Elizabeth (Camp) Beebe (abt. 1696 - 1750)

Born about 1696 in New London, New London, Connecticut

Ancestors

Wife of Moses (Fargo) Fergo Jr. — married 1 Dec 1714 (to 10 Sep 1728) in New London, New London, Connecticut

Wife of Joseph Beebe — married 21 Mar 1731 (to 4 Dec 1750) in New London, Connecticut

Descendants

Died 4 Dec 1750 at about age 54 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut

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Biography

Elizabeth Camp, daughter^[1] of William Camp was baptized^[1], along with her siblings, Richard, Bathshua, Lettice, William and James Camp, on 11 July 1703. Elisabeth Camp was married^[1] to Moses Fergo Jr., both of New London on 1 Dec 1714.

Genealogical Records

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Church Records

• Primary Source, Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920, Volume 079 New London, ^[1] : Data Summary: The following items relating to Elizabeth Camp are cited in this reference:

1. ) Elizabeth , Richard, Bathshua, Lettice, William and James Camp, children of William Camp, were baptized 11 July 1703, "his wife being in full Communion.
   1. ) Elisabeth Camp married Moses Fergo Jr., both of New London 1 Dec 1714.

Church Records

• Primary Source, Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920, Volume 079 New London ^[2]: The following items relating to Joseph and Elizabeth (Camp-Fergo) Beebe are cited in this reference:

1. ) Joseph Beebe married Elisabeth Fergo, both of New London 26 April 1731.
2. ) Elisabeth, wife of Joseph admitted to the church 5 July 1741.
   1. ) Elisabeth, wife of Joseph renewed baptismal covenant 26 Oct 1740; children, Patience, Mary, Elisabeth, and Thaddeus were baptized on the same day.
      1. ) Thaddeus Beebe, married Susanna Douglass, both of New London, 7 Dec 1707
   2. ) Sarah Fergo, daughter of Elizabeth {Fergo} Beebe, made a profession of faith and entered the covenant & was Baptized on 14 June 1741. {Editorial: Sarah's father was Moses Fergo, who died 10 Sep 1728, the first husband of Elizabeth--therefore Sarah had to have been born prior to June of 1729. Her baptizm is listed in the BEEBE section of New London church records because her step-father was Joseph Beebe at the time of the baptism.}
   3. ) Thomas Fergo, son of Elizabeth {Fergo} Beebe, made a profession of faith and entered the covenant & was Baptized on 14 June 1741. {Editorial: The father of Thomas Fergo was Moses Fergo, who died 10 Sep 1728; the first husband of Elizabeth (Camp-Fergo) Beebe--therefore Thomas had to have been born prior to June of 1729. His baptism is listed in the BEEBE section of New London church records because his step-father was Joseph Beebe at the time of the baptism.}

Marriage Records

• Primary Source, Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records Prior to 1800 ^[3] Abstract: Elizabeth Camp married Moses Fergo Jr on 1 Dec 1714 at New London, New London, Conn.

Biographic and Genealogical References

• Secondary Source, Parkhurst Genealogy, ^[4] Data Summary:

1. ) Parkhurst Manuscript Page 234: Moses Fergo Jr., son of Moses Fergo was born 9 April 1691, bapt....30 May1725 New London, Conn. Died 10 Sept. 1728 New London, Conn H.D. {Hempstead Diary} On Dec 1 1714 he married Elizabeth Camp, New London, Conn., C.R. {Church Records ?}, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Camp, bapt 11 July 1703. Moses Fergo Jr. died on 10 Sept 1728. Elizabeth then married, second, Joseph Beebe 26 Apr 1731, C.R. The Children of Moses Fergo Jr. and Elizabeth Camp:
   1. ) Moses Fergo III; b. ca. 1715; m. Joanna Beebe 21 May 1741, C.R.
   2. ) Elizabeth Fergo; b. ___; m. ____
   3. ) Bathsua; b. ___; m. Josiah Brooks 5 Mar 1738 T.R.
   4. ) Thomas; bapt. 7 July 1741.
   5. ) Sarah; bapt. 7 July 1741.
   6. ) William b. ___; m. Mercy Beebe 17 January 1754.
   7. ) Source Citations (Hempstead Diary)
      1. ) H.D page 39. 21 Oct 1714 Moses Fergo and Eliz Camp published.
      2. ) H.D page 383. 21 March 1731 Jos. Beebe and Eliz Fergo published.
      3. ) H.D. page 140. 15 Aug 1725, A contribution for Moses Fergo Jr.
      4. ) H.D. page 202. 11 Sept 1728 Moses Fergo Jr. buried, died last night.

• Primary Source, Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut ^[5] From the Diary of Joshua Hempstead:

1. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead Page 90: Sund 31 Octbr 1714. Moses fargo & Eliz Camp Publisht.
2. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead Page 90: Mond 13 July 1719; ...Bought a Roan Mare of Moses fergo Junior for Sister hannah.. have pd him on her acctt 20s and 6d Expenses.
3. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead Page 160: Sund, 15 Sept 1725: Rainy al d. Mr ad preached al d. a Contribution for Moses fergo Junr.
4. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead Page 202: Wed 11 Sep 1728 fair. Moses Fergo Junr Buried. died last night.
5. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 233: Sund 21 March 1731. Mr Adams pr al d. Jos Beebe & Eliz Fergo Publisht. {Editorial: Publisht is Joshua Hempstead lingo for a public announcement of intent to marry; this is followed by a marriage on 26 Apr 31 as recorded the New London Church records}
6. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 285: Thurs 13 Febry 1734/5. Clear and Cold. I was with the Comittee T P J C& R D. wee Ld out for Benjamin & Joseph Beebee three Shares an half. no money. wee Recd None. I am to pay Jos. Beebs part to the Rest far a share in Beach Cedar Swamp and Skirts. I am to pay S{ai}d B B his 10 s mor upon his giving me the deed.
7. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 368: Oct 26, 1740... the wife of Jos. Beebee owned ye Covt & had her 4 children Babtized Patience Mary Eliza and Thedeas.
8. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 378: Sund 14 Dec 1741. Mr Adams pr. all Day. ... Grown persons Baptized Jos. B. B. Junr... Thos fergo, Ann Fergo... Sarah Beebee ... persons took into the church.
9. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead Page 429: Sund. 29 July 1744. fair. Mr. adams pr. al Day. Moses fergos wife owned the Covenant. {An interesting entry. Sarah wife of Moses Sr. was dead prior to this date, hence this reference had to be for Elizabeth Camp wife of Moses Fergo Jr. However on this date "Moses Fergos" wife, Elizabeth Camp, had been widowed and remarried to Joseph Beebe, and the church records confirm this sacrament was for Elizabeth (now) Beebe, wife of Joseph Beebe}
10. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 428: fryday 13 July 1744. Joshua and adam fetched a hundred of Cheesnut railes from Joseph Beebees.
11. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Page 464: Aug 2, 1746: fair. I went with Mr. Richards & Stewart for Mr Stewart to Measure the lower End of old Benjamin Beebee's farm Joyning to Joseph Beebees & and founit 28 acres & weee judged it to be worth 170 pounds. wee dined at Mr Stewarts farm.
12. ) Diary of Joshua Hempstead, Pg 678; 4 Dec 1756... old Joseph Beebee Dyed aged 70 odd.

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Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Ancestry.com. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut. New London Church Records for Elizabeth Camp
2. ↑ Ancestry.com. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut. New London Beebe Church Records
3. ↑ Ancestry.com. Early Connecticut Marriages [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Bailey, Frederic W. Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records Prior to 1800. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997. Elizabeth Moses Fergo Jr. marriage
4. ↑ Parkhurst Genealogy, Parkhurst Genealogy Moses Fergo Jr. family genealogy
5. ↑ Hempstead, Joshua, Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut covering a period of 47 years from Sept 1711, to Nov 1758. Published by The New London County Historical Society, New London CT., Printed by the Journal of Commerce Co., Providence RI. 1901., page 561 Diary of Joshua Hempstead online - Title Page

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