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John Beach, the original ancestor, was born in England and died in Connecticut. Stephen Beach, of the 5th generation, was born in Pennsylvania and died in Ohio in 1835. Although many are found throughout the United States, many also moved into Texas.

"This book is a companion volume to Biographical books, 1950-1980, completing a comprehensive one hundred and five year bibliography of biographical and autobiographical works published or distributed in the United States"--Preface.

Michael Mitchell was born between 1670 and 1675, probably in England. His parents are unknown. He married Sarah Catlin, daughter of John Catlin and Mary Baldwin, ca. 1694. They had nine children, then divorced in 1718, and Michael disappeared.