Bean Family History by WJB
some of our forefathers had to practice (it was pride which spoilt the show with Alexander's family and I am sorry to say ours too) it seems queer that a man must not make garments, that is trade, but he may as a farmer, clean out pigsties. That is the profession of agriculture. Since writing this I have learned more and add a few notes.

Mac of the Hills, Mac Ben, Mac Beau, Bean.
Grant is the premier Clan of Scotland, the eldest son has alway been called James except once when one of them married a Miss Bean, daughter of John Bean and the eldest son was named John in recognition of the honour in linking the two families. I think this John Bean must have been the one who was ...