Makers of America (1915), pp. 147-149:
[JAMES FRANCIS BECKWITH
AMONG the strong men of the present day in West Virginia, Judge J. Frank Beckwith, of Charles Town, occupies a deservedly high position.
He was born at Middleway, Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), on July 26, 1848, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith. His father was a farmer in good circumstances, and he had the usual rearing of a Virginia farmer's boy. His early education was obtained in the local county schools, and later he became a student at the Roman Catholic College on the Niagara River in the State of New York. Leaving school, he studied law and was admitted to the bar.
In 1887 he established himself in Charles Town, the county seat of his native county, for the practise of his profession. He has been most successful in his practice, and is reckoned as one of the strongest lawyers of his section.
When Judge Charles J. Faulkner was elected to the United States Senate, Governor Wilson tendered Mr. Beckwith the appointment of judge for Judge Faulkner's unexpired term. He accepted and served out that term with credit. In addition to being an able lawyer and representing several corporations as attorney, Judge Beckwith is a capable business man and is identified with various industrial enterprises.
A life-time Democrat in his political affiliations, he has served two terms in the General Assembly — the first in 1881-1882, the second in 1887-1888 ; and his record there was marked by his usual ability and gave entire satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881-1885 he served on the staff of Governor Jackson.
In fraternal circles he is affiliated with the Masonic Order in all of its degrees from Blue Lodge to Temple. He is a churchman; an active and zealous member of the Zion Protestant Episcopal Church at Charles Town, being a vestryman of the Church and Senior Warden of his parish. His family, throughout all generations in America, have been noted for church loyalty, and in the church have won great distinction. Judge Beckwith's career, in every relation of life, has been both clean and strong. As lawyer, legislator, churchman, fraternalist and individual citizen, he has illustrated the highest standard of American life.
He was married in 1886 to Annie Leacy McDonald, born in 1858 at Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald.
Judge and Mrs. Beckwith have had four children: Angus McDonald, born June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1906; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.
Judge Beckwith is a member of a very ancient English family distinguished for centuries in the old country, and one which has occupied a very high place among Virginia families since the first of the name came to Virginia in 1700.
There followed William the Conqueror to England one Sir Hugh de Malbie or de Malbysse. For his services in the conquest of the country he received grants of land. In 1226, one hundred and sixty years later, a descendant of the Norman knight. Sir Hercules de Malbisse, married Lady Beckwith Bruce, daughter of Sir William Bruce, Lord of Uglebarby, which title and other lands he had inherited from his ancestor, Sir Robert Bruce, of Skelton Castle, who was the progenitor of the Royal Bruces of Scotland...Richard Marmaduke Beckwith left a son, George Hite Jennings Beckwith, born in 1816 at "The Retreat," and educated in the local country schools. He was a farmer and owned an estate called "Shady Side." He married in 1843 Annie Lloyd Scollay, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel and Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practiced medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner, and died at Smithfield at the age of seventy-seven. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868 at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith survived her until 1883, when he died in Charles Town. These were the parents of Judge J. Frank Beckwith. He is, therefore, in the sixth generation from Sir Marmaduke Beckwith, the founder of the Virginia family...]
WV and Its People (1913), Vol. 2, pp. 520 and 521:
[(V) George Hite Jennings, son of Richard Marmaduke Barnes and Sarah (Hite) Beckwith, was born in 1816, at the "Retreat," and received his education in the common schools of hi5 native county. He was a farmer and was the owner of an estate called "Shady Side." He married, in 1843, Annie Lloyd, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel Scollay and his wife, Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practised medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner and died at Smithfield, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868, at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith passed away in Charles Town, in 1893.
(VI) Judge J. Frank Beckwith, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith, was born July 26, 1848, at Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; now West Virginia. He received his preparatory education in the county schools, afterward studying at the Roman Catholic College on Niagara river in the state of New York. Since 1887 he has been continuously engaged in the practice of his profession in Charles Town, acquiring a large clientele and building up a most enviable reputation. He was appointed by Governor Wilson to complete the unexpired term of Judge C. J. Faulkner who was elected to the United States senate. He is now attorney for several corporations, and is identified with other industrial enterprises. As a public-spirited citizen Judge Beckwith takes an active interest in all reform movements connected with his home city. He is a Democrat in politics, and in 1881-82 and 1887-88 was elected to the legislature, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881 to 1885 he was a member of the staff of Governor Jackson. He affiliates with the Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar, and is vestryman and senior warden of Zion Protestant Episcopal Church. The career of Judge Beckwith has thus far extended over a period exceeding a quarter of a century, and his record as lawyer, legislator and private citizen has in all respects conformed to the traditions of a noble ancestry.
Judge Beckwith married, in 1886, Annie Leacy, born in 1858, at Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald. who were also the parents of a son, Angus McDonald, deceased. A sketch of Major McDonald appears on another page of this work. Judge Beckwith and his wife have been the parents of four children : Angus McDonald, June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1900; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889, at Charlestown; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.]
Prominent Men of WV (1890), p. 661:
[FRANK BECKWITH.
FRANK BECKWITH is a native of Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; was born July 26, 1848 and has remained a resident of that county. He was educated in country schools and at the Catholic College of "Our Lady of Angels," in Niagara county, New York; studied law under Hon. T. C. Green, who was afterwards Judge of the Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Having been admitted to the Bar in 1872, he became the law partner of Judge Green in 1873. He represented his county in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1881-'2, and was again elected and took his seat in the special session of 1877 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon. D. B. Lucas. He was appointed Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to fill the unexpired term of Hon. C. J. Faulkner, elected United States Senator. At the conclusion of the term he resumed his law practice in Charlestown, Jefferson county.]
[JAMES FRANCIS BECKWITH
AMONG the strong men of the present day in West Virginia, Judge J. Frank Beckwith, of Charles Town, occupies a deservedly high position.
He was born at Middleway, Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), on July 26, 1848, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith. His father was a farmer in good circumstances, and he had the usual rearing of a Virginia farmer's boy. His early education was obtained in the local county schools, and later he became a student at the Roman Catholic College on the Niagara River in the State of New York. Leaving school, he studied law and was admitted to the bar.
In 1887 he established himself in Charles Town, the county seat of his native county, for the practise of his profession. He has been most successful in his practice, and is reckoned as one of the strongest lawyers of his section.
When Judge Charles J. Faulkner was elected to the United States Senate, Governor Wilson tendered Mr. Beckwith the appointment of judge for Judge Faulkner's unexpired term. He accepted and served out that term with credit. In addition to being an able lawyer and representing several corporations as attorney, Judge Beckwith is a capable business man and is identified with various industrial enterprises.
A life-time Democrat in his political affiliations, he has served two terms in the General Assembly — the first in 1881-1882, the second in 1887-1888 ; and his record there was marked by his usual ability and gave entire satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881-1885 he served on the staff of Governor Jackson.
In fraternal circles he is affiliated with the Masonic Order in all of its degrees from Blue Lodge to Temple. He is a churchman; an active and zealous member of the Zion Protestant Episcopal Church at Charles Town, being a vestryman of the Church and Senior Warden of his parish. His family, throughout all generations in America, have been noted for church loyalty, and in the church have won great distinction. Judge Beckwith's career, in every relation of life, has been both clean and strong. As lawyer, legislator, churchman, fraternalist and individual citizen, he has illustrated the highest standard of American life.
He was married in 1886 to Annie Leacy McDonald, born in 1858 at Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald.
Judge and Mrs. Beckwith have had four children: Angus McDonald, born June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1906; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.
Judge Beckwith is a member of a very ancient English family distinguished for centuries in the old country, and one which has occupied a very high place among Virginia families since the first of the name came to Virginia in 1700.
There followed William the Conqueror to England one Sir Hugh de Malbie or de Malbysse. For his services in the conquest of the country he received grants of land. In 1226, one hundred and sixty years later, a descendant of the Norman knight. Sir Hercules de Malbisse, married Lady Beckwith Bruce, daughter of Sir William Bruce, Lord of Uglebarby, which title and other lands he had inherited from his ancestor, Sir Robert Bruce, of Skelton Castle, who was the progenitor of the Royal Bruces of Scotland...Richard Marmaduke Beckwith left a son, George Hite Jennings Beckwith, born in 1816 at "The Retreat," and educated in the local country schools. He was a farmer and owned an estate called "Shady Side." He married in 1843 Annie Lloyd Scollay, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel and Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practiced medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner, and died at Smithfield at the age of seventy-seven. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868 at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith survived her until 1883, when he died in Charles Town. These were the parents of Judge J. Frank Beckwith. He is, therefore, in the sixth generation from Sir Marmaduke Beckwith, the founder of the Virginia family...]
WV and Its People (1913), Vol. 2, pp. 520 and 521:
[(V) George Hite Jennings, son of Richard Marmaduke Barnes and Sarah (Hite) Beckwith, was born in 1816, at the "Retreat," and received his education in the common schools of hi5 native county. He was a farmer and was the owner of an estate called "Shady Side." He married, in 1843, Annie Lloyd, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel Scollay and his wife, Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practised medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner and died at Smithfield, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868, at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith passed away in Charles Town, in 1893.
(VI) Judge J. Frank Beckwith, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith, was born July 26, 1848, at Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; now West Virginia. He received his preparatory education in the county schools, afterward studying at the Roman Catholic College on Niagara river in the state of New York. Since 1887 he has been continuously engaged in the practice of his profession in Charles Town, acquiring a large clientele and building up a most enviable reputation. He was appointed by Governor Wilson to complete the unexpired term of Judge C. J. Faulkner who was elected to the United States senate. He is now attorney for several corporations, and is identified with other industrial enterprises. As a public-spirited citizen Judge Beckwith takes an active interest in all reform movements connected with his home city. He is a Democrat in politics, and in 1881-82 and 1887-88 was elected to the legislature, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881 to 1885 he was a member of the staff of Governor Jackson. He affiliates with the Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar, and is vestryman and senior warden of Zion Protestant Episcopal Church. The career of Judge Beckwith has thus far extended over a period exceeding a quarter of a century, and his record as lawyer, legislator and private citizen has in all respects conformed to the traditions of a noble ancestry.
Judge Beckwith married, in 1886, Annie Leacy, born in 1858, at Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald. who were also the parents of a son, Angus McDonald, deceased. A sketch of Major McDonald appears on another page of this work. Judge Beckwith and his wife have been the parents of four children : Angus McDonald, June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1900; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889, at Charlestown; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.]
Prominent Men of WV (1890), p. 661:
[FRANK BECKWITH.
FRANK BECKWITH is a native of Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; was born July 26, 1848 and has remained a resident of that county. He was educated in country schools and at the Catholic College of "Our Lady of Angels," in Niagara county, New York; studied law under Hon. T. C. Green, who was afterwards Judge of the Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Having been admitted to the Bar in 1872, he became the law partner of Judge Green in 1873. He represented his county in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1881-'2, and was again elected and took his seat in the special session of 1877 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon. D. B. Lucas. He was appointed Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to fill the unexpired term of Hon. C. J. Faulkner, elected United States Senator. At the conclusion of the term he resumed his law practice in Charlestown, Jefferson county.]
Makers of America (1915), pp. 147-149:
[JAMES FRANCIS BECKWITH
AMONG the strong men of the present day in West Virginia, Judge J. Frank Beckwith, of Charles Town, occupies a deservedly high position.
He was born at Middleway, Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), on July 26, 1848, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith. His father was a farmer in good circumstances, and he had the usual rearing of a Virginia farmer's boy. His early education was obtained in the local county schools, and later he became a student at the Roman Catholic College on the Niagara River in the State of New York. Leaving school, he studied law and was admitted to the bar.
In 1887 he established himself in Charles Town, the county seat of his native county, for the practise of his profession. He has been most successful in his practice, and is reckoned as one of the strongest lawyers of his section.
When Judge Charles J. Faulkner was elected to the United States Senate, Governor Wilson tendered Mr. Beckwith the appointment of judge for Judge Faulkner's unexpired term. He accepted and served out that term with credit. In addition to being an able lawyer and representing several corporations as attorney, Judge Beckwith is a capable business man and is identified with various industrial enterprises.
A life-time Democrat in his political affiliations, he has served two terms in the General Assembly — the first in 1881-1882, the second in 1887-1888 ; and his record there was marked by his usual ability and gave entire satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881-1885 he served on the staff of Governor Jackson.
In fraternal circles he is affiliated with the Masonic Order in all of its degrees from Blue Lodge to Temple. He is a churchman; an active and zealous member of the Zion Protestant Episcopal Church at Charles Town, being a vestryman of the Church and Senior Warden of his parish. His family, throughout all generations in America, have been noted for church loyalty, and in the church have won great distinction. Judge Beckwith's career, in every relation of life, has been both clean and strong. As lawyer, legislator, churchman, fraternalist and individual citizen, he has illustrated the highest standard of American life.
He was married in 1886 to Annie Leacy McDonald, born in 1858 at Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald.
Judge and Mrs. Beckwith have had four children: Angus McDonald, born June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1906; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.
Judge Beckwith is a member of a very ancient English family distinguished for centuries in the old country, and one which has occupied a very high place among Virginia families since the first of the name came to Virginia in 1700.
There followed William the Conqueror to England one Sir Hugh de Malbie or de Malbysse. For his services in the conquest of the country he received grants of land. In 1226, one hundred and sixty years later, a descendant of the Norman knight. Sir Hercules de Malbisse, married Lady Beckwith Bruce, daughter of Sir William Bruce, Lord of Uglebarby, which title and other lands he had inherited from his ancestor, Sir Robert Bruce, of Skelton Castle, who was the progenitor of the Royal Bruces of Scotland...Richard Marmaduke Beckwith left a son, George Hite Jennings Beckwith, born in 1816 at "The Retreat," and educated in the local country schools. He was a farmer and owned an estate called "Shady Side." He married in 1843 Annie Lloyd Scollay, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel and Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practiced medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner, and died at Smithfield at the age of seventy-seven. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868 at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith survived her until 1883, when he died in Charles Town. These were the parents of Judge J. Frank Beckwith. He is, therefore, in the sixth generation from Sir Marmaduke Beckwith, the founder of the Virginia family...]
WV and Its People (1913), Vol. 2, pp. 520 and 521:
[(V) George Hite Jennings, son of Richard Marmaduke Barnes and Sarah (Hite) Beckwith, was born in 1816, at the "Retreat," and received his education in the common schools of hi5 native county. He was a farmer and was the owner of an estate called "Shady Side." He married, in 1843, Annie Lloyd, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel Scollay and his wife, Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practised medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner and died at Smithfield, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868, at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith passed away in Charles Town, in 1893.
(VI) Judge J. Frank Beckwith, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith, was born July 26, 1848, at Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; now West Virginia. He received his preparatory education in the county schools, afterward studying at the Roman Catholic College on Niagara river in the state of New York. Since 1887 he has been continuously engaged in the practice of his profession in Charles Town, acquiring a large clientele and building up a most enviable reputation. He was appointed by Governor Wilson to complete the unexpired term of Judge C. J. Faulkner who was elected to the United States senate. He is now attorney for several corporations, and is identified with other industrial enterprises. As a public-spirited citizen Judge Beckwith takes an active interest in all reform movements connected with his home city. He is a Democrat in politics, and in 1881-82 and 1887-88 was elected to the legislature, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881 to 1885 he was a member of the staff of Governor Jackson. He affiliates with the Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar, and is vestryman and senior warden of Zion Protestant Episcopal Church. The career of Judge Beckwith has thus far extended over a period exceeding a quarter of a century, and his record as lawyer, legislator and private citizen has in all respects conformed to the traditions of a noble ancestry.
Judge Beckwith married, in 1886, Annie Leacy, born in 1858, at Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald. who were also the parents of a son, Angus McDonald, deceased. A sketch of Major McDonald appears on another page of this work. Judge Beckwith and his wife have been the parents of four children : Angus McDonald, June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1900; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889, at Charlestown; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.]
Prominent Men of WV (1890), p. 661:
[FRANK BECKWITH.
FRANK BECKWITH is a native of Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; was born July 26, 1848 and has remained a resident of that county. He was educated in country schools and at the Catholic College of "Our Lady of Angels," in Niagara county, New York; studied law under Hon. T. C. Green, who was afterwards Judge of the Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Having been admitted to the Bar in 1872, he became the law partner of Judge Green in 1873. He represented his county in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1881-'2, and was again elected and took his seat in the special session of 1877 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon. D. B. Lucas. He was appointed Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to fill the unexpired term of Hon. C. J. Faulkner, elected United States Senator. At the conclusion of the term he resumed his law practice in Charlestown, Jefferson county.]
[JAMES FRANCIS BECKWITH
AMONG the strong men of the present day in West Virginia, Judge J. Frank Beckwith, of Charles Town, occupies a deservedly high position.
He was born at Middleway, Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), on July 26, 1848, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith. His father was a farmer in good circumstances, and he had the usual rearing of a Virginia farmer's boy. His early education was obtained in the local county schools, and later he became a student at the Roman Catholic College on the Niagara River in the State of New York. Leaving school, he studied law and was admitted to the bar.
In 1887 he established himself in Charles Town, the county seat of his native county, for the practise of his profession. He has been most successful in his practice, and is reckoned as one of the strongest lawyers of his section.
When Judge Charles J. Faulkner was elected to the United States Senate, Governor Wilson tendered Mr. Beckwith the appointment of judge for Judge Faulkner's unexpired term. He accepted and served out that term with credit. In addition to being an able lawyer and representing several corporations as attorney, Judge Beckwith is a capable business man and is identified with various industrial enterprises.
A life-time Democrat in his political affiliations, he has served two terms in the General Assembly — the first in 1881-1882, the second in 1887-1888 ; and his record there was marked by his usual ability and gave entire satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881-1885 he served on the staff of Governor Jackson.
In fraternal circles he is affiliated with the Masonic Order in all of its degrees from Blue Lodge to Temple. He is a churchman; an active and zealous member of the Zion Protestant Episcopal Church at Charles Town, being a vestryman of the Church and Senior Warden of his parish. His family, throughout all generations in America, have been noted for church loyalty, and in the church have won great distinction. Judge Beckwith's career, in every relation of life, has been both clean and strong. As lawyer, legislator, churchman, fraternalist and individual citizen, he has illustrated the highest standard of American life.
He was married in 1886 to Annie Leacy McDonald, born in 1858 at Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald.
Judge and Mrs. Beckwith have had four children: Angus McDonald, born June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1906; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.
Judge Beckwith is a member of a very ancient English family distinguished for centuries in the old country, and one which has occupied a very high place among Virginia families since the first of the name came to Virginia in 1700.
There followed William the Conqueror to England one Sir Hugh de Malbie or de Malbysse. For his services in the conquest of the country he received grants of land. In 1226, one hundred and sixty years later, a descendant of the Norman knight. Sir Hercules de Malbisse, married Lady Beckwith Bruce, daughter of Sir William Bruce, Lord of Uglebarby, which title and other lands he had inherited from his ancestor, Sir Robert Bruce, of Skelton Castle, who was the progenitor of the Royal Bruces of Scotland...Richard Marmaduke Beckwith left a son, George Hite Jennings Beckwith, born in 1816 at "The Retreat," and educated in the local country schools. He was a farmer and owned an estate called "Shady Side." He married in 1843 Annie Lloyd Scollay, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel and Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practiced medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner, and died at Smithfield at the age of seventy-seven. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868 at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith survived her until 1883, when he died in Charles Town. These were the parents of Judge J. Frank Beckwith. He is, therefore, in the sixth generation from Sir Marmaduke Beckwith, the founder of the Virginia family...]
WV and Its People (1913), Vol. 2, pp. 520 and 521:
[(V) George Hite Jennings, son of Richard Marmaduke Barnes and Sarah (Hite) Beckwith, was born in 1816, at the "Retreat," and received his education in the common schools of hi5 native county. He was a farmer and was the owner of an estate called "Shady Side." He married, in 1843, Annie Lloyd, born at Smithfield, daughter of Dr. Samuel Scollay and his wife, Harriet (Lloyd) Scollay. Dr. Scollay was a graduate of Harvard University and practised medicine in three counties. He was a large landowner and died at Smithfield, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Beckwith died in 1868, at "Shady Side," and Mr. Beckwith passed away in Charles Town, in 1893.
(VI) Judge J. Frank Beckwith, son of George Hite Jennings and Annie Lloyd (Scollay) Beckwith, was born July 26, 1848, at Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; now West Virginia. He received his preparatory education in the county schools, afterward studying at the Roman Catholic College on Niagara river in the state of New York. Since 1887 he has been continuously engaged in the practice of his profession in Charles Town, acquiring a large clientele and building up a most enviable reputation. He was appointed by Governor Wilson to complete the unexpired term of Judge C. J. Faulkner who was elected to the United States senate. He is now attorney for several corporations, and is identified with other industrial enterprises. As a public-spirited citizen Judge Beckwith takes an active interest in all reform movements connected with his home city. He is a Democrat in politics, and in 1881-82 and 1887-88 was elected to the legislature, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. From 1881 to 1885 he was a member of the staff of Governor Jackson. He affiliates with the Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar, and is vestryman and senior warden of Zion Protestant Episcopal Church. The career of Judge Beckwith has thus far extended over a period exceeding a quarter of a century, and his record as lawyer, legislator and private citizen has in all respects conformed to the traditions of a noble ancestry.
Judge Beckwith married, in 1886, Annie Leacy, born in 1858, at Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia, daughter of Major Angus William and Elizabeth Morton (Sherrard) McDonald. who were also the parents of a son, Angus McDonald, deceased. A sketch of Major McDonald appears on another page of this work. Judge Beckwith and his wife have been the parents of four children : Angus McDonald, June 13, 1887, at Berryville, died November 21, 1900; Eloise Lloyd, born in 1889, at Charlestown; Francis Jennings, born in 1892; Elizabeth Morton, born in 1895.]
Prominent Men of WV (1890), p. 661:
[FRANK BECKWITH.
FRANK BECKWITH is a native of Middleway, Jefferson county, Virginia; was born July 26, 1848 and has remained a resident of that county. He was educated in country schools and at the Catholic College of "Our Lady of Angels," in Niagara county, New York; studied law under Hon. T. C. Green, who was afterwards Judge of the Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Having been admitted to the Bar in 1872, he became the law partner of Judge Green in 1873. He represented his county in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1881-'2, and was again elected and took his seat in the special session of 1877 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon. D. B. Lucas. He was appointed Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to fill the unexpired term of Hon. C. J. Faulkner, elected United States Senator. At the conclusion of the term he resumed his law practice in Charlestown, Jefferson county.]
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