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Updated September 20, 2010.

Beasley Bible

From Melinda Lukei

William H. Beasley son of John W. Beasley and Minerva his wife was born 13th of November 1876.
Lucy V. Beasley daughter of John W. Beasley and Minerva his wife was born the 28th day of December 1878.
John W. Beasley son of John W. Beasley and Minerva his wife was born the 30th day of May 1881.
Luther J. Beasley son of John W. Beasley and Minerva his wife was born the 29th dy of December 1885.
Elmer L. Beasley son of J. W. Beasley and Minerva his wife was born the 1st day of January 1889.
John W. Beasley son of Henry Beasley and Clarkie his wife was born the 25th day of December 1841.
Minerva Kelly daughter of William Kelly and Ann Virginia his wife was born the 13th day of July 185-(couldn't read) was born.

Another Beasley Bible. I believe Dale Beasley of Knotts Island had this bible.

Marriages

Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann Smith were married July the 8th 1866.

Births

Annie F. Beasley the daughter of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born October the 11th 1883.
Joachum J. Beasley son of Zekiel Beasley and Sarah his wife was born March the 8th 1849.
Mary Ann Smith daughter of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born May 31st 1849.
Alice Virginia Beasley daughter of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born November the 17th 1867.
John C. Beasley son of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born October 15, 1871.
Walter L. Beasley son of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born May the 3rd (1866 was originally written, then crossed out and 1876 written in a different persons handwriting).
Anna F. Beasley daughter of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born April (This is ink smeared and could be either the 4th or the 14th of 1878.
Millard James Beasley son of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Anne his wife was born February the (Ink smeared could be the 21st or the 27th) of 1880.
One infant child a daughter of Joachum J. Beasley and Mary Ann his wife was born and died the same day October the 22, 1869.

Deaths

Joachum J. Beasley died September 26, 1885.
Annie F. Beasley died July the (no date) 1883.
Millard J. Beasley died (July was first written, then crossed out and June written above it and no day or year was written).
This concludes all the entries written in the Joachum Beasley Bible. However tucked inside the pages of Joachum's bible were two pages that came from another Book or Bible with the following listings.
James Smith son of James Smith and Anna His wife was born April 10th 1809.
Letitia Grimstead daughter of Thomas Grimstead and Mary his wife was born February 4, 1829.
Mary Ann Smith daughter of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born May (Page is torn and can't tell if the date is the 3rd, 30th or 31st but the year is 1849.
Byancy Smith daughter of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born (page town and Ju and year 1851 are the only part of date left) William Smith son of James Smith and (page torn and only shows year 1854.
Arseneth (or Asenath, page torn) Smith daughter of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born April 12th 1857.
Branson Smith son of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born November 29th 1859 died September 24, 1864.
Millard Y. Smith son of James Smith and Letitia his wife was born August 29, 1862.
The last entry said that a brother was born and died from our side of the family. There were no dates nor indication of who's side he was from.

Beasley Bible Records. Bible owned by Mrs. John Brockington Beasley

The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments for the American Bible Society by D. and G. Bruce. D Fanshaw Printer New York 1829.

John Wesley Beasley son of William H. Beasley.
Nathaniel Dudley.
Elizabeth July 19, 1853.
Nancy White daughter of Vinson White was married ---4th 1885.

Records in the middle of this bible.

William Killey the son of William Killey and Mary his wife was born April the 8th 1828
Mary M. Killy the daughter of William Killey and Ann his wife was born July 13th 1857
William T. Killey the son of William Killey and Ann his wife was born June 3rd 1859
James E. Killey the sun of William Kelley and Ann his wife was born April 18th 1861
Nancy G. Litchfield the daughter of Ezekiel Litchfield and Ann his wife was born in November 23, 1868
Alis L. Ward the daughter of Edmond Ward and Ann his wife was born in Nov 11, 1876
Emond Ward the son of Edmond Ward and Elizabeth his wife was born in July 13, 1868
John J. L. Ward the son of Edmond Ward and Ann V. Ward born Nov 11, 1876.

Another Bible owned by same Mrs John Brock Beasley. The Path of Paradise or the Way of Salvation New York 58 Gold St, Boston, MA 72.

L. H. Whitehurst Knotts Island Cuttituck Co., NC This the 12th of May 1853.
Thomas Robinson and Marina White was married the 14th of May 1852 Luke H. Whitehurst this the 12th of May 1833.

Another Book owned by Mrs. Brock Beasley. A colletions of Hymns for public, social and domestic worship, Richmond Published by John Early for the Methodist Episcopal Church South dated 1852. N W. Dudley Hymn Book.

N. W. Dudley Knotts Island
William Cooper Cooper Williams
Henry Beasley

Information copied from Brockington Family Chart.

Elmer Lee Beasley - Ewell Place Bayside, Virginia John Brockington Beasley married Betty Faison Old Donation Church 18 Oct 1959, a daughter Elizabeth Lee Beasley and a son John Brockington Beasley, Jr
John Rhett Brockington M.D. and Mattie McCrea parents of Mavin married who married Elmer Lee Beasley Nov 4, 1931.
John Brockington Beasley born Oct 3, 1932.
Elmer Lee Beasley died Oct 26, 1967 78 yrs old son of John Wesley and Minerva Kelly Beasley. Retired 1956 US Customs Service.
Luther Beasley Brother of Elmer Beasley.
Mavin Brockington Beasley a native of Williamsburg Co., SC.
John Rhett Brockington M.D. son of William Samuel Brockington b 12 Nov 1823 died 12 Sept 1904 married Angia Nesmith (niece of Sarah Nesmith.
Brothers and sisters William Samuel, Maxie Louise, Theosia, Screvin, Virginia.