RILEY BEASLEY (deceased), a descendant of one of the pioneer families of
Lawrence County, was born in Spice Valley Township October 14, 1829, a son
of Jesse and Catharine (Cameron) Beasley, who were natives of the Old
Dominion.  He was liberally educated, and selecting farming for his vocation
secured a good farm of 420 acres by hard work and industry.  October 14,
1849, his marriage with Miss Margaret E. Chapman was solemnized, and a
family of eight children were born to them as follows:  Jesse C., Cornelia,
John K., Ella, Elza and three who died in infancy unnamed.  Mr. Beasley was
one of the most upright and respected men of Lawrence County, and by his
unswerving integrity, was highly esteemed.  He was a Democrat, a Mason, and
his death, which occurred June 23, 1872, was a source of mourning for the
entire neighborhood.  Mrs. Beasley was born February 2, 1833, a daughter of
John and Elizabeth (Fields) Chapman.  She owns a farm of eighty acres;  is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an estimable lady.


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