This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IhB.2ACI/296.1 Message Board Post: There was a Catherine Beechboard in Lincoln Co in 1840 and 1850. Then a Kate Beechboard in Bedford Co in 1860. William Beechboard was a Confederate soldier in 1 (Field's) TN Inf. Early 1800's Beachboards were in Maryland. If they came to the area that is now Bedford Co in late 1700's they were in Indian Territory. You can check for passports to enter or pass through . Good luck.