Message text written by INTERNET:BEALL-L@rootsweb.com >Col. Wm. Beal first appeared in York Maine 1653 Son Arthur bl London, 1620 Son Arthur b. 1650 York ME Son, Edward m anne Hilton then m. Elizabeth son Wm. b 1660 m Jane Trafton< Arthur Beale married Anne Hilton. Arthur b. 1650 and Edward were his sons. This Arthur prob. died young. I don't know who Elizabeth is. It's believed that William who m. Jane Trafton was an illegitimate son of Arthur, but has not been proven. Steve 103002.2212@compuserve.com