Beith - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Robert Beith - Born Largs, Scotland 1825. Died January, 1889 in Leavenworth Hospital

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2011-04-06 23:31:48Z

My family recently came across a deatailed account of the Beith family which came from Largs, Scotland and settled in Illinois (and later Kansas and Oregon). It was written by Jennie Beith, the daughter of Robert Beith and Emma French. There has been a lot of misinformation floating around regarding Robert Beith. In fact there were lies published about Robert in a history book about Wallowa County (obviously the publisher didn't know they were lies).

Essentially at some point a story started that Robert had abandoned his family/children right after his wife died and was never heard from again. In fact one story goes that after Robert and his family came to Oregon he immediately up and left and went back to Kansas in 1882. In a previous post I wrote some about this issue.

In the newly discovered story, Jennie Beith writes about when Robert left. For any researchers who'd like to know what actually happened, in Jennie's own words, I will be uploading this story to ancestry.com when it's transcribed.

Jennie writes that Robert went back to Kansas to visit his daughter, Jessie, in late 1887. The journey was difficult for him and he became ill and died in a hospital.

According to hospital records Robert Beith died in January of 1889 at the Soldier's Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. I have contacted the cemetery there and Robert is apparently not buried in their graveyard.

If anyone comes across information about where Robert might be buried I would love to hear from you! My family would like to know where he is laid to rest.

My email address is reamstm@comcast.net

Thank you.

John Russell/Jane Beith family - William, Hannah and John A. Russell of Illinois

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2011-01-10 18:56:08Z

Searching for information about this family. John Russell married Jane/Jeanette Beith in Scotland. Jane's parents are William and Barbara Beith. Jane was born 1821 in Largs.

The family settled in the St. Charles, Illinois area. Jane and John Russell had three children - William Russell, Hannah Russell and John A. Russell.

John and Jane Russell both died abt. 1856/57, leaving three young children.

I don't know much about them. Hannah Russell was adopted by a family called "Bull", William Russell moved to Iowa at some point and lived in Newhall, and John A. Russell became a well known prosecutor in Kane County.

If you have information about this family, please do let me know! Thank you.

My direct email address is reamstm@comcast.net

Re: William and Robert Beith Scotland to USA

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2010-08-20 04:54:47Z

Robert Beith was still in Wallowa County, Oregon in March of 1888, according to a Bureau of Land Management document. The document shows Robert Beith getting a land patent on 3/3/1888 for land in the Wallowas. Robert Beith was admitted to the Soldier's Hospital in October of 1888 in Leavenworth, Kansas.

At the point Robert left his home in Oregon, the vast majority of his children were grown and married. Alice Beith Balter was married and had children. Jessie Beith Shively was married and had a son. William Beith was an adult and may have been married. Jennie Beith married Murat Blevans in August of 1887, at the age of 22. Clara Beith married John Austin Blevans in June of 1888, three months after this land patent was signed, at the age of 19.

The only one of Robert's children who wasn't an adult by the time Robert went to the hospital for treatment was Walter Gray Beith, who was born in 1873, making him 15 years old.

Searching for Beith family information

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2010-07-11 04:33:54Z

My line is from Robert Beith, born Largs, Scotland in 1825. His father is William Beith, Mother is Barbara King. Siblings are Jane/Jean Beith, born 1821, and James Beith born 1823. The family came to America around 1850, went to Illinois.

Robert married Emma Sarah French and had 6 children: Alice Beith (Balter), William Beith, Jessie Beith (Shively), Clara Beith (Blevans), Jennie Beith (Blevans), and Walter Gray Beith.

Searching for any and all information possible about this family. We've got unidentified photos, etc. that we'd like to figure out. I want anything you've got very much!

If you know anything about them, or are descended from Robert, James or Jane, please contact me as soon as you can!!!

reamstm@comcast.net is my primary email, tess.reams@live.com works as well.

Re: William and Robert Beith Scotland to USA

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2010-06-18 01:24:46Z

I am descended from Robert Beith, who came from Largs, Scotland and was married to Emma Sarah French. Robert was a civil war soldier. He fought with the Union Army in Minnesota and elsewhere.

From parts of 1888 to 1889 Robert Beith was being treated for chronic rheumatism and bronchitis at the U.S. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Kansas. His daughter, Jessie Beith Shively (wife of Albert Shively) lived in El Dorado, Kansas at the time and is listed as his nearest relative. Residence subsequent to discharge at the is listed as El Dorado, KS.

The original post states that Robert abandoned his children after his wife's death and was never heard from again. I wasn't around 110 years ago so I cannot speak for those involved with this, for the Beith family who was alive at the time, or for Robert himself.

But I do think two points should be noted:

- Prior to Robert returning to Kansas, which had been his home for many years, he was living with his wife and children in Wallowa County, Oregon. Many members of my family are from this region, and I've heard stories about the bitter, deadly, snowy cold winters and springs in these parts of the state. And we know for a fact is that he was being treated for chronic rheumatism, which is a painful disease that is much worsened by cold, wet weather.

- Also, the fact that Robert was clearly being discharged and was going to return to El Dorado where his daughter (Jessie) was living suggests that he was indeed heard from again.

Re: William and Robert Beith Scotland to USA

TSBlevansAllenBeith — 2010-01-12 20:27:53Z

To (I think) Val, who posted the message about Robert Beith abandoning his children.

Can you please contact me at reamstm@comcast.net regarding Robert Beith? I tried the email you have posted and it doesn't seem to be valid.

Thank you.

Re: Sarah Beith

jorushton1970 — 2009-04-18 20:51:30Z

Hi, I too am looking for information on the same Sarah Beith. Do you know any more?

Re: BEITH

Jeelyjar — 2009-02-11 12:36:20Z

Hi Yvonne & Jessica
Realise that this is an old post - so hope you get this reply.

I'm also descended from Stewart Beith & Andrew Barclay,my 5G Gparents, through their 2nd child also called Andrew Barclay (1791 - 1866). Then his son, yet another Andrew Barclay (1814 - 1869) then his daughter Agnes Barclay (1838 - 1904) who married James McFarlane in Port Glasgow.

Would be pleased to hear from either of you to swap info, but particularly Jessica as we have the McFarlane surname in common.

Best wishes
Kirsty

Janet Beith from Irvine Ayr

Jacky_Casey — 2006-04-03 05:07:21Z

I see there aren't too many Beiths around, so I thought I would add mine to the list.

Janet Beith (Beeth, Beth) married Hugh Johnston in Irvine Ayr in 1765. Their three known children are Mary, b. 1771, Janet, b. 1773 and Hugh, b. 1775, all in Irvine. I have a lot of information on son Hugh onwards.

That is all I have for the Beith board...I know nothing else about Janet Beith. Just thought I would add it in case anyone can connect with Ayr.

Sarah Beith

Jennifer95833 — 2004-04-07 19:08:59Z

Looking for information on a Sarah Beith from Scotland arrived USA in Philly 1817. Had 3 children with her. I believe she was from around Greenock Scotland.

Beith/ Jeffrey. Kirkpatrick.Jarron.

Dorothy_Jeffrey — 2003-03-29 08:38:34Z

Looking for relatives of John Beith who married Sarah McClement Jeffrey.December 29th.1892 at Paisley. Renfrewshire. Scotland.
Children Jane Hopkin Brown Beith born 1900 at Linwood Renfrewshire, Scotland. married as (Jean)
Jean Beith married George Jarron in 1920 in Tranent, Eastlothian Scotland.
Isabella Beith married Michael B Kirkpatrick 1913 at
Prestonpans. Eastlothian, Scotland.
John Beith died 1929 at Cuthill, Prestonpans. Eastlothian Scotland.
Sarah re-married in 1933 to a Joseph Morgan when 62 years of age, at Edinburgh.
I can be contacted on jeffdor@hotmail.com

1912: Richard Griscom m. Frances G. Beith

JLBURKET — 2003-03-19 02:33:29Z

Note: I have a copy of this page of the marriage register for only one set of the names on it. However, I hated to see the rest of the information “go to waste,” so I’m posting it out here in the event that it may prove useful to someone else.

Marriage Register, New Castle county, Delaware
1912 - page 219
Register Entry #: 63192
Groom: Richard Griscom
Age: 26
Nation/state: N.J.
Residence: Camden, N.J.
Occupation: R.E. agent
Bride: Frances G. Beith
Age: 28
Nation/state: Pa.
Residence: Camden, N.J.
Groom’s parents: Andrew/Mary Woodnutt
Bride’s parents: Alex./Emma Harrington
Date of marriage: Aug. 3, 1912
Person solemnizing marriage: G. L. Wolfe
Date of registration: Sep. 30, 1912

Mary Beith

njp90 — 2002-09-02 06:18:50Z

I was wondering if you came across any info. regading Beith's from Ireland.
My G.G. Grandmother would be Mary Beith from Ireland who Married Paul Cannon (could be spelt Kennan)
I have info from the 1881 census from Fortevoit, Perth Scotland that she was living with the Hobin's(Hoban's)
and she was 83 years of age then....She had a daughter named Bridget ( Betsy or sometimes called Elizabeth).
You may contact me at njp@sk.sympatico.ca
Hope to hear from you..
Nancy

Stewart BEITH

yvonne806 — 2002-06-13 14:33:27Z

Searching for information on ggg-grandmother Stewart BEITH (yes, that was her name!), born probably in Largs, Ayr, Scotland around 1756. Married Andrew Barclay (Barcklay) in Largs 2 May 1778.

BEITH

yvonne806 — 2002-06-13 14:33:27Z

Sorry, Jessica, all I know about my ggg-grandmother is in the original message. Her marriage record and her children's baptismal and death records give her name variously as "Stewart Beith" and "Stewart-Beith", which could mean BEITH was her surname, or it could be ? STEWART from Beith. She was married in Largs and probably born there, but the parish records are incomplete and I could find no record of her birth. Have hired a researcher, if she turns up anything to connect our lines I can let you know. What is your e-mail address?

Beiths of Scotland

happyalien — 2002-03-25 19:30:30Z

I am related to a Beith that married my great great grandmother's father in the 1830's. I know that this Beith married a Sinclair that came from around the area of Grenock, Scotland and Refrew, Scotland. I know that is not far from where your Beith's are from. Are you be chance related to any of the Sinclairs of Grenock, Scotland? I also have the names of McLardy, Currie, and McFarlane in my family tree that came from around the area of Grenock, Scotland. Let me know if you have any info because searching this last name Beith is very hard and I know that it is rare. I have to look at my family tree again and let you know more.

family search

sherylynshackleton — 2002-02-05 23:44:55Z

I am told that my ancestors came from Beith Ary,William King married Isobel Wylie,they had a son William who was born July 1795 ,who was married to Elizabeth Bryce 17 Oct 1818 in Beith,they had Jean b 30 Jan 1820 ,William b 19 mar 1822 [who married Janet???? on the 1881 census they were at Bolton Haddington,as Head Gardener]James b May 1824.can any one help me with this?

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sherylynshackleton — 2002-02-05 23:44:55Z

Bethia Beith from Scotland

b_c_brat — 2001-09-03 23:28:22Z

Hi. I am trying to locate info on Bethia Beith, who married William Rowan in Scotland. They had a daughter, Jane Rowan born in 1819. It is possible that the surname Rowan could also be spelled Rowand. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Sheila

David Beith m. Annie (Nan) Lambie

2001-07-21 03:23:19Z

David Beith m. Annie (Nan) Lambie circa 1915 at Scotland. More information available at

http://members.home.net/brucegrayis/index.html

Beith

2001-02-02 19:38:05Z

My grandmother Helen "Nellie" Beith came to the US from Scotland and married my grandfather with the last name of meline. He or his father came from Sweden, and their was a name change from Anders Pearson. History is not clear and all relatives that know are deceased.

William and Robert Beith Scotland to USA

2000-02-22 19:25:05Z

William Beith b. ca 1796 in Largs, Scotland married Barbara King in Largs, Ayr.co. Scotland children: Jane, James, Robert and William. Willaim Beith died after 1850 in Kane Co. Illinois. Son Robert Beith married Emma French in 1854 in Elgin Illinois. They lived in Waseca Min. and Butler co. Kansas too. moved to Wallowa co. Oregon in 1886. After his wife died, Robert abandoned his children and was never heard from again. Possible he went to Kansas where his married daughter, Jesse Shively was living. His children were: Barbara Alice, Alice Viola, William J., Jesse, Mary J. (Jennie), Clara and Walter Gray. Thanks Val celilo@thedalles.net