Beagley England to Illinois
Have gotten more info since my last posting. Some verified against primary records, some not. Hope this is helpful to someone or you can correct or add to the following.
William Beagley b. about 1820 in England (area unknown)m. Sophia ? They had 4 sons.
Thomas 1844 in England
Thorp(e) 1845 in England (possible Lincoln)
James 1848 in England
Joseph 1855 England or Illinois
Thorp, James and Joseph served in the Civil War. James missing,presumed dead.
Thomas m. Kate Bethington
Thorp m. Maria Dickson
Joseph m. Sophia Smith
Thomas and Kate had two daughters.
Sarah Beagley (b 1866 in Chicago) m. John Henry Ashfield 1885 in Chicago, Illinois.
Emma Beagley m. George Ashfield 1893 in Chicago, Illinois.
Thorp had a son, Bruce Beagley b. 1886.
Our family has always pronounced the name BIGley.
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