Beshears - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Walter C. Beshears

kdbeshears — 2012-03-11 16:42:38Z

Yes this is my younger brother. He is doing well and lives in Lufkin. My Dad wasn't the principal, but he did teach woodshop and drove a bus.

Re: Walter C. Beshears

paganheartforyou — 2012-03-11 01:35:23Z

Dear Kimberly, i am writting to inquire if you have a half older brother by the name of Walter as well. The walters i know one was the princable of the shepard HS and his son walter JR was tall and red head as well as many freakles. i was a very very old friend of your half brothers if in fact you are related to the same Beshears of shepard Texas as i know them. if you could please this would have been back in 1983-84. if you could please let me know it would be greatly appriciated.
Thank you
Ms. Wade

PS. His intials and mine where always WCB and LLW if you know or are related to this walter.

Re: James Anderson Beshears/Milly Frances Roberts/MO

gayschneider — 2011-08-15 01:11:59Z

I have been researching the hints from Elizabeth Beshears Mills deposition. She mentions knowing Tom Kennedy my uncle Jim Fletcher... I am persuaded that Jim Fletcher was her uncle while she mentioned Tom Kennedy as a well known person of Madisonville. Tom Kennedy was a wealthy land owner who owned many slaves and horses, loved to gamble, was a character who's history includes Indian battles and rumor to have been rather brutal in his pursuit of Indians and quick tempered, may have killed others in duels, etc...he's akin to a "notable" person of the area. She may have mentioned him like I might mention a celebrity who was from my area. Elizabeth goes on to say "my uncle Jim Fletcher..." and "Garrard County...I grew up there..." There is a James Fletcher who lived in Garrard County. In his will, he mentions a brother Thomas. I have not yet discovered who his father was to pursue the Fletcher history. Additionally, it is known that Wilson Beshears family moved to Adair and Russell Co KY after the death of Phillip Beshears. there are Fletchers also in those counties as well as Fletchers in Cumberland county--where Elizabeth and her mother went to visit cousins when Elizabeth ran off with Caswell Mills in 1845. I do not know the Asberry connection yet. In James A Beshears civil was discharge, he lists his place of birth as Decatur County Indiana. So, what we can determine thus far is that in 1830, they may have lived in Marion Co. TN. By 1840, they are not in the TN census. In 1835, they were living in Decatur Indiana. For Elizabeth to have known either Tom Kennedy or James Fletcher, she would have had to be in KY by 1836--as both men died that year. No record has been located yet. I am looking for the Fletcher documents to see if there is a connection....any ideas?

Re: valerie Beshers/Beshears d/o Fank O Beshers Mounds, IL

jpy021282 — 2011-01-16 03:43:06Z

My name is Pam Yerga. I am the niece of Valree Beshears. There were four girls in the family. My mother was the youngest, Joann. All are deceased, except Louise (Thelma Louise). Valree's daughter, Nancy Weiser, lives in Belleville, IL.

Re: Leroy Beshears

Dynamitepomskenl — 2010-12-18 01:12:46Z

Paula,

I really hope you can help me. Although, I dont have much information to go on and what I do have is estimates. I believe the original poster to be recently deceased (MO resident) and what a heartbreak to find this now after many many years of searching.

I am looking for a Roy Beshears. I am guessing Roy to be short for LeRoy and also guessing on the last name spelling, as there are so many different ways to spell it. This man was in Wadsworth Veterans Hospital mid 1951. He would have been born, I am guessing, 1922-1935?

Let me explain...My grandmother who was born in 1932 was an employee of some sort at this hospital. There she met and fell in love with a Roy Beshears (again, spelling). They were to be married and one day Roy went downtown for something and never returned. Later she got word that he had tried to jump and train and was killed. At some point, either before or after his "death" she found out she was pregnant with my mother. My mother was born 6-15-52, so she would have gotten pregnant 8 or 9 of 1951. I dont know how long they were in a "relationship" but I am assuming it was short lived.

Now, I dont know facts as she is VERY quiet on this and will not speak about it except to say what I have told you. I know nothing more than I have told you and grandma is now suffering from dementia and will never know more than this, unless I can find him or a descendant who can verify that time spent at Wadsworth. That is my only hope, finding someone who can say yes, Roy was at Wadsworth or in Leavenworth Kansas during that period of time.

According to my grandmother, he was not an amputee nor had any disfiguring injuries. She does not recall why he was a patient at this hospital.

I have been searching for over 10 years now and no luck so far. Sometimes I think my grandmother is making this all up to cover something she doesnt want anyone to know about.

I am not searching for any particular reason, just to find someone. I want nothing from anyone. This is just for genealogical purposes and to satisfy my curiosity.

Thank You,
Teresa

Re: Martha Brashears

mkriglein — 2010-04-14 14:17:41Z

I'm afraid that's another Martha. Thanks anyway. My Martha Brashears was her married name and came into Wilkes Co, NC in the 1810 census with 3 daughters, Catherine, Mary and Sarah. It is said Martha was a widow and came via the Patomic River in VA. And many thougt whe came from Kentucky. I do not know her husbands name or Martha's maiden name. Thanks again for helping.

Re: Martha Brashears

Carlbjohnson782 — 2010-04-14 00:39:59Z

I have a David & Martha ( Brashears ) Morrow moved from Guilford Co, N C to Mecklenburg Co, NC where he died leaving a will in 1810 . Davids will names his children but does not name his wife . Martha's will was probated abt 20 years later and gives the names of the same children and some grandchildren . Davids will gave Ann's name as Ann Crockett , while Martha's will gave her name as Ann McCollough . Ann apparently married twice . The exectors of Davids will were Benjamin Weathers&Lemuel Bigham . Martha named James Gordon and Aaron Houston as the executors of her will .Children of David & Martha Brashears Morrow ( from the will )
1. James Morrow
2. David Morrow
3. Margery Morrow m. ------ Hegans
4. Ann Morrow m(1) ----- Crockett m(2) ---- McCollough
5. Martha Morrow m. Elias Crockett .

I show Martha Brashears Morrow b. c. 1754 Guilford Co, . N C

Re: Charlie and Mae BESHEARS

JamesPotter293 — 2010-04-13 04:12:53Z

I'm glad to see you on the boards Aunt Glenda, This is Jimmy Potter, I'm also searching for info on grandpa Charlie Beshears and Grandma Ora Mae (Bell) Beshears. Happy Hunting! my email jrpbox293@yahoo.com

Charlie and Mae BESHEARS

glendach1 — 2010-04-13 04:12:08Z

My dad and mother are the above named individuals. you have named my deaf brother Reuben and my sister Earlene. My name is Glenda.

I have thought so many times of your family, though I wasn't very old then. Please contact me. I would be thrilled to hear from you!

Sincerely,

Glenda Beshears Childress

Martha Brashears

mkriglein — 2010-04-13 01:39:24Z

I am looking for any info on Martha Brashears. Came to Wilkes Co., NC. She was head of house in 1810 with 3 daughters. We only know they came from VA. Would like to know who her husband was and what her maiden name was. And anything else anyone has. She was 16-45 years old in 1810 census.

Beshears Family in Arkansas

1baggott — 2009-08-24 08:14:30Z

Am searching for info on my grandmother, Dora Beshears, who lived in Mill Creek, Ark. 1Baggott

Re: James Morgan Beshears / Sarah T. Coe, KY

CarlBJohnson46 — 2009-06-14 20:46:56Z

Hello ,
Glad to have met you , I am a Great Nephew to your James labon " Jim" Beshears , James was a brother to my grandmother , Zeola Eril Beshears Johnson , our Great Aunt Beulah Clark Beshears Coner passed away this last Friday June 12, 2009 at the age of 97 , her funeral is tomorrow June 15 , in Nancy Ky , would love to share information with you and pictures as well , I have one of our gg-grandparents , James Morgon & Sarah Taylor Coe Beshears .
Keep in touch , my e-mail address carlbjohnson2004@yahoo.com

Carl B.Johnson

Re: James Morgan Beshears / Sarah T. Coe, KY

brinson193 — 2009-06-14 20:19:35Z

James Morgan Beshears would have been my great great grandfather. He had a son named Phalous Beshears that was father to several children including my grandfather, James "Jim" Beshears. My father was Gail Phalous Beshears and he passed away in 1980. He had several siblings. My dad was raised in Wayne County area and later in Faubush, Kentucky.

BESHEARS Saundra K 1949-2001 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-17 06:34:11Z

BESHEARS Saundra K 1949-2001 section 10

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BESHEARS William Frank and Teddie R

t42Moore — 2008-11-09 22:17:29Z

BESHEARS William Frank and Teddie R

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Re: Beshears of Hopkins County, Kentucky

Stephen_Frakes — 2008-05-24 15:01:17Z

Thanks Sue Ann, as I don't have access to the book that Maureen mentioned, I really appreciate your help.

Re: Beshears of Hopkins County, Kentucky

mhs77 — 2008-05-24 09:30:09Z

Hello,
I have done quite a bit of research on the Beshears on Kentucky. Did you see the books that maureen was talking about from Charles? They are very extensive. Will search out your Thomas this weekend.
Sue Ann

Re: Molly Beshears Lillard

virg61 — 2008-04-14 15:42:37Z

Would love to correspond with you regarding Molly Melinda Beshears and Richard Lillard.
Virginia
jrose10@pacbell.net

Re: Mollie Beshears Lillard

mattosj1 — 2008-04-13 04:47:32Z

Re: Mollie Beshears Lillard
Squire Henderson Beshears was my grandfather. Wesley Bolling Beshears was his brother. I'm looking for info. on
their grandparents' Absalom & Martha (Polly) Beshears.
I would love to share information. Please respond.

Re: Marion Wesley Beshears

mattosj1 — 2008-04-13 04:00:29Z

I'm new at the "search" and looking for leads! Squire Henderson Beshears was my grandfather. I am the daughter of Robert Harry Beshears. Do you Have any information on
names, etc of Absalom and Martha Ann Phillips (S.H. Beshears' parents)?

Re: Walter C. Beshears

kdbeshears — 2008-03-31 14:29:01Z

Thank you for your help. Im actually trying to find info on my paternal grandfather, Cecil Beshears. Got anything on him?

Re: Walter C. Beshears

kdbeshears — 2008-03-31 14:26:58Z

im trying to find out about my grandfather Cecil Beshears. I dont have any info about his parents at all. His wifes name was Hattie Mae Beshears(Reed)

Re: Walter C. Beshears

mfbeshears — 2008-03-29 12:25:00Z

I have searched through ancestry.com for Walter C. Beshears in Texas, born 1939. There are three different marriage and divorce dates for a Walter C. Beshears, born 1939. There are also birth index records listed.

If you have more information about your mother's name etc. I could search further.

Maureen

Re: Walter C. Beshears

vickie807 — 2008-03-29 00:16:39Z

do you have any dates,states,mothers name or anything?

Walter C. Beshears

kdbeshears — 2008-03-26 01:10:57Z

My name is Kimberly D. Beshears. My father is Walter Ceceil Beshears from Shepherd, Texas. My grandfather was Ceceil Beshears(not sure if this is his whole name.) Does anyone have any info on who my great-grandparents are, any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: James Henry Beshears son of James A.& Milly F. (Roberts) Beshear

vickie807 — 2008-03-23 23:26:40Z

I know by 1930 James H. Beshears was in kansas, but i really dont know, sorry.

Re: James Anderson Beshears/Milly Frances Roberts/MO

vickie807 — 2008-03-22 01:12:40Z

I would like a copy of elizabeth Mills deposition for union civil war widows, I am doing reseaech on James H. Beshears, so of James A. You can email me at anniep1955@hotmail.com Thank you

Re: James Henry Beshears son of James A.& Milly F. (Roberts) Beshear

mbeshirs — 2008-03-21 05:36:34Z

I remember my father trying to talk to some one with this last name but he did not want to converse. The gentlemen lived along 125 highway between Chadwick and Sparta in Christian Co. MO. Do not know if he is a relative to anyone here. Christian Co is just north of Taney co in s w Missouri.

Marvin Beshirs

James Henry Beshears son of James A.& Milly F. (Roberts) Beshear

vickie807 — 2008-03-20 20:53:53Z

james Henry Beshears
B:29 Sept. 1880
PB:Taney Co. Missouri
D:26 Oct. 1948 Larned,Pawnee,Kansas Buried:Larned Cemetery
M:Ollie Madgeline Leeper 26 Sept.1919 OK.
B:3 Oct.
PB:Claremore,Texas
D:7 Dec.1974 Hutchinson,Reno,Kansas Buried:Larned,Pawnee,Kansas

Children

Lester L. B:2May,1920 D:28 July 1989
Lavon M.
Lucille B:15 Nov,1924 D:8 March 1998
Luther Anderson B:25 Nov.1925 Rocky Comfort,Mcdonald,MO. D:10Nov. 2001 Newton,Harvey,KS.
Lawrence E. B:30 March1928 Rocky Comfort,Mcdonald,MO. D:15 Feb.1997 Hutchinson,Reno,KS.
Laura B:9 June 1930 D:10 June 1930
WC (lyle) B:28 March 1933 D:27 Dec.
Lou Ella B:31 Oct.1940 Great Bend,Pawnee,KS.

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

PatsyNye1131 — 2008-03-02 23:45:39Z

Maureen: Thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Patsy

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

mfbeshears — 2008-03-02 12:15:37Z

Dear Patsy,
We just had our first Beshears family reunion in August 2007. We went to Virginia since that where they spent so much time. We had a great time in Williamsburg (so much to do).
All my distant cousins on my dad's side helped to research so we'd have plenty to share with everyone at the reunion.
I see what I can dig up for your also. Good luck.
Mauree

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

PatsyNye1131 — 2008-03-01 16:58:25Z

Great. I appreciate it. I am hoping to find Nancy's family before a family reunion in Sept. Ha! That should strain the ole brain! But with any luck at all I might. Again, thanks for the help. Patsy

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

mfbeshears — 2008-03-01 15:53:40Z

Dear Patsy,

Lots of luch. If I learn of anything further, I'll get back to you.

Maureen

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

PatsyNye1131 — 2008-03-01 15:17:27Z

Maureen: Thank you! Nancy Beshears mar Kelley Sartain in 1816 in Wilkes Co NC, and by 1830 they were in VA, 1840 in KY and then by 1850 in MO. They made the same track basically that Robert and Elizabeth Beshears made and that is why I was wondering if Nancy could be one of their unknown daughters. Nancy and Kelley Sartain/Sartin eventually settled in Greene and Webster County MO. Nancy was b in VA about 1800. I certainly appreciate your help and will keep chasing this family down to see if it connects. Patsy

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

mfbeshears — 2008-03-01 13:10:52Z

I have looked up the family of Robert Beshears and Elizabeth Whitton in Vol. 2 of Charles Brashear's book. On page 20 index v2 1882 shows a daughter born in 1804. There is a son v2 1881 (no name) Beshears b. 1830 (16-26 in 1820 census); and then 1884 Elijah b. 1830 KY, v2 1885 dau Beshears b. 1811; 1886 James W. b. 1812 (my ancestor); 1887 Judge William Basil b. 1814; 1888 Robert Anderson b. 1815; 18889 Jackson "John" Beshears b. 1818; 1890 dau b. 1820.

It would appear from the census records that there are two daughters and two sons who are unaccounted for by name because no family member tracked them previously and also because the US census prior to 1850 did not use individual names only head of household.

I can give you some information that I know to see if your information fits this family. Robert and Elizabeth were married around 1800 (no confirmation or record). They moved from Henry County, Va to Nelson County, KY around 1810; then they moved to Bath County KY 1820. Their children were born either in Bourbon County, KY or Montgomery County KY. If you look on a current County map of KY you will see that the areas are fairly close distance wise. The family (a large family clan) then migrated to Pike Co. MO in 1833 according to a story published in The History of Missouri about Judge William Basil Beshears. I find this interesting because Lewis and Clark went into MO in 1803 (only 30 years prior). The family remained within Northeastern MO in either Pike, Ralls, Jasper or Audrain Counties as the area developed.

It may be possible that you are descended from dau Beshears b. 1804 (or so). What have you found to date?

Maureen Beshears

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

PatsyNye1131 — 2008-02-29 18:16:05Z

I am searching for the parents of Nancy Beshears and think that it is possible Robert and Elizabeth are her parents. They are in MO about the same time she was. Nancy was born in 1800 VA. Later she moved to KY and then to MO. Do you know if your Robert had a dau named Nancy b 1800 in VA?

Beshears in Alabama

whitevette1978 — 2008-02-17 12:53:22Z

My name is George Beshears wanting to find a connection my father name is S.W. born in Alabama and his father was George Houston also born in Alabama and his father was Sam Houston but thats where it stops do not know where he was born or anything at all so any help would be nice.

Re: Robert Beshears/Elizabeth Whitton

mfbeshears — 2008-01-12 21:29:46Z

Dear Susan,

My GGGG Grandparents were Elizabeth Whitton and Robert Beshears. I found my information through the internet, the Brashears books by Charles Brashear, and the Audrain County, MO Historical Society.

Would love to hear from you.
Maureen Beshears

Re: DAVID BESHEARS

mfbeshears — 2008-01-12 20:47:53Z

I was just reading through the message boards. I am also a Beshears. My dad and grandfather were invited years ago to a reunion but did not attend. I wonder if it was the same one.

Re: DAVID BESHEARS

mfbeshears — 2008-01-12 20:47:17Z

I was just reading through the message boards. I am also a Beshears. My dad and grandfather were invited years ago to a reunion but did not attend. I wonder if it was the same one.

Re: Mollie Beshears Lillard

mfbeshears — 2008-01-12 19:31:16Z

I found your ancestor in the book by Charles Brashear, A Brashears Family History volume 2 page 232. Your ancestor: Molly Melinda Beshears b. Apr 1873 M. 20 Mar 1898,Alton, Oregon County MO Richard Lillard d. 5 Apr l904 She was a piano teacher. Children listed: Pansy LIllard (could be a typo for Patsy) b 1898 MO;Roy Lillard b. 1900 LawrenceCo,AR; Paul Lillard b. 1904,Lawrence Co AR and Edith Lillard b. 1905 Lawrence Co. AR. Your ancestors father was Squire Henderson "Henry" Beshears b. 18 Mar1850 near MammouthCave KY d.17 June 1917, Quitman,Cleburne Co.,AR M. 1 c 1872 Ellen J. Tyree, b. 6 Mar 1855, LacledeCo, MO d.4 July 1937b.Heber Springs Cem; Cleburne Co
AR; There is a photograph of Henry Beshears with his second wife and some of their children. Molly Beshears does not appear in the photo. The family, which are distant relatives of mine are written about in Chapter 13: Absolom Brashears/Beshears and marth Ann "Polly" Phillips.
Write or email me if you'd like more information from the book. You may want to obtain a copy of volume 2 for your records.

Re: Mollie Beshears Lillard

virg61 — 2008-01-12 18:20:26Z

Molly was daughter of Squire Henderson Beshears and Ellen Jane Tyree. Squire was brother to John Wesley Bolling Beshers who is my great grandfather, would love to correspond with you, regarding this family
virginia
jrose10@pacbell.net

Re: James Anderson Beshears/Milly Frances Roberts/MO

mfbeshears — 2008-01-12 16:06:45Z

I have researched James Anderson Beshears. He is a second cousin to my GGG Grandfather. I am not sure who his father was. He does have a sister, Elizabeth Beshears, who married Caswell Mills in 1845 and moved to AR. I found her depositions for a Union Civil War Widows Pension in the National Archives. I do have copies. She did have a daughter, with the last name Mills. Off hand, I don't remember the first name. According to the documents, they appeared to be somewhat estranged.

Maureen

Re: valerie Beshers/Beshears d/o Fank O Beshers Mounds, IL

blueabyss — 2008-01-09 23:46:54Z

Sarah was my great grandmother. I have emailed you...

Sue Masten, blueabyss@sbcglobal.net

Re: James Anderson Beshears/Milly Frances Roberts/MO

virg61 — 2008-01-09 18:42:18Z

Hi I have James Anderson Beshears and Millie Frances Roberts in my data base, pleased contact me at jrose10@pacbell.net
Virginia

Re: valerie Beshers/Beshears d/o Fank O Beshers Mounds, IL

virg61 — 2008-01-09 18:33:24Z

Hi:
I have Sarah A. Besher, daughter of John Quincy Adams and Martha Jane, Sarah married Harrison Franklin "Doc" Starks,
Sarah A. Besher born 25 June 1857 in Grand Chain, Illinois, died 12 June 1918.
Please contact me.
Virginia Rose
jr10@pacbell.net

Re: Jessie Beshers/Beshears d/o George A Beshers/Beshears Grand Chain IL abt 1891

virg61 — 2008-01-09 18:22:15Z

Hi: Just found your inquiry on the Beshears message board.
I have George A. Besher born 29 Oct. 1860 Grand Chain, Illinois and died 19 Sep. 1936. Had children Jessie born abut 1891, Frank O. Charley and Leland Besher, Would love to correspond with you.
Virginia Rose
e-mail jrose10@pacbell.net

Re: Robert Beshears (Breshears) 1782 Born in VA

tommytbird94 — 2008-01-08 20:04:23Z

Do you have any information on the Brashears of Tennessee? I cannot afford to buy his book. I am looking for John C.B. Boshers of Lawrence County, Tenn. born 1837, and died in Collin, Texas, 1918. He may or may not of been the son of second wife, Winnie Weaver and husband, Jason W. Boshers(his first wifedied-Lucinda Burks.
email theduchessofdining@comcast.net

Thomas Beshears

@@pam@lampinc.com — 2007-12-29 04:12:25Z

I'm looking for information on the birth and death dates and descendants of Thomas Beshears and Sarah "Sally" Killebrew. In the 1850 Hopkins Co., KY census I found listed for Thomas the following: Rebecca, Jemima, Thomas, Isaac, Elizabeth, and James. He was not listed with a wife so I'm guessing that she died before Aug 29, 1850, the date of the census.

I believe Thomas married again and had one child, Lidia G. Beshears. His second wife has been listed as Sarah Howell.

I've also seen a child Sarah Jane Beshears listed as a child of Thomas and Sarah Killebrew. She was born Jan 4, 1850 but was not listed on the 1850 census.

Thanks for any help.

Patricia Max

Re: Harvey Monroe's Father

jrose11_1 — 2007-11-30 22:14:29Z

I have a Francis Marion 'Frank" Beshears, wife Sallie Wells,
I show have a son born 1917, other children Anna Marie, Opal, John, Velma, Ernest, Thomas Paul, Harold, twins, Dorothy and Marion Franklin, but no Harvey,
Virginia Rose