Thomas Beynon
Thomas Beynon
Born
May 27, 1840
Died
Mar 16, 1913
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
1. Photographs of Thomas Beynon
A. Photo 1
B. Photo 2
2. Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (March 28, 2001). Available on microfilm.
Source: Corpus Christi Weekly Caller, January 14, 1888, p. 6, col. 6
Research by: Msg. Michael A. Howell
4. News item, 1888
An Elegant Carriage.
Thos. Beynon, one of the most progressive livery men in the State, received two more fine carriages this week. The one seen out on the street Thursday near the bank was inspected by a number of our citizens. It is a Landau of the finest finials, and having all the latest improvements: card cases, perfumery bottles, looking glasses, telephone, etc. The vehicle, which no doubt cost a great deal of money, was manufactured by E. M. Miller & Co., of Quincy, Ill. This carriage, made for ladies especially, it appears, is the finest ever introduced here.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, July 21, 1888, p. 5, c. 1
Research by: Monsignor Michael A. Howell
Transcribed by: Kathryn H. Martin, member Coastal Bend Genealogical Society
Source: Corpus Christi Weekly Caller, August 8, 1891
Research by: Msg. Michael A. Howell
6. Marriage information
Thomas Beynon married Priscilla Hobbs Aug. 13, 1867.
Source, Nueces County Marriage Records, Vol. C, p. 332
7. Election as Sheriff
Thomas Beynon was elected on February 14, 1876; re-elected November 5, 1878 and November 2, 1880; served until November 7, 1882.
Source:
Tise, Sammy. Texas County Sheriffs. Albuquerque: Oakwood Printing, 1978.
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
8. Excerpt from The Story of Corpus Christi, by Mary A. Sutherland
Thomas Beynon
Captain Thomas Beynon commanded a cavalry company in the coast section, and made a noted ride of twenty-one miles to get to the bombardment of the city, reaching here with but a corporal's guard of his company, owing to the poor condition of their mounts. The Captain went into the livery business, and operated stage lines to the Rio Grande until the railroads arrived. He as at one time Sheriff of our county, which office he resigned to take a position with the Laureles Pasture Company, afterward returning and resuming, with his sons, the livery business. His death occurred in 1914.
Source:
Sutherland, Mary A. Edited by Frank B. Harrison. The Story of Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, 1916.
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission