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TRISTRAM BETHEA2 was the second son of "English" John Bethea1. He had a brother , "Virginia" John Bethea2. He received a 150 acre plantation in Gates County from his Father "English" John Bethea and he raised a large family with four sons and five daughters.
| Notes from Kinfolks |
| 1) James Bethea3, | d. before Feb. 1797 | James d between Nov 1796 and Feb 1797 will made 22 Aug 1796 proved Feb 1797 N.C.Gates Co.See Copy.His will mentions neither wife nor children.Probably nm* Served Patriot Army in Rev.War |
| 2) Jesse Bethea3 | , b. before 1736 d. 1812 m. (2nd) Elizabeth Breeden (Thomas) Marlboro Bethea Branch |
2*Jesse.Member Pasquotank Co.N .CMilitia 1754 therefore b 1736 or before; came to Marlboro Co.S.C.about 1771; lived n present town McCoD d Apr 1812 m 1. probably N.C.Gates Co. * . . . Lang m 2. S.C.Marlboro Co. * (Mrs.) Elizabeth Breeden (Thomas) of Marlboro Co. |
| 3) John Bethea3, | d. 1799 in Gates County, N.C. |
3*John.Capt in Patriot Army in Rev.War.d 1799 will 20 Oct 1799 N.(:.Gates Co.See copy.m * Mary.. - (she was alive 20 Oct 1799 when mentioned in his will) / 3a. * Elizabeth m .x- Bray S,aunders I 3b *Mary not married 20 Oct 1799 when her father's will was made. No other legatees mentioned in will of John "Bethey" I .0. |
| 4) William Bethea3 | b. Mar. 1, 1744 in Gates County , N.C. Married Jerusha Brown Cape Fear Bethea's |
5*William b 1 Mar 1745 d N.C.Cumberland Com do Jerusha Brown (WB60e = WB) q.v.Note: Since designations according to order names appear on "Bethea Family Tree" were assigned,William's date of birthwas learned (v WB) .He was older than Elishfl and perhaps other brothers. |
| 5) Elisha Bethea3 | b. 1761 in Gates County , N.C. | 4,*Elisha b 1761 probably N.C.Gates Co.d 4 Apr 1833 Va.Nansemond Co. Served Patriot Army in Rev.War and member George Rogers Clark Exped.Pension Dept.says he d and left widow and three children in Nansemond Co.Va. He is mentioned in will of Philip Bethea (66603) q.V m .x. * Rachel. . . |
| 6) Mary Bethea3 | d. after Oct. 30, 1792 in Gates County |
a*Ann m * . - . Parker supposed to have lived l"i.t:.Gates Co. I b * Mary dafter 30 Oct 1792 N.C.Gates Co.See her will m -x. * Abel Cross I c * Priscilla m .x- * . . . Cross (Either b or c probably had son John.See will of Philip Bethea 66603)
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| 7) Elizabeth Bethea3, | ||
| 8) Ann Bethea3, | ||
| 9) Priscilla Bethea3. |
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"English" John Bethea1 -> Tristram Bethea2 |
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1st |
John
"English John" Bethea b. about 1684 in England Sailed
to America about 1700 |
| 2nd |
Tristram
Bethea2
Born
about 1713 in Herford (Gates County) N.C) Married Ann Goodman About 1735 Died 1779. |
Copyright 2010 by T. P. Bethea, Jr.,
Monroe, Louisiana
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