James William Beekman

1815–1877 (age 62)

Merchant

Photograph of James William Beekman

About James William Beekman

James William Beekman (1815–1877) lived to age 62. They were a merchant. Born in New York City. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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