Family:Alexander Beall and Elizabeth Coombs (1)

Disputed Son William

It is unlikely that Alexander Beall and Elizabeth had two sons named William. Both have varying sources claiming that they are children of this family, but one of them is likely the son of another Beall family. Needs additional research.

1. ↑ Beall, Fielder Montgomery Magruder. Colonial families of the United States descended from the immigrants who arrived before 1700, mostly from England and Scotland, and who are now represented by citizens of the following names, Bell, Beal, Bale, Beale, Beall. (Washington, D.C.: Printed by C. H. Potter, 1929)
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   ... Enoch Coombes patented Largoe, which lyeth on the north side of southwest branch of the Patuxent River, before it came into possession of Alexander Beall. Enoch had a daughter named Elizabeth Coombes. Her godmother was Joane, Lawson, Reade, Mounten, Tyler, Beall, wife of John Beall, immigrant of 1670. Joane left Elizabeth a legacy in her will of 1675. ...
   
   ... Alexander Beall m Elizabeth Coombes. She was dr of Enoch Coombes, of P. G. Co., patentee of land called Largoe. Died in 1743, when Alexander made his will. ...