In the same, James "Milican", 5,000 pounds bond for future duty as witness for the state in State vs Tate. Fall: Colonel Skillern and Colonel Dickenson went to the fort at Point Pleasant with about 700 men from Botetourt County. Surveyor ordered to run the dividing line between Augusta and Botetourt "as far as the Western waters". Our Beards were definitely not kilted, bagpipe blowing Scots from a Highland clan. Almost all could read and write, but education was considered a family matter and not the job of government. Usually the reason was land. Fall: Troops gathered at the Botetourt County Courthouse at Fincastle to march to the Greenbriar River on their way to the Battle of Point Pleasant. Rich and Leslie Frank have donated $25,000 to the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good campaign. Convicted and fined. In a later session, Christan Wilson, wife of William Wilson, informs the Court that her husband has left the Colony and left three small children, two of whom she cannot support. Claim of John Brown for guarding provisions to Dickenson's Fort when attacked by the enemy Indians and for provisions in their march. March 2 Commissioners appointed to inspect the beer sold at every Court session and "if it appear that same is not at least one month old, well hop'd (hopped), then they presume not to ask more than one penny a quart for it". Looking east to Massanutten Mountain, with the great North Mountain in the distance. Joseph Barnet and John, Green County, Kentucky Tax List: James, James, John, John Sr, John Jr, and Samuel, Adair County, Kentucky was formed, mostly from Green County. 20 August 1766 O. S. page 205: Ordered that John Dickinson Gent. On a list of their crew are Nathaniel Carpenter, Thomas Carpenter, Zopher Carpenter, James Leeper, and Joseph Carpenter Jr. James Beard died of heart failure on January 21, 1985 at his home in New York City at age 81. From the Revolutionary War Pension Application of James Tribble: he states he volunteered with Captain William McClenahan and went from Botetourt County to protect the Ironworks in Virginia, then to the Haw River, to the Deep River in North Carolina. Executed Sevier County, filed in Bath County, Virginia as well. In the home itself, an elderly woman was talking to an Indian who was regarded as a friend, when he suddenly tomahawked and killed her, then killed all in the house who did not run away in time. . This county spun off, in 1796, a new one, Cumberland County, along the Tennessee border. Beginning November 1, Frank Family Vineyards will launch its next #FrankForACause fundraising campaign. Right here at FameChain. Defendant and several others pursued the Indians several days and retook a great part of the things belonging to the plaintiff. 5 October: Isaac Taylor, assignee of Hugh. Early 1810s: Several of the Beard families of Adair County, Kentucky began moving down into Maury County, Tennessee, which was formed from Williamson County in 1807. This land can be located by finding Griffeth's Knob along the Cowpasture River lands. Present day Rockbridge County, Virginia pastureland. sold to Richd Botkin, joining Robert Reburn and John Strain on east, Robert McMahan and John Botkin on west, John Richey and James Orrey and Edward, Damis, wife of John Mann, relinquishment of dower rights. Patrick McDonald was fined for being drunk and for drinking the Pretender's health. 14 November: William Hall of Greene County to John Milliken, 235 acres on Big Limestone Creek, adjacent Josias martain, witnesses Thomas Embree, Robert Allen. To wife Agness, the use of both pots." It seems that a part of the family may have moved up about 1798, with another contingent possibly coming a year or two later. Road from county line south of Nolachuckey and where the war path crosses same the highest and best way to the War Ford on Big Pigeon and that Hugh. Many Virginia Revolutionary War veterans and their families start moving into the area and claiming land. I think it partly explains the many myths and lies he told about himself. Captain Lockhart advised that volunteers from Botetourt County would begin their march a week from the following Monday. This area of what would become Eastern Tennessee was just another trek "up the Valley" for these hardy pioneers. June: Estate of William Henderson was sued by J. Appraisors were: James Brewster, David Laird, and Archibald Houston, all of the Massanutten area near the Shenandoah River. James Greenlea, being unable to read or write, is released from serving as constable. This was an American victory, but General Cornwallis was heavily reinforced for the next battle. 27 November: O. S. page 485 On the petition of sundry inhabitants of the Cow Pasture for a road from Patrick Davis's to the road that leads from Col John Lewis' land to Beverley's Big Meadows it is ordered that James Mays, Adam Dickenson and David Davis lay off the same and mae report of their proceedings to the next Court. . There is a considerable list of others who also intend to leave, and the same day, the sheriff was told to arrest all those "who have behaved in a riotous manner". Ross? Was this document filed in both Adair and in Bedford Counties? "[25] Beard came out in 1981, in Delights and Prejudices, a revised version of his memoir. The names of such as have f'd [followed?] James Woods' Survey Books, dated from 1734 through December of 1736 include. We note that our branches of Beards have DNA matched a family in the Lowlands of Scotland, the donor a descendant of a Baird family that are known to have lived in the Lanarkshire area since at least the 1600s. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. View the latest known address, phone number and possibly related persons. En 1955 fundó The James Beard Cooking School en Greenwich Village, donde se instruyeron futuros cocineros profesionales como Julia Child y Craig Claiborne. Council of War held at Augusta Court House. November: Trial held in Greene County, Andrew Leeper vs Sam'l Vance and James Miligan, jury found for the plaintiff, seventy pounds with costs. Much of the middle Tennessee land was given in military grants around this time, but it is very difficult to know as almost all these counties had courthouses that burned or were burned. This land is on the Cowpasture River below Robert Crockett. Remember that our. Daniel and Elizabeth Wilson are to be bound out. Note: Sale of this land grant 529: James Graham, blacksmith, to Samuel Doak: "between James Graham, State of North Carolina, Greene County, and The Reverend Samuel Doke of Washington County. In 1776, Milligan sold this land to William Griffith. March: Richard Greer is on a record in Greene County, Tennessee this month. This is where our Beards were located on Cowpasture River. All three feed into the Shenandoah. Besides David, he had a son named Samuel who was the famous Presbyterian minister who went to pioneer in Eastern Tennessee and made the speech to the troops before Kings Mountain. 2 January: Greene County, Tennessee: James Graham, security for marriage of John Graham to Esther Borden. "[33], The annual James Beard Foundation Awards celebrate fine cuisine around Beard's birthday. Beard brought French cooking to the American middle and upper classes during the 1950s, appearing on TV as a cooking personality. Panola County, Mississippi: John Ward appointed overseer of the (same road) from Long Creek at Mr. Enoch Bynum's to Tallahatchie County line near Buckley's for the next 12 months. Commissioners are appointed to view it. July: A major battle was fought at the confluence of the Monongahela River and the Allegheny River, which come together to form the Ohio River near Pittsburg. He married Mary Laird, the daughter of James Laird, probably the same James as on this list. Robert McClanachan agrees to release to the Court his right in the lands on which the courthouse is built. Acquitted. Judgment for fine and costs. Colonel Arbuckle, the commander, was at home on a leave, but he and Captain Lewis raised a company of men and came to the aid of the fort, stopping the Indian attack. Wife Esther (Mayse/Mays), sons John and Archibald, Jr are named. There is also a small community named Griffith. The James River from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This James Graham was a neighbor on the Nolichuckey/Horse Creek properties. It intrigued the hell out of me. His son John was Colonel John Dickenson, the military commander of our, In February, James Mayse was appointed a constable in Augusta County. The sons are very young. Our Beard ancestors left the beautiful valley of Virginia and pioneered parts of the Southwest Territory after the Revolution. In the case of Thos Fulton and Robert Buckley: Sheriff has attached 31 wigs, 6 razors, and some chairs. The Crockett cabin at Limestone, where Davy Crockett was born. James Andrews Beard (May 5, 1903 – January 23, 1985)[1] was an American chef, cookbook author, teacher and television personality. ], two of same; of George Boswell, five and a half of same; of James Walker, one of same; of George Clark, one of same; of James, 22 November: Recorded John Potter's appraisal by John Kirk, Alexander Kirk, and John, John and Archibald Crockett, the sons of Robert Crockett, sold land that their father Robert had patented in 1750. This is Archibald Sr, of the Cowpasture, William Inglis/Englis reports that county funds collected by him were consumed in his house by fire, September: John Greer's will, executors John Mitchell, Samuel Doak. July/August The new Augusta County Courthouse is being finished. 2 September: Letter from Col William Fleming to Captain George Givens from "The Revolution on the Upper Ohio 1775-1777, compiled from the (Lyman) Draper manuscripts". November: the trial of Tom, a slave, for the murder of John Harrison Jr by shooting him in the back. This was called processioning, and it provides us with a list of landowners in order in a certain area. John Graham is under arrest for abusing and threatening the life of Reverend John Hindman. [2] He published more than twenty books, and his memory is honored by his foundation's annual James Beard awards. 1 February: Greene County: Mathias Broyles bought 150 acres on Horse Creek from Hugh, Date? 20 September: Greene County, Tennessee: John. His name was Andrew Jackson, future President of the United States. Census, Adair County, Kentucky: ADD COUNTS, February: Panola County, Mississippi road gang appointed: ". Explore genealogy for James Beard born abt. The defense of their homes was left mostly to the settlers themselves. The British and Colonial troops were surprised and defeated by the Indians and French. Some heads of households are even missing, although listed as the head. For anyone interested in the very early history of the family, we suggest readings about the Scots-Irish migrations to the New World that began after the siege of Londonderry in Northern Ireland. James Beard. [10], After leaving Reed, he traveled from Portland to Liverpool aboard a British freighter, spending subsequent years living and traveling in Europe. Josiah Littleton Beard married Emmaline Patterson, Elizabeth S. Beard, married Robert A. Caskey, http://fortwiki.com/File:Fort_Dickinson_VA_-_2.jpg, https://thebeardfamilyhistory.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Beard_Family:_Where_They_Were,_What_They_Were_Doing?oldid=5970, Protestant Scots in the northern part of Ireland were involved in defending the city of Londonderry for 105 days in the, Many Scots from Northern Ireland were landing at ports in Philadelphia and Newcastle. "[23] In 1981, Beard and friend Gael Greene founded Citymeals-on-Wheels, which continues to help feed the homebound elderly in New York City. May 22: Samuel Lockhart and wife Catherine to Edward, August 10: Margaret Love, alias Bryan, to James Mitchell. First mention of a school in this area. James Mayse sued John Lewis over the Mayse land purchase of 200 acres on the Cowpasture River. It is on the "waters of Flat Creek". The Beard Family History Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. "In 1781 practically all of the available militia of Virginia were summoned into service, taking part in the Battle of Guilford Court House, serving with Lafayette and at the siege of Yorktown." and William Hugart take an account of the titheables and divide the road from within eight miles of the Pedler Foard [Ford] to Captain Dickinsons, whereof William Galespy and James. ", 29 April: In the spring of 1793, more than six hundred Creek warriors crossed the Tennessee River on the warpath against the Cumberland settlements. Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, in a 1734 assessment, the following: "Owing to the very great irregularity in shape of the surveys and the uncertainty in regard to the township lines, John Maes [sic] settled on Elk Creek in the southwest corner of the Manor, where his land, 208 acres, lies partly in Lower Oxford and partly in Penn." The settlers would in future raise hay, wheat, oats, corn as well as raise sheep and cattle. 1 December: On this date in Adair County, ". There was excellent grazing, good grasses, rich soil, and famous mineral waters. [8], Beard briefly attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. There are several interesting websites created by his descendants with accounts of his three daughters and their efforts for the Revolutionary forces, such as this example: http://cwcfamily.org/brewster.htm Keezletown Road led to the crossing called James Beard's Ford,and James Beard lived on this property. The foundation was affected by scandals; in 2004 its head, Leonard Pickell, resigned and was imprisoned for grand larceny and in 2005 the board of trustees resigned. The defeat unleashed waves of Indian attacks on the settlers in the Valley area of Virginia and there were many raids, killings, and abductions of entire families. Attached to the Regiment of Colonel Sampson Mathews, which served under Generals Wayne [Anthony Wayne]. About three and a half miles southwest of Cross Keys the road turns to the left and the present road leading to Beard's Ford was followed, the road crossed the North River at Beard's Ford, then went to the southwest of New Hope, Virginia. Beard's renovated brownstone at 167 West 12th Street in Greenwich Village, is North America's only historic culinary center. James Beard; William Beard; David Beard; Samuel Beard and 4 others; ; ; Brother of Samuel Beard; David Beard; Sarah Blakeman; Deacon Samuel Beard and … 27 February 1751 James Mays and John Dickenson appoointed Surveyors of the High Way from Patrick Davis' to the road that leads to Beverley's big Meadow, and it is ordered that Adam Dickenson Gentleman lay off their respective gangs and preceincts and set up posts of directions and keep the same in repair. In the following outline, we will denote the "Shenandoah" area of settlement and the "Cowpasture" area of settlement. James Middleton has shaved off his signature beard at his family home in Berkshire - but fans are divided over whether he looks better after the lockdown makeover. Claim rejected. 14 June, Saturday, Set out early. November: Adam Dickinson, David Davis, Peter Wright and Joseph Carpenter to lay off a road from Wright's Mill to the Cowpasture near Hugart's or Knox's. November: County levy is paid for numerous wolf heads. We were from the Lowland Covenanter contingents, who were the founders of Presbyterianism. A lawsuit filed this year, James Simpson vs Mary Campbell, named some of the residents of the lower Cowpasture River area, and a James, September: James McClure's will: a taylor, of South Carolina, "to son James my Bible and the big pot. This incident was known as "Dinwiddie's Massacre". 1 - May 19, 1756. This was a very important processioning record for us: "As it has pleased your Worships to send an order to nominate four persons in the Cow Pasture to mark the lines of the several plantations theree, we the subscribers hereof have gone from the Forks at Jackson's River upeard to Joseph Mayse, and Thomas Feamster and William Black from there to the head of the waters. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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