Beck
Ms.
? – 1787
Ms. Beck’s specific name is unclear. She is believed to be Edward Beck and Ann Preston’s daughter. Her name is believed to be Rebecca, Esther, Rebecca Esther, or Esther Rebecca. Data shows intermarriages between the families and they lived close together. Additionally, there is a marriage record for a Joseph Lewis to R Beck. However, the record has very little detail. Contributing to the lack of information regarding Joseph’s first wife is the face that she preceded him in death and he remarried. Therefore, all references in his will are to his surviving spouse. However, the Beck family appears to be the correct family and this tie to our family is supported by DNA matches with descendants in other branches of the Beck/Preston family. However, due to the distance of the relationship and the potential for other relationships, the DNA match is not strong enough to classify it as proof.