'Beardsley, John, s. of Joseph.
Born at Stratford, 1 Nov. 1668, d. there 29 Nov. 1735. [Married Abigail Wakelee, dau. of Henry, b. abt. 1665, d. Aug. 1753, ae. 88.] [footnote: Proof of this statement, found in print, may exist but has not been located.]. Will 11 Nov. 1732, proved 9 Feb. 1735/6; blacksmith, of Stratford; wife Abigail ...'