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Martin Beard 1749–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,

Death Date: 13 Jan 1812

Death Location: , Washington, Virginia, USA

Father: Sarah None

Mother: Zacharias Beard

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hemp

Children(s): Rebecca Beard, Jacob Beard, Catherine Beard, Martin Beard, George Beard, John BEARD, Rebecca Beard, Margaret Beard, Thomas Beard, Christian Beard, William Beard, John Beard, Drusyllia Beard, Braham Beard, Eve Beard

Martin Beard was born in 1749 in Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,, the child of Sarah And Zacharias Michael Beard. In 1782, Martin Beard resided in Pittsylvania County, VA. In 1810, Martin Beard resided in Washington, Virginia, United States. Martin Beard married Elizabeth Hemp, and had children including Braham Beard, Catherine Beard, Christian Beard, Drusyllia Beard, Eve Beard, George Beard, Jacob Beard, John Beard, Margaret Beard, Martin Beard, Rebecca Beard, Thomas Beard, William Beard. Martin Beard passed away in 1812 in , Washington, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Martin Beard was born in 1749 in Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,, the child of Sarah And Zacharias Michael Beard.
  • In 1782, Martin Beard resided in Pittsylvania County, VA.
  • In 1810, Martin Beard resided in Washington, Virginia, United States.
  • Martin Beard married Elizabeth Hemp, and had children including Braham Beard, Catherine Beard, Christian Beard, Drusyllia Beard, Eve Beard, George Beard, Jacob Beard, John Beard, Margaret Beard, Martin Beard, Rebecca Beard, Thomas Beard, William Beard.
  • Martin Beard passed away in 1812 in , Washington, Virginia, USA.

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Martin Beard's Ancestors

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Martin Beard
1749–1812
Birth Place: Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,
Parents
Sarah
1727–1828
Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Zacharias (Michael) Beard
1721–1820
Sinsheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Beard's Descendants

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Martin Beard (1749–13 Jan 1812) m. Elizabeth Hemp (1765–1789)
  1. 1. Rebecca Beard 1783–1849 m. John (Joseph) Harr 1789–1822
    1. 1. John (Frederick) Harr 1811–1879 m. Elizabeth Harr 1808–1871
      1. 1. Sarah Harr 1846–1915 m. W (J G M) Shaffer 1840–1921
        1. 1. Geo. (H.) Shaffer 1879–1944 m. Alice Miller 1875–1909 m. Margarett Shaffer 1882–1974
        2. 2. Martha Shaffer 1876–
        3. 3. William (D) Shaffer 1866–1866
        4. 4. Barsha Shaffer 1905–
        5. 5. Glenn (Miles) Shaffer 1883–
        6. 6. Susie (M) Shankel 1877–1954 m. George Shankel 1878–1945
        7. 7. Josephine Shaffer 1864–1864
        8. 8. Nancy Shaffer 1869–1870
        9. 9. Adam (Anderson) Shaffer 1882–1927 m. Martha (Sarah Elizabeth Sallie) Shankel 1883–1908
        10. 10. Sallie (Raney) Shaffer 1875–1946
        11. 11. Baxter (Smith) Shaffer 1873–1963
        12. 12. Benjamin (Franklin) Shaffer 1869–1951 m. Clora (Louise) Shaffer 1872–1950
        13. 13. Samuel (J) Shaffer 1867–1868
      2. 2. Barbara (Ann) Harr 1833–
      3. 3. Susannah Harr 1835–1897
      4. 4. Mary (Catherine) Harr 1837–1909
      5. 5. Margaret (C) Harr 1839–1856
      6. 6. Martin Harr 1841–1861
      7. 7. William (H) Harr 1842–1917
        1. 1. John Harr 1868–
        2. 2. Eleanor Harr 1871–
        3. 3. Marshall Harr 1873–
      8. 8. Martha (Elizabeth) HARR 1844–1921
        1. 1. Joseph (George Parott) Cressel 1881–
      9. 9. Simon (Peter) Harr 1847–1850
      10. 10. James (L) Harr 1850–
        1. 1. Sarah Harr 1866–
      11. 11. Isaac (B Dunn) Harr 1852–1958
      12. 12. Joseph (Deck) Harr 1831–1919 m. Sarah Harr 1831–
        1. 1. Susan (A.) Harr 1860–
        2. 2. Rebecca (D.) Harr 1866–
        3. 3. Thomas Harr 1868–
        4. 4. William Harr 1868–
    2. 2. Mary (Margaret) Harr 1819–1858
    3. 3. Susannah Harr 1815–1903
    4. 4. Martin Harr 1813–1902
    5. 5. Elizabeth Harr 1812–
  2. 2. Jacob Beard 1791–1864
  3. 3. Catherine Beard 1789–
  4. 4. Martin Beard 1788–
  5. 5. George Beard 1785–
  6. 6. John BEARD 1785–1855
  7. 7. Rebecca Beard 1778–1857
  8. 8. Margaret Beard 1775–1838
  9. 9. Thomas Beard 1773–
  10. 10. Christian Beard 1773–1846
  11. 11. William Beard 1770–
  12. 12. John Beard 1769–1850
  13. 13. Drusyllia Beard 1768–
  14. 14. Braham Beard 1767–
  15. 15. Eve Beard 1789–1856 m. Henry (Michael) Shaffer 1789–1874
    1. 1. George (Henry) Shaffer 1825–1889
    2. 2. John (Isaac) Shaffer 1818–1887
    3. 3. Joseph (Russell) Shaffer 1820–1901

Martin Beard's Timeline

4 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Martin Beard in Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,
Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,
1782
1782
Age 33
Martin Beard resided here in Pittsylvania County, VA
Pittsylvania County, VA
1810
1810
Age 61
Martin Beard resided here in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1812
13 Jan 1812
Age 63
Death of Martin Beard in , Washington, Virginia, USA
, Washington, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Palatinate, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Washington, Virginia; Roll: 71; Page: 229; Family History Number: 0181431; Image: 00455.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1812
    Event Place: , Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

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