Elizabeth
Beall
formerly Buckerfield aka Bates
Born about in Calvert County, Province of Maryland
Ancestors 
Daughter of Henry Buckerfield
and Elizabeth (Parker) Buckerfield
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
William Bates
— married
about 1698 [location unknown]
Wife of
Alexander Beall
— married
1708 in Prince Georges County, Maryland
Descendants 
Mother of
Mary (Bates) Wilson
Died before
before about age 62
in Province of Maryland
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Biography
1682 Birth and Parents
Elizabeth Buckerfield was born about 1682 in Calvert County, Maryland [1]
She was the daughter of Elizabeth Parker and William Buckerfield, and was probably b. England ca 1685 and d in Prince George's County by 1743 [2]
She was the daughter of Henry Buckerfield, born Aug 1658, London, Middlesex, England, died between 1700 and 1705, Calvert County, Maryland (Age ~ 41 years) and Elizabeth Parker, born between 1661 and 1665, Middlesex, England, d. 30 May 1735, Prince George's County, Maryland - Probate (Age ~ 74 years) They married about Aug 1681 in Calvert County, Maryland [1]
Elizabeth Buckerfield was the daughter of Henry Buckerfield and Elizabeth Parker.[2]
Elizabeth's mother, Elizabeth Parker, was the daughter of William Parker of the Clifts, Calvert County, gentleman. Elizabeth Parker "was born probably in Maryland about 1660 and died in Prince Georges County, Maryland, by 30 May 1735." [2]
Many Names
Elizabeth mother and Elizabeth daughter have confounded genealogists for some time because each married several times, changing their last name in the process. Elizabeth Parker became, in turn,
- Elizabeth Buckerfield after her marriage to Henry Buckerfield in 1681
- Elizabeth Holdworth after her marriage to Samuel Holdworth in 1710
- Elizabeth Hepburn after her marriage to Patrick Hepburn in 1711
Elizabeth Buckerfield, the daughter of Henry Buckerfield and Elizabeth Parker Buckeerfield, became, in turn,
- Elizabeth Bates, after her marriage to William Bates between 1698 and 1707
- Elizabeth Beall, after her marriage to Alexander Beall after about 1708
1698 First Marriage to William Bates
Elizabeth married first, in England between 1698 and 1707 William Bates, and had daughter Mary ca 1705. Mary Bates in turn ca 1732 married Lingan Willson, b. PG Co 1702 to Josiah Willson of James and Martha Lingan. They in turn had a son Lingan Willson [2]
About 1698 in Prince George's County, Maryland she married first William Bates, who died about 1699, Prince George's County, Maryland [1]
This marriage may also have produced daughter Elizabeth, who married George Scott and is mentioned in grandmother Elizabeth's 1734 will. William Bates died, probably in England leaving his widow Elizabeth Buckerfield Bates free to marry again. [2]
On 15 May 1706 Elizabeth (Buckersfield) Bates and her mother Elizabeth Buckerfield were involved in a lawsuit in London. From that, the daughter was Elizabeth Bates in 1706, and her mother had not yet married Samuel Holdsworth. [3][4]
1708 Second Marriage to Alexander Beall
Elizabeth Buckerfield Bates married (2) Alexander Beall "after about 1708 when the Buckerfield family moved to Maryland." [2].
About 1700 in Prince George's County, she married Alexander Beall, b. 11 Oct 1649, St. Andrew Parish, Fifeshire, Scotland, and died 5 Sep 1744, Prince George's County, Maryland - Probate (Age 94 years) [1]
1710 Will of Samuel Holdsworth
Holdsworth, Samuel, Calvert County, 10th Dec., 1710; 24th Feb., 1710. [1] To son Thomas, ex, and hrs., all lands ----. He dying without issue, plantation is devised to sister Anne Haseldine and hrs. or next hr-at-law. To Elizabeth Buckerfield and hrs., her maintenance during life or while she remains single, at expense of estate, and 1/3 personalty. If she shall marry, sd. portion to constitute dower. To sister Anne afsd. and her child., viz., Charles, William and Martha, certain money due from brother John Holdsworth. To sd. brother and to Capt. Richd. Smith, Sr., Alex. Parran and Thomas Johnson, Sr., personalty. Test: Thos. Howell, Stands Maldin, William Crissop, Thos. Johnson. 13. 159.
1731 Slave Transfer
Prince George's Land Records 1730-1733 - Liber Q, Page 378 [1] Enrolled at request of Elizabeth Buckerfield 7 Oct 1731: From Elizabeth Hepburn, widow, for love and affection, to Elizabeth Buckerfield, d/o William Buckerfield, Gent., deed; one Negro by called Parker and one Negro girl called Grace; upon delivery of one silver spoon; 7 Oct 1731; /s/ Elizabeth Hepburn; wit. John Beall, Alexr. Magruder
1735 Inheritance from Mother
On 4 Feb 1734/5 "Elizabeth Hepburn of PG Co, widow, relict of Patrick Hepburn of the same county, Gent'n, dec'd" wrote her will [5] which conveys to
- daughter Elizabeth Beall of Prince George's County £10 sterling, a silver tankard and clothing;
- the will also conveys to granddaughter Mary Willson £10 current money,
- and to her great-grandson Lingon Willson, negro boy Lieutenant.
- The same will also conveys to daughter in law Margaret Dick " £10 current money and a mourning ring with two dimonds and a cypher in the middle". Margaret was wife of Henry Dick, and filed his inventory in PGC 23 Mar 1742. The term "daughter-in-law" here could refer to Margaret's being the daughter of Patrick Hepburn's earlier marriage. This usage is confirmed by the reference to John Hepburn, who also received a bequest, as "son-in-law."[2]
Death
Since she was not mentioned in Alexander Beall's will, she must have predeceased him. [2]
Children
- Mary Bates, born ca 1705, daughter of Elizabeth Buckerfield and William Bates. Mary Bates in turn ca 1732 married Lingan Willson, b. PG Co 1702 to Josiah Willson of James and Martha Lingan. [2] Or, Mary Bates, born about 1699 in Calvert County, Maryland, died after 1753, Prince George's County, Maryland (Age ~ 55 years) [1]
- Elizabeth Bates, daughter of Elizabeth Buckerfield and William Bates. She married George Scott and is mentioned in grandmother Elizabeth's 1734 will.
Lucy {Unproven} Beall, born before 1697, died between 1767 and 1772, Frederick County, Maryland [1]
- The children of Elizabeth Buckerfield and Alexander Beall
Research Notes
2006 FZS Notes
From: MDSTMARY-L-request@rootsweb.com on behalf of Fredric Z. Saunders Sent: Thu 5/11/2006 11:49 AM To: MDSTMARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [MDSTMARY-L] Elizabeth Parker/Henry Buckerfield/Samuel Holdsworth/Dr. Patrick Hepburn
I don't believe that the Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD named in Samuel HOLDSWORTH's will is his step-daughter, but that she is his wife (future wife?). I haven't looked at the original will, but read the *Maryland Calendar of Wills* abstract again. He does not *specifically* call anyone his wife, but:
To Elizabeth Buckerfield and hrs., her maintenance during life or while she remains single, at expense of estate, and 1/3 personalty. If she shall marry, sd. portion to constitute dower.
Notice the parts about "1/3 personalty" and it to "constitute dower."
Has anyone examined the source given in EFSM that in *The American Genealogist* 68:72, that on 15 May 1706 Elizabeth (BUCKERFIELD) BATES and her mother Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD were involved in a lawsuit in London? From that, the daughter was Elizabeth BATES in 1706, and her mother had not yet married Samuel HOLDSWORTH.
Was Samuel's will written right before the marriage (still Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD) as part of a marriage *agreement/contract* and by Samuel's bad luck he happened to die a couple months later? Notice that Elizabeth was only to receive 1/3 of the personalty, but not of the land. Did Samuel write the will right before the marriage, as a condition of the marriage, that she would not have any of the land, and that all of it would go to his son Thomas?
I think the connections are supposed to be:
1. Elizabeth HEPBURN in her will named her great-grandson Lingan, son of Lingan WILSON. [I don't have proof of the connections, but believe it is supposed to be a) daughter Elizabeth (BUCKERFIELD) m.1. William BATES; m.2 Alexander BEALL b) granddaughter Mary (BATES) m. Lingan WILSON c) great-grandson Lingan WILSON]
2. Alexander BEALL in his will left personalty to the "wife of Lingan WILSON."
Rick Saunders
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From: MDSTMARY-L-request@rootsweb.com on behalf of Fredric Z. Saunders Sent: Fri 5/12/2006 8:07 PM To: MDSTMARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [MDSTMARY-L] Elizabeth Parker/Henry Buckerfield/Samuel Holdsworth/Dr. Patrick Hepburn
I examined the will of Samuel HOLDSWORTH in Maryland Wills 13:159, FHL microfilm 0,012,845, and it is clear that my assumption yesterday is correct. She is called "Mrs. Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD" in several places. It is also clear that she was living in Samuel HOLDSWORTH's house at the time, as it talks about the "room she now has" and that after his death she is to have the use and possession of two rooms or chambers during her natural life as long as she thinks fit to stay and abide in the house, or remains a single woman and unmarried.
The will also states "and further Provided that if any marriage hereafter Shall happen to be had and solemnized between me and the said Eliza: BUCKERFIELD then and in such case if the said Eliza: my wife after my Decease shall make any other claim or Demand of any Dower or other parts of my Estate whatsoever more than what is herein before and hereby to her bequeathed then all & every the bequest to her hereby made shall cease and be void and the Same Shall Decend & come unto my said son Thomas....."
There was also a provision regarding that if there was any dispute between Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD and his son Thomas regarding the division of the Negroes or any other goods or chattel that they would each choose an indifferent person to settle between them within 10 days, and if they didn't agree with their decision, then that person would forfeit 100 pounds sterling out of his or her share of the chattel.
Rick Saunders
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From: MDSTMARY-L-request@rootsweb.com on behalf of Fredric Z. Saunders Sent: Thu 5/11/2006 11:49 AM To: MDSTMARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [MDSTMARY-L] Elizabeth Parker/Henry Buckerfield/Samuel Holdsworth/Dr. Patrick Hepburn
I don't believe that the Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD named in Samuel HOLDSWORTH's will is his step-daughter, but that she is his wife (future wife?). I haven't looked at the original will, but read the *Maryland Calendar of Wills* abstract again. He does not *specifically* call anyone his wife, but:
To Elizabeth Buckerfield and hrs., her maintenance during life or while she remains single, at expense of estate, and 1/3 personalty. If she shall marry, sd. portion to constitute dower.
Notice the parts about "1/3 personalty" and it to "constitute dower."
Has anyone examined the source given in EFSM that in *The American Genealogist* 68:72, that on 15 May 1706 Elizabeth (BUCKERFIELD) BATES and her mother Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD were involved in a lawsuit in London? From that, the daughter was Elizabeth BATES in 1706, and her mother had not yet married Samuel HOLDSWORTH.
Was Samuel's will written right before the marriage (still Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD) as part of a marriage *agreement/contract* and by Samuel's bad luck he happened to die a couple months later? Notice that Elizabeth was only to receive 1/3 of the personalty, but not of the land. Did Samuel write the will right before the marriage, as a condition of the marriage, that she would not have any of the land, and that all of it would go to his son Thomas?
I think the connections are supposed to be:
1. Elizabeth HEPBURN in her will named her great-grandson Lingan, son of Lingan WILSON. [I don't have proof of the connections, but believe it is supposed to be a) daughter Elizabeth (BUCKERFIELD) m.1. William BATES; m.2 Alexander BEALL b) granddaughter Mary (BATES) m. Lingan WILSON c) great-grandson Lingan WILSON]
2. Alexander BEALL in his will left personalty to the "wife of Lingan WILSON."
Rick Saunders
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From: MDSTMARY-L-request@rootsweb.com on behalf of Fredric Z. Saunders Sent: Fri 5/12/2006 8:07 PM To: MDSTMARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [MDSTMARY-L] Elizabeth Parker/Henry Buckerfield/Samuel Holdsworth/Dr. Patrick Hepburn
I examined the will of Samuel HOLDSWORTH in Maryland Wills 13:159, FHL microfilm 0,012,845, and it is clear that my assumption yesterday is correct. She is called "Mrs. Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD" in several places. It is also clear that she was living in Samuel HOLDSWORTH's house at the time, as it talks about the "room she now has" and that after his death she is to have the use and possession of two rooms or chambers during her natural life as long as she thinks fit to stay and abide in the house, or remains a single woman and unmarried.
The will also states "and further Provided that if any marriage hereafter Shall happen to be had and solemnized between me and the said Eliza: BUCKERFIELD then and in such case if the said Eliza: my wife after my Decease shall make any other claim or Demand of any Dower or other parts of my Estate whatsoever more than what is herein before and hereby to her bequeathed then all & every the bequest to her hereby made shall cease and be void and the Same Shall Decend & come unto my said son Thomas....."
There was also a provision regarding that if there was any dispute between Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD and his son Thomas regarding the division of the Negroes or any other goods or chattel that they would each choose an indifferent person to settle between them within 10 days, and if they didn't agree with their decision, then that person would forfeit 100 pounds sterling out of his or her share of the chattel.
Rick Saunders
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Mike Marshall. Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. Profile for Elizabeth Buckerfield Uses published works by: Jane B. Cotton, Bates, F. Edward Wright, Vernon L. Skinner, Elise Greenup Jourdan, Ralph D. Smith, Dorman, Newman, Helen W. Brown, Barnes, Edward C. Papenfuse, Lois Green Carr, Peden, Brumbaugh, Keddie, Doliante, W. N Hurley, Robert Hall, Scharf, Skordas, G.H.S. King, TLC, N.M. Nugent, Sparacio, Russell. Accessed 17 September 2020 jhd
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Donna Valley Russell, C. G. F.A.S.G, "The Maternal Ancestry of Mary Bates, Wife of Lingan Wilson of Prince George's County, Maryland," The American Genealogist, 68:2 (April 1993), pp 72-76. Russell of Middletown, MD, was editor and publisher of Western Maryland Genealogy.
- ↑ The American Genealogist* 68:72
- ↑ Fredric Z. Saunders, note in MDSTMARY-L@rootsweb.com, 5/11/2006, cited by Marshall.
- ↑ 4 Feb 1734/1735 - 30 May 1735; Heterick I:2; PG 1:203; PGW MCW7:136, PG Gen Soc Bulletin 24:4, Dec 1992; Md. Prov. Wills 23:543
See also:
- Helen E. Davis, Title: Kindred: Davis-Stansbury Line; Dorrance & Company, Philadelphia and Ardmore, Pa.: 1977
- First Families of Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties in Maryland, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/firstfam.htm
- Prince George's County Wills: Allen County (Texas) Public Library
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B > Buckerfield | B > Beall > Elizabeth (Buckerfield) Beall
Categories: Prince George's County, Province of Maryland | Calvert County, Province of Maryland
I don't claim to be an expert on this family, but I would suggest that, all other things being equal, deference should be accorded to the analysis of Harrison Dwight Cavanaugh and the facts he sets forth in "Colonial Chesapeake Families - British Origins and Descendants" at pp. 145-50. There, Mr. Cavanaugh identifies Elizabeth's parents as Henry Buckerfield ("woodmonger") of London and his wife Elizabeth (nee Parker). He indicates that Henry was chr. in 1658 at St. Botolphe without Aldgate, the son of William Buckerfield; that may the source of the confusion about Henry v. William.
On the other hand, I do not endorse for a second Mr. Cavanaugh's statement that Elizabeth (Buckerfield) Bates Beall might have "married thirdly William Buckerfield (?brother of Henry), who died in PG Co. by 7 July 1716 leaving a daughter Elizabeth." This would make Elizabeth's third husband also her uncle, which is just absurd. In addition, it's not conceivable that she could have married Alexander Beall around 1708 and then - what? divorced him with no court record? so that she could marry this William Buckerfield who, if he wasn't her uncle, somehow materialized out of the mist.
All that aside, I believe that I have found the christening record of Mary Bates in Penkridge, Staffords.: Mary daughter of William Bates, chr. 7 March 1703 [1704 NS]." If someone feels that I'm in error on this, fine; I'm happy to be corrected. However, it's the only christening on FamilySearch or Freereg.org.uk of a Mary daughter of a William Bates in the relevant time period (which is very narrow considering Elizabeth (Buckerfield) Bates' age at the time and the father's ensuing death) except for instances where the mother's name is given in the christening record, and it's not Elizabeth. Also there are no other children recorded for this William Bates at Penkridge, so it doesn't seem as though his was a family long settled in the parish, or one that remained settled there after the birth of this child. By the same token, there were no records of a christening for this William himself as a child in Penkridge, or for his marriage there, so he must have moved to Penkridge just fora limited time.
I found three christening of men who could have been the husband of Elizabeth (Buckerfield), if indeed it was her daughter Mary who was christened at Penkridge and if her husband had come from that general part of England. Specifically these are William Bates chr in 1680 in Wellesbourne, Warwicks., William Bate chr. in the same year at Bushbury, Staffords., and William Bate chr. 1682/3 at Kingswinford, Staffords. Also, if Elizabeth's husband was a bit older, we might consider William Bates chr. 1677 at Bickenhill, Warwicks., son of Richard.
If Elizabeth (Buckerfield) Bates Beall's first husband was the William Bates born in Wellesbourne, I imagine that he also would have been the William Bates who was buried there 23 August 1706. Admittedly this is quite a hike from Penkridge, but at least it's in the general direction of London, where Elizabeth's parents had been set up for a while. Possibly she met William Bates there. As with many other London families, I have the impression that the Buckerfields were originally from somewhere else, and had come to London for commercial opportunities. If you go searching for 17th cent. Buckerfields generally, most of the hits will be in the Midlands. And who in his right mind would hang out in London during the Plague outbreaks if he had anywhere else to go? So the same pattern may have applied to the Bates family. It's much harder to pin it down, because Bates is a vastly more common surname than Buckerfield.
I don't know what William Bates did for work specifically. Of the William Bates christening records noted above, only one identifies the occupation of the father. Specifically, Samuel Bate of Kingswinford, Staffords. was a "nayler" (nailor). I don't know that a Staffordshire nailor would need to go to London for supplies, financing or whatever, but it seems likely that a London "woodmonger" might have had contacts in the Midlands, where during the subject period the great Forest of Arden was gradually being hewed down to supply fuel for a nation still ignorant of the value of its coal.
I'm happy to load my conclusions about Mary Bates and her parents, however tentative, into the biography once you have had the change to evaluate them and tell me where I'm wrong (if I am). Actually I realize that the Achilles tendon of my theory is the possibility that Mary Bates was born and chr. in London/Middlesex, but in a parish whose register did not survive the Great Fire.