John Beasley
JOHN BEASLEY, born in Virginia, came to the vicinity of Limestone, Kentucky, in 1788. He was a surveyor under Massie, and a scout and Indian fighter of great celebrity in the pioneer days about Limestone and the Three Islands. He was a man of much natural talent, and was Presiding Justice of the Court of Quarter Sessions for many terms of that court. He was chosen the first State Senator from Adams County under the old Constitution, but his seat was successfully contested by Joseph Darlinton. This is perhaps explained by the statement that Beasley was a Federalist in politics. He was a brother of Benjamin Beasley and Nathaniel Beasley, prominent characters in the early history of Adams County. John Beasley's remains lie buried in an unmarked grave near the public school building in Manchester.
From History of Adams County, Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time - by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers - West Union, Ohio - Published by E. B. Stivers - 1900