Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Beegle, Francis 
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FRANCIS BEEGLE, a prosperous and progressive agriculturist 
of Colerain township, Pa., was born February 24, 1848, on 
the farm where he now resides, and which was likewise the 
birthplace of his father, Joseph F. Beegle.  He is of remote 
German ancestry and the descendant of one of the earliest 
pioneers of this section of Bedford County, his 
great-grandfather, Charles Beegle, the founder of the 
Pennsylvania branch of the Beegle family, having come from 
Loudoun County, Virginia, to Colerain, as one of the first 
settlers here.  Taking up a tract of unbroken land, from 
which scarce a tree had been cut, Charles Beegle redeemed a 
homestead from the wilderness.  His son Frederick, the 
paternal grandfather of Francis Beegle, eventually became 
the owner of this property, and he continued the 
improvements already begun, each year adding to the tillage 
land.
  Joseph F. Beegle, who was born in 1811, is one of the 
oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Colerain 
township.  Reared to manhood on the ancestral homestead, 
which is not far from Ott town, he engaged in agricultural 
pursuits from youth to old age, and in his undertakings was 
abundantly prospered.  During his entire life he has 
earnestly supported the principles of the Democratic party; 
and, though never an aspirant for official honors, he has 
served a number of years as School Director of the township 
and as Assistant Assessor.  His wife, whose maiden name was 
Elizabeth Frantz, is now a bright and active woman of 
seventy-seven years.  She was born and bred in Allegheny 
County, Maryland.  They are both members of the Lutheran 
church, in which he has served as Deacon and as Elder.
  Francis Beegle obtained his education in the district 
schools of Colerain and at a seminary in Rainsburg, Pa.  
Following in the footsteps of his honored ancestors, he has 
devoted his energies to tilling the soil; and his well- 
appointed farm, consisting of about three hundred acres, 
gives ample evidence of his diligence and skilful 
management.  An active adherent of the Democratic party, he 
has acceptably filled many of the more important offices of 
the township.  He has been Inspector of Elections, a School 
Director three years, Assistant Assessor, and is now serving 
his second term as township Auditor.  He is a consistent 
member of the Lutheran church, in which he is an Elder.
  On January 17, 1878, Mr. Beegle married Mary J. Corle, a 
daughter of Abraham Corle, late of St. Clairsville, Pa.  
Their union has been blessed by the birth of seven children; 
namely, Frederick O., Joseph A. S., Margaret D., Grave V., 
Benjamin H., Francis C., and Mary H.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa