1881 – 1910

(1882) factory 50, 2nd district of Iowa; (1893) factory 66, 4th district of Iowa

Born about 1827 in Germany; Died 1917

Wife: Mary Elizabeth Marckley, died March 3, 1903

Martin Beck started in the cigar business when he was 13 years old (1840).

Brands of Cigars Manufactured:

Timeline

1840 – 1880 – cigar maker

1881 – 1885 – Martin Beck, 409 W. 3rd St. (residence the same address) – cigar manufacturer

1888 – 1890 – Martin Beck, 228 Ripley – cigar manufacturer

1892 – 1902 – Martin Beck, 727 Harrison – cigar manufacturer

1910 – cigar manufacturer