Henry Beard-- Part 6: Family "Highly Respected"

"The Beard family was in the early days one of the only colored families living in the community, and they were highly respected by all who knew them..  They made their home about a mile from town on the Brickville Road.

"Reading from left to right those standing in the picture here are:  Raymond, Will, Ed, who is still living, and Frank.  Seated:  Mrs. Beard, Ella, Inez, Minnie, Georgiana, Mr. Beard and Fred.

"All are now deceased but Mrs. Beard and one son.  One child was born after this photo was taken.

"Photo through the courtesy of Mrs. Anna Schelk.

--Old Secesh