Henry Beeker Jr. ^{1 2}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1810 in , Rowan, NC. ^{3 4} The 1810 census recorded Henry Beker with this household:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1801-1810) = 2 sons (Philip & Henry Jr.)
45 & over (<=1765) = 1 father (Henry Sr.)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1801-1810) = 4 daughters (?, ?, Anna, Sophia)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 2 daughters (?, ?)
16-25 (1785-1794) = 2 daughters (Catherine, ?)
45 & over (<=1765) = 1 mother (Barbara)
1810 neighbors are 4 Garner households: father-in-law Philip, and David, John and Henry, and Peter Tysinger who married Henry's daughter Margaret.

2. Census in 1820 in Lexington Side, Rowan, NC. ⁵ In the 1820 census, the "Lexington Side" district was a part of Rowan County, North Carolina, located on the northern and eastern side of the Yadkin River. Just two years later, in 1822, this territory was officially separated to form the new Davidson County, North Carolina. The town of Lexington, which had been founded in the late 1700s, became the county seat of the new Davidson County.
The 1820 census recorded Henry Baker (sic) with this household:
Males (born)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 1 son (Henry Jr.)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 father (Henry Sr.)
Females (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 2 daughters (Anna & Sophia)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 2 daughters (?)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 mother (Barbara)
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7.

3. Court: Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions on 18 Dec 1826 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ⁶ Ordered by the court that Levi Rhodes an orphan may be bound as an apprentice to Henry Beeker Jun. until he arrives to the age of twenty one years to learn the Black Smith trade & during said apprenticeship to teach or cause him to be taught to read & write & when free to give him a freedom sent worth $25 and 50 dollars in cash.
(Research Note: Levi in 1835 married Henry's sister Sophia Deborah Beeker.).

4. Tax List: 1827, , Davidson, NC. ⁷ Capt. Hedrick's District
Beeker Henry Sr. 600 acres land, value 800, no white poll tax
Beeker Henry Jr. no land, 1 white poll tax
Tysinger, Peter, 268 acres land, value 250, 1 white poll tax
Capt. Harris's District
Beaker Philip, 200 acres land, value 200, 1 white poll tax.

5. Court: on 18 Dec 1827 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ⁸ John Beard filed a suit against James Ingram & Henry Beeker Jun.
A jury of 12 people found the defendants "guilty of the trespass mentioned in the plaintiff's declaration and asses the plaintiff's damage to 5 cents and costs."
[Note: James Ingram is Henry's brother-in-law who married Caty Beeker.].

6. Tax List: Capt. Hedrick's comp. For 1829, 1829, , Davidson, NC. Beeker Henry Senr. Land: 600, Value 800, 0 White Poll Tax
Beeker Henry Junr. Land 126, Value 50, 1 White Poll Tax
Tysinger Peter Land 268 Value 250 0 White Poll Tax
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7. NC Land Grant #35 Book 138 page 182. 123 Acres Jacobs Creek http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.54.36&qid=97855&rn=1 on 20 Nov 1829 in Silver Hill, Davidson, NC. ⁹ Cover:
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No. 36
County Davidson
Name Beeker Henry Jr.
Acres 123, 1 rod & 28 perches
Grant No. 35
Issued 20 Nov 1829
Entry No. 250
Entered 16 July 1829
Book No. 138 Page No. 182
Location: On waters of Jacobs Creek
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Inside Certificate:
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State of North Carolina
Davidson County No. 250
Joshua Nelson Entry Office of Claims for Lands in the County of Davidson
To the Surveyor of said County Greeting you are here by required to lay of and survey for Henry Beeker Jun. a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Davidson containing one hundred and thirty three acres
Joining the lands of Henry Beeker Sr. John Miller George Northmon and others.
Entered July the 16 1829.
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Deed:
State of North Carolina No 35 Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of ten Dollars for every hundred Acres hereby Granted paid into our Treasury by Henry Beker Junr. have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Henry Beker Junr. a tract of Land containing one hundred & twenty three acres 1 rod & 28 perch lying and being in the County of Davidson on the Waters of Jacob's Creek Beginning at a sourwood, thence East with Henry Beker's other land forty two chains seventy seven links to a Hickory, thence north with George Workman's line forty four chains thirty links to a sourwood Thence west with John Miller's line twenty seven chains seven links to a stone pile Thence south with Henry Beker's Sr. line forty two chains to a stake West fifteen chains seventy links to a stake from thence south to the beginning.
Entered 16th July 1829 - As by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all Woods, Waters, Mines, Minerals, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining.
To hold to the Said Henry Beker Junr. his Heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such Sums of Money Yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct provided Always that the said Grantee shall cause this grant to be registered in the Register's office of our said County of Davidson within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void In testimony whereof we have caused these or letters to be made patent and our Great Shall to be hereunto affixed Witness John Owen Esquire our Governor Captain General and commander in this at Raleigh the 20th day of November in the 54th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twenty nine. By Command
John Owen
W Hill Secretary
Registered 16th May 1830 By B Hamiss C R
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8. Census in 1830 in , Davidson, NC. ¹⁰ The 1830 census recorded Henry Beeker Jr. with this household:
Males (born)
Under 5 (1826-1830) = 1 son (Samuel)
10-14 (1816-1820) = 1 son (?)
20-29 (1801-1810) = 1 father (Henry)
Females (born)
Under 5 (1826-1830) =
30-39 (1791-1800) = 1 wife (Anna)
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4.

9. Tax List: 1830, , Davidson, NC. ¹¹ Capt. Hedrick's District
Beeker Henry Sr. 600 acres land, value 800, 1 white poll tax
Beeker Henry Jr. no land, 1 white poll tax

Capt. Harris's District
Beeker Philip, no land, 1 white poll tax.

10. Court: on 12 Aug 1831 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ¹² Adam Tysinger vs. Henry Beeker Jr. Henry Beeker Sr.
No. 2 Appearance dockert. Casa. The defendants being called failed to appear, judged by default final is granted against them for the sum of $21.81 Principal money with interest from the 5th February 1831 till paid together with costs of suit.

11. Tax List: 1835, , Davidson, NC. ⁷ Capt. Beck's District
Beeker Henry Sr. 225 acres land, value 400, no white poll tax
Beeker Henry Jr. no land, 1 white poll tax

Capt. Wright's District
Beaker Philip, 200 acres land, value 200, 1 white poll tax.

12. Henry was listed on a Henry Beeker Jr. Gave his father's Jacob's Creek estate to brother Philip to settle a $150 debt deed on 6 Dec 1839 in , Davidson, NC. ¹³ This Indenture made this 6 day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Between Henry Beeker of the State of N. Carolina and County of Davidson of the first part and Philip Beeker of the second part & Adam Tysinger of the third part all of the State & County aforesaid Witnesseth that whereas the said Henry Beeker Stands Justly indebted to the said Philip Beeker in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars due by Notes and Judgments bearing date even up to this date which debt he the said Henry Beeker honestly desires to secure and pay In consideration thereof & in further consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Philip before the signing these presents the receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledge the said Henry Beeker for himself his heirs and Assigns given granted bargained sold & delivered to the said Philip Beeker his heirs and assigns forever all that Deed and parcel of land being in our County aforesaid & on the waters of Jacobs Creek bounded on the East by Byerly & King on the West by the Peter Tysinger on the North by Tysinger & Julius Strange & on the East by John M. Morehead which Tract contains Two hundred and twenty five acres to have and to hold the above described land & every part thereof with all the rights privileges thereunto belonging or any wise appertaining free and clear from the lawful claim or claims or incumbrances of any person or persons whatsoever to said Philip Beeker his heirs and assigns forever in trust nevertheless of the said Henry Beeker or his heirs shall and may at any time when the said Philip Beeker may him or his heirs demand the aforesaid debt of one hundred & fifty dollars with all costs & interest that thereon may accrue of the same be not paid by H. Beeker or his heirs or assigns as aforesaid then the said second part shall Command the third part to sell the said Land to the highest bidder for ready money at and on said premises first giving at least twenty days notice of time & place of sale one advertisement to be set on the Court house door at Lexington & three other publick places and the money arising from such Sale to apply to discharge the aforesaid debt of one hundred and fifty dollars due and owing to said Philip Beeker or so much thereof as may remain due & unpaid Also the interest thereon together with the Cost of advertising this Instrument & also all Cost arising by reason of these presents to make and Execute a title of said land to the purchaser thereof & the said Adam Tysinger of the third part to put him the purchaser in possession of the same land and the balance of the money of any to pay to the said Henry Beeker his heirs or Assigns. In witness whereof we the above named Henry Beeker, Philip Beeker & Adam Tysinger have hereunto set our hands & seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in Presence of
John Roach
Margaret Roach
Henry (his x) Beeker (SEAL)
Philip (his x) Beeker (SEAL)
Adam (his x) Tysinger (SEAL)This Indenture made this 6 day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Between Henry Beeker of the State of N. Carolina and County of Davidson of the first part and Philip Beeker of the second part & Adam Tysinger of the third part all of the State & County aforesaid Witnesseth that whereas the said Henry Beeker Stands Justly indebted to the said Philip Beeker in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars due by Notes and Judgments bearing date even up to this date which debt he the said Henry Beeker honestly desires to secure and pay In consideration thereof & in further consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Philip before the signing these presents the receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledge the said Henry Beeker for himself his heirs and Assigns given granted bargained sold & delivered to the said Philip Beeker his heirs and assigns forever all that Deed and parcel of land being in our County aforesaid & on the waters of Jacobs Creek bounded on the East by Byerly & King on the West by the Peter Tysinger on the North by Tysinger & Julius Strange & on the East by John M. Morehead which Tract contains Two hundred and twenty five acres to have and to hold the above described land & every part thereof with all the rights privileges thereunto belonging or any wise appertaining free and clear from the lawful claim or claims or incumbrances of any person or persons whatsoever to said Philip Beeker his heirs and assigns forever in trust nevertheless of the said Henry Beeker or his heirs shall and may at any time when the said Philip Beeker may him or his heirs demand the aforesaid debt of one hundred & fifty dollars with all costs & interest that thereon may accrue of the same be not paid by H. Beeker or his heirs or assigns as aforesaid then the said second part shall Command the third part to sell the said Land to the highest bidder for ready money at and on said premises first giving at least twenty days notice of time & place of sale one advertisement to be set on the Court house door at Lexington & three other publick places and the money arising from such Sale to apply to discharge the aforesaid debt of one hundred and fifty dollars due and owing to said Philip Beeker or so much thereof as may remain due & unpaid Also the interest thereon together with the Cost of advertising this Instrument & also all Cost arising by reason of these presents to make and Execute a title of said land to the purchaser thereof & the said Adam Tysinger of the third part to put him the purchaser in possession of the same land and the balance of the money of any to pay to the said Henry Beeker his heirs or Assigns. In witness whereof we the above named Henry Beeker, Philip Beeker & Adam Tysinger have hereunto set our hands & seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in Presence of
John Roach
Margaret Roach
Henry (his x) Beeker (SEAL)
Philip (his x) Beeker (SEAL)
Adam (his x) Tysinger (SEAL).

13. Census in 1840 in , Davidson, NC. ¹⁴ The 1840 U.S. Census household recorded
Males (born)
10-14 (1826-1830) = 1 son (Samuel)
30-39 (1801-1810) = 1 father (Henry Jr.)
Females (born)
5-9 (1831-1835) = 3 daughters (Susannah, Barbara, Elizabeth)
40-49 (1791-1800) = 1 mother (Anna)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
On the same census page is Henry's mother:
The 1840 census recorded Barbary Beaker with this household:
Females (born)
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 daughter
70-79 (1761-1770) = 1 mother (Barbary)
Other neighbors have surnames that intermarry with Beekers: Levi Rhodes, John Tysinger, James Gallimore, Peter Tysinger, George Young
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14. Court: in Feb 1842 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ¹⁵ David Huffman vs Henry Beeker, Richard Crow bail
Casa - The Defendant Henry Beeker being solemnly called & failed on Motion. Judgment is granted against the said Henry Beeker & against Richard Crow his bail for the sum of $ 21.50 to be discharged by the payment of $ 10.75 & interest from 22 of April 1839 & costs.

Martin W. Leach vs Henry Beeker & Richard Crow Bail
Casa - The defendant Henry Beeker being called & failed on motion.
Judgment is granted against him & his security for the sum of $ 134.20 to be discharged by the payment of $ 58.76 with interest from the 13th of February 1840 & cost.

Martin W. Leach vs Henry Beeker & Richard Crow Bail
Casa - Henry Beeked being called & failed on motion. Judgment is granted against him & his security for the Sum of $ 31 to be discharged by the payment of $ 12.56 & interest from the 13th of Feb. 1840 & cost.
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15. Probate in Apr 1847 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ¹⁶ Spring Term 1847
Isaac Thompson & others vs. Peggy Thompson & others
In this case the death of Isaac Thompson one of the Petitioner is suggested and on motion Frederick Thompson the 2d and Henry Beeker and Anna his wife Children and Heirs at Law of said Isaac Thompson , are made party petitioners, also the death of James Thompson, another of the petitioners is suggested and his children and heirs at Law are on motion made party petitioners to Wit:
1. William Thompson 2. John Thompson 3. Nathan Thompson 4. Daniel Thompson 5. Noah Thompson 6. Nancy Thompson , 7. Susan Thompon 8. Alley Thompson and Sally Thompson.
And it further appearing to the Court upon Affidavit filed that John Thompson the father of Frederic Thompson the 2d was advanced in land in his life time by his father William Thompson the elder, It is therefore ordered by the Court that it be referred to the Clerk and master of this Court to enquire and ascertain and report if said John Thompson was so advanced in land in his lifetime in all or in part and to what amount and that he have power to summon witnesses and to examine any of the parties on oath before him. And it appearing that Frederick Thompson the first is not an inhabitant of this State . It is therefore ordered that notice in the Greensboro Patriot a public newspaper printed in this state for twenty days as to said Frederick Thompson be sufficient for taking such account.

16. Newspaper: Greensboro Patriot, 24 Apr 1847, Greensboro, Greene, GA. ¹⁷ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON County. Court of Equity, Spring Term, 1847.
Isaac Thompson and others vs. Peggy Thompson and others.
In this case the death of Isaac Thompson, one of the petitioners, is suggested, and on motion Frederick Thompson the 2nd, and Henry Beeker and Anna his wife, children and heirs at law of said Isaac Thompson, are made party petitioners; also the death of James Thompson, another of the petitioners, is suggested, and his children and heirs at law are on motion made party petitioners, to wit, William Thompson, John Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Nancy Thompson, Susan Thompson, Alley Thompson and Sally Thompson.
It appearing to the Court upon affidavit filed, that John Thompson, the father of Frederick Thompson the 2nd, was advanced in land in his lifetime by his father William Thompson the elder, It is therefore ordered by the Court, that it be referred to the Clerk and Master of this Court to inquire and ascertain and report if said John Thompson was so advanced, in land in his lifetime, in all or in part, and to what amount, and that he have power to summon witnesses and to examine any of the parties on oath before him.
And, it appearing that Frederick Thompson the first is not an inhabitant of this State. It is therefore ordered, that notice in the Greensborough Patriot, a public newspaper printed in [this] State, for twenty days as to said Frederick Thompson the first shall be sufficient for taking said account.
Witness, Peter K. Rounsaville, Clerk and Master of our said Court, at office in Lexington the 1st Monday after the 4th Monday in March, A. D. 1847.
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Explanation: Here's what the notice describes:

Parties Involved: The lawsuit is titled "Isaac Thompson and others vs. Peggy Thompson and others." This indicates a civil case where multiple plaintiffs (petitioners) are suing multiple defendants. The notice identifies several individuals involved:

Petitioners: The original plaintiffs included Isaac Thompson and James Thompson, both of whom have since died.

New Petitioners: Because the original petitioners have died, their children and legal heirs have been "made party petitioners," meaning they have been added to the lawsuit to take their deceased parents' place. These new petitioners include Frederick Thompson the 2nd, Anna Beeker, and the eight children of James Thompson.

The Dispute: The core of the case seems to be a dispute over an inheritance, specifically concerning land. The court has been presented with an affidavit (a sworn statement) suggesting that John Thompson (the father of Frederick Thompson the 2nd) had received an "advancement" of land from his father, William Thompson the elder. An advancement in this context refers to a gift made during a person's lifetime that is intended to be a prepayment of their future share of an inheritance.

Court Order: The court has ordered a Clerk and Master (a court officer) to conduct an investigation. The Clerk is tasked with:
a) Determining if John Thompson truly received an advancement of land.
b) Ascertaining the value of this land.
c) Summoning witnesses and examining the parties under oath to gather evidence.

This investigation is crucial because if John Thompson did receive a significant portion of his inheritance in advance, it could affect how the remaining estate is distributed among all the heirs. The court is trying to ensure a fair and equitable division of the estate.

Public Notice: The final part of the notice addresses Frederick Thompson the first, who is not a resident of North Carolina. To ensure he is properly notified of the proceedings, the court has ordered that a notice published in the Greensborough Patriot newspaper for 20 days will be considered sufficient legal notice.

17. Census in 1850 in , Davidson, NC. ² The 1850 census recorded in Southern Davidson county: Henry Beaker, farmer, 47, living with daughter Barbara, 17; son Samuel, laborer, 20; and Elizabeth, 15. Henry's land was valued at $400. Everyone was born in North Carolina.

Next door is Henry's daughter, Susannah, 19, living with her husband, Henry Row, laborer, 26, and daughters Mary A., 3, and Martha E., 9 months when then census was recorded on 1 Nov 1850. Henry had no real estate value, indicating he was probably on his father-in-law's land. Everyone was born in North Carolina.

18. Census in 1860 in Healing Springs, Davidson, NC. ¹⁸ The 1860 census recorded Henry Becker, farmer, 63, living with Anna, 46; and Catherine, 80. Everyone was born in North Carolina. The post office was Healing Spring. Henry's real estate was valued at $100 and personal estate $150.

Next door is Daniel Woodson, farmer, 40, with his wife Eliza, 34.

19. Newspaper: Semi-Weekly Standard: description of land adjoining Henry Beeker's property, 9 Dec 1862, Raleigh, Wake, NC. ¹⁹ SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
By decree of the Court of Equity of Rowan County, and at Fall Term of said Court, 1862...
And by virtue of said decree I will expose to public sale, at tbe Court House in Lexington, on the 30th day of December, 1862, on a credit of twelve months, with interest from tbe day of sale, the following; real estate lying in Davidson snd Randolph counties, vis:
One tract known as the Grice Mountain tract, adjoining Woodson Daniel, Wm, C. Buie, the Hoover Mine tract, Alex Frank, Jesse Lane, John Bean, Henry Beeker, J. T. Loltin, James Davis, and T. H. Daniel, in Capt. Clay Daniel's district, supposed to contain five hundred acres.
L. Blackmer, C.M.E.

20. Census in 1870 in Healing Springs, Davidson, NC. ²⁰ The 1870 census recorded in Healing Springs Township: Henry Baker, farmer, 68, living with Annie, 55. They were born in North Carolina. His real estate was valued at $75 and personal estate $50. The post office was Jackson Hill.

Henry married Anna Thompson, daughter of Isaac Thompson and Unknown. (Anna Thompson was born about 1803 in , Davidson, NC and died between 1840 and 1850 in , Davidson, NC.)