Allegany County, Maryland Beeman Family Ancestry
A Genealogical Record Of The Descendants of Moses And Sarah Beeman, George And Barbara Beeman, Charles H. And Charlotte Beeman, John And Amanda Beeman Dye Of Allegany County, Maryland And Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Moses Beeman, Sr was born August 08, 1757 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William and Anna (Jeans) Beeman. He was married three times. His first wife's name was Margaret Poland. They were married about 1787 in Pennsylvania. She was born Abt. 1770 , and died before August 30, 1795 in Allegany County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bartley) Poland. He married second to Sarah Poling (Poland) on August 30, 1795 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. She was born Abt. 1770/75. She was the daughter of Martin and Rachel Poling. He married for the third time to Sally Huntsman on May 2, 1838 in Knox County, Ohio.
Moses Beeman, Sr. was a Revolutionary War Soldier. He served four periods of time during the Revolutionary War. His first enlistment was in May of 1781, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania as a substitute for John McKiener under Captain Haney. He was discharged July 1, 1781. His second enlistment was in February of 1782 as a substitute for David Collins under Captain Edward Rose.He was discharged two months later April of that year 1782. His third enlistment of service was in April 1782 as a substitute for his father, William Beeman, under Captain John Rush. He was discharged June 14, 1782.
His fourth and final period of service he enlisted into the company of the Bedford Rangers August 17, 1782 at "Friends Cove" in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. During the war the company was commanded by Lieut. Richard Johnson, the Ensign was Hugh Means. The Captain whose name was John Boyd, had been taken prisner by the Indians shortly before Moses enlisted. He was quartered during the principal part of the time of this service period at Bedford, but went occasionally on scouts to "Dunnaw's Creek" "Raythorn Branch" Frankstown. He went at one time during this enlistment with 8 or 10 others of his company commanded by Ensign Means, and about 15 or 20 militia, commanded by Captain Delah (Dunlap) to Frankstown, and the next morning they marched out towards the mountain along what was called the Catavian path. Three or four miles from Frankstown they were attacked by the indians, who were lying in ambush. Mostly all were killed. Ensign Means was wounded in the hand. Moses and 7 or 8 others escaped. He returned to Bedford with the others who escaped. He and his company continued to be stationed there until hostilities ceased and he was discharged with the rest of his company July 4, 1783. He received a patent of land for 200 acres in Westmoreland County dated October 7, 1802. Moses Beeman died the 14th day of February 1843 in the town of Brown, Knox County, Ohio. His estate is found in the Knox Co. record books. Moses Beeman was 85 years old when he died.
Upon discharge from the Revolutionary War he was granted land in Slippery Rock Township, near what is now New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
On the 20th day of February 1856 before the Probate Court of said County, personally appeared William Beaman (Beeman), resident of Greenville in said County, who first sworn, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the amount due to heirs of Moses Beaman, dec'd, under act of 15th May 1828.
Declarant states that he is the son of said Moses Beaman, that the said Moses Beaman was a soldier of the Revolutionary War-- that towards the close of the war he enlisted for duration of the war and was discharged at the close of the war.
That said Moses Beaman had a pension under the act 7th June 1832 at the rate of $80 per ann. for a number of years, but short time previous to his death his pension was reduced to $56.66 per ann. and that he died the 13th of December in the year of 1842.
Declarant states his information and belief that his father's service were such as to make him entitled to the benifit of this act of 15 May 1828 as he was enlisted for -- the war and served to the close.
Declarant states that the said Moses Beaman left a widow, whom subsequently married again and left the part of the country in which the said Beaman resided and where she now resides or whether she is yet living, declarant is unable to state.
Declarant further states that the said Moses Beaman left seven chidren and who are now living, and whose names are as follows: William Beaman, George Beaman, Samuel Beaman, Moses Beaman, Thomas Beaman, Margaret Heavelin and Mary Beaman. That the said Moses Beaman resided in the city of Brown in said Knox Co. at the time of his death.
Signed William Beaman
Pensioned veteran of the American Revolutionary War - #S2970 BLWt. 455 -100.
Upon discharge from the Rev. War was granted land in Slippery Rock Twp., near what is now New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.
There is another death date noted for Moses Beeman: 13 Dec. 1842.
The Comman Pleas Minute Book, Vol. K, p 442, states Moses died 14 Feb. 1843, Knox Co., Ohio
Deed from Bedford County, Pa., indenture made 16 Oct. 1802 between Moses Beeman and Sarah his wife and John Moore, for the land #118 called "Freedom" in Beaver County. Sold for $50.00. Moses Beeman signed but Sarah made her mark. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Christopher Ruly, Jno Scott of Bedford County. (Moses and Sarah lived in Hopewell Township.)
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORD of Adams County, Indiana
The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887, page 421,422,423
HESTER A. WINANS was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October 31,
1887. Her parents were Samuel and Margaret (Beeman) Heaviline, the former a
native of New York, and the latter of Maryland. Her paternal grandparents
were Samuel and May (Layport) Heaviline. Her maternal grandparents were
Moses and Sarah (Poland) Beeman. In 1851 her parents immigrated to this
county, locating in Blue Creek Township, where her father purchased forty
acres of land, which was entirely uncultivated, but there were about ten
acres partially cleared. At this time the family consisted of parents and
ten children, all of whom were living - Christina J., born August 10, 1828;
James I., born May 30, 1831; Enoch J., born October 20, 1833; Joseph, born
December 12, 1835; Hester A., born October 31, 1837; Sarah E., born July
20, 1840; Mary M., born November 13, 1842; Rebecca J., born January 15,
1846; Samuel O. D., born January 31, 1849, and Iantha L., born March 30,
1851. August 27, 1863, Hester Heaviline was united in marriage with Richard
Winans, who was a descendant of one of the oldest and most honorable of the
pioneer families in St. Mary's Township. His father, Benjamin B. Winans,
came from Miami County, Ohio, to St. Mary's Township in the fall of 1836,
bringing a load of goods and entering his land. He left two sons, one
daughter and one son-in-law in the new home, then returned to Ohio. In
February, the following year, he returned to his home in Indiana, bringing
his movable goods, the remainder of his family and his stock. Thus
equipped, the father of Richard Winans began the development of this wild
tract of land, consisting of 244.65 acres. A little cabin, 16 x 16 feet,
was the room the family of fourteen children had to live in. When beds
were spread upon the floor the entire space was occupied, and great fears
were entertained lest the bedding should take fire. At this time matches
were unknown, and the pioneer depended upon the stump or log heap to keep
him supplied with that essential article. Sometimes flint was used to start
the fire; and in cases of emergency the early settler would go to the
nearest neighbor, perhaps two or three miles away, and borrow fire.
Thousands of ways were improvised by the pioneer. The milk, which was kept
until in proper condition, would be confined in a vessel and placed in a
wagon, and as the emigrant pursued his lonely journey over rough and almost
impassable roads, the jostling and shaking wagon would churn the butter;
and at the next camping place the delighted family would regale themselves
on hot pone, fresh butter and roast venison. Richard and Hester Winans
moved upon a farm of 160 acres, one mile west of the village of Pleasant
Mills, which Mr. Winans owned previous to his marriage. A commodious frame
dwelling was erected and other improvements were made; although obliged to
pay over $3,000 bail bonds, he nevertheless left a handsome property to his
wife and children at this death, which occurred October 5, 1885. Mr. Winans
served the people in many capacities - constable, deputy sheriff,
administrator and guardian, being at one time guardian of twenty-eight
wards. He served as township trustee two terms, and was a liberal
contributor to educational and religious enterprises. When there was need
the hand of Richard Winans was always extended, and never empty. He was an
expert mechanic, being a mason by occupation as well as a farmer. He was a
devoted member of the Masonic fraternity, and was buried with all the rites
and sacred honors of this institution. Seven children were left, as follows
- Samuel A., born February 24, 1849; Jasper H., born December 14, 1851;
Sarah I,, born December 14, 1854; Joseph D., born January 27, 1858; Charles
S., born February 22, 1862; Ira F., born June 6, 1864, and William H., born
November 17, 1865. Charles S. served five years in the regular army, having
enlisted September 27, 1881, and being mustered out September 27, 1886. He
was promoted to the rank of Corporal for meritorious service. His was the
First Regiment Company I, United State Infantry. Jasper H. is a minster of
the Baptist church at Warsaw, Indian, having been ordained in 1878. The
children have all acquired a liberal education, two of whom are teachers.
Mrs. Winans taught several terms previous to her marriage. She is a member
of the Missionary Baptist church, and is very comfortably situated in the
old homestead. Her son, Ira F., and his wife, Geneva Cowens, make their
home with her. The Cowens belong to the honored and respected pioneer
families.
Found Moses Beeman in the
1820 Allegany Co., Maryland Census, District #15, Page 17, Reel No. M33-40.
Males.
1. M, 10-16, 1.M, 16-18, 2. M, 16-26 1. M, 45 UP.
Females.
1. F, To 10, 2. F, 10-16, 1.F, 16-26, 1. F, 45 UP.
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