Thomas Maz fleet Beck

William and Mary Hawkins. They took care of the elderly couple and received the farm in return. The Becks were said to have “established a home long remembered for hospital- ity and kindness.” Thomas and Mary belonged to the Methodist Church and gave it their full support. They had nine children, 6 sons and 3 daughters. Thomas died on January 5, 1914, at the age of 83.

Margaret was the twelfth and youngest child of the family. She was

born February 23, 1833 in Guernsey Cove. She would have attended the local school and helped her mother with the household chores. She married Thomas White and they had eight children - four boys and four girls. In their younger years they farmed near Murray River,

but later moved to Cape Bear. Margaret died in February, 1901, at the age of 68.

Vere must have been filled with pride when he re- flected upon his family and considered how well they all turned out. He died on Friday, April 12, 1878. He was in his 95th year and probably had never seen a doctor in his life. He had faced many hardships during those years and accom- plished much. If those who were awed by the Great Me- teor of 1783 did not recognize that baby Vere was destined

Margaret Beck