People

The Beards written up so far, oldest first. More as the research comes together.

• Neill Beardc. 1720 – February 1772Settled in Bladen County with his wife Catherine. Where he came from is still a mystery.
• Gilliam Vance BeardAugust 20 1877 – June 28 1928Died when his youngest was five; the children went to live with Emmett and Jessie Beard.
• Earl Monroe BeardRan Beard's Grocery across the river bridge. Wrote country songs. Avid coon hunter.
• Louise Wingate BeardApril 1 1910 – March 16 1994Born April Fool's Day. Brought her nephew stacks of comic books.