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John Ransom Beard 1832–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1832

Birth Location: Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 16 Aug 1914

Death Location: St Francois, Missouri, USA

Father: James Beard

Mother: Zerilda Davis

Spouse(s): Susannah Williams, Sara Longears, Harriet Volner

Children(s): Oscar Beaird, Sarah Beard, James Beard, Mary Jones, Harriett Beard, Francis Beard, Lissi Beard, Theresa "Treacy"

In 1832, John Ransom Beard entered the world in Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA, born to James Beard And Zerilda Engleton Sarrila Davis. In 1850, John Ransom Beard resided in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA. In 1860, John Ransom Beard resided in Liberty, Blairsville, St. Francois, Missouri, USA. John Ransom Beard married Harriet Volner, Sara Longears, Susannah E Williams, and had children including Francis Elnora Beard, Harriett L Beard, James W Beard, Lissi F Beard, Mary W Jones, Oscar Madison Beaird, Sarah Abigail Abby Beard, Theresa Angeline Beard Treacy. John Ransom Beard passed away in 1914 in St Francois, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, John Ransom Beard entered the world in Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA, born to James Beard And Zerilda Engleton Sarrila Davis.
  • In 1850, John Ransom Beard resided in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, John Ransom Beard resided in Liberty, Blairsville, St. Francois, Missouri, USA.
  • John Ransom Beard married Harriet Volner, Sara Longears, Susannah E Williams, and had children including Francis Elnora Beard, Harriett L Beard, James W Beard, Lissi F Beard, Mary W Jones, Oscar Madison Beaird, Sarah Abigail Abby Beard, Theresa Angeline Beard Treacy.
  • John Ransom Beard passed away in 1914 in St Francois, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Beard
1815–1865
Birth Location: Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America
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Zerilda Davis
1814–1893
Birth Location: Indiana, Indiana, USA
ZD

Spouses(s)

Susannah Williams
1835–1913
Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
SW
Sara Longears
1850–
Birth Location: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA
SL
Harriet Volner
1835–1863
Birth Location: Tennessee
HV

Children(s)

Oscar Beaird
1871–1922
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
OB
Sarah Beard
1856–1928
Birth Location: Liberty, St Francois, Missouri, USA
SB
James Beard
1860–1916
Birth Location: Missouri
JB
Mary Jones
1862–1917
Birth Location: Indiana
MJ
Harriett Beard
1864–
Birth Location: Missouri
HB
Francis Beard
1867–
Birth Location: Adair, Camden, Missouri, USA
FB
Lissi Beard
1870–
Birth Location: Missouri
LB
Theresa "Treacy"
1871–1941
Birth Location: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA
T"

John Beard's Ancestors

Self
John Beard
1832–1914
Birth Place: Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA
Parents
James Beard
1815–1865
Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America
Zerilda (Engleton Sarrila) Davis
1814–1893
Indiana, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
John (L.) Beard
1790–1882
Botecourt, Virginia, United States
Ann (E) Wisdom
1791–1868
Madison, Kentucky, United States
John (Lewis) Davis
1800–1844
KY
Rebecca (Rebekah) Sheilds
1800–1887
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Beard
1762–1840
Rebecca Fisher
1755–1834
Thomas Wisdom
1757–1825
Catherine Stapp
1759–1825
Aquila Perkins
1768–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward BEARD\BAIRD
1716–1806
Mary *
1726–1805

John Beard's Descendants

1.
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John (Ransom) Beard (6 May 1832–16 Aug 1914) m. Susannah (E) Williams (1835–3 Nov 1913) m. Sara Longears (abt 1850–) m. Harriet Volner (9 Oct 1835–26 June 1863)
  1. 1. Oscar (Madison) Beaird 1871–1922 m. Angeline Leonard 1879–1944
    1. 1. John (Cecil) Beaird 1902–1963 m. Marvin (Eldra) Thomas 1907–1998
      1. 1. Guy (Edward) Beaird 1926–2012 m. Nida (Mae) Bossert 1927–2016
      2. 2. Billy (Haze) Beaird 1933–2015
      3. 3. Bonnie Beaird 1943–2012
      4. 4. Betty (Louise) Gage 1938–2011 m. Edward (Jack) Gage 1936–2015
      5. 5. Mildred Beaird 1924–1924
    2. 2. Cora (Louise) Barnett 1897–1949 m. George (Lewis) Barnette 1880–
      1. 1. Myrtle (Lucelle) Barnett 1921–
  2. 2. Sarah (Abigail "Abby") Beard 1856–1928
    1. 1. Rose (Etta) Lawrence 1889–1952
  3. 3. James (W) Beard 1860–1916
  4. 4. Mary (W) Jones 1862–1917
  5. 5. Harriett (L) Beard 1864–
  6. 6. Francis (Elnora) Beard 1867–
  7. 7. Lissi (F.) Beard 1870–
  8. 8. Theresa (Angeline Beard) "Treacy" 1871–1941

John Beard's Timeline

9 Records

1832
6 May 1832
Birth of John Ransom Beard in Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA
Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
John Ransom Beard resided here in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA
District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
John Ransom Beard resided here in Liberty, Blairsville, St. Francois, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Blairsville, St. Francois, Missouri, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 31
John Ransom Beard resided here in Iron, St Francis, Missouri, USA
Iron, St Francis, Missouri, USA
1864
11 Aug 1864
Age 32
John Ransom Beard was married In St. Clair
St. Clair
1870
1870
Age 38
John Ransom Beard resided here in Adair, Proctor, Camden, Missouri, USA
Adair, Proctor, Camden, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
John Ransom Beard resided here in Saint Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
Saint Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
John Ransom Beard resided here in St Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
St Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
1914
16 Aug 1914
Age 82
Death of John Ransom Beard in St Francois, Missouri, USA
St Francois, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1832
    Event Place: Dubois County IN, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Michael, Madison, Missouri; Roll: 702; Page: 15a; Enumeration District: 057
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Adair, Camden, Missouri; Roll: M593_764; Page: 473B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Michael, Madison, Missouri; Roll: 873; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0069
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Liberty, St. Francois, Missouri; Roll: M653_645; Page: 74; Family History Library
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 80, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 413; Page: 196b
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1864
    Event Place: St. Clair
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 80, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 413; Page: 196b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Blairsville, St. Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Liberty, St. Francois, Missouri; Roll: M653_645; Page: 74; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Iron, St Francis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Adair, Proctor, Camden, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Adair, Camden, Missouri; Roll: M593_764; Page: 473B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Michael, Madison, Missouri; Roll: 702; Page: 15a; Enumeration District: 057

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Michael, Madison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Michael, Madison, Missouri; Roll: 873; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0069

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1914
    Event Place: St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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