County and the city of Beeville in Texas are named in his honor. His grandson Carlos Bee was elected and served as a US Congressman from Texas. References External links Barnard Elliot Bee Sr. from the Handbook of Texas Entry about Barnard E. Bee from the Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas published 1880, hosted by the Portal to Texas History. 1787 births 1853 deaths Bee family Diplomats of the Republic of Texas Lawyers from Charleston, South Carolina Politicians from Charleston, South Carolina