Charles David Beasley was born on 11 November 1845, in Georgia. His father was David Beasley (1811-1880), and his mother was Susan Burger (1815-1880). Charles had five known siblings. They were William Walker (1835-1920), Calvin (b. 1840), Larenda (b. 1843), Cynthia Ann “Sythe” (1849-1926) and Minerva Adaline (b. 1852).
On 21 December 1870, in Lawrence County, Alabama, Charles married Margaret Ann Misenheimer. During their marriage they had five children but only four children are known. They were Charles Whitfield “Whit” (1872-1945), Maggie L [Loyd] (1876-1918), William Haney (b. 1880), and Elah Susan [Matthews] (1881-1911).
Charles served in the Civil War. The inscription on his headstone identifies his unit as Co. G – 19 AL Inf. C.S.A.
Charles David Beasley died on 27 June 1931 at his home in Covington, TN. He is buried in Munford Cemetery.
War Veteran Dies
COVINGTON, Tenn., June 27. – Charles D. Beasley , 86, Confederate veteran. died this morning at his residence here. The funeral took place this afternoon at the First Methodist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. A.N. Goforth , the pastor , conducted the services.
Mr. Beasley, a native of Georgia, served with an Alabama regiment in the Confederate army, but has lived in Tipton county for many years. One son, C. Whit Beasley, survives.
[ Charles David Beasley | The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee, June 28, 1931]
Margaret Misenheimer Beasley
Born 5 Nov 1839 Died 11 Mar 1931
Mrs. Beasley, 92, Passes Away Wednesday Morning
Mrs. Maggie Misenheimer Beasley died peacefully at her home on East Washington street early Wednesday morning at the advanced age of 92 years. She had been growing more feeble for months and her passing was not unexpected.
Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at 10 o’clock at the First Methodist Church , being conducted by Rev. A. N. Goforth , pastor, assisted by Rev. E. H. Hutchison pastor of the Central Christian Church. Interment occurred in Munford cemetery.
Mrs. Beasley was born in South Carolina November 5, 1839, her parents moving to Tipton County when she was but four years of age, her entire life being lived in this county. Mrs. Beasley was the oldest of eight children and was a sister of the late M. A. Misenheimer, former register of Tipton county.
Mrs. Beasley was married to Mr. Beasley December 12, 1870. To this union five children were born. Besides her husband, however, Mrs. Beasley is survived by only one of her children, Esq. C. W. Beasley of this vicinity.
For many years Mrs. Beasley was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, she being faithful in attendance upon its ordinances until within the last few years of her life, when the infirmities of old age made it impossible. She was of strong faith, devoted to her husband and son, and a most consistent Christian character. During her life , she reared many orphan children, it being said of her that she offered a home for all homeless children who came into her observation. Mrs. Ethel Billings and Mrs. Gertrude Nelms revere the memory of this fine woman who gave them a home in childhood. Many others she took within the shelter of her loving care who have since moved away or died.
Also surviving Mrs. Beasley are a brother, N. W. Misenheimer, of Memphis, and two sisters, Mrs. H. A. Posey, of Atoka, and Mrs. Louisa Higgins, who has lived with Mrs. Beasley during her declining years.
[The Covington Leader, Covington, Tenn., March 12, 1931]
Mrs. Beasley, 92, Buried
Sister of Memphian Died at Home in Covington
COVINGTON, Tenn., March 12. – The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Misenheimer Beasley, 92, wife of Charles D. Beasley, who died at the family residence yesterday, took place at the First Methodist Church this morning, the Rev. A. N. Goforth, assisted by the Rev. E. H. Hutchison, pastor of Central Christian Church, conducting the services. Interment was in Munford Cemetery.
Mrs. Beasley, who was born in South Carolina, moved with her parents to Tipton County when she was four years old and lived here all of her life. She was one of the oldest residents of Tipton County. She was a member of the Methodist Church. On Dec. 12, 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Beasley celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her husband and by one son, Esq. C. W. Beasley, A brother, N. W. Misenheimer, Memphis, and two sisters, Mrs. H. A. Posey of Atoka and Mrs. Louisa Higgins of this city, also survive.
[The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn., March 13, 1931]
