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Lettis (Beeson) Field (1771 - 1840)

Lettis "Letta" Field formerly Beeson
Born in Randolph, Colony of North Carolinamap
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Wife of — married about 1790 in North Carolina, United Statesmap
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Died at age 68 in McMinn, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Biography

Letice, daughter of Richard Beeson and Abigail Dimmitt, was born on 8 Jul 1771 at New Garden, Guilford County, NC.[1][2] She died in Mar 1840 at McMinn County, TN.[3]

She married Joseph FIELD, son of John FIELD and Mary POWELL, circa 1790 at NC; children (dob uncertain; surname FIELD):

  1. Judiah - b. say 1791
  2. Robert L - b. circa 1791, d. Oct 1879; m. Mary 'Polly' HENDRICK
  3. Joel - b. 1794, d. Dec 1879; m. Phoebe HILL
  4. daughter - b. say 1797
  5. Jedediah - b. 1802, d. after 7 Apr 1891; m1. Sarah CENTER; m2. Cynthia RENO
  6. Beeson - b. 1805, d. Aug 1873; m. Nancy LANCASTER
  7. Soruhamia - b. 1806; m. — BRADLEY
  8. Thomas - b. circa 1809 - m. Ellender FIELDS?
  9. John - b. 22 Oct 1810, d. 23 Mar 1864; m. Sarah Mary MORRIS

She was likely the female 16-25 with Joseph FIELD on the 1800 census of Hillsboro, Randolph County, NC.[4]

The will of Richard BEESON dated 25 Jan 1815 at Randolph County, NC, named Lettie as one of his seven daughters.[5]

She was likely the female 50-59 with Joseph FIELD on the 1830 census of McMinn County, TN.[6]

She was called my wife Letta Field by the will of Joseph FIELD dated 15 Jan 1833 at McMinn County, TN.[7]

The 1840 census of McMinn County, TN, listed Lettes Fields with 1 female 30-39 (daughter Soruhama), and 1 female 60-69 (herself).[8]

Sources

  1. ↑ Henry Hart Beeson, A genealogy of the Beeson-Beason family, (US: H H Beeson, 1968), digital images, sec IV, p 35; giving 7-8-1771 (new style).
  2. ↑ Ancestry Message Boards, Katherine Bergholz, "Re: Edward Beeson (Beason)," 15 Oct 2012; giving letter dated 9 Sep 1809 by Richard and Abigail Beeson, "Lettis born 8th dy of July 1771." [1]
  3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #43073056, Letica Beeson Fields; giving dod, Randolph Co NC.
  4. ↑ 1800 United States Federal Census, digital images, Ancestry.com, NARA microfilm M32, NARA microfilm 32, Randolph County NC, page 312 (image 12 of 56), Joseph Fields.
  5. ↑ Beeson/Beason Family Homepage, Will of Richard Beeson 1817. [2]
  6. ↑ 1830 United States Federal Census, digital images, Ancestry.com, NARA microfilm M19, roll 178, McMinn County TN, page 133 (image 7 of 156, dwelling , family , Joseph Field.
  7. ↑ Ruby Rae Goldman Garrett, Ancestors of Dorothy Dean Fowler Goldman, 7 Jun 2000, p 45-6, per Will book B, pp 118-119. [3]
  8. ↑ 1840 United States Federal Census, digital images, Ancestry.com, NARA microfilm M704, roll 527, McMinn County TN, page 80 (image 5 of 126), Lettes Fields.
  • 1790 Census: "1790 United States Federal Census"
    The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 278; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5058 #190146 (accessed 16 January 2024)
    Richard Beason in Randolph, North Carolina.
  • Wills, 1819-1925: "Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927"
    Catalog: Wills, 1819-1925 Wills, v. A-D 1819-1848
    Image path: Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927 > McMinn > Wills, 1830-1838, Vol. B > image 76 of 171
    FamilySearch Image: S7WF-SJPV-W9 (accessed 16 January 2024)
  • Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #43073056 (accessed 16 January 2024)
    Memorial page for Letica “Lettie” Beeson Fields (8 Jul 1771-Mar 1840); Maintained by Rock of Ages (contributor 46556697).

Acknowledgements

  • WikiTree profile Beeson-180 created through the import of 1rebeason jun 2011.ged.ged on Sep 7, 2011 by Richard Beason. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Richard and others.
  • WikiTree profile Beeson-992 created through the import of Jackson Family Tree.ged on Oct 24, 2012 by Lee Jackson. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Lee and others.




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