William Beverly Elementary School
History and Dedication
Captain William Beverly
1806 - 1895
The Captain and Nancy had nine children: John, Pernina, James, Mary, Christopher, Guilford, Andrew, William and Thomas. Five of their sons (Thomas, Christopher, Andrew, Guilford, and William) were killed in 1864 as they fought for the Confederacy. James followed his father as a farmer, and John was a Methodist minister and circuit rider. The two daughter married Vances.
Captain Beverly’s wife died on June 16, 1851. Captain Beverly’s second wife was Rebecca Crownover, and to this union were born five children. Captain Beverly died on May 20, 1895.
Captain Beverly’s eldest son John married Isabel Russell. They had twelve children: Joseph, Pernina, Mary, Mattie, Warren, James, Thomas, Andrew, John, Frank, Lula and Robert. Joseph was a prominent businessman in Crowell, Texas. He took great interest in the early history of his native county of Collin and wrote numerous articles in the McKinney papers on historic subjects. Pernina taught school at Spring Creek and then married Thomas F. Hughston.
Descendants of William Beverly in the Plano area include Frank Beverly, Tom Hughston, and Thomas Beverly, Jr.
"Continuing the Tradition of
Excellence"
by Dr. Patricia Stone
On hundred years ago in a
tiny Texas town,
A seed that was planted took
root in solid ground
When a school was built in
Plano on Avenue G
To educate the children in
that rural community.
Still standing there today
so proud and tall
A monument to the learning
that echoed through its halls.
That school marked the beginning
of a tradition proud
Plano ISD, we sing your praise
aloud.
Many new schools have been
added to the fold
Carrying on the tradition of
excellence begun of old.
Fifty-four in total—each one
special and unique
Designed to meet the needs
of the student for whom they speak.
We celebrate today the newest
addition
To PISD’s proud and excellent
tradition
Beverly Elementary where children
are the treasure
Whose value and worth are beyond
all measure.
A school dedicated to meeting
our student’s needs
A school that makes it possible
for all students to succeed.
A school proud of its heritage
and tradition
Supported by the community
as it carries out its mission.
To be a caring, nurturing
place where students thrive
With academic excellence
the goal for which we strive
Parents and educators working
side by side
Will carry the PISD banner
forward with honor and pride
So that the second hundred
years in Plano ISD
Will be as
successful as the first because of schools like Beverly.