this message posted to another rootsweb forum .............................................. Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:49:17 -0600 From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> Source: PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: BEESON and Grubb Futhey and Cope say that Richard Beeson was married to Charity Grubb, dau of John and Frances, residents of Upland...his occupation was that of a tanner....John Grubb died in 1708. (I'm including John's will in which he mentions Charity, wife of Richard Beeson...it's the only marriage I can find between a Beeson and Grubb) GRUBB, JOHN. Chester Co. Tanner.February 12, 1707/8. March 28, 1708. C. 81.Children Emmanuel, John, Joseph, Henry, Samuel, Nathaniel, Peter, Phebe and Charity wife of Richard Beeson.Executrix: Wife Frances.Witnesses: Thomas Pryor, Thomas Harding, Richard Heath and John Redman,Sr. Here is the only area will for an Edward Beeson; BEESON, EDWARD. Nottingham, being sick.June 20, 1712. March 9, 1713/4. A. 1.To son Edward, 1421 acres of land, "laying by Nessamony." To son Richard tract of land near South Ampton, Bucks County containing 290 acres, also 25 acres of liberty land by Schulkill. To son William, my West "look" in Nottingham, also £48 for building him a house and wearing apparel. To daughter Ann Cloud £20. After former wife's children have had their portions personal estate to be divided between widow and daughter Elizabeth. Widow [not named] - to have plantation whereon I live during widowhood, afterward to daughter Elizabeth. Also provides for child that wife is "now great with." Executors: wife and son Richard. Witnesses: Andrew Job, James King.Mentions land purchased of Daniel Wharley and warrant for survey