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Catherine Beamish
d. 1642
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Died
1642
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Catherine (d. 1642), wife of the Beamish planter and mother of Francis Beamish of Kilmalooda (d.1679) and his brothers; "either the widow or more probably the daughter-in-law of the first Beamish settler" (Kingsley). Maiden surname not recorded. NB distinct from her son's wife Catherine BERNARD (d. c.1695). Added June 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 24 Jul 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]
Research notes
*** CAUTION - POSSIBLE SAME-PERSON (19 Sep 2026): this Catherine (d.1642) may be THE SAME WOMAN as Katherine I80010, wife of the Ballymodan immigrant at the head of the Raheroon pedigree - see the caution on her husband's record I81014. Not proven; do not double-count.