Madden BECK and Rebecca HATLEY of Rowan/Davie NC were found on the
1850 Census living in Saluda Twp., Jefferson Co. Ind. Rebecca was
listed alone with her five children: Matilda 18, Win. 17, Emily A.
15, Catherine 8, and Mary C., all born in NC.
Madden was not listed on this Census and it did not indicate she was
widowed. This family with the exception of oldest daughter, Irene,
cannot be found on any census again.
Aurena Mathilda “Irene” BECK m. Abijah DAVIS 31 July 1851 in
Jefferson Co. Indiana.
“Irene” BECK b. 10 Jan 1831 Rowan/Davie Co. NC — 18 May 1918, (87 y).
It is Irene's death certificate that I learned her nativity and
parents names.
Abijah and Irene are buried in nearby Horner Cem, Scott Co. Ind.
Children: Margaret, Rebecca, Eliza Ann, Thomas, James S, Mary,
Marshall, and Robert E. Davis.
Bonnie Grimmius