ALEXANDER BEASLEY, a substantial farmer and stock-raiser, of Stockton Township, was born near Nashville, Tenn., in 1810, and is a son of Ephraim Beasley, and grandson of Richard and Elizabeth (McGinnis) Beasley, who were natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively. Ephraim Beasley was a pioneer of the Hoosier State, his first settlement being made in Harrison County, but later in Lawrence County.
Alexander Beasley was the second born in the following-named family: Richard, Alexander, Mary, Rebecca, Jesse, Daniel, Ephraim, William, John, Rachel and Elizabeth. He began the battle of life a poor boy, as did also his father before him. Was raised upon his father's farm to hard work, and in 1828 was united in marriage with Frances Fender, who was born in Ashe County, N. C, in May, 1811, the youngest child of Nimrod and Sarah (Sumers) Fender, who were natives of the Old Dominion, The children born to their union are Ephraim, John. Solomon, Thomas, Isaac, Alexander, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary A., Cynthia J., Francis M. and Martha E. The mother, a lady in every respect, and an invalid for many years, died September 6, 1882, an honored member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Beasley is one of the county's substantial citizens; is an enterprising farmer, and a highly esteemed friend and neighbor. 4 5 6
∼Aged: 80 Ys, 9Ms, 1Day. Place of birth and death unknown.
ALEXANDER BEASLEY, a substantial farmer and stock-raiser, of Stockton Township, was born near Nashville, Tenn., in 1810, and is a son of Ephraim Beasley, and grandson of Richard and Elizabeth (McGinnis) Beasley, who were natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively. Ephraim Beasley was a pioneer of the Hoosier State, his first settlement being made in Harrison County, but later in Lawrence County.
Alexander Beasley was the second born in the following-named family: Richard, Alexander, Mary, Rebecca, Jesse, Daniel, Ephraim, William, John, Rachel and Elizabeth. He began the battle of life a poor boy, as did also his father before him. Was raised upon his father's farm to hard work, and in 1828 was united in marriage with Frances Fender, who was born in Ashe County, N. C, in May, 1811, the youngest child of Nimrod and Sarah (Sumers) Fender, who were natives of the Old Dominion, The children born to their union are Ephraim, John. Solomon, Thomas, Isaac, Alexander, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary A., Cynthia J., Francis M. and Martha E. The mother, a lady in every respect, and an invalid for many years, died September 6, 1882, an honored member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Beasley is one of the county's substantial citizens; is an enterprising farmer, and a highly esteemed friend and neighbor. 4 5 6
∼Aged: 80 Ys, 9Ms, 1Day. Place of birth and death unknown.
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Ephraim Beasley
1829–1917
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Sarah Beasley Rector
1833–1912
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John T Beasley
1837–1879
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Elizabeth Beasley Ellis
1839–1917
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Thomas Beasley
1842–1925
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Mary Ann Beasley Lynn
1845–1935
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Isaac Beasley
1846–1917
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Cynthia Jane Beasley Lynn
1849–1926
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Alexander Beasley Jr
1854–1947
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Martha Ellen Beasley Barnes
1858–1937
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