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William John Smith Besley

steveclark89 — 2009-02-21 16:46:11Z

Looking for more info on William John Smith Besley born about 1850 in Seaton, Devon. He married Emily Dare Coles. I have their marriage certificate but it doesn't give William's father's name (just recorded as Besley). If anyone has any info on this couple it would help me tremendously as I've hit a brick wall as far as tracing the families back any further!! Thanks, Emma.

Re: BESLEYS of Devon, England

Rupert_Besley — 2008-03-29 12:14:41Z

i discovered a chap with the same name as me after being given a book of his as an xmas present. i actually phoned him because my name is so unusual that i thought there may be some royalties due for the 'nom de plume' anyway he has done a lot of digging into the past and sent me info about my devonian ancestors. his website is http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/besleycartoons and his email is cartoons@rbesley.freeserve.co.uk i'm sure he will be able to help out. i'm now living in NZ so feel free to contact on vmax5736@hotmail.com. the only other thing i remember is the name came from the d'bessels somewhere in france.

Re: Bartholomew/Sarah Billew Besley Children?

folkendahl44 — 2007-11-23 20:52:37Z

Bartholomew & Sarah Billew Besley had three children that I know of. They were: Eletheer, Oliver C., and Isaac. Eletheer married William Corwin, 8 Nov 1836. William Corwin was born 14 Sep 1813 in Dutchess Co., NY. He died 4 Jan 1899 near Napanoch, NY at his home. They had two children: Sarah and John D. She died 4 Sep 1849. Oliver C. died abt. 1864 and is buried in Leurenkill, NY. Their daughter Sarah married Daniel Hoornbeek. Their son, John D., died in infancy. Isaac was born 14 Jun 1812 in Wawarsing, Ulster Co., NY and died 13 Feb 1894 in Fairfax Co., VA.
Oliver C. was married, but I don't have his wife's name. He had two children: Melissa C., and Daniel C.
If you have any additional info to share, I would greatly appreciate it.
M.L. Ayers (folkendahl44@yahoo.com)

Re: William Besley (1755-1831) of NY

folkendahl44 — 2007-11-23 20:21:07Z

I am attempting to fill in info on the Besley family in my Family Tree program. Bartholomew Besley was my great grandfather. All I have on William Besley is that he is the son of James and Cornelia De Forest and that he was born 20 May 1756, New Rochelle, NY and that he died abt. 1794 in Dutchess Co., NY. I have only his wife's first name, which is Sarah. They had 3 children: Elizabeth, 1775-1851; Isaac, 1778-1816; and James 1781-1857. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
M.L. Ayers (Folkendahl44@yahoo.com)

Re: Possible Origin of PA Besley's

folkendahl44 — 2007-11-23 20:05:01Z

I am seeking additional info on the Besley family. Bartholomew Besley who married Sara Elizabeth Wilson in my great grandfather. I have the following on Oliver Besley: DOB 22 Sep 1741, NYC, NY: DOD 22 Dec 1835: married Eletheer Cheesman: DOB 14 Feb 1750/01: DOD 18 Jun 1810:
Children: Isaac, Mary, Oliver, James, Samuel Coles, Cornelia, Bartholomew & Elizabeth (twins), Sophia, and Susan T. I don't have a marriage or place of marriage for Oliver & Eletheer. I also have no information of Coles.
Elizabeth Besley married Thaddeus Gray about 1804. Her DOB is 20 Dec 1784, North Castle, Weschester Co., NY and her DOD is 21 Nov 1874 (don't know where she died). Thaddeus Gray was born 6 Apr 1766, Southeast, Putnam Co., NY and died 21 Jn 1849 (don't know where he died). They had 7 children. This information was gleaned from undated newspaper clippings that another relative had typed out - so there may be several mistakes, etc. Would greating appreciate hearing from you.
M.L. Ayers (foldendahl44@yahoo.com)

Re: BESLEYS of Devon, England

Bludog49 — 2007-07-27 02:43:49Z

Ade
The info I have comes from documents written by my GGgrandfather John Davis 1811-1898 born The Mint Exeter
He was adopted by an "Uncle Templar" thus becoming John Templar
In his writings he mentions Mr Besley, his cousins Husband (not Uncle)and that he became Lord Mayor of London 1870
I do not Know which cousin he is refering to as the only two cousin that i know he has are both male

Re: BESLEYS of Devon, England

Adier — 2007-07-26 08:12:16Z

I am wondering about this Robert Besley. I am wondering who his parents were? Tried a bit but ran out of time before getting sidetracked on another branch of the family!! Any further info on him would be appeciated if you had it or on your great grandmother Ann. Cheers Ade

Re: BESLEYS of Devon, England

Bludog49 — 2007-05-12 12:04:20Z

Adrienne

Robert Besley of Devon 1794-1876

Was Lord Mayor of London 1869

This person was an Uncle to my GGgrandfather John Templar (Davis)
He would be related to John via John Mother Ann ?????
Ann Married to James Davis

Any Help

Peter
South Australia

Re: Mary Windiate and William B. BESLEY, in Illinois

legaldocumentimaging — 2007-03-30 21:06:04Z

Hello Noeleen,
My wife's great great grandfather was William B. Besley. I have been researching her family history as a gift to her. I have a photocopy of a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Besley in a horse drawn carriage in front of their malt house. I also have an engraved bond certificate from the brewery with coupons attached. My wife's cousin who lives in illinois has a photo of the brewery proper. I just received court documents from 1885 showing William B. Besley sued William Besley, Mary E. Devlin and Marion C. Warren. I haven't had time to read all of it yet but it appears the suit was over a land transaction. I also have a partial copy of William B. Besley's personal diary. Are you related to the Besley family? Please feel free to contact me at jlouismolnar@yahoo.com
Regards,
Jerry Molnar

BESLEYS of Devon, England

Adier — 2006-12-07 20:16:51Z

BESLEY-STROUD/BESLEY-HUNTLEY

opryor — 2006-08-31 03:26:27Z

I have Frederick Besley m. Ellen (Camberwell,England)
their 2 children : Ann Huntley Besley b. march 1842 m. Henry Wallace Stroud b. 1829 Poole, Dorchester, UK (8 children born)
and Frederick John Besley b. march 1836.
Looking for whereabouts of (Wallace)Stroud children, I know about the last one Samuel
b. June 19, 1881 in Ramsgate, England who married Myrtle Henriques b. 1883, d.1966

Re: William Besley (1755-1831) of NY

2006-08-09 01:17:49Z

Yes, the William you are describing is the one I was looking into, but he wasn't born in Madison County, NY, which is
what I was asking you about.

He was born, and baptised, in New Rochelle, Westchester County, CA.

I received my information for Georganna Klass Willits, who did her research in the 1980s, in California. Sadly Georganna and her husband died January 1, 2006 in Long Beach, CA.

Sharilyn

Re: William Besley (1755-1831) of NY

2006-08-09 01:05:09Z

My Besley information came from a couple in Calif. (now deceased) that had the Besley's researched and then went and copied the information themselves. I have just
direct line. Oliver & Marie Tauvet Besley/ son Oliver & Susan Mercier Besley Jr/ son James and Cornelia de Forest Besley/
son William (no wife listed) b.20 May 1756 New Rochelle, NY d. before 1795
baptised 13 June 1756
Reference to baptism LDS Church film 4315 (new #017795)
1756 French Church- baptism of son of James & Cornelia

Re: William Besley (1755-1831) of NY

2006-08-06 03:54:44Z

I am looking into a man named William Besley, born about the time yours was, but he as baptised in New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY. Mine was the son of James Besley and Cornelia De Forest.

I don't have nis wife's name.

How do you know your William Besley was born in Madison County, NY.

I research Besleys in general, so would like to chat with you.

Sharilyn Whitaker

Re: BESLEY

2006-06-14 23:43:35Z

Recommend try contacting Joyce Besley.See previous msg boards for her email. Joyce did extensive BESLEY research . She may be able to help you.
Rich Lancaster

BESLEY

Rtuxford — 2006-04-02 16:12:43Z

I am just returning to my family history research after a long absence. I would like to construct a family tree for BESLEY.

Ernest Besley, born 1894, married Mary Ann Tuxford, born 8 February, 1852, Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia in 1907 in New South Wales, Australia. Mary died in 1940.

Can anyone give me any information about the ancestors/descendants.

It is my ultimate aim to have a worldwide family tree for all people of the BESLEY name. I would appreciate any family tree information from anyone in the world who shares this same name within their families as I hope to make connections with them all.

If anyone wishes to send me information, either a Gedcom or a file attached to an email would be very welcome. I would be quite happy to send anyone who requests it all the information I have in return. I run Legacy 6 as a genealogy programme on my computer.

Thanks for your assistance, everyone. .

Mary Windiate and William B. BESLEY, in Illinois

Noeleen_M — 2005-09-09 00:37:12Z

Hi,
I am looking for info on the descendants of Mary Windiate BESLEY and William B. BESLEY who married 17 Dec 1832 in St Helen's, Abingdon, Berkshire, England. They went to the US in the mid 1830's.
They had the following children: William; Edmund; Stephen; John; George and Lewis. The family owned the Besley Waukegan Brewing Company in Illinois.

William Henry Besley - Wabash County IL ca 1880

lori9735 — 2005-06-22 14:50:46Z

I am looking for information on a William H Besley b. 1833 in IL. In 1880 census he is living in Mount Carmel IL with Wife Alice A. and children Liam (sp?) female aged 2 and son William W. aged 3 months. Trying to find out if this William W. could be my "missing" gg grandfather. William H Besley b. 1833 is found in 1900 living with wife Alice, son Earl B. and daughter Lillian in Hamilton County TN. They are in Chattanooga TN in 1910. Believe William W. Besley married my gg grandmother Lillie Forrester/Sheehan abt 1896 or 1897 but may have died before 1900. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Possible Origin of PA Besley's

Mikelt9855 — 2004-10-17 00:12:18Z

My 5th great grandfather was Oliver Besley, b. 22 September 1741. He and his wife, Eletheer Cheesman, b. 14 February 1750/51 settled in Greenfield, Ulster Co., NY. They had 11 children between 1769 and 1792: Isaac, Mary, Oliver, James, Coles, Samuel, Cornelia, Bartholomew, Elizabeth (my ancestor), Sophia, and Susan T. I know some of the children settled in PA. If you feel there could be a connection, I have a few generations back from Oliver.

Elizabeth Besley's family

Mikelt9855 — 2004-10-17 00:12:18Z

Virginia, contact me directly at micont@aol.com and I'll fill in as much of Elizabeth's family as I can. I'd like to compare notes with you on Oliver's ancestors and also hope you might have a lead on Elletheer's parents.

Mike

Re: Besley brickwall

2003-04-08 00:46:51Z

Recommend you provide some answers like Names,Places (ie states,towns,possible dates) this could help in narrowing your search.Also you see a Joyce Besley on the responses she has done extensive Besley research she may be of some help. Rich Lancaster

Besley brickwall

kerbez — 2003-03-27 08:11:03Z

Hi people,
I have hit a major brickwall in my search for my Besley's, I do know there is a possibility that my Besley's may actually be Williams, something to do with ggg grandfather being born after the death of his suposed Besley father, so, if anyone can help me please, I really need help here.

cheers
Kerbez

Re: BESLEY in Somerset, England.

2003-02-07 14:59:35Z

I have a whole family of Besleys in my lineage who are centred around Exeter and who used St Mary Major for christenings, etc. Maybe you could contact me and we can see if they are the same family?

Re: Besley/Montanya

deyom — 2003-01-02 06:27:34Z

Dear Virginia,I am sorry to be so late in answering your message.Because of illness I haven't been using my
computer very much until recently.Yes Carol and I live in Houghton.I am a a little old to be a fulltime student,but we are enjoying retirement here in Houghton.We have lived here sincs 1960 I celebrated my 80 th. birthday last July.With children and grand children, we visited the Morgan Cemetery last summer.We also visited the Besley Century farm where Mr.Besley was kind and helpful to us.My grandmother was Mariah Besley Montanye.My Great grandfather was Isaiah Montanye and his wife was Hannah Watkins Montanye.

William Besley (1755-1831) of NY

2002-12-22 21:52:15Z

William Besley was born in Madison Co., NY and died in Dutchess Co., NY. He is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Brinkerhoff, NY, along with two of his three children and a daughter-in-law. His three known children were Elizabeth (1775-1751), Isaac (1778-1816) ), and James (1781-1851).

I am particularly interested in his wives, who they were and when they were married. His first wife was named Sarah.

Re: Grandfather-Charles Edward Besley

kerbez — 2002-12-10 09:41:36Z

Did he have a son called William James Besley, if he did I don't have any further info, but I do know about his desendants

Re: Besley and Belley

2002-06-23 12:10:59Z

Hi Robin,

I think we may be the only descendants in England, but cant be certain. My great grandfather was French Canadian and came to England in the 1st world war - I believe he was part of the American Army. My greatgrandmother moved back to Canada with him, they had one child, but the marriage did not work out, so she returned to England, with his name.

I am going to try to add an attachment with our family tree. The branch on the left hand side is the Canadian branch my uncle is still in contact with. On the right hand side is the English branch.

Let me know if you see any familiar names.

Where are you from in Canada?

Sarah

Re: Besley and Belley

2002-06-23 01:53:13Z

Hi Sarah,

I was not aware that there were still english descendants. I knew that we had lost track of some of Rene's children at about the time some of the french canadians moved to the states during the end of the 1800's.

I am also a descendant of Rene and just moved recently to the states. Can you tell me which of Rene's children you descend from?

RB

Re: Besley and Belley

2002-06-22 20:01:53Z

Hi,
My great x 6 grandfather was René Le Besley from Quebec.
I am part of the English branch of the family, which is quite rare. The name was transformed from Belley to Bellay, which was my mother's maiden name.
I have been able to trace René Le Besley's ancestors in France (this is where I live and I went to Poilley, where he came from). I have some web sites for info about the Belleys in Quebec.
Happy to tell you more, let me know if you get this message.
sarahford@club-internet.fr

Re: BESLEY in Somerset, England.

2002-05-28 15:00:37Z

my husband is called roger Besley his father was born in
cruekern in somerset his grandfather were farmers until they moved to newport in south wales to go in the steele industry
any imformation gratefully recieved
kind regards

Frederick Besley, Camberwell/Hove, England

2002-04-23 19:33:17Z

I am searching for any information regarding the Besley family who are related to me. This is what I have so far:-
Frederick Besley married Ellen ? - 6 known children Frederick, Ellen, Charles Robert, Edward, Ann Huntley and Arthur all born in Camberwell, London between 1836 and 1843. Ann Huntley Besley married Col. Henry Wallace Stroud in 1865 and had 11 children (Beatrice, Ellen, Henry, Herbert, Florence, Evelyn, Edith, Edward, John, Samuel and Mary-Ethel). Charles Robert Besley married Emily Gordon in 1866 and they had at least two children (Muriel and Robert). Edward Besley married Maria Fillingham Cuming in 1864 (no children yet found). It would appear that Frederick Besley Jnr married someone called Ellen and had two sons (Herbert and Ernest) born in Brighton, England in 1861 and 1864. Any info on any of these relatives would be very gratefully received. I am particularly interested in the wives of Frederick Besley Jnr and Snr. Anyone know who they were or any specific dates? Where did Frederick Besley Snr originate? Is he connected with the Somerset Besleys? HELP.

Besley/Besleigh

lori9735 — 2002-03-26 22:24:20Z

Has anyone seen or heard of the surname spelled Besleigh? My great great grandfather was Will Besleigh. All I know about him was that he died about 1897. He married my great great grandmother, Lily Foster who was born in Ducktown, TN. We believe he was born in Indiana.

Thanks

Re: BESLEY in Somerset, England.

2002-01-01 16:18:51Z

My relatives were named Besleigh and I believe they were from the Somerset, England area. As I have not been able to find out anything about them any information would be most welcome. I hope to hear from you. Thank you, Sandra Weiss

Re: Besley's in Pa/Ny

2001-10-10 21:54:18Z

Donna I have not heard of the name but i will check some more of my mothers records and also talk to my brother who still lives in chemung co. to see if he knows i am at Rglccl@aol.com Rich Lancaster

Re: Besley's in Pa/Ny

2001-10-10 10:39:05Z

While checking for my husband's Rogers relatives in NY, I came across a Census Record for a Frances Besley living with Rachel Rogers in Chemung Co., NY. Frances was listed as a granddaughter. Does anyone know if a Emma Rogers married a Besley? Thanks in advance for any information.

Re: BESLEY in Somerset, England.

2001-10-08 00:53:18Z

We are trying to find a John Besley who married a Sarah Harding in Exeter on 4 September 1836 at Exeter St Mary Major. Sarah died (perhaps) leaving two daughters - Sarah and Rebecca - and John then married a Louisa ?? who gave birth to another Louisa who is the person we seek as our Great grandmother. John was in the British army according to his witness occupation at his daughter's wedding.
Any possible linkage?

Private T. BESLEY

brianbesley — 2001-07-24 07:15:15Z

In Memory of Private T. BESLEY
3rd/5th Bn, Somerset Light Infantry
who died aged 17 on Friday, 16th February 1917.
private BESLEY was the son of Steve & Fanny BESLEY,
of Hoelake, Wellington. Born at Wiveliscombe.
Remembered with honour
Wiveliscombe (St.Andrew) Churchyard

In the perpetual care of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

N.B. Above places are in Somerset, England.

Albert John BESLEY 1866-1917

brianbesley — 2001-07-24 07:07:33Z

On Tower Hill Memorial, which commemorates the men of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who have no known grave, is this memorial;

In memory of Albert John BESLEY,
Ships Cook, S.S.Heatherside (Newcastle), Mercantile Marine.

son of the late Frederick & Sarah BESLEY.
born at Bedminster, Bristol.

The Tower Hill Memorial is at Tower Hill, London.
It is maintained by The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

William James Besley born 1902 died 22/03/1988

2001-07-19 02:29:10Z

I am looking for William James Besley's father, G-father and G-mother etc. any help would be great.

Re: Bartholomew/Sarah Billew Besley Children?

unbearable — 2001-07-14 02:28:07Z

Brian...I have December 20, 1784 for date of birth for Bartholomew and his twin sister Elizabeth and 1838 as the year of his death. His son Isaac (my great great grandfather) and wife Eliza Ann Lamoreaux had a son Feb 3, of the same year and he named the son after his father. I believe the Bartholomew and Sarah had a daughter named Althea who married William Corwin of New Jersey. I do not know her date or birth or marriage but believe she died December 23, 1846. I am seeking verification of that and information about other vital dates and any other possible siblings.

BYW...I have forwarded your email to my entire family...they are impressed with your knowledge and thank you for sharing..

Re: Bartholomew/Sarah Billew Besley Children?

brianbesley — 2001-07-13 05:04:15Z

Joyce,
Oliver and Eletheer had 11 children.
Isaac, Mary, Oliver, James, Samuel Coles, Samuel, Cornelia, Bartholomew & Elizabeth (twins), Sofia and Susannah.

What dates do you have for your Bartholomew?

Above children born 1769 - 1792.

Bartholomew/Sarah Billew Besley Children?

unbearable — 2001-07-05 02:18:59Z

Can anyone tell me if the marriage of Bartholomew and Sarah produced any children beside Isaac. Also can anyone tell me if this is the same Bartholomew that is part of the Oliver/Eletheer family? Also where are they buried.

BESLEY in Somerset, England.

brianbesley — 2001-07-01 05:57:42Z

My BESLEY line are from Wiveliscombe and Chipstable, in Somerset. The two towns are only about a mile apart.
Going through the Parish records of those towns I find spelling variations such as BESLY BEASLY BEZLEY BEASLEY
BOSLEY BAZLEY BASELEY BASELY BASLEY BAZELEY and BEAZLEY
Until about 1740, in these towns at least, the accepted spelling was BESLY.

If anyone can connect with the line in Somerset, England, please contact me.

Regards, Brian

besley

versed — 2001-06-29 09:16:01Z

Hi Mike, Your Coles Besley was my gggg-grandfather. Karen

George Besley