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Generation: 1
| 1. | Elizabetha Seuter was born , Germany; died 1772, Monmouth Co. NJ. Elizabetha married Johannes Bever 1716, Germany. Johannes (son of Heinrich Bever and Greta Wanner) was born 1695, Germany; died 1762, Hunterdon Co. NJ. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Alexander Bever
 was born 1716, Germany.
- 3. Thomas Bever was born 1718, Germany; died 08 Oct 1770, Hunterdon Co. NJ.
- 4. William Bever was born 1720, Germany; died 08 Oct 1770, Rockingham Co. NC.
- 5. Joseph Bever was born 1728, Germany; died 22 Dec 1816, Hunterdon Co. NJ.
- 6. Robert BEAVERS was born 1726, Germany; died 1774, Sussex Co., N.J.; was buried , Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery Washington, Warren, Co. NJ.
- 7. Elizabeth Bever was born 1730, Germany; died 1790.
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Generation: 2
| 5. | Joseph Bever (1.Elizabetha1) was born 1728, Germany; died 22 Dec 1816, Hunterdon Co. NJ. Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Joseph married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
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| 6. | Robert BEAVERS (1.Elizabetha1) was born 1726, Germany; died 1774, Sussex Co., N.J.; was buried , Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery Washington, Warren, Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: 1C0918048D5240F6AF49D346CAD8880E9FA8
- Will: 9 Nov 1774, Sussex Co., N.J.; New Jersey State Archives. New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series. Trenton, New Jersey: John L Murphy Publishing Company.
Name: Robert Bevers
Residence Date: 9 Nov 1774
Residence Location: Mansfield Woodhouse, Sussex, New Jersey
Notes:
He arrived in Philadelphia with his family in 1739 from Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son Willilam, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59243652/robert-beavers
Robert married Elizabeth ARMSTRONG ca 1742, New Jersey. Elizabeth was born ca 1729, New Jersey. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Alexander BEAVERS, Sr. was born 1743, Woodhouse, Sussex Co. NJ; died 09 Nov 1774, Mansfield Woodhouse, Sussex Co. NJ.
- 10. Sarah BEAVERS was born 1744, New Jersey; died 1778, Oxford, Warren Co. NJ.
- 11. William BEAVERS was born 1746, New Jersey; died 28 Apr 1785, Monmouth Co. NJ.
- 12. Robert BEAVERS, ,Jr. was born 1747, New Jersey; died 11 Oct 1822, Mansfield, Burlington Co. N.J.; was buried , Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery Washington, Warren, Co. NJ.
- 13. Elizabeth BEAVERS was born 1749, New Jersey; died 14 Feb 1790, Sussex Co. NJ.
- 14. Moses BEAVERS was born 1754, New Jersey; died 1831, New Jersey.
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Generation: 3
| 8. | George Bever (5.Joseph2, 1.Elizabetha1) Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
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| 9. | Alexander BEAVERS, Sr. (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1743, Woodhouse, Sussex Co. NJ; died 09 Nov 1774, Mansfield Woodhouse, Sussex Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: 6BD70E82B559401CB697DBF91713D1247C9D
Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Alexander married Nancy UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]
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| 10. | Sarah BEAVERS (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1744, New Jersey; died 1778, Oxford, Warren Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: 813BAD3DF66043F987BF6786D01ABFDBEF7B
Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Sarah married Abraham Oxford June 29 1762, Sussex Co. NJ. [Group Sheet]
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| 11. | William BEAVERS (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1746, New Jersey; died 28 Apr 1785, Monmouth Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: CE6CEC072977424F859EE5B841F845A74368
Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
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| 12. | Robert BEAVERS, ,Jr. (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1747, New Jersey; died 11 Oct 1822, Mansfield, Burlington Co. N.J.; was buried , Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery Washington, Warren, Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: 9DAFDD8A1D3B450FA4D47D94E005AC0D86F9
- Will: 4 Dec 1822
Notes:
App. for pension: New Jersey for Rev, War #w3756
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Buried:
Grave location with tombstone photos:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60605928/robert-beavers
Robert married Mary Armstrong 03 May 1773, Sussex Co. NJ. [Group Sheet]
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| 13. | Elizabeth BEAVERS (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1749, New Jersey; died 14 Feb 1790, Sussex Co. NJ. Other Events:
- _UID: E4F7070899B845B2A8016606C8B91E04EADF
Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
Elizabeth married Samuel Cannady. [Group Sheet]
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| 14. | Moses BEAVERS (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1754, New Jersey; died 1831, New Jersey. Other Events:
- _UID: 5B9A6182AAA84F289E22023B3FDB60D6EE80
Notes:
WILL ABSTRACT
1774 Nov 9 Robert Bevers of Mansfield, Woodhouse Township, Sussex Co. NJ, yeoman, Will of. Wife Elizabeth Bevers £200. Son Alexander £40. To Abraham Bevers, oldest son of my oldest son, Alexander, £10. Daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Axford, £80. Son William, £100. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Samuel Cannady,£80. Son Robert, £100, Son Moses £200. To George Bevers, oldest son of my brother, Joseph Bevers, £10. Lands to be sold and money divided among my children, Alexander, Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Robert, and Moses.
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth; and my sons, Robert and Moses; and my son-in-law, Doctor Samual Cannady.
Witnesses: John Marlatt, Nathan Marlatt, and Mary Bevers.
Proved Oct. 17, 1777. Inventory £1,342.10.3 made by Garrett Rapalje and Newbold Wootson.
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Generation: 4
| 15. | Abraham BEAVERS (9.Alexander3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1764. Other Events:
- _UID: 2723737BB9B04FB5862BB3DB80A87C870F02
Notes:
Cornstalk Militia of Kentucky, by G. Blen Clift.
Kentucky Historical Society 1957, Southern Historical Press, Easley S.C. 1982, page 83
Fleming County Regiments 58th regiment Dec 9, 1803 Abraham Beavers, Capt. 30th Regiment March 16,1801
page 87:
Floyd County Regiment Dec 17,1802 Abraham Beavers, Capt. 56th Regiment April 6, 1803.
Possibly resided in Floyd County Kentucky in 1810 and 1820.
In 1810 he is listed as over 45 years of age with wife and an apparent son born about 1800-1810.
He is in his grandfather's will and that of John Augustine Washington.
Abraham married Dilly CRUCTFIELD/CRUTCHFIELD 21 Nov 1823, Rutherford Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
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| 17. | Alexander BEAVERS, Jr. (9.Alexander3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born Abt 1773, Giles Co. VA; died Dec 1858, Tazewell Co VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 47ADCF4EDE2C42F0A19C6A7B9D4E01126DCC
Notes:
FamilySearch.com, LDS Internet Site, 16 Sep 2000, wbarnett@netscope.net
CENSUS RECORDS
1810 Census
Name: Alexr Beavers
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 2
1830 Census
Name: Alexander Beavanrs [Alexander Beavers]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexr Beavers [Alex Jr Beavers]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 9
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Alex Beavers
Age: 77
Birth Year: abt 1773
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1178
Household Members:
Moses Christian 56
Polly Christian 50 [daughter]
Lome Christian 23 [Samuel]
Jno Christian 15
Shone Christian 13
Mosten Christian 10 [Mastin]
Alex Beavers 77
[Note: his wife is still alive and is living with John Altizer, their son-in-law and daughter Sally.]
Buried:
Grave site is listed on findagrave.com.
Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Beavers&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=16960234&
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Alex Beavers
Birth Date: abt 1773
Death Date: Dec 1858
Death Place: Dicks Creek, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 85
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 34185
Alexander married Sarah RICE 7 Jan 1793, Montgomery Co. , Va.. Sarah (daughter of James RICE and Elinor) was born Abt 1774, Virginia; died 1850, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Moses Jackson BEAVERS was born 1793, Giles Co., Va.; died 28 Dec 1870, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 26. Nancy BEAVERS was born 1797, Giles Co., Va.; died 1860.
- 27. John BEAVERS, Sr. was born 1797, Giles Co. VA; died Bef 1880, McDowell Co. WV.
- 28. William BEAVERS was born 1798, Giles Co. VA; died Bef 1880, McDowell Co., WV.
- 29. Mary (Polly) BEAVERS was born 1800, Giles Co., Va.; died 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 30. Robert BEAVERS was born 1814, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 31. Adam BEAVERS was born 1817, Tazewell, Co. VA.
- 32. Catherine BEAVERS was born 1819, Tazewell, Co. VA; died 08 Jun 1855, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 33. Sarah Rebecca BEAVERS was born 1820, Tazewell Co. VA; died 8 Jun 1855, Tazewell Co. VA.
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| 18. | Robert (Robin) BEAVERS (9.Alexander3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabetha1) was born 1778, VA; died 02 Apr 1832, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: ED4887FE17C74E3D8DFA13ACC53A90D3CBE3
Notes:
1850 Census Tazewell Co. Western District Household 1074
Name: Robt Beavers Age 72, born in VA. Also in household is Catharine Beavers age 72, and Robt Hankin, age 13.
Robert married Catherine (Katie) HARMAN Abt 1798. Catherine (daughter of Mathias (Tice or Tias) HARMAN, Sr. and Lydia SKAGGS) was born 1778, Strasburg, VA; died 04 Apr 1855, Lanes Branch, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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