Name Origin of Beasley

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 09:39 Written by David B. Beasley Saturday, 20 June 2009 14:34

“The family name Beasley is an interesting example of the evolutionary nature of names.  It is a variant spelling of Beesley and is a place name derived from the combination of ‘bees’ and ‘ley’ (woods).

 

Due to its place name component, this surname is far more likely to have derived from the bearers place of residence, rather that from the beekeeping trade.  Lacking sugarcane and sugar beets, the medieval British often used honey from sweetening.

 

Although the art of beekeeping was long known and practice, wild honey was often harvested by rural people from nearly, ‘bee woods’.  An inhabitant of a cottage near the ‘bees ley’ might be referred to by neighbors as ‘atte bees ley’, following a personal name.

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FREE DNA TEST? Why not?

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 May 2009 17:51 Written by Doug Beezley Friday, 15 May 2009 18:59

(Notice: As of today (May 28, 2009), SMGF no longer takes free DNA tests, but has subcontracted that part of their work to genetree.com.)

Some time ago, I had submitted my DNA sample to Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. It was free... at a time when I wasn't as familiar with DNA testing. Then I forgot about it... until a recent email from Linda. Yes, the catch is, you DON'T get your actual test results. After I looked at it again, I realized that for FREE, it has its value.

When you submit a Y-DNA test, you indicate the surname AND a family tree. When the results show up, your tree is matched against other trees. You don't know your results (though you CAN figure it out) and you don't know the name of the living members of the tree, you DO know what trees are a match. If someone else already establishes your family tree for Y-DNA, you can also get a mtDNA instead. (One test free.)

Here's the NEWS... THE FREE OFFER IS GOING AWAY SOON! (OK... free is gone.)

They are in the process of transitioning to a paid service. I've not been told HOW SOON, so if you like free, do it NOW... CLICK HERE. Questions? This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Mark and Doug Dialog

Sunday, 05 April 2009 10:08

It's been a while since something new has been added to the website. Mark and I have been having a dialog we'd like to share. It started with Laurence Beezley submitting a DNA sample. We've not had a lot of "Beezley's" participate and Laurence is from a known line that MIGHT be connected to mine, but has not been proved. We are discussing implications and opportunities to advance the cause. This dialog is open to the public, but if you log in, you will have a chance to add your comments on line. The link is on the Features menu to the left, or CLICK HERE.

Congratulations Mark Beasley

Written by Doug Beezley Monday, 29 September 2008 08:00

The New Mexico Minority Enterprise Development Week Veteran Award: Mark Beasley, President of Freedom Construction of New Mexico Inc.

Award Winners were honored during the New Mexico MED Week Awards Celebration Luncheon held last week at the Hotel Albuquerque, in conjunction with the New Mexico 4th annual Service Disabled & Veteran Owned Small Business Conference.

 WAY TO GO, MARK!!!