On 1 October 1897, Laura (Garrett) (Emma) [sic] Beazley was born in Essex County, Virginia. [“Garrett” is placed over “Emma” on the certificate, both in parentheses.] She was female, 8th child in order, parents were married. Father was Lebbeus Hunter Beazley, white, 36, born in Essex County, occupation farmer. Mother was Laura Emma Garrett, white, 29, born in Caroline County. Parents married in Caroline County. Information certified by L. H. Beazley of Chester, brother, age 67. Family Bible states that Laura Garrett Beazley was born October 1, 1897. Registrant signed as Laura B. Davis of 1518 Van Buren Street, Washington, D.C. “Laura B. Davis states that the date of the Bible showing family records was 1898 and according to members of her family this record was made just after her birth.” [Virginia Department of Health, Delayed Certificate of Birth 8429.]