Confirming a Beverley Family Connection

A mother and her two daughters traveled to the Museum from Florida, California, and Scotland seeking confirmation of a family connection. How was Ursula Beverley (maiden name) related to Robert Beverley and his wife Ursula Byrd Beverley of Beverley Park in the upper part of King and Queen County? Prior to their visit they contacted the Museum and provided some basic information about the families of interest that lived before 1800. Museum volunteers compiled potential references prior to the visit. Most of the day was spent combing through much of this material with little success. However, at the last minute they were delighted to find the connection they were seeking: Ursula was the daughter of Robert Beverley’s son. The visitors were very complimentary of the materials available to researchers.