This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Pattyc247 Surnames: Beckworth Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/39.42.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Copyright 1999 It also states that his father was a Revolutionary War officer.In 1837, he became chief scout for General John C Fremont. He dies in Denver in 1866. Legend has it that the Crow Indians honored him at a farewell feast to urge him to stay......he refused ....the Crows poisoned him to keep his body and powerful spirit within their land. The next time I'm in Fredericksburg....I will doing cking on the Beckworths..... 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.