Jesse Beasley ws the son of Wiley Beasley and Lucy Parker.
He was born 1805 Wilson Co TN.
He died Feb. 3, 1892
Reprint of Biographies from the Lone Star State
Lewis Publishing Co., 1893
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Beasley and Related Families
Rev. Mat Beasley of Navarro County TX is a son of Jesse Beasley, who was born in Wilson County TN in 1805, a son of Wiley and Lucy (Parker) Beasley, natives of NC and TN. Wiley Beasley was a son of Ephraim and _______ Harris Beasley, natives of VA. The family has been identified with the Baptist Church and the Democratic party for many years.
Jesse Beasley removed with his parents to Bedford County TN at the age of about 2 years, 12 years later went by wagon to Greene County AL, was there married, and then began farming in Fayette County.
In 1833 he began the same occupation in Choctaw County MS where he was among the pioneer settlers, then went to Chickasaw County, same state, and in 1848 came by wagon to Texas, having spent 13 days in the Mississippi bottoms on account of high water.
He first settled 2 miles east of our subject’s home, but in 1880 sold his land to H. H. Burk and then began the cattle business in Throckmorton County.
He died at his son’s home Feb. 3, 1892. Politically he identified himself with the Democratic party and while a resident of Fayette County served as Justice of the Peace. He united with the Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 69 years.
Our subject’s mother, nee Elizabeth W. Roberts, was born in TN, a daughter of Nathan and Abigal (Bishop) Roberts, natives of North Carolina. Nathan Robert’s father was killed by the Indians at the time of the Revolutionary War. The Roberts’ family is of Irish and the Bishops of Dutch descent.
Mr. and Mrs. Beasley were married in 1828 and were the parents of 14 children, viz:
Wiley, a physician in Mills County TX; W. S., deceased in 1890; Mat, our subject; Martha A., wife of Ben Brag; Samuel B., of Navarro County; William P. of Iowa Park, Wichita County; Sarah M., wife of J. M. Frazier of Navarro County: Joseph A., was the next in order of birth; Bettie, wife of C. L. Warren; Elijah, deceased; John T. who died in the Confederate army; James T., deceased; Lucy A., deceased ws the wife of J. O. Evans of Jack County TX; Jesse D. who was killed at the Second Battle of Manassas.
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History of Navarro County by Annie Carpenter Love, p 239, 240
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Roane. There was a small log school house located about 8 miles NE of Corsicana which was formerly called Post Oak School. Beginning about the year 1866 Rev. Leek who lived at Chatfield occasionally preached at this little log school house. As families moved into the vicinity the Rev. Leek organized a Baptist Church at this point and his congregation ws made up of the Beasley family which moved into the community as early as 1840, as well as the Conners who settled in this district about the year 1855. Joe and Ben Bragg and the Roscoe and Cohagen families also lived in this community.
Among the early settlers who located around Post Oak School were the Burke family and the families of the Beasleys, Braggs, Connors, Ellis and Fraziers. Settling of the community increased until, in about 1891, members of the community decided they needed a Post Office. Various named were offered but the name Roane, as suggested by Will Holland, was adopted.
Among the old homes which have a romantic past is the old Beasley home and springs, about 2 miles west of Roane. This historical landmark was familiar to travelers in the early days of the County and many a travel worn immigrant stopped here for fresh water and a few hours rest. Before the Post Office was located mail was distributed from the old Bragg home which was a short distance west of the Beasley home. Ben and Joseph Bragg married sisters who were daughters of the Beasleys. |
1830 Census Fayette County Alabama
1850 Census Navarro County Texas----P 208, No. 2.
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Name
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Age
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Sex
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Birthplace
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| Jesse Beasely |
45 |
M |
TN |
Farmer |
| Elizabeth Beasely |
39 |
F |
TN |
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| Wiatt Beasely |
19 |
M |
AL |
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| Mathew Beasely |
16 |
M |
MS |
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| Elizah Beasely |
14 |
F |
MS |
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| John T. Beasely |
13 |
M |
MS |
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| James T. Beasely |
10 |
M |
MS |
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| Martha A. Beasely |
11 |
F |
MS |
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| Jesse R. Beasely |
9 |
M |
MS |
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| Lucy A. Beasely |
6 |
F |
MS |
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| Samuel B. Beasely |
4 |
M |
MS |
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| William P. Beasely |
2 |
M |
MS |
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| Sarah M. Beasely |
4/12 |
F |
TX |
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1860 Census Navarro County Texas----No 293-279
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Name
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Age
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Sex
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Birthplace
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|
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| Jesse Beasley |
55 |
M |
TN |
Farmer |
$6387 $5400 |
| E. Beasley |
50 |
F |
TN |
|
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| Martha Beasley |
26 |
F |
MS |
|
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| J. L. Beasley |
19 |
M |
MS |
|
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| J. R. Beasley |
17 |
M |
MS |
|
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| Lucy Beasley |
14 |
F |
MS |
|
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| Samuel Beasley |
13 |
M |
MS |
|
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| William Beasley |
11 |
M |
MS |
|
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| Sarah Beasley |
9 |
F |
TX |
|
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| Joseph Beasley |
7 |
M |
TX |
|
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| El Beasley |
3 |
F |
TX |
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1880 Census Navarro County Texas
ED 129, P 31, No 274-276, L 31, Pct. 2
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Name
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Age
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Sex
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Birthplace
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Relation |
| Joseph Beasley household |
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| Jesse Beasley Sr. |
75 |
M |
TN |
Father |
Navarro County Texas Deeds
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Bk 6, P 29 Jesse Beasley to Thomas Bragg Dec. 13, 1851.
Bk K, P 248 Jesse Beasley to W. Beasley July 5, 1856.
Bk S, P 119 J. Beasley to M. Beasley Aug. 12, 1867
Bk P, P 323 W. S. Beasley to J. A. Hays May 31, 1862
Bk P, P 430 W. S. and M. C. Beasley to S. Noonan Sept. 9, 1863
Bk P, P 76 J. T. Beasley to H. James March 4, 1860
Bk P, P 433 J. T. Beasley to H. James Nov. 6, 1860
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Eliza Conner, first wife of Mathew Beasley, was the sister of Shadrack James Conner who married Mary5 Jane Lanham, daughter of Jalie4 Roberts Lanham (Nathan3, Cornelius2).
Elijah Beasley died during the Civil War. John T. Beasley died while serving in the Confederate Army at Richmond, VA. Jesse R. Beasley was killed at the Second Battle of Manassas.
Sarah Ann Frazier, wife of Elijah Beasley married (2) John Franklin Bell.
History of Navarro County Texas
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List of members of the Navarro Rifles, Aug. 8, 1861
C. M. Winkler…Captain
1st Corporal…J. T. Beasley, MS.
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