This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jameslane Surnames: Beagle, Beegle, Bedell, Baker, Dowen, Downs Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.baker/1410.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello jbeagle, I'm sorry I can't be of help in making the connection to the Bedells of Long Island. I hadn't heard of Stephen arriving in Wells from Coxsackie although I'm aware of Stephen, Peter & John being in Wells. They are mentioned in a War of 1812 pension for a Washington Craig. I also saw that Jeremiah Beagle in Coxsackie in the 1790 NY Census but never made that connection to the Wells Beagle's. I had thought that perhaps the Beadle families from the Beekman Patent might have been the immediate source of John Beagle, but again, I haven't been able to prove that either. Have you searched the land records or probate records for these families? I haven't.... yet. Do you have any dates for Stephen or Peter or where they ended up? I had known that Martha Downs Baker was a daughter of Francis as his Revolutionary War pension file contained her name as well as Samuel's. I had a suspicion that Elizabeth may have been a daughter as well, but again that pension file says Elizabeth was married to a "Miller". This could be her second husband of course. Thanks for pointing out that 1810 NY Census, Northampton with James Beegle(Bugle) next door to his brother in law Francis Downs Jr. I say Francis is the junior because it appears he would have been too young to be Francis Sr. I had wondered why there was no James Beagle anywhere in 1810... there was... under Bugle(which is probably two letter ee's written so tightly that they appear as a "u". I will try to do some research into the Bedell connection & let you know if I find anything. Best, James Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.