From records of Annis and Mayme Bales. 1882 History of Delaware Co., IN, Washington Township, p. 1234.
ISAAC N. BEESON, who conducts a prosperous mercantile business at Bloomingsport, Randolph Co., IN, was born in Wayne Co., IN., April 24 1823. His father, Thomas E. Beeson, a native of Guilford Co., NC, was born Feb. 22, 1808, being the son of Isaac and Hannah (Hockett) Beeson, who were respectviely of Scotch and Irish descent. Elizabeth Wilson, whom Thomas E. married in 1833, was also a native of Guilford Co., NC, born Feb. 15, 1814. She was the d/o Samuel and Keziah (Lamb) Wilson. Thomas and Elizabeth Beeson gave parentage to the following children: David, deceased; Jonathan; Benjamin, deceased; John; Isaac N., principal of this biography; Keziah, deceased; William; Lydia M., deceased; and Samuel.
Thomas E. Beeson, at the age of twenty-one years, came to Wayne Co., IN, with his father, Isaac, who entered eighty acres of land. Mrs. Thomas Beeson, who was a lifelong member of the Society of Friends, actively participated in it's work, serving for a lang time as clerk of the monthly meeings. She was called from earth Feb. 19, 1854, to meet the reward of her labors - West River Cemetery affording her a last earthly resting place. In 1857, Thomas Beeson was again married, the lady of his choice being Miss Celia Hunt; and to this union there was one child, Thomas E. Mrs. Celia Beeson, died April 19, 1875, and was buried in in West River Cemetery, where were also laid the mortal remains of her husband, whose earthly career ended March 7, 1879. Thomas Beeson, who, during his life, was a progressive and industrious man, owned 137 acres of land and was interested in a store at Franklin. He was a whig - later a republican - and both he and his wife were members of the Society of Friends.
Isaac N. Beeson, in his youth, gained a common school education. He was engaged at home in agriculture until Noverber 27, 1863, when he enlisted at Rochmond in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, serving his country faithfully and courageously until his discharge at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO, Sept. 9, 1865. He served in several battles in Tennessee, sustaining injuries which entitled him to the small pension he recieves monthly. After his return from the war, he was married on March 20, 1864, to Martha E., daughter of John and Nancy (McMullen) Bales, natives of Tennessee. (See item no. (6-1122-35) in Beals book, by Mayme Bales.) She was born in Wayne Co., IN, Feb. 9, 1848. Two sons and five daughters blessed this union, viz: Flora C.; Nancy E.; Olive; infant - deceased; Sarah V.; John T. and Raymond G., who are at home. Locating, after his marriage, on a farm norht of Dalton, IN., Isaac Beeson lived there for a period of two yeas, subsequent to which he moved to Randolph Co., IN, where he purchased sixty-five acres of land. Six years later, he sold this tract and rented until 1881, when he engaged in his present business. Mr. Beeson also, in connection with his other work, does a succedssful milling and lumber business. He is an exemplary Christian gentleman, holding offices of trustee and class leader in the liberal branch of the United Brethern church, of which he and his wife are consistent members. He affiliates with the republican party.
From records of Annis and Mayme Bales. 1882 History of Delaware Co., IN, Washington Township, p. 1234.
Line in Record @I12449@ (RIN 12442) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
EVEN
TYPE Alternate Date
DATE 23 DEC 1751
PLAC Lowden County, Virginia
Robert White of Little River, Pasquotant Precict, Albemarle Co., NC, planter, (eldest son of Henry, II and Mary).b. at Little river, 11th month (January) 2, 1674. In 1713 he, together with his brothers, Arnold and John, obtained a grant of 360 acres in Pasquotank Precinct and in 1719, for himself alone, one of his 70 acres in the same locality. In 1727, he divided his slaves and some other personal property among his six children. See appendix IV. And he died some time prior to March 31, 1750, when his widow, Rebecca, conveyed to her grandson, John, son of John Overman, a plantation on Symons Creek which had been bequeathed to her by her step father, Mathew Calley.
Robert White, first marriage, first 6th month (August) 1702 Tabitha Alford, and secondly 5th month (July) 1717 to Rebecca, Widow of John Overman, and daughter of John Newby. See the family, Chapter II.
Issue of Robert White, 1st marriage, and Tabitha Alford, his first wife:
1) Jonathan m. 2nd month (April) 10, 1729, Ann, daughter of Samuel Pike, and died 11th month (January) 10, 1746. See appendix I, no. 82) Zephaniah, living in 1749
3) Joseph, m. 4th month (June), 1736, Sarah Newby. See appendix I, no. 9
Issue of his second wife:
4) Anne of Ann, m. first Benjamin Mead, and secondly, in 1768, Thomas Amour.
5) Elizabeth
6) Robert, of whom, hereafter.