I am tracing the families of Jacob Beasley/Margaret Pickens of SC
(Kershaw/Fairfield/Richland counties). Today, another researcher told me he
had uncovered this interesting fact. Has anyone else found this German
connection? (Jacob's dates are c. 1728-1773).

"In Fairfield County, S. C., sometime shortly after the Revolution, there was
a deed involving Jacob Beasley in which he text stated 'formerly known as
Jacob Bielger.' Obviously this German name of Bielger became anglicized to
Beasley." (So, when researching this family, the documents might be under the
name Biegler before the Revolution and Beasley after.)

I'd love some input on this new puzzle piece.

Glenna

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