Hi All,

One of my collateral Beasley connections is Thomas D. Beasley (~1812->1860) who is living in Martin County, North Carolina in 1850 and 1860. He married Sarah E. D. Windley (~1822->1860) of Beaufort County, North Carolina.

See below for what I have on their line. It would be great to find out how Thomas fits in with the Beasley Family and hopefully find more information on their descendants.

Please let me know of any corrections or updates.

Best Regards,

David

The Thomas D. & Sarah E. D. Windley Beasley Family
First Generation
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1. Thomas D. BEASLEY, M. Born abt 1812.1,2
In 1850, he is living in Martin County, North Carolina. He is age 35, born about 1815. Also living with him is a
Mary Griffin, age 22, born about 1828, and a Alston Griffin, age 2, born about 1848.1
In 1860, he is living with his wife and children in Beaufort County, North Carolina. He is age 48, born about 1812.2
In 1870, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1900, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
Wills In Beaufort County:
Beasley, Mary c1799 OWB/350 AR
Beasley, Thomas 1792 OWB/277 AR Thomas Beasley, Sr. in Johnson's book
Beasly, Alfred B. 1842 OB-D/278 AR
Before 1854 when Thomas D. was 42, he married Sarah E. D. WINDLEY, F, daughter of Daniel WINDLEY, M
(abt 1794-abt 1844) & Penelope ODEN?, F.2 Born abt 1822.3,2
In 1850, she is living with the William C. and Martha A. Unknown Eborn family in Martin County, North Carolina.
She is age 25, born about 1825.1 Verify and research further.
In 1854, she is noted in the will of her brother, Wilson T. Windley. She is noted as Sally E. D. Beesley.4
In 1860, she is living with her husband and children in Beaufort County, North Carolina. She is age 38, born about
1822.2
In 1861, she is noted in the will of her brother, Horace A. Windley. She is noted as Sally E. Beasley.5
In 1870, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1900, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
Her husband is noted as Thomas D. Beasley (~1820-?). Research further.6
Verify her children in the 1860 census. Some of them may be living with her sister Mary Adams.
In 1860, she is living with her husband in Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina. She is age 29, born about 1831.
There is a Sarah Boyd, age 20, born about 1840, living with them. Mary is the sister of Sarah’s mother Nancy. Also
living with them are Jonathan Boyd?/Beasley?, age 15, born about 1845; William Boyd?/Beasley?, age 13, born
about 1847, Henry Boyd, age 10, born about 1850 and Charles Boyd, age 5, born about 1855. It is not clear if these
are the children of Nancy. Henry and Charles are listed incorrectly as Boyds. They are Adamses. Living nearby is
Richard C. and Augustus Windley. Research further.
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In 1860, Mary Windley Adams, sister of Sarah, is living with her husband in Bath, Beaufort County, North
Carolina. She is age 29, born about 1831. There is a Sarah Boyd, age 20, born about 1840, living with them. Mary
is the sister of Sarah’s mother Nancy. Also living with them are Jonathan Boyd?/Beasley?, age 15, born about 1845;
William Boyd?/Beasley?, age 13, born about 1847, Henry Boyd, age 10, born about 1850 and Charles Boyd, age 5,
born about 1855. It is not clear if these are the children of Nancy. Henry and Charles are listed incorrectly as
Boyds. They are Adamses. Living nearby is Richard C. and Augustus Windley. Research further.
They had the following children:
2 i. William, M (~1854-)
3 ii. Jonathan, M (~1856-)
4 iii. Thomas, M (~1858-)
5 iv. Elizabeth, F (~1859-)
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Second Generation
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Family of Thomas D. BEASLEY (1) & Sarah E. D. WINDLEY
2. William BEASLEY (Thomas D.1), M. Born abt 1854.2
In 1860, he is age 6, born about 1854.2
In 1870, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, there is a William Beasley, age 26, born about 1854, and family in Dare County, North Carolina. Research
further. Have Census.
In 1900, there is a William H. Beasley, widow, age 46, born about January 1854, living with the James R. and
Martha J. Unknown Jefferson family in Bath Township, Beaufort County, North Carolina. He is noted as a
boarder.7 Research further.
In 1910, there is a William H. Beasley, widow, age 55, born about 1855, living on Main Street in Bath Township,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.8
In 1920, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
There is a Wm. P. Beasley, age 70, born about 1850, in Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina. Have
census.9
In 1930, there is a W. H. Beasley in Bath Village, Beaufort County, North Carolina living with his sister, Annie D.
Crawley, widow, age 65, born about 1865, widow. He is age 75, born about 1855, . He married at age 30, about
1885. Also living with them is an R. R. Beasley, noted as Annie’s nephew, age 41, born about 1889.10 Research
further. Have Census.
Check marriage register.
William married Unknown UNKNOWN, F.
3. Jonathan BEASLEY (Thomas D.1), M. Born abt 1856.2
In 1860, he is age 4, born about 1856.2
In 1870, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1900, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1910, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1920, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
There is a John B. D. Beasley in Norfolk County, Virginia. Have Census.
In 1930, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
There is a John Beasley in Princess Anne County, Virginia. Have Census.
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4. Thomas BEASLEY (Thomas D.1), M. Born abt 1858.2
In 1860, he is age 2, born about 1858.2
In 1870, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1900, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1910, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1920, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1930, he is not yet found in the census. Research further.
5. Elizabeth BEASLEY (Thomas D.1), F. Born abt 1859.2
In 1860, she is age 1, born about 1859.2
In 1870, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1880, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1900, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1910, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1920, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
In 1930, she is not yet found in the census. Research further.
Check marriage register.
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Sources
1. “1850 US Census, Martin County, North Carolina.”
2. “1860 US Census, Beaufort County, North Carolina.”
3. “1850 US Census, Beaufort County, North Carolina.”
4. “Will of Wilson T. Windley,” 1854, Beaufort County, North Carolina Wills, Oed? File, pages 551, 552.,
Kellenberger Room, New Bern Public Library, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
5. “Will of Horace Augustus Windley,” 1861, Beaufort County, North Carolina Wills, Orphan Book M, Pages 250,
251, 252., Kellenberger Room, New Bern Public Library, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
6. “Windley & Related Families, Research Notes of Allen Norris,” Allen Wilkinson Hart Norris, Research Notes,
Allen Norris, 2405 Countryside Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20905.
7. “1900 US Census, Beaufort County, North Carolina.”
8. “1910 US Census, Beaufort County, North Carolina.”
9. “1920 US Census, Washington County, North Carolina.”
10. “1930 US Census, Beaufort County, North Carolina.”
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Index
BEASLEY
Elizabeth (~1859 - ) 5
Jonathan (~1856 - ) 3
Thomas (~1858 - ) 4
Thomas D. (~1812 - ) 1
William (~1854 - ) 2
ODEN?
Penelope parent of spouse of 1
UNKNOWN
Unknown spouse of 2
WINDLEY
Daniel (~1794 - ~1844) parent of spouse of 1
Sarah E. D. (~1822 - ) spouse of 1
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David A. French, Researcher, daf65@bellsouth.net or French_DA@yahoo.com
Note: Please let me know of any corrections and updates. Thanks.
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