I am researching a Beaner family in Westmoreland and Somerset Counties. George Beaner, born in England, settled in Westmoreland County with his wife Nancy Baker and had 7 children - John, Daniel, Lewis, Mary Katherine, Samuel, Nancy and George. Daniel moved to Somerset County where is had a farm. For some reason, Daniel changed the spelling of his last name from Beaner to Beener. Does anyone know anything about why Daniel changed the spelling of his surname? Thanks, Colleen