Tombstone Tuesday - Catherine Beard Ott (1785-1838)

Catherine Beard Ott, daughter of Francis Beard (see Military Monday's Francis Beard), and wife of Frederick Ott. 

She was born 10 Nov 1785 in Virginia, died 5 Feb 1838 Preble County, Ohio. 

Married 26 Sep 1806 in Rockingham County, Virginia to Frederick (1781-1840) Ott who is also buried in the plot where she rests.

Catherine was the mother of 12 children: John, Sarah, Samuel, Rebecca, Michael, Francis, Catherine, Frederick, Susan, Daniel, Jacob and George.

Military Monday - Francis Beard (Rev. War)

Francis Beard was born 15 Apr 1753 in what was then York County, Pennsylvania and died in 1833 in Preble County, Ohio.  As of this writing is wife's name is unknown to the compiler.  His one known child was Catherine, who married Frederick Ott.   

Francis is my 6th Great grandfather. 

Happy Researching!
Karen