YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dolly Beard 1760–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1760

Birth Location: Connecticut, United States

Death Date: January 1849

Death Location: Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Nathan Beard

Mother: Sarah Smith

Spouse(s): Whitmore Beardsley

Children(s): Nancy Sherman, Lewis Beardsley, Everett Beardsley

In 1760, Dolly Beard entered the world in Connecticut, United States, born to Nathan Beard And Sarah Smith. In 1781, Dolly Beard resided in Shelton, Connecticut, USA. In 1800, Dolly Beard resided in Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont. Dolly Beard married Whitmore Beardsley, and had children including Everett Beardsley, Lewis Beardsley, Nancy Beardley Sherman. Dolly Beard passed away in 1849 in Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Dolly Beard
DB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1760, Dolly Beard entered the world in Connecticut, United States, born to Nathan Beard And Sarah Smith.
  • In 1781, Dolly Beard resided in Shelton, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1800, Dolly Beard resided in Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont.
  • Dolly Beard married Whitmore Beardsley, and had children including Everett Beardsley, Lewis Beardsley, Nancy Beardley Sherman.
  • Dolly Beard passed away in 1849 in Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dolly Beard's Ancestors

Self
Dolly Beard
1760–1849
Birth Place: Connecticut, United States
Parents
Nathan Beard
1706–1769
Sarah Smith
1710–1787
Milford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
John Smith
1674–1751
Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Ruth (Briscoe) Smith
1673–1749
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Smith
1646–1772
Phoebe Canfield
1656–1734
James Briscoe
1649–1711
Sarah Wheeler
1656–1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1619–1684
Grace Hawley
1623–1690
Thomas Canfield
1623–1669
Phebe Crane
1630–1690
Nathaniel Briscoe
1629–1683
Sarah wife
1628–1692
John Wheeler
1630–1716
Sarah Sherwood
1630–1704

Dolly Beard's Descendants

1.
DB
Dolly Beard (1760–January 1849) m. Whitmore Beardsley (1758–8 February 1833)
  1. 1. Nancy (Beardley) Sherman 1799–1890
  2. 2. Lewis Beardsley 1802–1879
  3. 3. Everett Beardsley 1785–1870 m. Olive Peters 1792–
    1. 1. Leonard (Evertt) Beardsley 1815–1889 m. Nancy Cranmer 1812–1860
      1. 1. Grenville (Sterling) Beardsley 1841–1914 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Clark 1849–1905
        1. 1. Frank (Grenville) Beardsley 1870–1954 m. Mary (Evanna) Beardsley 1880–1968
        2. 2. Mary (Evanna Beardsley) Riddle 1867–1946

Dolly Beard's Timeline

6 Records

1760
1760
Birth of Dolly Beard in Connecticut, United States
Connecticut, United States
1781
11 Mar 1781
Age 21
Dolly Beard resided here in Shelton, Connecticut, USA
Shelton, Connecticut, USA
1800
1800
Age 40
Dolly Beard resided here in Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont
Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont
1831
1831-1843
Age 71
Dolly Beard resided here
None
1833
1833;1837
Age 73
Dolly Beard resided here in Vermont;Illinois
Vermont;Illinois
1849
January 1849
Age 89
Death of Dolly Beard in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 189
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 269
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1837
    Event Place: Vermont;Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1781
    Event Place: Shelton, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont; Series: M32; Roll: 51; Page: 432; Image: 243; Family History Library Film: 218688

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1843
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Some early records of Fairfield, Vermont

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 1849
    Event Place: Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 189
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 269
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE