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Joseph McCalvin Beckham

• Father: Walter McDuffy Beckham b. 29 Jun 1869, d. 19 Oct 1939
• Mother: Norma Grissom b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 1 Jul 1966

• Birth*: Joseph McCalvin Beckham was born on 5 September 1907 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Walter McDuffy Beckham and Norma Grissom.
• Death*: Joseph McCalvin Beckham died on 10 September 1970 at Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC, at age 63 .¹

Marion Beckham

• Father: Walter McDuffy Beckham b. 29 Jun 1869, d. 19 Oct 1939
• Mother: Norma Grissom b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 1 Jul 1966

• Birth*: Marion Beckham was born on 27 April 1919 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Walter McDuffy Beckham and Norma Grissom.
• Death*: Marion Beckham died on 3 April 1992 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 72 .

Roxanna Beckham

• Father: Joseph Mack Beckham b. 23 Jan 1831, d. 31 Dec 1920
• Mother: Roxanna Falkner b. 21 Jan 1838, d. 14 Apr 1922

• Birth*: Roxanna Beckham was born on 28 December 1859 at Granville Co., NC; She is 9 years old in the 1870 Census.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Joseph Mack Beckham and Roxanna Falkner.
• Marriage*: Roxanna Beckham married Louis Henry Stone circa 1881 at NC.^2,3
• Census*: Roxanna Beckham appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. Roxsie was born December 1859. She has been married for 19 years and has had seven children. Six are still living in 1900. Louis H. is 44 years old and is employed as a farmer.³
• Death*: She died on 15 November 1943 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC, at age 83 .⁴

Roxy May Beckham¹

• Father: Walter McDuffy Beckham¹ b. 29 Jun 1869, d. 19 Oct 1939
• Mother: Norma Grissom¹ b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 1 Jul 1966

• Birth*: Roxy May Beckham was born on 5 September 1917 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Walter McDuffy Beckham and Norma Grissom.¹
• Death*: Roxy May Beckham died on 11 May 1918 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC.¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 13 May 1918 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.²

Sally Beckham

• Birth*: Sally Beckham was born circa 1820 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Arthur Robertson on 21 October 1840 at Warren Co., NC.¹

Tabitha Beckham

• Birth*: Tabitha Beckham was born circa 1787 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Harmon Renn, son of Joseph Renn and Nancy Maddry, on 3 April 1806 at Warren Co., NC; from Warren Co., NC. Marriages page 137: Soloman Beckham was Bdm.
• Census*: Tabitha Beckham appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Tabitha is 68 years old and head of the house. She is born in N.C. and indicates that she has real estate valued at $176. The childrens ages in 1850 are as follows: Ann, 28; Haywood, 26; Nancy G. 25; James R., 1.¹

Theldred Thomas Beckham

• Father: Walter McDuffy Beckham b. 29 Jun 1869, d. 19 Oct 1939
• Mother: Norma Grissom b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 1 Jul 1966

• Birth*: Theldred Thomas Beckham was born on 21 August 1911 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Walter McDuffy Beckham and Norma Grissom.
• Marriage*: Theldred Thomas Beckham married Inez Overby after 1930 at NC.
• Death*: Theldred Thomas Beckham died on 17 March 1961 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 49 .¹

Walter McDonald Beckham¹

• Father: Walter Ronald Beckham¹ b. 7 Apr 1909, d. 25 Sep 1972
• Mother: Edna Lupton¹ b. 14 Apr 1910, d. 5 Aug 1982

• Birth*: Walter McDonald Beckham was born on 4 May 1936 at Vance Co., NC.^1,2
• He was the son of Walter Ronald Beckham and Edna Lupton.¹
• Death*: Walter McDonald Beckham died on 17 April 2013 at Franklinton, Franklin Co., NC, at age 76 .¹

Walter McDuffy Beckham

• Father: Joseph Mack Beckham b. 23 Jan 1831, d. 31 Dec 1920
• Mother: Roxanna Falkner b. 21 Jan 1838, d. 14 Apr 1922

• Birth*: Walter McDuffy Beckham was born on 29 June 1869 at NC.^1,2
• He was the son of Joseph Mack Beckham and Roxanna Falkner.
• Census*: Walter McDuffy Beckham appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. Walter M.D. Beckham is 31 years old and born in May 1869. He is employed as a farm laborer and is living with his parents. His marital status is married but no other family members are listed. The "M" marital status may be incorrect.¹
• Marriage*: He married Norma Grissom on 1 March 1905 at Vance Co., NC.³
• Death*: Walter McDuffy Beckham died on 19 October 1939 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC, at age 70 .²
• Death: He died on 20 October 1939 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Granville Co., NC, at age 70 .²

Walter Ronald Beckham¹

• Father: Walter McDuffy Beckham b. 29 Jun 1869, d. 19 Oct 1939
• Mother: Norma Grissom b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 1 Jul 1966

• Birth*: Walter Ronald Beckham was born on 7 April 1909 at John Umstead Hospital, NC.¹
• He was the son of Walter McDuffy Beckham and Norma Grissom.
• Marriage*: Walter Ronald Beckham married Edna Lupton circa 1930.¹
• Death*: Walter Ronald Beckham died on 25 September 1972 at John Umstead Hospital, Butner, Granville Co., NC, at age 63 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 27 September 1972 at Perry's Chapel Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., NC.^2,3

Henry Judson Beeker¹

• Birth*: Henry Judson Beeker was born on 8 February 1912 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Ruth Bowden Greyard, daughter of Thomas Summerville Greyard and Christian Amanda McMillan, on 7 June 1941 at Iona Presbyterian Church, McDonalds, Robeson Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Henry Judson Beeker died on 11 December 1996 at Smithfield, Johnston Co., NC, at age 84 .⁴

Isadora W. Belcher

• Birth*: Isadora W. Belcher was born in April 1869 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married John A. "Jack" Falkner, son of John Henry Falkner and Martha Ann Falkner, on 12 July 1885 at Vance Co., NC.
• Death*: Isadora W. Belcher died circa 1910 at NC .

James Bell

• Marriage*: James Bell married Mary E. Faulkner, daughter of James Faulkner and Obedience Hamlett.¹
• Birth*: James Bell was born circa 1820 at Prince Edward Co., VA.

Melvin Conway Bell¹

• Birth*: Melvin Conway Bell was born on 10 April 1914 at VA.¹
• Marriage*: He married Helen Marie Faulkner, daughter of John Louis Faulkner and Sallie Mosley, on 1 November 1969 at Virginia Beach, VA.¹
• Death*: Melvin Conway Bell died on 23 May 1982 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 68 .²

Eliza Belton¹

• Father: James Belton¹ b. c 1825
• Mother: Susannah "Susan" Forkner¹ b. c 1824

• Birth*: Eliza Belton was born circa 1857 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of James Belton and Susannah "Susan" Forkner.¹

James Belton¹

• Birth*: James Belton was born circa 1825 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Susannah "Susan" Forkner, daughter of James Forkner and Mildred (Milly) Harris, on 28 August 1847 at Surry Co., NC.¹

James Isaac Belton^1,2

• Father: James Belton¹ b. c 1825
• Mother: Susannah "Susan" Forkner¹ b. c 1824

• Birth*: James Isaac Belton was born on 9 November 1848 at Surry Co., NC.^1,2
• He was the son of James Belton and Susannah "Susan" Forkner.¹
• Death*: James Isaac Belton died on 9 February 1929 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 80 .²

John Browder Belton¹

• Birth*: John Browder Belton was born circa 1828 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Elizabeth Deatheredge, daughter of Phillip Deatherage and Martha Forkner, circa 1861 at NC.¹
• Death*: John Browder Belton died on 5 February 1913 at Ararat, Patrick Co., VA.¹

Lutilia A. Belton¹

• Father: James Belton¹ b. c 1825
• Mother: Susannah "Susan" Forkner¹ b. c 1824

• Birth*: Lutilia A. Belton was born circa 1850 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of James Belton and Susannah "Susan" Forkner.¹

Robert W. Belton¹

• Father: James Belton¹ b. c 1825
• Mother: Susannah "Susan" Forkner¹ b. c 1824

• Birth*: Robert W. Belton was born circa 1858 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of James Belton and Susannah "Susan" Forkner.¹

William Anderson Belton^1,2

• Father: James Belton¹ b. c 1825
• Mother: Susannah "Susan" Forkner¹ b. c 1824

• Birth*: William Anderson Belton was born circa 1854 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of James Belton and Susannah "Susan" Forkner.¹
• Death*: William Anderson Belton died on 25 June 1914 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC.²

Foy Belvin¹

• Birth*: Foy Belvin was born on 6 December 1913 at Wake Co., NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Willie Russell Purdee Sr., son of John William Purdee and Nobie Annette Faulkner, circa 1931.¹
• Death*: Foy Belvin died on 6 December 2000 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 87 .³

Nathaniel Junius Belvin¹

• Birth*: Nathaniel Junius Belvin was born on 20 November 1865 at NC.^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Tabitha Jane Falkner, daughter of William Henry Falkner and Frances Green Ball, on 27 December 1887 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC; Witnesses: Lewis T. Pegram and H.H. Waden. Married by S.P.J. Harris.^1,4
• Death*: Nathaniel Junius Belvin died on 27 May 1951 at Petersburg, VA, at age 85 .³

Georgiana Olive Benjamin

• Birth*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin was born on 12 August 1924 at Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Aldon Faulkner, son of Joseph Russell Faulkner and Ella Mae "Elsie" Harris, circa 1960.
• Divorce*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin and Joseph Aldon Faulkner were divorced on 10 January 1992 at Charlottesville, VA.¹
• Death*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin died on 26 July 2013 at Fairfax, VA, at age 88 .²

Blanche Benson¹

• Birth*: Blanche Benson was born on 30 January 1907 at NC.²
• Marriage*: She married Clarence Vernon "Legs" Faulkner, son of Walter Hoke Faulkner and Flora Dale "Flaudie" Jones, on 16 July 1935 at Wake Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Blanche Benson died on 18 April 1996 at Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, at age 89 .²

Eliza Fenner Benton

• Father: Henry Benton b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones b. c 1785

• Birth*: Eliza Fenner Benton was born on 4 June 1817 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.
• Marriage*: Eliza Fenner Benton married Noel John Falkner, son of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark, circa 28 December 1833 at Franklin Co., NC; Falkner, Noel J. married Eliza F. Johnson in Franklin Co., N.c. 28 Dec 1833. Bondsman was Mathew P. Johnson.¹
• Deed*: Eliza Fenner Benton recorded a deed on 7 December 1839 at Franklin Co., NC. Dec 7, 1839, Noel J. Falkner and Eliza F. Falkner his wife of Granville Co., Presley Murry and wife Gellah H. Murry of Nash Co., and Nancy A. Benton of Nash Co. convey to Rhoda Jones of Franklin Co. Rhoda Jones has paid Noel J. Falkner and wife $25.95, Presley Murry and wife $25.95 and Nancy Benton $24.75 for their right, title and claim to lands set apart for our mother Rebekah Benton decd which was entitled to her from her father Drury Jones decd estate. Supposed to contain 24 acres being in Franklin Co. on Tarr River adjoining Wm Person. This was set apart for benefit of our grandmother Rhoda Jones during her natural life. Witnessed Simon Williams. signed Noel J. Falkner. Eliza Fenner Falkner, Presley Murry, Gelly H. Murry, Benton Nancy.²
• Deed: She recorded a deed on 11 October 1844 at Franklin Co., NC. Oct 11, 1844: David Edwards of Franklin Co conveys to Noel J. Faulkner of Franklin Co. trustee all that tract where David Edwards resides in Franklin Co. on east side of road from Haysville to Henderson adjoining John B. Stone, heirs of William Kittrell and Hartwell Hight. Also two colts, one cow, 10 hogs, corn, fodder, bureau, table, 6 chairs, and clock. Edwards indebted to Benj. G. Sims of Granville Co. for $100 with John W. Edwards and Briggs Edwards as sureties. Also a note with Martha Edwards as security. Also owes Blair Burwell of Granville Co. about $40 which is stayed by George Kittrell Esq. Also owes $30 on open account. Also $40 due on bond of John Hays. Also $50 to Briggs S. Edwards. If paid by Nov. 1, 1845 this void. Wit: David D. Cargill, Henry A. Edwards. Signed D. Edwards, Noel J. Falkner.³
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1860 at Granville Co., NC. In the 1860 Granville Co., N.C. census, Eliza is 49 Years old.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Eliza is 58 years old.⁵
• Death*: She died on 1 December 1882 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 65 .⁶
• Burial*: She was buried on 2 December 1882 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Elizabeth Benton Falkner tombstone is located in the Union Chapel UMC Cem. next to her husband Noel John Falkner: dates 4 Jun 1811 - 1 Dec 1882.⁶

Gilley Benton¹

• Father: Henry Benton¹ b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones¹ b. c 1785

• Birth*: Gilley Benton was born circa 1809 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.¹
• Marriage*: Gilley Benton married Presley Murray on 15 October 1829 at Franklin Co., NC.³
• Census*: Gilley Benton appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC. Gilly is 51 years old. Her husband Presley is 58 years old. Presley is a farmer. He has real estate valued at $834 and personal property valued at $712.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cedar Rock, Franklin Co., NC. Presley is 78 and Gilley is 72. Their daughter July, age 44, is living with them.⁴
• Death*: She died before 1900 at NC .

Henry Benton

• Birth*: Henry Benton was born circa 1780 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca Sharp Jones before 1807.²
• Census*: Henry Benton appeared on the census of 1810 at Franklin Co., NC. Henry is between 26 and 44 years old. His wife is between 16 and 25. They have 1 male under 10 years old and 1 female under 10 living with them.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1830 at Bledsoe, Franklin Co., NC. Henry and his wife are between 40 and 49 years old. They have three daughters, one is between 10-14, and two are between 15-19.³

Nancy A. Benton

• Father: Henry Benton b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones b. c 1785

• Birth*: Nancy A. Benton was born after 1808.
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.

Margery Ellen Berry¹

• Birth*: Margery Ellen Berry was born on 14 April 1878 at Union Co., KY.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married William H. Forkner, son of William Raban Forkner and Harriett Wilkerson, on 7 May 1901 at Union Co., KY.¹
• Death*: Margery Ellen Berry died on 21 September 1962 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, at age 84 .²