Charles Edward Beyl

Documented History

John Edward Beyl had three daughters and two sons.  The oldest daughter was Margaret Louise.   Next came Viola Mildred.  The oldest son was Charles Edward.

Charles Edward Beyl was born on 15 May 1916, according to Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.   He was born in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, at 1:50 am to Edward Beyl and Edna M. Applegate. Edward was a 29-year-old wood assembler. Edna was a housekeeper at the age of 21. Both had three children, all of whom were still alive at the time. Both were born in Indiana.

According to the 1920 Federal Census, Charles lived at 848 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with his parents and siblings. His dad, Edward Beyl, was 31 years old at the time. Edna, his mom, was 26. His sister, Margaret, was 6, and Mildred was 5. And Charles was 3 years and 8 months old. Edward was a Foreman at a Bakery at the time.

In 1930, John Edward lived with his wife, Edna, and their children, Margaret, Mildred, Charles, and Mary Lou, at 1329 East Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana.  John was 43, Edna was 35, Margaret was 17, Mildred was 16, Charles was 13, and Mary Lou was 1 year old. John was a Dispenser at a Bakery Company. Margaret was a Saleslady at a Dry Goods Retail Store.

In 1935, Charles lived at 417 Parkway Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana, with his parents, Edward and Edna, as well as his siblings, Margaret L. and Viola M. He was 19 years old at the time.

Charles lived with Edward and Edna at 1230 S. East Street in 1936, according to U.S. records. City Directories, 1822-1995. Margaret Louise also lived with them at the time.

In 1937, Charles lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, with his parents, Edward and Edna.

At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, John and Edna lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana, with their children Charles, Mary Lou, and Frederick. John Edward was 53 years old, Edna was 45, Charles was 23, Mary Lou was 11, and Frederick was 5. John Edward was a Laborer in the Flood Prevention Industry. He made $453. Charles made $200 at school at NYA.

According to the U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, Charles resided at 8942 Ridgepointe Court, Indianapolis, Indiana 46234 in 1940. His birth date is listed as 15 May 1916.  It appears that he moved out of his parents’ house that year.

Military

According to the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Charles enlisted in the National Guard on January 17, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enlisted as a Private in the Quartermaster Corps. He had completed grammar school and worked as a messenger, errand boy, or office boy. He was single without dependents, 69 inches tall, and 133 pounds. His birth year is listed as 1916.

He was discharged two days later on January 19, 1941, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. No reason was given on the record for discharge.

Charles enlisted again on May 22, 1942, according to the same file, and served just a couple of months before being admitted to a military hospital at Camp Wallace, Texas, for a disability that existed before his service. He was then discharged again on September 4, 1942, due to his disability. This must have been his Army service during World War II.

In 1943, Charles lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, with his parents, Edward and Edna.

In 1951, Charles lived at 738 Union, Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. He was 35 years old at the time.

In 1952, Charles lived at 738 Union, Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.

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Death

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, shows that Charles Edward Beyl enlisted in the military twice. He enlisted for the first time on January 17, 1941, but was released two days later, on January 19, 1941. The second time, he enlisted on May 22, 1942, and was released on September 5, 1942. His death date and social security number on this record match that of his Death record.

Per the U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Charles left this world at 2:05 am on 18 July 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. His social security number was 303-14-6311 and was issued before 1951. He died of metastatic Lung Cancer. No autopsy was performed. His birthdate is listed as 15 May 1916.

The U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, has Charles’ parents listed as Edward Beyl and Edna M. Applegate. His Social Security number is the same on this document. According to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Charles was divorced. He was self-employed as a painter. When he passed, he was an inpatient at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. His address was listed at 8931 Ridgepointe Court.

Charles Edward is resting at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, according to Find A Grave. His gravestone indicates that he served in the US Army during World War II. His birthdate is listed as 15 May 1916. He passed on 18 July 1985.  Check out his memorial at Find A Grave.

That’s all I have on Charles Edward for now. I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.

If you happen to know of Charles Edward Beyl or are related to him in some fashion, I’d love to hear from you!  Drop a line or two in the comments and let us know what you remember about him!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kris