Thanks to a very kind cousin, I now have a copy of this book, written by Walter Mingus Beam in 1958. This traces the genealogy of Nelson Beam, one of the great-grandsons of Bartram Beam. Nelson owned a farm in German Valley, NJ. This book is a treasure for those of us related to the Beams of northwestern New Jersey. I would be happy to do look ups if anyone needs help.

Two paragraphs are of particular interest: "In the year 1990 or before, I hope some descendent of Bartram Beam will again bring "The German Valley Beams" up to date. It's nice to know your lineage and we have a 200 year start so lets hope someone along the line will keep us "on the Beam."

AND: "I want every living descendent of Nelson and Mary Ann Beam to have a copy regardless of age. The descendents that are unable to contribute are welcome to the book. It would be appreciated if the ones that are able would contribute. My labor has been a pleasure and is donated. I hope some other descendent will do the same in the years to come."

Are there any Beam descendants who would like to take up this challenge from Uncle Walter? Can we update the data in this book? If you are interested, have info about an update (maybe it has already been done?), or if you need a lookup please email me at meezer67@aol.com.

Cheers, Nancy in Florida

PS My brick wall is my 2ggrandfather, William F. Beam, b. 1814. He owned the farm next door to Nelson and Mary Ann. I don't know how or if William F. was related to Nelson. William's wife was Rachel Fritts, daughter of Morris Fritts and Cornelia Lunger. Please contact me if you have any info on this elusive relative. Thanks!

Hi, I have been trying to research my fathers side of the tree with no luck. His name was Wilbur Beam bn 1/20/10 died 1/25/84. His father was Sidney Beam bn 6/11/1883 died 4/13/1950 his grandfather was Hutton Beam (married to Elmira Hoffman) unknown after that. I was wondering-Sidney raised my father in califon NJ which is only a town over from German Valley. I know its not much to work on but I would be greatful for anything.
Thanks, Lori

Have Levi Fleming m Jan, 02, 1821 Mary Beam in my lineage. Mary is daughter of John Beam and Catherine Pace.
Mary Fleming m Sept 22. 1818 Bartram Beam son on John Beam and Catherine Pace
Catherine Fleming m Morris Beam son of John Beam and Catherine Pace
Have more info
Mary

Hi Lori, I looked in the German Valley Beam genealogy and didn't find any of your Beams there. Sorry about that! However, my maiden name is Sliker..... we need to talk!!! Please email me at meezer67@aol.com. Hope to hear from you soon!

Hi Mary, Thanks for the info. Do you have a William F. Beam anywhere in your research? My great grandmother Margaret Beam Hoffman was his daughter. Hope to hear from you soon. Best, Nancy

Hi: Under Children of Mary Fleming and Bartram Beam are 1. William Beam. m Catherine Hendershot. There are 11 children in all.

Hi Mary, Thanks for your quick reply. My William F. Beam married Rachel Fritts in 1837. Guess we can't make a connection. I appreciate your help, though!
Best, Nancy

May be Bartrams brother (William's father's brother)

I have Beams and Hendershots. Please contact.

Hi Nancy,

Thank you, I appreciate your offer. And yes if I can connect with this family I would be willing to help bring the line on down. My gg-granddad was William H. Beam. His death certificate says his parents were Henry Beam and Eliza Hubbard. Best I have been able to estimate, William would have been born about 1831/32 in Rockaway, Morris County, NJ. In June 1854 William married Sarah Schilott Dobbins, daughter of Andrew Dobbins & Susan Bartlett, in Morristown, Morris, NJ. Their kids were William Thomas, Eva St. Clair, Sarah Louisa, Stella, and George Henry. Family rumor says that the name was originally spelled 'Boehm' or something like that and that the family had come from Pennsylvania to NJ, but nobody knows when. Would you please check the book for William?

Thank you,
Kathy