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     Mercy W Barteaux was born on 20 February 1849 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.² She was the daughter of Freeman Barteaux and Lucy Ann Rice. Mercy W Barteaux died on 2 September 1887 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; unmarried.³ She was buried after 2 September 1887 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal District, Annapolis Co, NS; with her parents.⁴

     Robert Barteaux was born on 18 September 1804 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ He married Olivia Wheelock in 1827.² Robert Barteaux died on 4 January 1876 at Nictaux, Annapolis Co, NS.³ He was buried after 4 January 1876 at Nictaux Cemetery, Nictaux, Annapolis Co, NS.³

     Seraph Barteaux was born on 28 February 1835 at Moschelle, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She married George Augustus LeCain on 20 July 1860 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴ Seraph Barteaux died on 30 August 1918 at Round Hill, Annapolis Co, NS, following a 7 year illness during which she was confined to bed.⁵ She was buried after 30 August 1918 at Round Hill Cemetery, Round Hill, Annapolis Co, NS.⁵
     She and George Augustus LeCain appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal District, Annapolis Co, NS; George LeCain, male, married, age 42, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; S...Aph LeCain, female, married, age 46, born Nova Scotia; George LeCain, male, age 18, born Nova Scotia; John LeCain, male, age 16, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmers Son; Williams LeCain, male, age 7, born Nova Scotia; Louisa LeCain, female, age 13, born Nova Scotia; Bessie LeCain, female, age 10, born Nova Scotia.⁶ Seraph Barteaux and George Augustus LeCain resided on 10 April 1891 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS.² Seraph Barteaux resided in April 1901 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS, with her son George and daughter-in-law.⁷

     William Barteaux was the son of Edward Joseph Barteaux and Susan Parker.¹

     William Wallace Barteaux was born on 24 April 1880 at Cape Road, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 He was the son of Abner Barteaux and Laura Jane Mott.¹ William Wallace Barteaux died on 27 July 1952 at Cape Road, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; unmarried.² He was buried after 27 July 1952 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He resided in April 1901 at Lequille District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his parents.³

     William Bartel married Minnie Armstrong, daughter of John N Armstrong and Jennie Rice.¹ William Bartel was born in 1894.² He died in 1974.²

     Catherine Barth married Wilbur Wood Rice, son of William Norcross Rice and Mary Jane Ordway, on 18 August 1885; Catherine of Rochester, NY.²
     Catherine Barth also went by the name of "Kate."³

     Chester Bartlett married 1st Jennie Louise Potter, daughter of Beniah Potter and Phoebe Ruggles.¹

     John Bartlett married Albena Susan Bent, daughter of Asa Bent and Ann Busby.¹ John Bartlett died on 13 April 1872 at Rosette, Annapolis Co, NS.² The estate was probated; estate papers of John H. Bartlett of Rosette who died intestate on 13 Apr 1872 leaving a widow and seven small children the oldest of which was aged 16 years. Widow: Albenia S. Bartlett. His father: James Bartlett. Possible brother: Henry Bartlett.²

     Ceylon M. Bates was born on 13 June 1867 at Cummington, MA.² He was the son of Edward Bates and Grace (?).² Ceylon M. Bates married Ethel Sophia Rice, daughter of Lewis Franklin Rice and Lucy M. Sanderson, on 16 April 1903 at Ashfield, MA.¹ Ceylon M. Bates died on 8 November 1921 at Ashfield, MA.²

     Abner T Bath married Sarah Elizabeth Chipman, daughter of William Handley Chipman and Elizabeth Troop.¹ Abner T Bath died on 11 July 1880 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.²
     He left a will before 11 July 1880 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 12 Aug 1880: LWT of Abner T. Bath of Granville, farmer, do date. Wife: Sarah E. the daughter of William Chipman. Children: John F., William C., Allice Beckwith, Bessie McMillan, Mary Agnes Bath, Howard Strong Bath and Louis Abner Bath. Brother: Robert Bath. He died 11 Jul 1880.²

     Alice Maria Bath was born circa 1855 at Nova Scotia.³ She was the daughter of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.^1,2 Alice Maria Bath married John Warden Beckwith, son of Noble H Beckwith and Margaret Jane (?).¹ Alice Maria Bath died in July 1919 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴ The estate was probated on 29 July 1921 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with a letter of administration for the estate of Alice M. Beckwith of Bridgetown, who died intestate in Jul 1919 at Bridgetown, granted 29 Jul 1921 to her son William H.H. Beckwith of Halifax. Children: Frederick Beckwith, Jessie H. Elliott and WHHB.⁴
     She and John Warden Beckwith appeared on the census of 1881 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS; Worden Beckwith, male, married, age 34, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Merchant; Alice Beckwith, female, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia; William Beckwith, male, age 6, born Nova Scotia; Aubry Beckwith, male, age 1, born Nova Scotia; Fred Randolph, male, age 22, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Alice Maria Bath and John Warden Beckwith resided in 1898 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶

     Bessie Bath was born on 20 August 1856 at Nova Scotia.³ She was the daughter of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.^1,2 Bessie Bath married Miles McMillan.⁴ Bessie Bath died after 1898 as she was mentioned in the settlement of her brother William's estate.⁵
     She and Miles McMillan appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; Miles McMillen, male, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Harness Maker; Bessie McMillen, female, married, age 24, born Nova Scotia; Edith May McMillen, female, age 3, born Nova Scotia; Bessie McMillen, female, age 1, born Nova Scotia; Charles Cushing, male, age 20, born ..., Occ: Apprentice.⁶ Bessie Bath and Miles McMillan resided in 1898 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁵

     Hannah Bath was born on 24 September 1804 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Bath and Elizabeth Troop.² Hannah Bath married Israel Longley Bent, son of Joseph Bent and Ann Longley, on 24 December 1822 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,4 Hannah Bath died on 29 October 1847; at age 42 years.²

     Howard Strong Bath was born circa 1865 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.² Howard Strong Bath died before 1898 as he was not mentioned in the settlement of his brother William's estate.³

     John Bath married Elizabeth Troop on 17 November 1803 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     John F Bath was born circa 1858 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.^2,1 John F Bath married Laura (?).³
     John F Bath appeared on the census of 1881 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS; with his widowed mother.⁴ He was a farmer in April 1891.³ He resided in 1898 at Annapolis County, NS.⁵

     Louis Abner Bath was born circa 1872 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.^2,1
     Louis Abner Bath was a printer in 1891.³ He resided on 21 April 1891 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his mother and step father.³ He resided in 1898 at Boston, MA.⁴

     Margaret Bath was born on 20 August 1846.³ She was the daughter of Willoughby Bath.² Margaret Bath married Frederick Potter, son of James Manning Potter and Sylvia Harris, on 14 May 1863 at Yarmouth, Yarmouth Co, NS.²
     Margaret Bath and Frederick Potter resided between 1871 and 1901 at Yarmouth, Yarmouth Co, NS.⁴

     Mary Agnes Bath was born circa 1864 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS, Mary declared age 25, born Granville and living at Granville at her marriage in 1887.^3,4 She was the daughter of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.^1,2 Mary Agnes Bath married John P Murdock, son of George Murdock, on 9 June 1887 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,4 Mary Agnes Bath died after 1898 as she was executor of her brother William's estate.⁵
     She and John P Murdock resided on 8 May 1891 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS.³ Mary Agnes Bath resided in 1898 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.⁵

     Mary L Bath was born on 29 September 1813 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.² She was the daughter of John Bath and Elizabeth Troop.² Mary L Bath married Gilbert Bent, son of Joseph Bent and Ann Longley, in 1838.¹ Mary L Bath died on 12 December 1878 at Saint John, Saint John Co, NB.

     William C Bath was born circa 1861 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.¹ William C Bath died on 18 January 1898 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.³ The estate was probated on 29 January 1898 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with a letter of administration for the estate of William C. Bath, late of Bridgetown, livery stable keeper, granted to Mary Agnes Murdock. He died 18 Jan 1898. Mother: Sarah C. ParkerH wife of ? Beckwith of Bridgetown; Mary Agnes Murdock of Bridgetown, widow; Bessie MacMillan wife of Miles MacMillan of Annapolis; John F. Bath of Annapolis County; Louis A. Bath of Boston, Mass.³
     He resided on 21 April 1891 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his mother and step father.²

     Margaret Bauer married William Alvin Sickels, son of Charles D. Sickels and Lucy Matilda Rice; Margaret of Manistee, MI.¹

     Clarence Millard Beagley was born on 19 December 1894 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ He was the son of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹ Clarence Millard Beagley died on 16 March 1895 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 3m, from brain fever.^2,1 He was buried on 18 March 1895 at plot 247 O, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²

     Franklin Harvey Beagley was born on 17 July 1891 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ He was the son of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹ Franklin Harvey Beagley died in March 1912 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 20y 10m 14d, from pulmonary tuberculosis.² He was buried on 3 April 1912 at plot 247 O, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²

     Fred W. Beagley was born circa April 1863, as calculated from his burial record. He married Hattie Adelia Rice, daughter of William Norcross Rice and Mary Jane Ordway, on 24 June 1884; Fred of Rochester, NY.¹ Fred W. Beagley died in December 1942 at Municipal Hospital, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 79y 8m 7d, from coronary thrombosis.² He was buried on 26 December 1942 at plot All 247 O, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²

     Ida May Beagley was born in February 1886 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ She was the daughter of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹ Ida May Beagley married John M. Griffith on 15 September 1903; John of Rochester, NY, probably at Rochester.¹

     Nellie Adelia Beagley was born on 5 February 1893 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ She was the daughter of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹

     Raymond Fredrick Beagley was born on 11 August 1887 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ He was the son of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹ Raymond Fredrick Beagley died on 21 March 1889 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 1y 7m, from gastroenteritis.^2,1 He was buried on 23 March 1889 at plot 247 O, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²

     William John Beagley was born on 28 August 1889 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.¹ He was the son of Fred W. Beagley and Hattie Adelia Rice.¹ William John Beagley died in October 1934 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 45y 1m 10d, from the explosion of a gas heater.² He was buried on 11 October 1934 at plot S 33 R261 BB, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²

     Barzilai Beal married Angeline Hazelton, daughter of Ransom Hazelton and Sophria (?), on 7 January 1833.¹

     Electa Rebecca Beal married Lewis Hazelton, son of Ransom Hazelton and Sarah Rouse.¹

     William Beal married Isabelle Harvey, daughter of Samuel Harvey and Sophronia Hazelton, after 1880.¹

     Ada Beals was born on 8 November 1860 at Nova Scotia.^2,1 She was the daughter of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman. Ada Beals married Edgar O Balcom.³ Ada Beals died circa 1933.⁴
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS.⁵ She resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS, with her parents as Ada S Balcom, widow.² She left a will on 16 February 1932 at Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 1933: LWT of Ada S. Balcom of Lawrencetown, widow. To: nephew Dudley Beals and his son LeRoy Beals; nephew Archie Beals and his sons Donald and Owen; Annie Daniels wife of M.C. Daniels of Lawrencetown. Brother: Arthur Beals.⁴

     Alda R Beals was born on 3 December 1845 at Williamstown, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of Elias Beals and Seraphina E (?).¹ Alda R Beals married Robert FitzRandolph, son of Samuel Rowland FitzRandolph and Maria Ann Bishop, on 11 March 1868 at Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS; Robert declared age 26, born Williamston, living at Williamston; Alda declared age 22, born Williamston, living at Williamston.² Alda R Beals died on 9 June 1918.³ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     She and Robert FitzRandolph appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; Robert FitzRandolph, male, married, age 39, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Alda FitzRandolph, female, married, age 35, born Nova Scotia.⁴

     Archie Beals was born circa 1885 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of William Henry Beals and Freelove Calahan.¹

     Arthur S Beals was born on 30 March 1861 at Inglisville, Annapolis Co, NS. Arthur declared age 25, born Inglisville, living at Inglisville and a farmer at his marriage in 1886. The 1901 census lists his age as 40 and birth year as 1857.^2,3,4 He was the son of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman. Arthur S Beals married Mary Loretta Whitman, daughter of Asa Whitman and Mary Elizabeth Beals, on 21 December 1886 at Inglisville, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,6 Arthur S Beals died in 1939.⁴ He was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; with his parents.⁷ He and Mary Loretta Whitman resided between 1891 and 1901 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS.⁸ Arthur S Beals was a farmer between 1891 and 1901.^9,8

     Benjamin Beals was born on 7 August 1863.^2,1 He was the son of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman.
     Benjamin Beals appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; with his parents.³ He resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his parents.²

     Caleb Beals was born circa 1832 at Nova Scotia.² He married Eliza Whitman, daughter of Benjamin Whitman and Anne Longley, on 6 July 1854 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by Rev M Pickle.³ Caleb Beals died on 13 May 1903; at age 72.⁴ He was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He and Eliza Whitman appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; Caleb Beals, male, age 60, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Eliza Beals, female, age 45, born Nova Scotia; William H. Beals, male, age 26, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Miledge Beals, male, age 23, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Adah Beals, female, age 21, born Nova Scotia; Arthur Beals, male, age 20, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Son; Benjamin Beals, male, age 18, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Son.⁵ Caleb Beals was a farmer in April 1891.² He and Eliza Whitman resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Dorcas Ann Beals was born on 2 March 1856 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.² She was the daughter of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman. Dorcas Ann Beals died on 4 February 1860; the transcription of her gravestone says: " d. Feb 5, 1856 aged 3 yrs."³

     Dudley Beals was born on 14 October 1885.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Beals and Freelove Calahan.¹ Dudley Beals died on 14 October 1989.²

     Edwin Beals was born circa 1822 at Nova Scotia.¹
     He resided on 27 April 1891 at Clements West District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his daughter, Emma M, and son in law, Arthur Berry.¹

     Elias Beals married Seraphina E (?).¹ Elias Beals was born circa 1818.² He died on 25 August 1894; at age 76.^1,2
     He left a will on 23 June 1893 at Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 3 September 1894. The will names wife Seraphina E and children Annie M Currell wife of James R Currell of near Bridgetown and Ada R FitzRandolph wife of Robert FitzRandolph of Lawrencetown.¹

     Emma M Beals was born on 9 January 1870 at Bear River, NS, at her marriage in 1888 Emma declared age 19, born Bear River and living at Bear River.² She was the daughter of Edwin Beals.³ Emma M Beals married Arthur Berry, son of John Berry and Lavinia Wilson, on 24 October 1888 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.^4,5,6
     Emma M Beals was also known as Martha Beals.^7,1 She and Arthur Berry resided between 1891 and 1901 at Clements West District, Annapolis Co, NS.^3,2

     Ethelinda Beals was born circa 1848 at Nova Scotia. The 1901 census lists her age as 58 which is a bit old for a seven year old daughter. There is no declared age in her marriage record. The 1881 census lists her age as 33 which is consistent with a birth year of 1848.^1,2 She married William Alcorn, son of Thomas Alcorn and Dorothy Ammerette Berry, on 31 December 1873 at Brookfield, Queens Co, NS.³
     Ethelinda Beals was also known as Linda Beals.⁴ She and William Alcorn resided between 1891 and 1901 at Bear River District, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,6

     G. R. Beals was born at Middleton, NS.¹

     Harry Beals was born on 11 November 1892 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of Arthur S Beals and Mary Loretta Whitman.¹ Harry Beals died in 1921.² He was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Ina M Beals was born circa June 1892.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Beals and Freelove Calahan.¹ Ina M Beals died on 10 April 1893; at age 10 months.¹ She was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.¹

     Jessie Beals was born circa 1887 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Beals and Freelove Calahan.²

     Margaret Estella Beals was born circa 1908 at Boston, MA.¹ She is the daughter of G. R. Beals and Zeffie Woodworth.² Margaret Estella Beals married John Weston Rice, son of Rupert Rice and Phoebe Hatt, on 17 March 1927 at Baptist Parsonage, Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co, NS.² Margaret Estella Beals and John Weston Rice were divorced on 4 November 1935 at Nova Scotia.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Beals was born on 9 March 1824 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She married Asa Whitman, son of Oldham Whitman and Nancy Fairn, on 25 April 1844 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Beals died on 10 December 1916; at age 92 years.⁵ She was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.⁵
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; Mary Whitman, female, widow, age 57, born Nova Scotia; Annie Whitman, female, age 36, born Nova Scotia; James Whitman, male, age 27, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; George Whitman, male, age 22, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Asa Whitman, male, age 18, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Son; May Whitman, female, age 15, born Nova Scotia; Leander Whitman, male, age 10, born Nova Scotia.⁶ She resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS, with her son George.² In April 1901 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS, it appears that Mary E Whitman was living with her daughter, Mary Lorette and son-in-law at the time of the 1901 census although the birth date is given as 22 Apr 1825.⁷

     Milledge Beals was born on 6 September 1859 at Nova Scotia.^2,1 He was the son of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman.
     Milledge Beals appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; with his parents.³ He resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his parents.²

     Susannah Beals was born circa 1814 at Nova Scotia.² She married Ebenezer Rice Whitman, son of Oldham Whitman and Nancy Fairn, on 8 June 1837 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by Rev G Johnston.³ Susannah Beals died on 7 February 1898; in her 79th year.⁴ She was buried after 7 February 1898 at South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     She and Ebenezer Rice Whitman appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; Rice E. Whitman, male, married, age 68, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Susan Whitman, female, married, age 68, born Nova Scotia; Francis Whitman, female, age 30, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Susannah Beals and Ebenezer Rice Whitman resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     William Henry Beals was born on 13 March 1855 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,1 He was the son of Caleb Beals and Eliza Whitman. William Henry Beals married Freelove Calahan, daughter of Joseph Calahan, on 20 December 1882 at Inglisville, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 William Henry Beals died on 8 April 1942; at age 87.⁴
     He appeared on the census of 1881 at Nictaux District, Annapolis Co, NS; with his parents.⁵ He was a farmer in April 1891.⁶ He and Freelove Calahan resided in April 1891 at Lawrencetown Lane District, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶

     Betsey Beaman was born circa May 1791.^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice. Betsey Beaman died on 3 October 1797 at Boylston (West Boylston), MA; aged 6y 5m.^3,1,2 She was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.³

     Ephraim Beaman married Tamar Howe.¹ Marriage banns for Ephraim Beaman and Tamar Howe were published on 17 April 1764 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Tamar of Lancaster.³ Marriage banns for Ephraim Beaman and Tamar Howe were published on 29 April 1764 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Ephraim of Shrewsbury and Tamar of Lancaster.⁴ Ephraim Beaman died on 25 March 1805; aged 62y.⁵ He was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.⁵

     Ephraim Beaman was born circa 4 September 1789.^1,2 He was the son of Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice. Ephraim Beaman died on 24 May 1790 at Boylston (West Boylston), MA; aged 8m 20d.^3,1,2 He was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.³

     Mary Morse Beaman was born before 1789.² She was the daughter of Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice. Marriage banns for Mary Morse Beaman and John Davenport were published on 27 September 1805 at Boylston, MA.^3,4,2

     Persis Beaman was born circa August 1793.^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice. Persis Beaman died on 12 January 1795 at Boylston (West Boylston), MA; aged 1y 5m.^3,1,2 She was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.³

     Silas Beaman was born on 7 April 1765 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,5,2,6 He was the son of Ephraim Beaman and Tamar Howe. Marriage banns for Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice were published on 18 June 1786 at Boylston, MA; listed as Persis of Westminster.⁷ Silas Beaman married Persis Morse Rice, daughter of Asaph Rice and Mary Morse, on 24 August 1786 at Westminster, MA.^8,1,2,3 Silas Beaman died on 24 March 1811 at West Boylston, MA; aged 46y.^9,2,6 He was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.¹⁰
     He and Persis Morse Rice resided at Sterling, MA.⁵

     Tamar Beaman was born circa 6 May 1795 at West Boylston, MA, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice. Marriage banns for Tamar Beaman and Maj. Joseph Allen Reed were published on 30 December 1826 at Princeton, MA; under the name Ball.¹ Tamar Beaman died on 20 April 1846 at Princeton, MA; (10th per Blake) aged 50y 11m 14d, under the name Reed.^1,2

     Catherine Beaton married Rev Hugh Ross.¹

     Margaret Emma Beattie was born circa 1841 at Nova Scotia.¹ She married Rupert George Bent, son of James Bent and Amoret Martin, in 1856 at Londonderry, Colchester Co, NS.²
     Margaret Emma Beattie and Rupert George Bent appeared on the census of 1881 at Sherbrooke District, Guysborough Co, NS; Rupert George Bent, married, male, age 46, born Nova Scotia, Occ: blacksmith; Margaret W. Bent, married, female, age 40, born Nova Scotia; Gardner L. Bent, male, age 22, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Miner; George E. Bent, male, age 20, born Nova Scotia; G. F. Smith Bent, female, age 17, born Nova Scotia; James R. Bent, male, age 14, born Nova Scotia; Laura F. Bent, female, age 8, born Nova Scotia; Carrie E. Bent, female, age 5, born Nova Scotia; G. Elvira Bent, female, age 2, born Nova Scotia.¹

     (?) Beckwith married John Elkanah Morton, son of Elkanah Morton and Lucy Wheelock.²

     John Warden Beckwith was born circa 1848 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Noble H Beckwith and Margaret Jane (?).² John Warden Beckwith married Alice Maria Bath, daughter of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.¹ John Warden Beckwith died on 15 April 1920.⁴ The estate was probated in 1920 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with a letter of administration for the estate of John Worden Beckwith who died intestate 15 Apr 1920, granted to William H.H. Beckwith of Halifax, dentist and Ralph W. Elliott of Dartmouth. Heirs-at-law: son William, daughter Jessie H. Elliott, heirs of late son Frederick R. Beckwith who are Laura Alice and Margaret E.⁴
     He and Alice Maria Bath appeared on the census of 1881 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS; Worden Beckwith, male, married, age 34, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Merchant; Alice Beckwith, female, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia; William Beckwith, male, age 6, born Nova Scotia; Aubry Beckwith, male, age 1, born Nova Scotia; Fred Randolph, male, age 22, born Nova Scotia.⁵ John Warden Beckwith was a general merchant in April 1891.³ He and Alice Maria Bath resided in 1898 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶

     Noble H Beckwith married Margaret Jane (?).¹ Noble H Beckwith died in 1880 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹

     Robert W Beckwith was born circa 1834 at Kings County, NS, he declared age 58, born Kings County, lving at Hallifax, a widower, and a government official at his wedding in 1892. He was the son of Mayhew Beckwith.² Robert W Beckwith married Cordelia FitzRandolph, daughter of Samuel Rowland FitzRandolph and Maria Ann Bishop, on 30 November 1892 at Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,2
     Robert W Beckwith and Cordelia FitzRandolph resided in 1897 at Halifax, Halifax Co, NS, at the time of Cordelia's brother Robert's death.¹

     (?) Beeler married Rachael Berry, daughter of William Berry and Elizabeth Rice.¹

     Alvin Grant Beeler was the son of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Byers Whitman Beeler was the son of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Emma Beeler was the daughter of (?) Beeler and Rachael Berry.¹ Emma Beeler married (?) Kincaid.¹

     Emma E Beeler was born circa 1846, she declared age 19 at her marriage.² She married John E Trimper on 9 August 1865 at Clements, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Frank Beeler was born in 1877.² He married Millicent Eunice Rice, daughter of Willard Zoeth Rice and Mary E Wright.¹ Frank Beeler died in 1964.²

     Gordon Lester Beeler was the son of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Harold Cornwall Beeler was the son of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Helen Mary Beeler was the daughter of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     James Frederick Beeler was born circa 1866 at Princevale, Annapolis Co, NS, James declared age 25, born Princeville and living at Princeville at his marriage in 1890.^3,2 He was the son of Frederick Beeler and Elizabeth (?).² James Frederick Beeler married Mary Jane Potter, daughter of Aaron Potter and Rebecca Potter, on 9 January 1890 at Clementsvale, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,2 James Frederick Beeler died in October 1918 at Lequille, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He and Mary Jane Potter resided in 1891 at Lequille District, Annapolis Co, NS.³ James Frederick Beeler left a will in 1918 at Lequille, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 1918: LWT of James Frederick Beeler of Lequille dated 19 Dec 1918 (sic). Wife: Mary Jane. Brother: Avard Beeler. Children: Minnie Helen Beeler, Gordon Lester Beeler, Maurice Gifford Beeler, Harold Cornwall Beeler, Pearl Winnifred Beeler, Byers Whitman Beeler, Helen Mary Beeler (not 21) and Alvin Grant Beeler. He died 25 or 28 Oct 1918 (sic) at Lequille, manufacturer.⁴

     Maurice Gifford Beeler was the son of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Minnie Helen Beeler was the daughter of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Pearl Winnifred Beeler was the daughter of James Frederick Beeler and Mary Jane Potter.¹

     Sarah E Beeler married John Crousse.¹ Sarah E Beeler was born on 28 August 1785.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Belcher married Robert William Starr, son of Colonel Richard Starr and Tamar Troop, on 7 March 1860 at Saint Johns Anglican Church, Cornwallis, Kings Co, NS.^2,3
     Sarah Elizabeth Belcher and Robert William Starr appeared on the census of 1881 at Canard District, Kings Co, NS; Robert M Starr, male, married, age 50, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Sarah E Starr, female, age 41, born Nova Scotia; Authur C Starr, male, age 19, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer Son; Percy G Starr, male, age 15, born Nova Scotia; Flaurance B Starr, female, age 15, born Nova Scotia; Gladys M Starr, female, age 6, born Nova Scotia; Flaurance Belcher, female, age 25, born Nova Scotia.⁴

     Cecil Bell Sr married Vera Alcorn, daughter of Frank Alcorn and Eulaliah Morgan.²

     Maria Bellows married Frank Copeland, son of John Copeland III and Eleanor Jane Lent.¹

     Marjorie Bloomfontaine Belyea was born in July 1900.¹ She married Thomas Rice, son of Colin C. Rice and Jennie Lewis Brown, on 30 June 1930 at Saint John, Saint John Co, NB.¹ Marjorie Bloomfontaine Belyea died on 17 August 1985.¹ She was buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, ON.¹

     (?) Benjamin married Annis Montague Rice, daughter of Moses Parker Rice and Mary Ellen Graham, circa 1901.^1,2

     Stanley G. Benjamin was born circa 1903 at Washington, DC.^1,2 He is the son of (?) Benjamin and Annis Montague Rice.
     Stanley G. Benjamin resided in 1954 at Silver Spring, MD.^3,1

     Warren C. Benjamin was born circa 1907 at Washington, DC.^2,1 He is the son of (?) Benjamin and Annis Montague Rice.
     Warren C. Benjamin resided in 1954 at Silver Spring, MD.^3,1

     (?) Bennett married Fancher Potwin, daughter of Robert Potwin and Ruby Rice.¹

     Edith Ruby Benoit married 2nd Victor Sidney Richards Rice, son of Joseph William Newcomb Rice and Mary Clara Allen, on 14 November 1941.¹

     Marie Benoit was baptized in 1801 at Havre Boucher, Antigonish Co, NS.¹ She died before 1896.¹

     Ada Sophia Benson was born on 5 November 1867 at Nova Scotia, Ada declared age 18, born Dalhousie, and living at Centreville at her marriage in 1886.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Manly Benson and Ruth Kendall.² Ada Sophia Benson married Frederick Augustus Rice, son of Joseph M Rice and Mary Melvena Messenger, on 16 June 1885 at Centreville, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,4 Ada Sophia Benson died on 10 June 1945.²
     She and Frederick Augustus Rice appeared on the census of between 1891 and 1901 at Clements West District, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,6