Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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William Albert Beacraft and Ella J Wilde

Husband William Albert Beacraft [10828] 

           Born: 14 Aug 1856 - Michigan, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 5 Aug 1917 - Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States 1 2
 Cause of Death: Hemiplegia, sequel of crebral hemorhage
       Cremated: 8 Aug 1917 - Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States 1
FamilySearch ID: LK1X-V1D
Find A Grave ID: 107815134


         Father: George E Beacraft [6920] (1831-1907)
         Mother: Eliza Jane Huyck [6921] (1835-1920) 2


       Marriage: 18 Jun 1876 - Lakeport, St. Clair, Michigan, United States

Events

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States. 1910 US Census Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington
William Beacraft M 52 b. Michigan, parents b. Canada
Addie Beacraft F 48 b. Canada, father b. Ireland, mother b. Canada.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Caseville Township, Huron Co, MI. 1910 US Census Caseville, Huron, Michigan
William Beacraft M 52 b. Michigan, parents b. Michigan
Ada L Beacraft F 55 b. Michigan, father b. Wales, mother b. NY
Ada L Curran F 18 b. Michigan step-daughter father b. Ireland, mother b. Michigan
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Little Traverse, Emmet Co, MI. Name: W. A. Becraft
Residence: Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan
Birthdate: 1857
Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Ella J. Becraft
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 23 years
Occupation: Shoemaker
NARA Film Number: T9-0578
Page: 395
Page Character: B
Entry Number: 5784
Film number: 1254578

wife Ella J, age 23
son Miles S, age 2.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Burchville, St. Clair Co, MI. 1870 US Census Michiganm Burchville, St. Clair Co.
George Beecraft M 45 b. NY Shoemaker
Eliza Beecraft F 33 b. Canada
William Beecraft M 12 b. Michigan
Anna Beecraft F 14 b. Michigan
Allice Beecraft F 11 b. Michigan.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Kankakee City, Kankakee, IL. 1900 US Census Kankakee city, Kankakee, Illinois
William A Beacraft M b. Aug 1857 Canada Eng., father b. Canada Eng., mother b. Kentucky, married 15 yrs
Ada A Beacraft F b. May 1862 Canada Eng., father b. Ireland, mother b. Canada Eng., 1 child none living.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States. Ward 6
William Beacraft, age 52y; wife Addie, age 48.

• He worked as a Car Inspector in 1917.

• He died on 8 Aug 1917 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States. NameWilliam Beacraft
SexMale
Age58 years
Birth Date

14 August 1858

BirthplaceMich.
Residence PlaceTacoma, Pierce, Washington
Death Date

5 August 1917

Death PlaceTacoma, Pierce, Washington
Marital StatusMarried
OccupationCar Inspector
Racewhite
Father's NameJackson Beacraft
Father's SexMale
Father's BirthplaceCanada
Mother's NameEliza Hyke
Mother's SexFemale
Mother's BirthplaceCanada
Event TypeBurial
Event Date8 August 1917
Event PlaceTacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
Source DetailsCN 594.


Wife Ella J Wilde [10829] 

           Born: 1856 - Burtchville Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 3
     Christened: 
           Died: 1883 - Little Traverse Township, Emmet, Michigan, United States 3
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: LC6F-V72

Events

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Little Traverse, Emmet Co, MI. Name: Ella J. Becraft
Residence: Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan
Birthdate: 1857
Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Relationship to Head: Wife
Spouse's Name: W. A. Becraft
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Ohio, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Female
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 23 years
Occupation: Keeping House
NARA Film Number: T9-0578
Page: 395
Page Character: B
Entry Number: 5785
Film number: 1254578.

Marriage Events

• Marriage: 18 Jan 1876, Lakeport, St. Clair, Michigan, United States. Groom's Name: William A Becraft
Groom's Age: 19 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1857
Groom's Birthplace: Barton, Mich
Bride's Name: Ella J Hild
Bride's Age: 20 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1856
Bride's Birthplace: North Smitac Co, Mich
Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1876
Marriage Place: Lakeport, St Clair, Michigan
Film Number: 2342460
Digital Folder Number: 4207585
Image Number: 100
Reference Number: v 3 p 191 rn 2931.

Children
1 M Miles Standish Beacraft [6923] 

           Born: 11 Jan 1878 - Burtchville, Saint Clair, Michigan, United States 4
     Christened: 
           Died: 5 Apr 1958 - Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States 2
         Buried:  - New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Pierce, Washington, United States 5
FamilySearch ID: 967R-TZH

         Spouse: Grace E LaBounty [8719] (1884-1966)
           Marr: 19 Sep 1906 - Seattle, King, Washington, United States 5

General Notes: Husband - William Albert Beacraft

William was the son of George and Eliza Huyck Beacraft. Although born in MI, he spent much of his early life in Ontario Canada.

He married Ella J. Wild. They had one child. He was widowed and on Dec. 25, 1883, he married Addie Switzer.

He and his wife lived in MI and IL. He worked as a shoemaker, a travel agent and a carpenter.

About 1905, they settled in Tacoma WA. He continued working as a carpenter until his death at the age of 58 years 11 months 21 days.

Medical Notes: Husband - William Albert Beacraft

Washington State Death Certificate Record Number 594, Registered No 692

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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 5 Nov 2025), entry for William Albert Beacraft, person ID LK1X-V1D.

2 LDS, Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960.

3 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 24 Nov 2025), entry for Ella J Wilde, person ID LC6F-V72.

4 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 5 Nov 2025), entry for Miles Standish Beacraft, person ID 967R-TZH.

5 Findagrave.com.

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