Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors

Major Daniel James Jr and Margaret Clemson

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Husband Major Daniel James Jr [44]

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           Born: 3 May 1763
     Christened: 
           Died: 13 Aug 1838
         Buried:  - James/Kimmel Cemetery, Linganore, Frederick, Maryland
FamilySearch ID: 2Z3B-8K5

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         Father: Daniel James [38] (1734-1792)
         Mother: Lucy Wood [41] (1733-1827)

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       Marriage: 

Events

• He worked as a Major.

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Wife Margaret Clemson [3735]

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           Born: 30 Dec 1782 - Frederick, Maryland, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 11 Apr 1810 - Frederick, Maryland, United States 1
         Buried: 11 Apr 1810 - Clenmount Fam Cem-Clemsonville, Frederick, Maryland, USA 1
FamilySearch ID: 2Z3B-8FS

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Children

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1 M Major Sir Pratby James [3736]

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           Born: 4 Dec 1809
     Christened: 
           Died: 19 Jan 1850
         Buried:  - James/Kimmel Cemetery, Linganore, Frederick, Maryland
FamilySearch ID: 2Z3B-8WK

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2 M Zealand James [3737]

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           Born: 7 Jun 1808
     Christened: 
           Died: 7 Nov 1812
         Buried:  - James/Kimmel Cemetery, Linganore, Frederick, Maryland
FamilySearch ID: 2Z3B-8LP

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Sources

1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 26 Nov 2025), entry for Margaret Clemson, person ID 2Z3B-8FS.