BEEBE Surname DNA Project

Project Background

The BEEBE Surname DNA Project was created to develop a collection of various BEEBE family groups who descend from the same male BEEBE ancestor. DNA analysis provides a tool for identifying participants who share a common male ancestor; and, when used in unison with documented BEEBE pedigrees, can also aid in establishing links between BEEBE groups who previously were thought to be unrelated. Because many BEEBE surname researchers have exhausted traditional genealogy research methods without identifying their elusive BEEBE ancestor, this project combines genetics and genealogy in an effort to break through the proverbial "brick wall". Much useful information on the application of DNA analysis to genealogy research can be found through the DNA Resources page. All variant spellings are welcome to participate. One of the most common soundex's for the many variants of this surname is "B100". Feel free to suggest any variant spellings not already listed.

The name Bebee has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from Bibbe, an ancient personal name which is now a Yorkshire and Lancashire surname. A family named Bibby, which possessed a freehold at Ribchester during the 14th century, is descended from Richard Bibby, who lived in the late 13th century and who was the son of a woman named Bibbi.

First found in Leicestershire where they had been settled since ancient times before the Norman conquest of England by Duke William in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were:
Martin Beeb, who settled in Philadelphia Pa. In 1869; James Beebe settled in Massachusetts, in 1620; Joe Beeby who settled in Virginia in 1635; John & Samuel Beebe settled in Massachusetts in 1649; Mary Bibby settled in New England in 1773.

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