From the Greene County, PA, Democrat, Friday, May 11, 1900 - BEALL
Mr. Emanuel Beall, of Dunkard township, Greene county, died Wednesday, May 2nd, 1900, aged 80 years, 4 months and 1 day. Born December 31st, 1819 in Monongahela township, this county. He was the son of Thomas and Mariam Engals (sic) Beall. His father was a native of Loudon county, VA, and his mother a native of Greene county, PA. They were of English and German extraction, his grand-father, Wm. Beall, was a pioneer settler of Greene county, and his maternal grand-father was a soldier in the the Revolutionary war. Emanuel Beall, the subject of this notice was next to the oldest in a family of eleven children, all of whom preceded him to the grave. He remained with his parents on the farm, until he was 24 years old, then located in Monongalia county WV, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Beall made his own way in the world having owned at one time over 1000 acres of land. In 1869 he returned to his native county and settled in Dunkard township, where he remained until his death. He was a Democrat in politics, and at one time served as overseer of the poor in this county. He always took an active part in the public schools, and served a number of years as school director. Since moving to Greene county he made the raising of fine sheep a specialty, and met with great success in the business. Mr. Beall was married three times, and was the father of fourteen children, eleven of whom survive him : John T., of Marion county WV, who served as soldier under the Confederate flag in the war of the Rebellion; Benitha J., wife of David Morris, of Monongalia county WV; Wm. J. of Dallas, MO; Charlotte, wife of S.C. Edwards, of Greene county, PA; Baronet; Martha, wife of J. B. Russell; and Mariam, wife of S. C. Cowell, all of Ritchey county, W V; Nancy wife of C. C. Cowell and A.J. Beall of Dunkard township, this county; George W., of Waynesburg, PA and Columbus Beall of Marion county WV. Emanuel Beall was a faithful member of the Baptist church. He always was ready to give his attention to the sick in his neighborhood, lending a helping hand and administering to their comfort. For this demonstration of sympathy, and practical charity he has always been commended by the entire neighborhood in which he lived. Aside from his business pursuits, he was fond of sports. In his earlier life he was a fine marksman with the rifle and enjoyed hunting squirrels. Many gray bunnies have dropped from their lofty heights, pierced with a bullet from his rifle, directed by his unerring aim. He also enjoyed fishing, and very few occasions could be found when he was too busy to accompany anyone, who wished to enjoy the sport, and the bass that attempted to devour the bait from his hook, generally met with a speedy exit from the water to dry land. He enjoyed company and was always pleased when any of his friends or acquaintances called upon him. Perhaps few men of his age has fed and entertained more strangers than he did. He never accepted any pay from anyone who ate his table, nor turned away any who were hungry. His remains were laid to rest May the 4th, in the Steele burying ground, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Powers, of the M.E. Church South at 11 o'clock a.m.

NOTE: His first wife was Benitha Cordray who he married Nov 14, 1844(on-line WV Marriages) and who is the mother of the first 2 children listed above. She has died by 1850. He rest of the children are by his 2nd wife, Malinda Waycroff.