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William Starke Beeson (1772 - 1840)

Dr. William Starke Beeson
Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvaniamap [uncertain]
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Husband of — married 1790 [location unknown]
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Died at age 68 in Marlboro Twp., Stark Co., OHmap
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Biography

"William had rather a checkered life, full of events and vicissitudes. The first account we have of him was of an engagement of marriage with the daughter of a noted English officer, Thomas Gettes, who had settled near Uniontown. In the Revolution, Gettes had foraged on Henry's cattle, slaughtered them and started away. Henry Beeson started after him, took away the beef, and gave it away to the prisoners of the Continental army. (Gettes) Being also a Tory, caused strong prejudices against Gette and his family, so Henry forbade the match, but he agreed that should his son, after an absence of a year, still adhere to his wish, he would give his consent then.

William was sent to Kentucky with a cargo of iron ware from Pittsburgh for sale. He was also charged with the settlement of some claims for land in that direction. He remained absent longer than he expected, but he disposed of all matters entrusted to him, and then returned to his home. On his arrival, fully intent upon accomplishing his marriage, he found that on the same evening, his bride to be had been married to another man.

This so worked on his feelings that he asked to be sent away again on business. This was done, and he passed down the Mississippi with another lot of wares to dispose of, and with power of attorney to settle some claims for land in Kentucky. These claims had been located many years before by his father, Henry, for land script given him by the Continental government. He entered suit against the occupants, but finally compromised with them, and accepted some ten thousand acres for his share.

William returned home and married a Miss Norris. After her death in about a year, he went to New Orleans and Cuba. He was among others taken prisoner by the noted pirate, Lafitte. He was spared because he had some medical and surgical knowledge. He was put to the duty of attending to the priate crew when necessary. After he had remained a long time captive on the island, Barrteria, their chief rendezvous, he managed to conceal a small boat, which had drifted on shore from some passing vessel. Eluding the vigilance of his guards with a fellow prisoner, he put to sea in his boat.(and escaped)

Some days later they were picked up by an American Man of War, which was cruising in the Gulf. Having no special destination in view, he offered his services on the Man of War. He was assigned to the duties of the Surgeon's mate, and continued in this capacity until the vessel returned to New York, where he received an honorable discharge.

William returned to his home where he married again. In 1814 he started to move to Ohio. On his way out, his team was pressed onto the army and he was compelled to stop. Having placed his family in comfortable quarters, he volunteed to serve in the army, then gathering for the defense of Sackett's Harbor under General Channing. He distinguished himself in action at Sackett's Harbor. The division in which he was, was finally successful in repelling the attack of the British upon the northern frontier."


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Note: Story of William Beeson
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=788dc2f9-d921-4951-89ef-35ea6fe2e6ed&tid=6089483&pid=2203

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Source: William Beeson.

27 JAN 2012. Added by confirming a Smart Match. Note: Event: Smart Matching. Role: 1002974.

Sources


  • Henry Hart Beeson's work #190
  • WikiTree profile Beeson-310 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.
  • Source: S3082719147 Repository: #R3082402824 Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. Page: Ancestry Family Trees Note: Data: Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=6089483&pid=2203
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