I have just discovered an entry in Hamilton Cnty Early Settlers that "David BECK came to the area (Hamilton Cnty) from Rhea Cnty abut 1822..." that was new information to me; so i have now begun looking into Rhea county and located one BECK on the 1819 tax lists; Jacob BECK is listed on Capt. John Lewis's district. The 1830 census index lists two BECKS: J.H. (30001 - 00001) on pg 357 and Jacob (02000001-10300001)pg. 369. If anyone has any information about these families I surely would appreciate it. David BECK (my gggrandfather) married Sarah HUNTER from Jefferson County and they moved on to settle in Hamilton County (above). thanks mary BECK Lowrey