Person talk:Alexander Beall (2)

Parents and wives - questions [27 July 2012]

Much of the information about Alexander is uncertain. Traditionally, Alexander, James, and Robert Beall are said to be the sons of Alexander BELL and Margaret RAMSAY of Fifeshire. There is, however, nothing to connect the brothers in Maryland to the baptisms in parish records. It is also doubtful because 1) the surname is spelled 'Bell' in the records; 2) the 1649 baptism seems early for Alexander the immigrant; 3) the children in Fife do not match the known Beall brothers in Maryland (no William in MD; no Robert in Fife; Andrew in MD was Bell, not Beall), and 4) none of the immigrant brothers named a son Alexander, but all had a son named John.

Alexander married Elizabeth COMBS according to many websites, but no proof has been found. The claim is based on the 1687 will of Robert LEE which mentions "Mrs. Eliza. Beall" without identifying her husband. Enoch COMBS had a daughter Elizabeth and patented Largo before it came into the possession of Alexander BEALL. But Largo was originally patented 26 Jun 1685 by Ninian Beall. A transcription of Alexander's will online includes the following comment by an unknown author (quote): The writer suggests that the wife of Captain Alexander Beall was Sarah Greenfield,daughter of James Greenfield,son of Colonel Thomas Greenfield and Martha Truman (born Storer). There are many corroborative facts,but,so far,no exact proof. This proof the writer still hopes to obtain. However, that is unlikely because an indenture by James Greenfield in 1731 said daughter Sarah was a minor.

The only certain wife is Elizabeth BUCKERFIELD which is proven by the will of her mother Elizabeth PARKER who m. 1st Henry BUCKERFIELD, m. 2nd Samuel HOLDSWORTH, and m. 3rd Patrick HEPBURN. The will of Elizabeth Hepburn, relict of Patrick Hepburn, mentioned her daughter Elizabeth Beall, granddaughter Mary Wilson, daughter-in-law Margaret Dick, granddaughter Elizabeth Scott, son-in-law John Hepburn and Elizabeth Scott. A codicil dated 14 Mar 1734 mentioned great-grandson Lingan son of Lingan Wilson.

Personally, I'd recommend removing the doubtful information, but am fairly new here and hesitate to take such drastic measures.--KayS 16:33, 27 July 2012 (EDT)