member of the NY state senate representing the 7th District from 1836-'39. In 1843, he became agent of the State prison at Auburn." John Beardsley married Alice B. Booth, and together they had 12 children (not all of whom survived to adulthood). Their boys William, Alonzo, and Nelson were very active and prominent within the Auburn sphere. John is mentioned in 18320418ExM_WHS1v1: "W. Beardsley presuming his father has money in Albany to pay $2.25 which a Draft from the Banks would cost, if however word Beards- ley has parted with his funds so as not to be able to pay it, please to write me immediately & the Draft from the Banks shall be sent you."
- Citation(s) for Birth Information:
- Find a Grave. Last modified October 15, 2015. Accessed on October 15, 2015.
- Citation(s) for Death Information:
- Find a Grave. Last modified October 15, 2015. Accessed on October 15, 2015.
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, June 26, 1829
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, March 1832
- Letter from Elijah Miller to William Henry Seward, April 18, 1832
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, September 2, 1833
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, September 27, 1833
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, October 7, 1833
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, April 2, 1837
- Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, August 2, 1838
- Letter from Frances Alvah Worden to Lazette Miller Worden, July 23, 1845