Harry Edward Becraft
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 9 Sep 1903 - Laurel, Prince George's Co, MD 1
Christening:
Death: 22 Aug 1986 - Laurel, Prince George's Co, MD 1
Burial: 25 Aug 1986 - Union Memorial Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery Co, MD
Cause of Death:
AFN :
Events
• Military 2
Becraft, Harry E., T/5 USA 33208676, Sykesville, Carroll Co.• Obituary, Laurel News Leader
Harry Becraft• Obituary, Washington Post
Harry Edward Becraft, 82, known as "Laurel's greatest farmer," died suddenly of a heart attack on Aug 22, 1986 at his home in Laurel.
Mr. Becraft was an avid farmer and gardener for many years, although he was a carpenter by vocation.
Mr. Becraft and his late wife owned a large farm for 30 years on Route 198 where the UPS facility is now located. He sold the farm before I-95 was built in the early 1970's.
After moving to Julie Lane in Laurel, Mr. Becraft continued to grow a large vegetable garden for many years. Folks all over Laurel bought vegetables from Mr. Becraft and he was particularly known for his strawberries.
Funeral services were held Aug 25 at Donaldson's Funeral Home with the Reverend Roby Eastridge officiating. Burial was held in Union Cemetery, Burtonsville.
Mr. Becraft was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Becraft and Mary Louise Kruhm Becraft. His wife, Edith Sellers Becraft, died in April 1985.
He is survived by a son, Wayne E. Becraft; a sister, Ella Ray; three brothers, Louis, Arthur and Auston Becraft; and three grandchildren, Michelle, Jeffrey and Mark Becraft.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Becraft, Harry E.• Soc Sec Num, 215-10-7277
On Friday, August 22, 1986, Harry E. Becraft, beloved husband of the late Edith S. Becraft; father of Wayne E. Becraft; brother of Louis F., Austin and Arthur Becraft, and Ella Ray. Three grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, Md., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery.
• Census, Federal, 1910 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD
Becraft, Benjamin F, head, age 36; Mary L, age 29; Harry C, age 7; Albert O, age 6; Benjamin H, age 4; Austin F, age 3; ???, age 3/12.• Census, Federal, 1920 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD
Becraft, B F, age 44, born in Maryland; Mary, age 38; Louis, age 17; Harry, age 16; Albert, age 14; Ben, age 12; Austin, age 10; Arthur, age 6; Ella, age 2/12.• Census, 1930 Census, 1930 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD
Benjamin Becraft age 55 listed as head of household with wife Mary L age 48 and children Harry E age 26; Arthur E age 16; and Alla E age 12.
Parents
Father: Benjamin Franklin Becraft
Mother: Mary Louise Kruhm
Spouses and Children
1. *Florence Edith Sellers
Marriage: 2 Oct 1930 - Montgomery Co, MD 3
Status:
Children:
1. Infant
2. Wayne Eugene Becraft
Notes
Birth Notes:
Off Riding Stable Rd.General:
T/5 USA 33208676, Sykesville, Carroll Co, MD WW II
Sources
1. U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
2. War Records Division, Maryland in World War II, Register of Service Personnel, Volume I - A through D.
3. Montgomery County Marriage Records, MD.