This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: orangenblue Surnames: Beckwith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1256.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your information AND frustration on finding a particular Beckwith within the clan. I have now figured out that the California Silas Beckwith probably did not come from the Crawford, Illinois Benjamin (1796-1871) after all. I am currently researching whether he is the son of Benjamin Brooks Beckwith (1786-1831) of New Hampshire. BBB has a son Silas born in 1818. The Beckwiths book has a note saying that Silas "married and removed to California in 1888". (I think it should be 1848 as he would likely not get married and move at age 70!) I have the page from "the Beckwiths" but not sure I have the notes you describe from Erickson's. This can be convoluted and imprecise!! Oh well! It's fun! Thanks again. Karen Ford gg granddaughter of Silas (1818-1855) 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.