Richard Joseph Beamish | |
|---|---|
 c. 1931 | |
| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 20, 1931 – October 17, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | James Walker |
| Succeeded by | John J. Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1869 Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Died | October 1, 1945 (aged 75) Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania[2] |
| Spouse | Maude Weatherly[3] |
| Profession | Attorney, journalist, author |
Richard Joseph Beamish (November 6, 1869 – October 1, 1945) was a Pennsylvania lawyer and journalist. He served a term as the state's Secretary of the Commonwealth, and served on the state's Public Utilities Commission.
- ^ Rothrock Jr., W. A., ed. (1931). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 87. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. p. 160.
- ^ "Beamish, Ex-PUC Member, Dies". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. October 2, 1945. p. 27.
- ^ "Beamish Left $43,000 Estate". The Evening News. Harrisburg. October 27, 1945. p. 3.