Henry Beasley Ansell was born October 3,1832 on Knotts Island and died March 19,1920 in Barco, NC.

He was the son of Samuel J. Ansell and Lydia Beasley.

Henry was school teacher around 1860 in Coinjock.

He was married to Lydia Simmons in Currituck.They had eight children. Charles E., Ola, Florence, Martha Etta, Samuel Tilden, Mary E., Lucy E., and Lydia S.

     The following is the obituary of Henry Beasley Ansell from Elizabeth City Independent of Friday, March 26, 1920:

 HENRY B. ANSELL DEAD - Currituck County lost one of its oldest and best known citizens last week in the death of Henry B. ANSELL, age 88 years, at his home at Barco. His death followed an attack of influenza. Mr. ANSELL was a native of Currituck County, born on Knotts Island, and had lived in Currituck all his life. In his earlier days he was a prominent, influential and active figure in the county's affairs and served as Clerk of Superior Court on his county for several years. He is survived by his wife and several children including the distinguished Lt. Colonel Samuel T. ANSELL of Washington, D.C.