Charles H. Beale
Charles H. Beale, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling, was born in Virginia March 5, 1833. His parents were Stephen S. and Harriett (Elmore) Beale. when two years of age, with them he came to Madison County, Ohio. After their arrival in this county, for a short time, they located in Jefferson Township, when they settled in Pleasant Township, where they remained until their decease, he in 1881, she in 1879. Five fo their family of seven children are now living– Charles H. (the eldest), Mary A., David, John W. and Smith. Our subject was reared to a man's estate on a farm, and received but an ordinary English education. On June 16, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Nye, daughter of Samuel and Jane Nye, of Pleasant Township. They have five children–William S., Clark, Stephen W., and Elmer and Elva V. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township, and at present is officiating as one of our efficient County Commisioners. He is a member of the F. & A. M. fraternity, and the owner of 650 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]