Husband Crawford [12890]
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Wife Endora Ida "Dora" Hall [7193] 1
Born: 4 Sep 1883 - Addison, Steuben, New York, United States 2
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Died: 28 Jul 1943 - Corning, Steuben, New York, United States 2
Buried: - Hope Cemetery, Campbell, Steuben, New York, United States 2 3
FamilySearch ID: LT4H-36H
Find A Grave ID: 82078467
Father: James Curtis Hall [13087] (1858-1939)
Mother: Nancy Irene Harrison [13088] (1860-1915)
Other Spouse: LeRoy Dwight Becraft [7192] (1881-1941) - (Divorced)
Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Bath, Steuben, New York, United States. Leroy D Becraft, born about 1881; wife Dora I, 1884; Charles D, 1902; Leroy D, 1908.
• She died. 28 Jul 1943 Corning, NY Leader
Burns Fatal to Mother of Becraft
Mrs. Dora I. Crawford, 59, 265 E. Market St., who suffered first and second degree burns all over her body in the fire Tue which completely destroyed the Charles D. Becraft Tire Co. building, over which she lived, died at 7:45 am today in Corning Hospital.
Mrs. Crawford's death is the second from burns in Corning and vicinity in less that four months. In May, Mrs. Ethel Owen, South Corning, died as a result of burns received when flames destroyed her home.
Fire Chief Sheedy stated today that the completely gutted condition of the building, which was condemned as a fire hazard by Former Fire Chief John W. McCarthy a few years ago, would prevent firemen from discovering the cause of the fire. The blaze was reported about 5:40 am.
Chief Sheedy discounted the possibility that a paper fire in the alley at the rear of the building might have started the conflagration. He explained that the rear of the building is of cinder-black, which is fireproof.
Mr. Becraft, who was working in the building until nearly 5 am, told Chief Sheedy that he had no insurance.
The fire, according to Mr. Becraft, destroyed stock and equipment valued at between $12,000 and $15,000, as well as several hundred dollars worth of customers' tires which were being repaired.
The condition of Fireman Edwin Robinson, who was committed to Corning Hospital with back and leg injuries received when he fell from a ladder in an attempt to rescue Mrs. Crawford, was reported today by the Hospital to be "fair".
Fire Chief William Sheedy who was on the ladder directly beneath Robinson when the ladder fell, remained at home today with a neck injury suffered when the fireman's falling body struck him on the head. Chief Sheedy also suffered minor burns on his hands and wrists when he caught Mrs. Crawford, whose clothing was blazing. The Chief had highest praise for Frieman Robinson, who was also hospitalized some time ago for injuries received in a fire at Gibson.
Mrs. Crawford was born in Addison, Sept 4, 1883, the daughter of James and Irene Harrison Hall. She was twice married, first to the late LeRoy Becraft and later to Mr. Crawford. She was a resident at Corning for about 50 years and attended Grace methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Leroy Becraft and Charles Becraft [cont. on page 6].
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