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History of the Great Lakes
Illustrated, In Two Volumes, Vol. II
Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co., 1899

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                   RICHARD BEAUBIEN (deceased), who in
               his lifetime was one of the leading ice and
               coal dealers of Detroit, was born in that
               city in 1821, and for years was a marine
               surveyor. He owned a large dockage along
               the river, and for many years was in the
               tug business with Anthime Moisan, under the
               firm name of Beaubien Tug Company. The firm
               name remains unchanged, as, since the death
               of Mr. Beaubien, his widow has continued to
               hold his interest, and to take an active
               part in its management.  The firm known as
               the Beaubien Ice Company now has for its
               president Mrs. Beaubien; S. P. O'Brien,
               vice-president, and John R. Long, secretary,
               and under the wise control of these parties
               does a large and lucrative business.
                   In 1866 Mr. Beaubien was united in
               marriage with Miss Frances S. Coquillard,
               of South Bend, Ind., and of this union
               were born three children, one of whom is
               now deceased. Those living are: (1) Jose-
               phine, wife of S. P. O'Brien, vice-president
               of the ice company, by whom she has three
               children - Maurice B., Richard B. and
               Henriette J.  (2) Edna Blanche, wife of
               John R. Long, secretary of the ice com-
               pany, by whom she has three children - 
               Carlisle R., Beatricia Ellenor and John
               Cornelius.
                   Richard Beaubien was a Democrat in
               his political faith, and in religious belief
               accepted the teachings of the Roman Catholic
               Church.  He passed to his last rest June
               21, 1896, honored and respected by all.
               
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