Hi David!, Let's review the Pendleton District SC Beasleys in hopes that others on the list can share information. 1790 census: William Beasley 1 male over 16, 4 males under 16, and 7 females William Beasley, 3 males over 16, 2 males under 16, and 3 females 1800 census: (0-10)-(10-16)-(16-26)-(26-45)-(45+) males listed first John Beasley 3-0-0-1-0 1-0-1-0-0 Samuel Beasley 1-0-0-1-0 1-0-1-1-0 William Beasley 0-1-2-0-1 2-0-1-0-0 All of these Beasleys above were living relatively close to one another. 1810 census: Joseph Beasley 1-1-1-0-1 4-1-1-1-0 Samuel Beasley 1-1-0-1-0 5-2-0-1-0 I believe this Joseph Beasley is the same one who appeared on the 1800 Buncombe Co. NC census .. Buncombe being just over the border from Pendleton Co. SC. In 1800, a petition was drawn up asking the Federal Government to bring a 12 mile strip of land (located between Pendleton SC and Buncombe NC) under the jurisdiction of SC. The petition was signed by Joseph Beasley, John Beasley, and Samuel Beasley. I have a copy of this petition and Joseph signed with a "X" (his mark) and John and Samuel signed with their signature. This strip of land was put under the jurisdiction of the state of GA. Another petition was drawn up asking the governor of GA to bring law and order to this region and to make sure all land claims were recognized by both GA and NC. This petition was signed by Joseph Beesley, John Beasley, and Reuben Beasley. One of the results of this petition was an order demanding that a census be taken for this newly formed Walton Co., GA. Joseph is the only Beasley on this census. Fighting breaks out between GA and NC over who rightfully owns the 12 mile strip of land. I believe at this point, Joseph retreats over the mountain into Pendleton District SC. Prior to showing up on the 1800 Buncombe NC census (although he may have thought he was in SC), I believe this Joseph Beasley was living in Wilkes Co. GA. I have found land and tax records which place him there during the late 1780s and early 1790s. He was living relatively close to George Glazener and the two families may have migrated together during the 1790s to the unclaimed area between NC and SC. George Glazener also signed the various petitions. Additionally, Joseph Beasley's daughter marries George's son. Other mention of possibly this same Joseph Beasley appears in the book Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution by Robert S. Davis Jr. Copyright 1979. p. 203-204 "Jail List, Ninety Six, South Carolina, 1779. Georgians and North and South Carolinians appear on the following list of men held at the Ninety Six, South Carolina jail in 1779. Many of these men were held for having fought on the side of the King at the Battle of Kettle Creek and other skirmishes in Georgia. Others were criminals or deserters from the South Carolina continental regiments. Sheriff William Moore of Ninety Six District compiled this list as part of his cliam for money owed to him by the South Carolina State government. The following is abstracted from the original in William Moore (5335) Accounts Audited growing out of the Revolution in South Carolina, SC Dept. of Arch and History. ..... Joseph Beasley, deserter from the 5th Regiment held for 30 days." p. 89 "Return of the Militia belonging to the upper counties of the State of Georgia, serving with the army under the command of General Wayne. Hd Qtrs. Ebenezer, 22d. April 1782. [From Richmond County] Priv Joseph Beasley .........." I believe this means that some of the soldiers sent to Georgia were originally from Richmond VA????? This book also mentions a Samuel Beasley; however, I believe the Sam on the Pendleton census would have been too young to have been placed on a list of soldiers in 1777. I haven't been able to find any Rev War pension records for Joseph Beasley. The above is just about all I have been able to find. With ALL of those people living in his household, he should have hundreds and hundreds of descendants. Where are they and when will they join our list????? The same goes for all the other Pendleton Beasleys!! Questions: Do you believe William's son John was living with him OR listed separately on the census?? Have you found out anymore about your Beasleys? Any comments on the above? Melissa --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site