Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/8/1929

To Richard Bewley. Lockport-born
and Lockport-ralsed, with foresight
to see into the future, and confidence
enough In his home town to
invest heavily in it, Lockport owes
the existence of the building which
today rises, a little more than a year
after, from the ashes of the Hodge
gejaaf and Merchant's Oargling
oil Building.
Acclaimed by many at the time
as one of the greatest eetestrophes
ever visited upon the city, Mr. Bewley
had no such thoughts concerning
the devastation wrought by the
memorable fire of February 25, 1928.
Ta his vision it wss not a catas
trophe, except in that it caused ir-
reparable losses to some, but rather
an opportunity to build for a greater
and better Lockport.
Had Vision
But let Mr. Bewley tell the story
of that inspiration in his own words.
"A year ago," he says, "as I stood
and watched the fire which burned
the Hodge Building and Merchant's
Garling OIl Building, the thought
came to me that Lockport was in
need of a modern, up-to-date office
building,, and I made up my mind
that that was what I would do. I
will leave it to the public to decide
how far I have succeeded."
That he has succeeded in providing
Just what he vlsioned when he
stood that Saturday afternoon in
February a year ago and watched
the flames eat up what had been
one of the city's largest office and
store buildings, is beyond question.
The Bewley building of 1928, when
completed, win stand as a monument
to his genius, faith and ability,
as one of the most modern office
and store structures in any
city, any where. It is modern in
every respect, fireproof throughout,
and a vast credit to ths city.
Richard Bewley was born in Lockport
on May 14. 1878. He was a native
of "Lowertown" from whence
came some of the most distinguished
citizens of Lockport, men who in
later years were to make the name
of their home town to be remember-
ed through their own efforts, as Mr.
Bewley has done.
Re acquired his early education at
the old Clinton Street School. That
fundamental knowledge which he
was taught there was to be the basis
and the foundation for the practical
education which has made him a
self-made man.
Left School Early.
Re tamed to his first mercantile
ventuer at the early age of twelve
yean, when the majority of boys
are giving their thoughts only to
marbles, kites and tops, and obtained
a position, at the munificent salary-
of three dollars a week, in the
store of Fred B. Bute.
At the age of nineteen, he purchased
the grocery business of P. H.
Carrier at 398 Market street, which
he conducted successfully for twelve
years.
The year 1898 marked two import-
ant milestones in his life. The first
was his marriage to Frances M
Stegman, and the second his pur-
chase of what at that time was
known as the Peterson farm on Lake
avenue. Six children were born of
his marriage, four sons and two
daughters, of which Mr. Bewley
speaks with pride.
His purchase of the Peterson farm
was followed by the location there,
at the intersection of Lake Avenue
anl the Old Niagara Road, of the
Lockport Canning Company. A few
years later he established the Lyndonville
Canning Company, and the
Bewley Brothers Canning Company
at Middleport.
"Boost Home Town."
Mr. Bewley had visions, has always
had visions of a greater Lockport,
expanding as time goes on.
With this vision in mind he and his
brother. George C. Bewley, formed,
in 1913, the Bewley Realty and
Building Corporation. Its purpose
was to provide a greater Lockport
with better homes, and for this purpose
the tract which afterward became
Bewley Parkway was purchased
and developed.
There are many other milestones
in Mr. Bewley's life, a life crowded
with achievement, and a purposeful
life, but they would make a book. He
to essentially a self-made man, winning
his Way to prosperity by his
steady, untiring energy. Industry and
fidelity of purpose, rather than by
accident of birth or favoritism of
fortune. His motto has been "Keep
plugging away, get results, and boost
your home town."

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/18/1946

Richard Bewley died September
17, 1946. He is survived by his wife
Elmore W.,, four sons and two
daughters George R., Charles c.,
Joseph G., Francis D., Mrs. Arthur
Brown of Lockport and Mrs. Herman
Smith of Newfane. He is also sur-
vived by two brothers and one sis-
ter george C., William and Mrs. C.
Irving Fisher of Lockport. Friends
will be receive at the home on
Lake Avenue until 11 o'clock Fri-
day morning September 20, 1946.
The remains will be removed to
Christ Church to lie in state until
2 P.M. at which time funeral serv-
ices will be held.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/18/1946

A member of one of Lookport's
oldeat and best known families.
Richard C. Bewley, 71, owner of the
Bewley Building, and brother of
State Senator William Bewley died
early Tuesday evening at his home
in Lake Avenue of a heart attack.
Although he had been under a doctor's
care he visited the Bewley
Building on Monday.
Born May 14, 1875, in East Lockport,
the fourth son of Joseph and
Mary Bewley, he was educated in
the obi Clinton Street School.
At the age of 12 years Mr. Bewley
obtained his first job as a
three-dollar-a-week clerk In the
store of Fred E. Hule. Seven years
later, when only 19, he purchased
the grocery business of F. H. Carrier.
296 Market St., which he conducted
successfully for 12 years.
FOUNDED CANNERY
About 1900 Mr. Bewley founded
the Lockport Canning Company at
Lake Avenue and the Old Niagara
Road. A few years later he established
the Lyndonvilie Canning
Company and became associated
In the establishment of the Bewley
Brothers Canning Company, Middleport.
Of late years Mr. Bewley had retired
from active participation in
the canning business to devote full
time to the operation of the Bewley
Building, a four-story business and
office building at Main and Market
Streets which he erected in 1929.
He took a great pride in this structure
which occupies the site of the
former Hodge and Merchant's Gargling
Oil Buildings that were destroyed
In one of Lockport's biggest
fires.
A lifelong member of Christ Episcopal
Church, Mr. Bewley served as
vestryman for many years. He was
treasurer of the, Odd Fellows
Temple Association, having served
as a trustee since 1928. He was a
member of Constellation Lodge, 184
IOOF, and Lockport Lodge 4L
BPOE.
Since ISM Mr. Bewley had lived
in Lake Avenue, just north of the
city limits on the former Peterson
farm. The Bewley Canning Company
plant was built on a part of
this farm.
LEAVES SIX CHILDREN
The same year he bought the
farm, Mr. Bewley was married to
Frances M. Stegman. To them six
children were born. Mrs. Bewley
died in 1999 and later Mr. Bewley
married Elmore Wicker who survives
him.
Besides his wife and brother, Mr.
Bewley leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Herman Smith, Newfane and Mrs.
Arthur Brown, Lockport; four sons,
George R. Charles O, Joseph H.
and Francis D. Bewley, another
brother, George C. Bewley, and a
slater, Mrs. C. Irving Fisher, all of
Lockport.
The body will be at the home In
Lake Avenue until Friday noon
when it will be taken to Christ
Church to lie in state until the funeral
services at 2 o'clock. The Rev.
John S. Carrie will officiate. Assisted
by the former rector, the
Rev. H. Irvine Lynds. Burial will be
in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Richard married STEGMAN, Francis Marie about 1898 in New York. Francis (daughter of STEGMAN, George and Frances Roseitha) was born in Jul 1876 in New York; died on 22 May 1929 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married WICKER, E Elmore about Apr 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. E (daughter of WICKER, Fred and WOODWARD, Berenice) was born about 1895 in New York; died on 6 Apr 1951 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/13/1950

A gross estate of $48,550.50 was
left by Dorothy Bewley Smith, Newfane,
who died Jury 7, 1949. according
to a State Tax Appraisal filed
In the Surrogate's Office. Mrs
Smith was a daughter of the late
Richard Bewley.
Deductions for funeral, administration
and other expenses reduced
the net taxable estate to $44,585.75
A state tax of $266.60 was paid
The beneficiaries are the husband,
Herman W. Smith. and a daughter,
Dorothy Jean Smith. Newfane

Margaret married SMITH, Herman W on 21 Apr 1925 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 10/31/1963

A Lockport businessman,
George R. Bewley, 62, of 440
Locust St. died unexpectedly
Wednesday evening (Oct. 30,
1963) of a heart ailment. Mr.
Bewley was owner and manager
of the Lockport Canning Co.
Born July 19, 1901, he was the
son of Richard and Frances
Stegman Bewley, Lake Avenue,
Town of Lockport. He was educated
in Lockport schools and
was a graduate of Rochester
Business Institute. He also at
tended Cornell University.
After his education he owned
and operated a 60-acre fruit and
poultry farm on Wheeler Road,
Gasport. In 1927 he joined his
father in operating the Lockport
Canning Co., along with his
brother, Francis Bewley. He became
sole owner and manager
in 1940.
Mr. Bewley contributed many
innovations and improvements
to the art of food processing for
which he received national recognition.
His company canned
tomatoes and tomato juice.
It also packaged ball bearings
in cans for the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Bewley had started rebuilding
the food processing
building which was destroyed
by fire Sept. 19.
He was a member of Christ
Episcopal Church and a former
vestryman. He was a charter
member of the Niagara County
Farm Extension Service. He
also held membership in the following
organizations: United
Lodge 98, IOOF, Lockport area
Chamber of Commerce, New
York State Canners and Freezers
Assn. and National Canners
Assn. He was a former member
of the Lockport Industrial Club.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Helen M. Bewley; two daughters,
Mrs. Marcus R. Enos and
Mrs. Douglas A. 'McIntosh both
of Lockport; five grandchildren;
three brothers and one sister,
Charles C. Bewley of Lockport
Francis and Joseph Bewley of
California and Mrs. Mildred
Brown of Arizona.
The family will be present at
Prudden and Kandt Funeral
Home, 243 Genesee St., from 2
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. but
friends may call at their convenience.
The Rev. Robert W.
Orvis, rector of Christ Episcopal
Church, will conduct the funeral
service at the funeral
home at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial
will be in Cold Spring Cemetery

George married COULTER, Helen Mildred on 12 Aug 1924 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of COULTER, Willis E) was born on 2 Apr 1902 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1965 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Journal - 9/18/1903

Robert Howe, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Bewley of Lake avenue,
died Sept. 18, 1903, aged nine months.
Funeral services at the house Sun-
day, Sept. 20, a t 2:30 p. m.

Notes:

Buffalo NY Courier Express - 9/7/1930

AT THE AGE of 22, Charles C.
"^ Bewley, president of Charles Bewley
Realtors, Inc., is among the outstanding
realtors of Lockport. He is
considered one of the most promising
younger business men In his home
town.
Mr. Bewley was born in Lockport
where he has always resided. He received
his education at the public
schools there, and Rochester Business
Institute of which he is a graduate.
On his return to Lockport he complied
with the desire of his father,
Richard Bewley, that he become a
farmer. But one year on the farm
was enough for the enterprising Mr.
Bewley. He wasn't meant to be a
farmer, and he knew i t So in 1928,
he opened real estate and Insurance
offices. He chose the real estate as
a field for his business activities because
of his complete familiarity with
Lockport and its vicinity and his interest
in the development of the
locality that always has been his
home.
In both his real estate and insurance
business, Mr. Bewley derives
great enjoyment from his contacts
with his customers. Another phase
of his work in which he is intensely
Interested is the remodeling of some-of
Lockport's fine old houses into apartments.
Mr. Bewley also Is secretary and
general manager of the Bewley Holding
Corporation. \b0
Boating and tennis are his favorite
sports. His speedboat is his hobby;
and he finds great exhilaration in
racing on the Niagara River.
The restfulness of a broad expanse
of water combined with the thrilling
speed and sudden turns of the boat
render speedboating irresistibly fascinating,
in Mr. Bewley/s opinion. He
enjoys every aspect of boating even
to repairing the motor. Being endowed
with a natural mechanical
bent, he can make* all necessary repairs.
He sometimes passes hours
tinkering with the engine of his boat;
but if, when he has finished, the
motor Is "ship shape," he considers
the time well spent.
Tennis long has been among his
recreations; for there is a tennis court
at his father's home And Mr. Bewley
literally grew up playing the game.
Before he took up boating, aviation
was his hobby; and he began
a course of instruction in piloting.
At present, his speedboat offers him
thrills enough; but it is probable that
he soon will pilot his own plane.
Hunting and fishing also are among
Mr. Bewley's pastimes. He thoroughly
enjoys the woods, and twice every
year, he goes to the Adirondacks in
quest of bass and deer. Several fine
Eair of antlers attest his skill as a
unter.
Mr. Bewley is a member of the
Olcott Yacht Club. He resides at the
Bewley home on Lakewood avenue,
Lockport.

Charles married WALKER, Marion M on 28 Oct 1931 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Marion (daughter of WALKER, Norman) was born on 24 May 1911; died in Jan 1993 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married STOCKTON, Jane on 8 Aug 1932 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced on 27 Mar 1945 in Washoe County, NV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married JEX, Helen G on 20 Jun 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of JEX, Frederick) was born on 25 Jun 1911; died on 13 Aug 2004 in Blue Jay, San Bernardino County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married BROWN, Arthur B on 10 Jul 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Arthur was born on 27 Oct 1910 in New York; died in Sep 1979 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: POLLARD, William Edwaard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married ENOS, Marcus Robert on 7 Jun 1952 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Marcus (son of ENOS, Clare Stuart) was born on 16 Feb 1928; died on 15 Aug 2005 in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Carol McIntosh

Carol B. McIntosh of Lockport, NY passed away peacefully on Friday December 7, 2018 in Niagara Hospice House. Born December 17, 1933 in Lockport, she was the daughter of George and Helen Coulter Bewley. Carol graduated from Lockport Senior High School and Cornell University. In 1956, she married Douglas McIntosh, a surveyor and the entrepreneurial founder of MAC’s Antique Auto Parts founded in 1978. Carol worked as a Home Economics teacher at Lockport High School and later worked with her husband at MAC’s Antique Auto Parts. In 1989, she passed the Florida Condo Manager Exam and became the assistant manager of Errol By the Sea Condominium in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Years after Doug’s passing in 1999, she met Edgar Wright, who became her longtime companion until he passed away in 2017.
 
Carol was accomplished at knitting, sewing, cooking and crafts. She also loved playing Bingo, shuffle board, joining in sing-alongs and ballroom dancing. She was a meticulous and gracious hostess and entertained friends and family often. She was active in her church and community and was a dedicated longtime member of both PEO and Lockport College Women’s Club. Her family remembers her as a kind, loving, giving and supportive mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who encouraged all of them to pursue their goals and happiness in life.
 
Predeceased by her husband, Douglas A. McIntosh and sister, Donna Enos, Carol is survived by her three sons Robert A. (Heidi), Randall A. (Carol) and Richard A. (Andrea Solar) McIntosh; six grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Sarah, Carlee, Eric, Margaret and Katherine. Also several nieces and nephews.
 
Friends may call on Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at langefuneralhomeinc.com.

Carol married MCINTOSH, Douglas A on 14 Jul 1956 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married CRUSE, Clarence A on 18 Dec 1971 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Heidi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carol. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SOLAR, Andrea. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]