Jessie B. Beesley1

b. 1863
Father*John M. Beesley1 b. 1829
Mother*Mary M. Marshall1 b. Oct 1833
Birth*1863Jessie B. Beesley was born in February about 1863 in Mason County, Illinois.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 187030 June 1870Jessie was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. She was 7 years old.1 
MarriageShe married William Hale.2 
(Daughter) Census US 188015 June 1880Jessie was enumerated with her husband William Hale on the 1880 census in the household of her mother taken on 15 June 1880 in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. She was 17 years old and worked as a grocery clerk, and her husband was 20 years old and a grocer.2 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 545754. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mary M. Beesley, Virginia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 178; Page: 784A; Enumeration District: 056. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

John Harold Beesley1,2

b. 1869
Father*Benjamin Franklin Beesley1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Mother*Sarah Gordon1 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Birth*1869John Harold Beesley was born about 1869 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 
Name VariationHe was called Harry or Harold.1 
(Son) Census US 18705 June 1870John Harold was enumerated as "Harry" on the 1870 census taken on 5 June 1870 in the household of his parents, in Ward 2, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 1 year old, and the family's surname was recorded as "Busley."1 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880John Harold appeared as "Harold" on the 1880 census in the household of his parents taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sarah Beesley, their surname transcribed as "Busley", Jacksonville Ward 2, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 481B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

John M. Beesley1

b. 1829
Father*Benjamin Beesley1,2 b. 26 Jul 1799, d. 30 Mar 1885
Mother*Susan Brown1,2 b. 1800, d. 1874
Birth*1829John M. Beesley was born about 1829 in Ohio.1 
Marriage*31 October 1855He married Mary M. Marshall, daughter of Nancy Turner, on 31 October 1855 in Mason County, Illinois.3 
Census US 1860*31 August 1860Mary and John M. Beesley were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 31 August 1860 in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. John was 31 years of age and a merchant with real estate valued at $11,000 and a personal estate valued at $6,555. Mary was 28. The couple's two children were enumerated with their parents. Hattie was 3 years old and Laura was 9 months. Catherine Marshall also resided in the Beesley household in 1860. She was 11 years old and was probably related to Mary. Catherine had attended school within the year. Another individual, William Bookman, who was 22 years old and worked as a clerk, was also enumerated with the Beesleys. John's father and younger brother Benjamin were enumerated in their father's household a few entries before John's on the same census page.1 
Census US 1870*30 June 1870Mary and John M. Beesley were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. John was 42 years of age and a produce dealer with real estate valued at $5,000 and a personal estate valued at $500. Mary was 41 and keeping house. Their children were enumerated with their parents in 1870. Hattie was 12, Laura 10 and Jessie 7.4 

Family

Mary M. Marshall b. Oct 1833
Children 1.Hattie B. Beesley1 b. 1857
 2.Laura B. Beesley1 b. Nov 1860, d. 7 May 1926
 3.Jessie B. Beesley4 b. 1863

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, John M. Beesley and Mary M. Marshall, Mason County, 31 October 1855. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 545754. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Laura B. Beesley1

b. November 1860, d. 7 May 1926
Father*John M. Beesley1 b. 1829
Mother*Mary M. Marshall1 b. Oct 1833
(Daughter) Census US 186031 August 1860Laura was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 31 August 1860 in the household of her parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. She was nine months old.1 
Birth*November 1860Laura B. Beesley was born in November 1860 in Illinois.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 187030 June 1870Laura was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. She was 10 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census US 188015 June 1880Laura appeared on the 1880 census in the household of her mother taken on 15 June 1880 in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. She was 19 years old and not working.2 
Marriage*18 December 1884She married, as his first wife, Amos B. Williams, son of Amos F. Williams and Mary Jane Virginia Stedman, on 18 December 1884 in Sangamon County, Illinois.4 
Census US 1900*7 June 1900Laura and Amos B. Williams appeared on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 at 5020 Wells Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. Amos was 41 years of age and worked as a bookkeeper for a dry goods business. Laura's age was recorded as 36, although she was likely 39. They lived in a house which they owned with a mortgage. Their marriage year was recorded as 1886, while they were actually married in 1884, and Laura had not given birth to any children. Also enumerated in the Williams household was Laura's mother, Mary (Marshall) Beesley, who was 66 years of age, a widow, and had given birth to three children, one of whom was living.5 
Census US 1910*20 April 1910Laura and Amos B. Williams were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 at 5946 Romaine Place, St. Louis, Missouri. Amos was 51 years of age and worked as a salesman for an insurance company. Laura was 46. They had been married for 25 years, Laura had not given birth to any children, and it was the first marriage for each of them. In 1910, they lived in a house which they rented.6 
Census US 1920*8 January 1920Laura and Amos B. Williams appeared on the 1920 census taken on 8 January 1920 at 221 West 31st, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Amos was 58 years of age and worked as a salesman for a bread company. Laura was 56. The couple rented their home and had a lodger, John Gilkeson, in 1920 who was 74 years of age and single.7 
Death*7 May 1926She died on 7 May 1926 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 65.8 

Family

Amos B. Williams b. 4 Dec 1858, d. 20 Sep 1944

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M653_210; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 803210. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mary M. Beesley, Virginia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 178; Page: 784A; Enumeration District: 056. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Mary M. Beesley, Bath, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 545754. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1689] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, Amos B. Williams and Laura B. Beesley, Sangamon County, 18 December 1884, noting that the record may be found at the County Court Records located at Springfield, Illinois
    . Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos B. and Laura B. Williams, St Louis Ward 27, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0407; FHL microfilm: 1240900. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos B. and Laura B. Williams, St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_818; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0419; FHL microfilm: 1374831. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos B. and Laura B. Williams, Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 440. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1734] California Death Index 1905-1939, online at www.ancestry.com, Laura B. Williams, Los Angeles County, 7 May 1926, noting her age as 62. Hereinafter cited as California, Death Index, 1905-1939.

William Benjamin Beesley1

b. 1863, d. 9 September 1867
Father*Benjamin Franklin Beesley2 b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Mother*Sarah Gordon2 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915
Birth*1863William Benjamin Beesley was born in 1863 in Morgan County, Illinois,3,1 
Death*9 September 1867 and died on 9 September 1867 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, at the age of 4 years.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sarah Beesley, their surname transcribed as "Busley", Jacksonville Ward 2, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 481B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Benjamin Beesley, Memorial# 13207174.

Ann Beeson1

b. 30 May 1749, d. 7 December 1812
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*30 May 1749Ann Beeson was born on 30 May 1749, probably in Frederick County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*1768She married David Lewis, son of John Lewis, in 1768.2 
Religion*30 January 1768Ann was disowned by the Society of Friends on 30 January 1768 at a New Garden Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, for marrying out of unity.2 
Death*7 December 1812She died on 7 December 1812 at age 63.2 

Family

David Lewis

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Benjamin Beeson1

b. 1835
Father*Zachariah Beeson1 b. 8 Aug 1797, d. 1851
Mother*Hannah Thornburg1 b. 27 Jul 1804
Birth*1835Benjamin Beeson was born in 1835 in Indiana.1 
Relationship Note*Benjamin and Margaret Beeson were twins.1 
(Son) Census US 185015 August 1850Benjamin was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 15 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. He was 15 years old and had attended school within the year.2 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 104. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Zacariah" and Hannah Beeson, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 90A; Image: 187. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Beeson1

b. 16 September 1799
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. Sep 1773
Mother*Hannah Hoggatt1 b. Sep 1773
Birth*16 September 1799Benjamin Beeson was born on 16 September 1799 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*20 August 1829He married Rachel Bales, daughter of Jacob Bales and Sarah __?__, on 20 August 1829 at a Springfield Meeting of Friends, Wayne County, Indiana.1 

Family

Rachel Bales

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 59. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Benjamin Beeson1

b. 21 January 1764, d. 21 June 1859
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson1 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*21 January 1764Benjamin Beeson was born on 21 January 1764 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*7 June 1787He married Margaret Hoggatt, daughter of William Hoggatt and Hannah Beals, on 7 June 1787 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1,2 
Death*21 June 1859He died on 21 June 1859 at age 95.1 

Family

Margaret Hoggatt b. 13 Feb 1769

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, New London Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, Quaker Marriage Records, page 93. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.

Benjamin Beeson1

Father*Richard Beeson2 b. 10 Oct 1684, d. 1 Jan 1777
Mother*Charity Grubb2 b. 29 Sep 1687, d. 27 Nov 1761
Marriage*1738He married Elizabeth Hunter, daughter of John Hunter and Margaret Albin, about 1738 in Virginia.1 
Religion*7 March 1752Elizabeth and Benjamin Beeson were Quakers. They received a certificate of removal on 6 March 1751 from the Hopewell Meeting of Friends in Frederick County, Virginia and were accepted into the Cane Creek Meeting in Alamance County, North Carolina on 7 March 1752. The family later moved to the Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County.3 

Family

Elizabeth Hunter
Children 1.Isaac Beeson+1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
 2.Benjamin Beeson1 b. 9 Feb 1741
 3.William Beeson1 b. 11 Nov 1743
 4.Frances Beeson1 b. 10 Dec 1744
 5.Richard Beeson1 b. 11 Mar 1747, d. 6 Sep 1817
 6.Ann Beeson1 b. 30 May 1749, d. 7 Dec 1812
 7.Charity Beeson1 b. 25 Aug 1751
 8.Betty Beeson1 b. 30 Jul 1754
 9.Edward Beeson1 b. 1 Jan 1757, d. 16 Jan 1837
 10.Rachel Beeson1 b. 14 Feb 1759
 11.Jane Beeson1 b. 22 Mar 1760
 12.Mary Beeson1 b. 21 Sep 1762

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, pages 8-9.
  3. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Benjamin Beeson1

b. 9 February 1741
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*9 February 1741Benjamin Beeson was born on 9 February 1741, probably in Frederick County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*9 July 1761He married Bethia Lamb, daughter of Henry Lamb and Elizabeth __?__, on 9 July 1761 at a New Garden Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.2 

Family

Bethia Lamb

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Betty Beeson1

b. 30 July 1754
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*30 July 1754Betty Beeson was born on 30 July 1754, probably in Alamance County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*She married Joab Elliott, son of Jacob Elliott and Elizabeth __?__.2 

Family

Joab Elliott

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Charity Beeson1

b. 25 August 1751
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*25 August 1751Charity Beeson was born on 25 August 1751.1 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Charity Beeson1

Father*Richard Beeson1 d. 1748
Mother*Ann Brown1 b. 28 May 1711
Birth*Charity Beeson was born in Frederick County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*before 1748She married Benjamin Thornbrough, son of Thomas Thornbrough and Sarah Hannah, before 1748 in Frederick County, Virginia.2,1 

Family

Benjamin Thornbrough b. c 1721

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 14. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1518] Herbert C. Standing, The Quaker Family of Thornbrough of Northern Ireland and Colonial America. Typed manuscript, downloaded from the Boston Public Library EBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041: Herbert C. Standing, June 1976), page 22. Hereinafter cited as The Quaker Family of Thornbrough of Northern Ireland and Colonial America.

Diana Beeson1

b. 14 October 1766, d. 14 February 1793
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson1 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*14 October 1766Diana Beeson was born on 14 October 1766 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*29 March 1786She married Amos Kersey, son of William Kersey and Hannah __?__, on 29 March 1786 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Death*14 February 1793She died on 14 February 1793 at age 26.1 

Family

Amos Kersey b. 15 Dec 1750

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Edward Beeson1,2

b. 27 May 1829, d. 12 January 1862
Father*Zachariah Beeson2 b. 8 Aug 1797, d. 1851
Mother*Hannah Thornburg2 b. 27 Jul 1804
Birth*27 May 1829Edward Beeson was born on 27 May 1829 in Wayne County, Indiana. His birth was recorded at the Springfield Monthly Meeting of Friends.3,2 
(Son) Census US 185015 August 1850Edward was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 15 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. He was 21 years of age, working as a laborer and had attended school within the year.4 
Marriage*13 October 1855He married, as her first husband, Arminta Thornburgh, daughter of Henry Thornburgh and Rachel Willis, on 13 October 1855 in Dallas County, Iowa.5,6,7 
Census US 1860*11 June 1860Arminta and Edward Beeson appeared on the 1860 census taken on 9 and 11 June 1860 in Spring Valley, Dallas County, Iowa. Their small family is split between two census pages. Edward was 31, and a farmer with a personal estate valued at $329. Araminta was 21. They lived with their two sons, John 4 and Henry 1.8 
Death*12 January 1862He died on 12 January 1862 at age 329 
Burial* and was buried in Mowrer Cemetery, Perry, Dallas County, Iowa.9 

Family

Arminta Thornburgh b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 7 Apr 1870
Children 1.John Charles Fremont Beeson10 b. Sep 1855, d. 3 Nov 1927
 2.Henry Zachariah Beeson11 b. Oct 1858, d. 3 Feb 1932
 3.Malinda Beeson12 b. 1861

Citations

  1. [S1502] Hinshaw Index to Selected (U.S.) Quaker Records, 1680-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Springfield Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana. Hereinafter cited as Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940.
  2. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Springfield Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana, page 14a, citing page 42. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  3. [S1502] Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940, online at www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Zacariah" and Hannah Beeson, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 90A; Image: 187. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Araminta V. (Thornburgh) Baker, Memorial# 15684401, showing a photo of her gravestone with her name as "Araminta". Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S148] Iowa, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, her name transcribed as "Armitta". Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.
  7. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, referencing FLH film# 874151, her name as "Armitta". Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  8. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edward and Araminta Beeson, Spring Valley, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: M653_317; Pages: 530-531; Image: 19; Family History Library Film: 803317. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Beeson, Memorial# 15684405.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Charles Fremont Beeson, Memorial# 70438602.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Zacariah(sic Zachariah) Beeson, Memorial# 70438600.
  12. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry Thornburg, Spring Valley, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: M593_385; Page: 587A; Image: 296868; Family History Library Film: 545884. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Edward Beeson1

b. 1 January 1757, d. 16 January 1837
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*1 January 1757Edward Beeson was born on 1 January 1757, probably in Alamance County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*Although the given name of Edward's first wife is not known, her surname was reported to have been ______ Lamb.2 
Marriage*1790He married second Ann Pennington in 1790.2 
Marriage*1824He married third Dicy Mullen about 1824.2 
Death*16 January 1837He died on 16 January 1837 at age 80.2 

Family 1

______ Lamb

Family 2

Ann Pennington

Family 3

Dicy Mullen

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Edward Beeson1

Marriage*He married first Rachel Pennington in England.1 
Death*He died in Chester County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

Rachel Pennington
Child 1.Richard Beeson+1 b. 10 Oct 1684, d. 1 Jan 1777

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 1-4. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Elizabeth Beeson1

b. 8 August 1761
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson1 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*8 August 1761Elizabeth Beeson was born on 8 August 1761 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*25 September 1782She married Jesse Wilson, son of William Wilson and Mary Moore, on 25 September 1782 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 

Family

Jesse Wilson

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Frances Beeson1

b. 10 December 1744
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*10 December 1744Frances Beeson was born on 10 December 1744, probably in Frederick County, Virginia.2 
Marriage*23 July 1761She married Joseph Lamb, son of Henry Lamb and Elizabeth __?__, on 23 July 1761 at a New Garden Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.3 

Family

Joseph Lamb

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, pages 17-18, the year of her birth reported as 1744/45.
  3. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Hannah Beeson1

b. 1840
Father*Zachariah Beeson1 b. 8 Aug 1797, d. 1851
Mother*Hannah Thornburg1 b. 27 Jul 1804
Birth*1840Hannah Beeson was born in 1840 in Indiana.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185015 August 1850Hannah was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 15 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. She was 10 years old and had attended school within the year.2 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 104. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Zacariah" and Hannah Beeson, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 90A; Image: 187. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Hannah Beeson1

b. 21 January 1759
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson1 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*21 January 1759Hannah Beeson was born on 21 January 1759 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*31 December 1777She married Samuel Lamb, son of Robert Lamb and Rachel Taylor, on 31 December 1777 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 

Family

Samuel Lamb b. 13 Jul 1758

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Henry Zachariah Beeson1

b. October 1858, d. 3 February 1932
Father*Edward Beeson1 b. 27 May 1829, d. 12 Jan 1862
Mother*Arminta Thornburgh1 b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 7 Apr 1870
Birth*October 1858Henry Zachariah Beeson was born in October 1858 in Dallas County, Iowa.1 
(Son) Census US 186011 June 1860Henry appeared on the 1860 census taken on 9 and 11 June 1860 in the household of his parents in Spring Valley, Dallas County, Iowa. He was one year old.2 
Death*3 February 1932He died on 3 February 1932 in San Luis Obispo County, California, at age 731 
Burial* and was buried in Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Zacariah(sic Zachariah) Beeson, Memorial# 70438600. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edward and Araminta Beeson, Spring Valley, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: M653_317; Pages: 530-531; Image: 19; Family History Library Film: 803317. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Hezekiah Beeson1

b. 9 October 1793
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. Sep 1773
Mother*Hannah Hoggatt1 b. Sep 1773
Birth*9 October 1793Hezekiah Beeson was born on 9 October 1793 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*29 November 1815He married Merab Reynolds, daughter of Ebenezer Reynolds and Rachel Green, on 29 November 1815 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 59. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Isaac Beeson1

b. September 1773
Father*Isaac Beeson2,3 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson3 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*September 1773Isaac Beeson was born in September 1773 in Guilford County, North Carolina.3 
Marriage*8 November 1792He married Hannah Hoggatt, daughter of William Hoggatt and Hannah Beals, on 8 November 1792 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford, Guilford County, North Carolina.4,5,6 
Religion*18 January 1829Hannah and Isaac Beeson were Quakers and attended the Centre Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, until 18 January 1829 when they were granted a certificate of removal because they were moving.7 
Relocation*The family relocated to Wayne County, Indiana, where they joined with the Springfield Monthly Meeting.7 

Family

Hannah Hoggatt b. Sep 1773
Children 1.Hezekiah Beeson7 b. 9 Oct 1793
 2.Margaret Beeson7 b. 12 Jun 1795, d. 4 Nov 1821
 3.Zachariah Beeson+1,7 b. 8 Aug 1797, d. 1851
 4.Benjamin Beeson7 b. 16 Sep 1799
 5.Jesse Beeson7 b. 7 Aug 1802
 6.Zeruiah Beeson7 b. 16 Nov 1804
 7.Thomas Elwood Beeson7 b. 22 Jan 1807, d. 7 Mar 1879
 8.Mildred Beeson7 b. 24 Jul 1810, d. 6 Dec 1881
 9.Louisa Beeson7 b. 27 Aug 1812
 10.Merab Beeson7 b. 28 Dec 1814
 11.Mariah Beeson7 b. 28 Dec 1814
 12.Isaac Newton Beeson7 b. 13 Oct 1818

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Cherry Grove Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, Indiana, Marriage records 1821-1880, page 12. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  2. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Centre Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, Records, 1775-1903, page 88.
  3. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  4. [S1511] Jasper Luther Beeson, Beeson Genealogy, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Macon, Georgia : Burke, in 1925. Edward Beeson married Rachel Pennington, and immigrated from England to New Castle County, Delaware about 1682. Descendants lived in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and elsewhere. (Ann Arbor, Michigan: filmed by University Microfilms International, 1971), her surname spelled "Hoggart". Hereinafter cited as Beeson Genealogy.
  5. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Cherry Grove Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, Indiana, Marriage records 1821-1880, page 12, her surname appearing as "Hoggatt."
  6. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Centre Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, Records, 1775-1903, page 88, her surname appearing as "Hoggatt."
  7. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 59.

Isaac Beeson1

b. 26 December 1739, d. 21 September 1811
Father*Benjamin Beeson2
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter2
Birth*26 December 1739Isaac Beeson was born on 26 December 1739, probably in Frederick County, Virginia.2 
Marriage*26 November 1757He married first Isabel Pearson, daughter of Samuel Pearson, at a New Garden Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina, shortly after 26 November 1757, the date their marriage was approved by the Society.3,4,2 
Residence*Isabel and Isaac Beeson lived at New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina.3 
Relocation*1773 About 1773, Isabel and Isaac moved their family to Centre, Guilford County, North Carolina.3 
(Husband) Death14 December 1792Isaac became a widower when Isabel (Pearson) Beeson died on 14 December 1792.3 
Marriage*7 August 1794He married second, as her second husband, Mary (___?___) Bull on 7 August 1794 at a Deep River Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.2 
Death*21 September 1811He died on 21 September 1811 in Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 71.2 

Family 1

Isabel Pearson b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Children 1.Hannah Beeson3 b. 21 Jan 1759
 2.Elizabeth Beeson3 b. 8 Aug 1761
 3.Benjamin Beeson3 b. 21 Jan 1764, d. 21 Jun 1859
 4.Diana Beeson3 b. 14 Oct 1766, d. 14 Feb 1793
 5.Miriam Beeson3 b. 9 Aug 1769, d. 14 Feb 1770
 6.Isabel Beeson3 b. 15 Jan 1771
 7.Isaac Beeson+1,3 b. Sep 1773
 8.Samuel Beeson3 b. 28 Dec 1775
 9.Seth Beeson3 b. 24 Sep 1778
 10.William Beeson3 b. 22 Nov 1781

Family 2

Mary __?__

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Centre Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, Records, 1775-1903, page 88. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  3. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, pages 32-34.
  4. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina, Men's Minutes, 1754-1775.

Isaac Newton Beeson1

b. 13 October 1818
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. Sep 1773
Mother*Hannah Hoggatt1 b. Sep 1773
Birth*13 October 1818Isaac Newton Beeson was born on 13 October 1818 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*16 December 1841He married Lydia Willis, daughter of Isaac Willis and Anna Macy, on 16 December 1841 in Wayne County, Indiana.1 

Family

Lydia Willis b. 3 Apr 1821

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 59. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Isabel Beeson1

b. 15 January 1771
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. 26 Dec 1739, d. 21 Sep 1811
Mother*Isabel Pearson1 b. 30 Dec 1740, d. 14 Dec 1792
Birth*15 January 1771Isabel Beeson was born on 15 January 1771 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*9 November 1791She married William Chamness, son of Joseph Chamness and Margaret Norton, on 9 November 1791 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 32-34. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Jane Beeson1

b. 22 March 1760
Father*Benjamin Beeson1
Mother*Elizabeth Hunter1
Birth*22 March 1760Jane Beeson was born on 22 March 1760, probably in Alamance County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*28 January 1778She married John Bond, son of Joseph Bond and Martha Rogers, on 28 January 1778 at a Centre Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.2 

Family

John Bond

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 17-18. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 17.

Jesse Beeson1

b. 7 August 1802
Father*Isaac Beeson1 b. Sep 1773
Mother*Hannah Hoggatt1 b. Sep 1773
Birth*7 August 1802Jesse Beeson was born on 7 August 1802 in Guilford County, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*16 September 1829He married Nancy Williams on 16 September 1829 in Wayne County, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 59. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.