William Beckham (b.ca. 1620) immigrated about 1640 from England to Orange County, Virginia, married Tabetha Randolph in 1650, and moved later to Essex County, Virginia. Descendants lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and elsewhere.
This ten-year supplement lists 10,000 titles acquired by the Library of Congress since 1976--this extraordinary number reflecting the phenomenal growth of interest in genealogy since the publication of Roots. An index of secondary names contains about 8,500 entries, and a geographical index lists family locations when mentioned.
After losing their mother, Anabelle and her sisters flee to Beckham where they meet matchmaker Elizabeth Tandy. They are sent to Hope Springs, Colorado as mail-order brides for successful businessman, Dr. William Mercer. As they get to know each other, challenges arise with mines collapsing in the town. Can their marriage survive these struggles? After losing their mother, Isabelle and her sisters flee from their abusive father. They become mail-order brides in Hope Springs, Colorado, where Ana marries Dr. William Mercer. But when mines start collapsing, they must work together to find the culprit. Meanwhile, wealthy businessman Albert Thoreau is matched with poor farm girl Izzy as a marriage of convenience - but will it turn into something more? Rosie Winslow always looks on the bright side. After her mother's death, she and her sisters escape their abusive father by becoming mail-order brides. Rosie is thrilled when she meets her handsome husband, the mayor of Hope Springs. However, Charles Jordan is hesitant due to his past marriage. Despite this, they get along well until Rosie notices he doesn't touch her. She must decide whether to stay with Charles or leave for someone who loves her. Will they be able to discuss their issues and move forward?
The definitive guide to the 5,000 most common surnames in the United States. With origins, variations, rankings, prominent bearers and published genealogies.
One of the most popular athletes in the world, soccer star David Beckham's skills are second to none. As he grew into an international superstar, Beckham used his fame to help the sport of soccer grow and make a better future for underprivileged children throughout the world. Give your readers an up-close look at this superstar.
If you're 18, love football and can bend a ball like Beckham, the world must be your oyster, right? Wrong. If you're Jess - 18, Indian and a girl - forget it. Jess just wants to play football but her wedding-obsessed parents have other ideas so she hides it from them. But when Jess and her friend Jules join a ladies team and get spotted by a talent scout, it all kicks off ... The Bend it Like Beckham movie was a box-office hit, starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Bend it Like Beckham was also transformed into a musical in London's West End.