Wellesley Allan Becraft
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 24 Oct 1863 - Charlotteville Township, Norfolk Co, Ontario, Canada 2
Christening:
Death: 28 Aug 1892 - South Norwich Township, Oxford Co, Ontario, Canada 3
Burial: in Milldale Burial Grounds, Norwich South Township, Oxford Co, Canada 4
Cause of Death:
AFN :
Events
• Census, Canadian, 1881 in Charlottesville, Norfolk South, Ontario, Canada
Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion• Death, 28 Aug 1892 in South Norwich Township, Oxford Co, Ontario, Canada
William J. BIGCROFT M Male 56 O <Ontario> Farmer Episcopal Methodist
Mary M. BIGCROFT M Female 39 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Welesley W. BIGCROFT Male 17 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Delila BIGCROFT Female 15 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Elnorah BIGCROFT Female 13 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Elgin BIGCROFT Male 11 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Ensely BIGCROFT Male 9 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
Bertha BIGCROFT Female 6 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
R. K. BIGCROFT Male 2 O <Ontario> Episcopal Methodist
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Source Information:
Census Place Charlottesville, Norfolk South, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375898
NA Film Number C-13262
District 157
Sub-district C
Division 2
Page Number 61
Household Number 289
Name:• Obituary, The Evening Sentinel Review, 31 Aug 1892 in WoodstockWellesley Becraft
Event:Death
Event Date:28 Aug 1892
Event Place:S. Norwich, Oxford Co., Ontario
Gender:Male
Age:29
Estimated Birth Year:1863
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Reference Number:yr 1892 cn 13532
Film Number:1853576
Digital Folder Number:4033002
Image Number:859
We regret to record the death of Wellsley Beecraft, which occurred on Sunday morning. The deceased had been ill with typhoid fever for some time, and his friends had given up all hope of his recovery. His remains were taken to Milldale church on Monday at 2 p.m., and the services conducted by the Rev. Overpaul, after which they were interred in the Milldale cemetery. He leaves a young wife and two little children to mourn his loss.• Obituary, The Evening Sentinel Review, 1 Sep 1892 in Woodstock
The Evening Sentinel Review (Woodstock), 31 Aug 1892, page 2, column 3
HAWTREY
We regret to report this week the death of one of our most highly respected young men in the person of Wesley Beecraft, who died on Sunday last at the age of twenty-nine years. It will be remembered that about a year ago, Mr. Beecraft met with a severe accident while stumping, from which he never fully recovered but kept up until about two weeks ago when he was attacked with malarial fever. Although attended by two doctors and the kind assistance of friends and neighbours all was found to be in vain. The funeral took place Monday from his late residence to the Milldale church, where a very appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Overpaugh from the text: "Therfore be ye also ready for in the hour that ye think not the Son of Man cometh, " after which his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery "awaiting the Lord's coming." Mr. Beecraft leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a tender parent. Miss Nora Beecraft is home attending the
funeral of her brother, W.A. Beecraft.
The Evening Sentinel Review (Woodstock), Thursday, 1 Sep 1892, page 2, column 2
Parents
Father: William James Becraft 1
Mother: Mary Margaret Sovereen 1
Spouses and Children
1. *Emeline Janette Parks
Marriage: 4 Jan 1888 - Windham Township, Norfolk Co, Ontario, Canada
Status:
Children:
1. William Ray Becraft
2. Arthur Elray Becraft
Notes
General:
Posted on genforum.genealogy.com/becraftMarriage Notes (Emeline Janette Parks)
Wellesley Beecraft found in:
Ontario, 1887-1899 Marriage Index Volume 3
Spouse: Parks, Janette
Date of Marriage: Jan 4, 1888
Marriage Place: Windham Township
Source Code: 008131
Microfilm Reel Number: 61
She was the daughter of George R. Parks and Sarah Catherine Bowerman.
Source Code: 008131, Microfilm Reel Number: 61, from Ontario, 1887-1899 marriage Index Volume 3
Sources
1. Dorothy Hufft, Hufft (rootsweb.com).
2. Dorothy Hufft, Hufft (rootsweb.com). .... Janet Bessey [jan.bessey@rogers.com], Charlotteville.
3. Dorothy Hufft, Hufft (rootsweb.com). .... Janet Bessey [jan.bessey@rogers.com], South Norwich Township. .... LDS, Ontario Deaths 1869-1947.
4. http://www.islandnet.com/.