HANNAH BEESON
THE STORY AS I KNOW IT
Hannah Beeson was born Nov 8, 1713. Her parents were Edward Beeson
II and Esther Hall. She was born in New
Castle County Delaware in Brandywine Hundred. She
was the 3rd of their three children and the only girl. They were
an active, leading Quaker family of the area.
Her father, Edward owned a huge track of land that
probably could over look the Delaware River. In 1725 when Hannah
was 12 years old her father died. Esther married a
2nd time in 1730 and a 3rd time in 1733 all while Hannah
was still at home. from A genealogy of the Beeson
Family by Henry Hart Beeson
In 1735 at the age of 22 Hannah Beeson wed Joseph Gregg. They were married on Dec. 4, 1735 at Kennett Month Meeting in Chester County PA. Info came from Early church Records of Chester County Pa. Vol 3, by Martha Reamy, page 22. the date was old Quaker dating.
They had five known children:
Benjamin Gregg, born 1736
Mary Gregg, born 1738
Enoch Gregg born 1744
Solomon Gregg born 1746
Isaac Gregg, born 1748,
Joseph had been raised in Monchanin area of New Castle County De, but he moved with his new bride into Chester county, where he had a sizable plantation. At least one parcel was in New Garden, but there was also 400 acres of plantation on the Red Clay River
Joseph Gregg died oct 1, 1770 in Chester County PA, He was buried at Newark Union Cemetery. This is connected to the Newark Monthly Meeting and is not close to Newark De. It is in Brandywine Hundred off. Baynard Blvd, near Marsh Rd. His wife is also buried there. Hannah Beeson Gregg died in 1773
Joseph's will was proved Oct. 4, 1770 Penn. Wills 1713-1825 file #2586. The will named his wife Hannah, daughter Mary and (Son-in-law John Bason) could be Beeson, She received 5 shillings
sons Benjamin Gregg – half of Joseph's plantation – of 200 acres
Isaac Gregg – the other half of Joseph's plantation – 200 acres
Enoch Gregg – land in New Garden
Solomon Gregg – received “personal stuff”
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