William
R
[uncertain]
Beck
Sr.
Born [date unknown] in Wales
[uncertain]
[uncertain]Son of John Beck
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
Charity Beck, John Beck, Stephen Beck, Patsy Beck, Sarah Beck, Ann Beck, Mary Beck and Nancy Beck
[spouse(s) unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
John Beck and Alfred Beck
Died about
in Duplin, North Carolina, United States
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Biography
In a profile of James Tait Beck published in Wilcox Progressive Era in 1911, "William Beck came from Wales, was a Colonel in the British service. He resided in Dublin [sic] County, North Carolina, and died there previous to the Revolutionary War."[1] William passed away about 1813 in Duplin County, North Carolina. According to his will, executed 26 Dec 1813, his wife was named Sarah and his children Alfred, Elizabeth Wright, Charlotte Borden, Rachel Shaw, John Beck and Sarah Hill, and his grandson William Beck Ochiltree.
Sources
- ↑ Wilcox Progressive Era (Camden, Alabama) · 9 Nov 1911, Thu · Page 1
See also:
- "North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V121-12K : 13 March 2018), William (Sr) Beck, 1814; citing Duplin, North Carolina, United States, State Archives, Raleigh; FHL microfilm 1,955,207.
- "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHK1-XF4 : accessed 22 March 2019), William Beck Esquire, Duplin, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 31, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
- "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHR7-PQP : accessed 19 January 2020), William Beck, Duplin, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 432, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 31; FHL microfilm 337,907.
Acknowledgments
- Thank you to Penny F for creating WikiTree profile Beck-1560 through the import of Staton Family Tree .ged on Feb 3, 2013.
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US Southern Colonies Project Managed Profiles Team adding PMP/PPP—disputed origins. Please continue to manage normally.
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Jillaine Smith
This profile is attached to a father John and many siblings, but I see nothing in any of the profiles that documents the existence of this family. Any idea where we can find reliable sourcing to support the existence and structure of this family? THanks.
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