Thomas Becktell Born: 16 Jan 1893 Died: May 17, 1942 Plot:
Co I 16th Inf WWI Where born: Bryant-Jay Co IN Where died: Lawrenceville IL Son of: Sherman Becktell (Feb 1866-1944) & Sarah J Bell (23 Jan 1868-30 Aug 1901) both buried Jay Co IN Married: 23 Sep 1925 Lawrence Co IL Dorothy Beatrice Sanderson* (1903 IL m2: ? Crawford) Lived at: 1920-42 Bridgeport IL Children: - Donald Lee* (10 Nov 1926) -
Bill Lee (13 Sep 1927 OK- 31 Jan 2012 buried Lawrenceville City Cem)
* indicates buried with Thomas Becktell in Sumner Cemetery.
About Sumner Cemetery:
Sumner Cemetery is the second largest cemetery in Lawrence county. Located on the east edge of Sumner, on the southside of Route 250. Other cemeteries in the vicinity: Christy Cenetery, Hopewell Cemetery and Lone Tree Cemetery. Burials: 4772 Location: 1000N, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois
