This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: white_roses Surnames: Beckwith Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1277/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Beckwith, Clinton, Herkimer, was born in Herkimer, where he has always lived. His business has been contracting, and he is one of the heaviest operators in this part of the State, having completed many notable pieces of work. He is also prominent in the Democratic party, which has nominated him several times for local and State positions. Mr. Beckwith is full of enterprise, and is possessed of much ability. source: History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of its citizens edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893 [I am not related and have no further information.] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.