Searching for information on the family and parents of James M. Beard and his wife Elizabeth J. _____. James and Elizabeth lived in Washington County between 1873 and 1884, and perhaps before and after those dates. By 1886 they were in Stafford County, Kansas. Many of their children were born in Washington County. Children include: Beard, Etta Agnes daughter Apr 1873, IA Beard, Frank (W?) son Aug 1875 IA Beard, Thomas M. son Nov 1879 IA Beard, Mary M. daughter Jan 1881 IA Beard, Roy (A?) son Aug 1883 IA Beard, Joshua E. son Dec 1884 IA Beard, William W. son Jun 1886 KS According to the 1900 Stafford County Census, James was born in PA, as were his parents. Elizabeth was born in OH. Her father was born in PA and her mother in OH. Thank you!