Researching John Beale
Dig into the past of John Beale using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3801 people with the Beale surname? In that year Beale was ranked number 1122 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Beale on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Beale ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Beale and the Beale Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Beale Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Beale family tree.
Check out Parish Records for John Beale at Find My Past.
Look at for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of John Beale using the FreeBMD database.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 5433 people with the Beale surname in the UK? Beale is now ranked number 1094 for popularity in the UK. |
Beale Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Find John Beale from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Beale Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Beale surname in the USA? Beale is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Beale Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on John Beale. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called John Beale
John Elmes Beale
John Elmes Beale (December 6, 1847 – July 1, 1928) was an English politician and merchant. He was Mayor of Bournemouth in 1902, 1903 and 1904. He founded Beales, Bournemouth's largest department store.
Born in Hartford Terrace, Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, Beale was also a stalwart of the Richmond Hill Congregational Church to which his great friend, Mr. Okey, introduced him. Beale was largely responsible for securing the services of the Rev. J. D. Jones for the church, after a previous preacher left. He also took over Mr. Okey's draper's store in Commercial Road and turned it into Bealesons. Mr Okey gave up the business following the death of three of his four sons in World War I.
John Elmes Beale died at age 80 in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Hampshire. He and his wife, Sarah Ann Beale née Hussey Brickell, are buried in Wimborne Road Cemetery.
Source: John Elmes Beale, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Beale
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