Husband Benjamin Franklin Becraft [417]
Born: 27 Dec 1874 - Cedar Grove, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 21 Jul 1960 - W. Hyattsville, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Buried: 24 Jul 1960 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2 3
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-4TL
Find A Grave ID: 41954505
Father: James Christopher Becraft [283] (Cir 1836-1894)
Mother: Mary Ann Golden [411] (Cir 1840-1884)
Marriage: 7 Aug 1901 - Elkridge, Howard, Maryland, United States
Events
• Pat Brooks lived on farm when Benjamin Becraft lived in house on Old Beltsville Rd.
• Benjamin Becraft lived in Haney house twice, on Powdermill Rd, Beltsville, MD and Hayward Hopkins house across from Nash farm.
• Benjamin Becraft moved from Conley farm to Bell Rd to Burton House.
• He resided at 6611 24th Place in W. Hyattsville, Prince George's, Maryland, United States.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Clarksburg, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. James C Becraft, age 45, 1835, MD, listed as head of household. Wife Mary A age 40, 1840, MD; daughter Mary C, age 18, 1862, MD; daughter Kezia V age 15, 1865, MD; son Charles A, age 14, 1866, MD; son George C age 11, 1869, MD; daughter Clara age 9, 1871, MD; and son Benjamin F age 5, 1875, MD.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Damascus, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. Election District 12
William H Oden, b Mar 1861, age 39y, married 20 years, born MD, blacksmith; wife Kaisiah V Oden, b Aug 1864, age 35y, (6 children, 6 living), born MD; son James A Oden, b July 1883, age 16y, born MD, in school; dau Mary E Oden, b Sept 1885, age 14y, born MD, in school; son William E Oden, b July 1887, age 12y, born MD, in school; son Thomas D, b Jan 1890, age 10, born MD, in school; dau Clara A Oden, b Jan 1892, age 8y, born MD; son Rufus L Oden, b June 1897, age 2, born MD; bro-in-law, Benjamin F Becraft, b Dec 1876, age 23, single, born MD, Farm Laborer.
Also, Brother-in-law Benjamin F. Becraft, ... repeated here as well as in sister Wilson's household.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Howard, Maryland, United States. Election District 3
Thomas Wilson, head, b Mar 1868, age 32y, married 12 years, born MD, farm laborer; wife Clara Wilson, b May 1871, age 29, (0 children, 0 living), born MD; brother-in-law, Benjamin Becraft, b Dec 1874, age 25y, single, born MD, farm laborer; cousin John Sew, b Feb 1873, age 27, single, born MD, farm laborer; boarder Mamie Burst, b Jan 1888, age 12, born MD; boarder, Thomas Burdett, b Dec 1880, age 20, single, born MD.
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• Voter Registration: Howard Co, MD Voter Records, 1903, Daisy, Howard, Maryland, United States. Lisbon Precinct #4, Book 2, Howard County Voter Registrations, Residence Daisy, PO Address Daisy, Becraft, Benjamin F, Party -, Sworn or Affirmed Sworn, Age 21, Nativity MD, White, Time of Residence Precinct or Dist 4 mo, Time of Residence County or Legislative Dist 4 mo, Time of Residence State 29 years, Naturalized Native, Can Read Yes, Qualifed Voter Yes, Date of Application Oct 6, 1903, Voted 1904 challenged, (in red) Trans to Montg. Co 1905.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 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.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 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.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 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.
• His obituary was published. Benjamin Franklin Becraft
Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Franklin Becraft, of 6611 24th Place, West Hyattsville, formerly of Burtonsville, were held on Sunday, July 24, at 2:30 p.m. from Donaldson Funeral Home with the Rev. Matthias W. Bott officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Burtonsville.
Mr. Becraft, 84, died on July 21, 1960, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mary L., a daughter, Mrs. Ella Ray, whith whom he made his home, and five sons, Louis F., Harry E., Benjamin H., Auston A., and Arthur E.
Wife Mary Louise Kruhm [563]
Born: 3 Sep 1881 - Fulton, Howard, Maryland, United States 4
Christened: 6 Aug 1882 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fulton, Howard Co, MD
Died: 5 Sep 1964 - W. Hyattsville, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Buried: - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2 3
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-72H
Find A Grave ID: 41954506
Father: Johann Heinrich (John Henry) Kruhm [564] (1840-1910)
Mother: Marianna (Mary Ann) Iager [565] (1846-1904)
Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Howard, Maryland, United States. Kruhm, Henry, Sep, 1840, age 59; Mary A, Oct 1846, age 53; Frederic W, Aug 1875, age 24; Emma J, Aug 1879, age 20; Mary L, Sep 1881, age 18; Edward G, Nov 1883, age 16; Robert H, Nov 1885, age 14; Arthur W, Dec 1889, age 10.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 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.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 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.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 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.
Children
1 M Louis Frederick Becraft [566]
Born: 15 Jun 1902 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 5
Christened:
Died: 16 May 1993 - Olney, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 5 6
Buried: 19 May 1993 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2 7
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-3XH
Find A Grave ID: 41954673
Spouse: Mary Caroline Hill [718] (1907-1985)
Marr: 22 Apr 1926 - Washington, District of Columbia, United States
2 M Harry Edward Becraft [567]
Born: 9 Sep 1903 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 5
Christened:
Died: 22 Aug 1986 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 5
Buried: 25 Aug 1986 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-DCW
Find A Grave ID: 122786621
Spouse: Florence Edith Sellers [721] (1911-1985)
Marr: 2 Oct 1930 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States 8
3 M Albert Osbeth (Osbourne) Becraft [568]
Born: 1 Feb 1906 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: 2 Nov 1953
Cause of Death: apparently slipped in tub
Buried: Nov 1953 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-874
Find A Grave ID: 67027929
Spouse: Gladys Melissa Linton [724] (1907-1990)
Marr: 5 Jun 1925 - Washington, District of Columbia, United States
4 M Benjamin Henry Becraft [569]
Born: 26 Dec 1907 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 9
Christened:
Died: 18 Dec 1972 - Hyattsville, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 9
Cause of Death: in a home fire
Buried: Dec 1972 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: GJ9R-LWT
Find A Grave ID: 41954675
Spouse: Catherine Virginia Mills [729] (1911-2006)
Marr: 9 Dec 1929 - Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 8
5 M Auston Allen Becraft [570]
Born: 30 Dec 1909 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 5 10 11
Christened:
Died: 21 Nov 2000 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States 5 11
Cause of Death: operation
Buried: - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-XXG
Find A Grave ID: 176506151
Spouse: Alice May Nash [737] (1919-1993)
Marr: 4 Jan 1937 - Olney, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
6 M Leonard Frances Becraft [571]
Born: 3 Jan 1912 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 10
Christened: 10 Aug 1912
Died: 12 Aug 1912 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 12
Cause of Death: heart trouble
Buried: Aug 1912 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2
Find A Grave ID: 41954507
Spouse: Did Not Marry
7 M Arthur Elray Becraft [572]
Born: 21 Mar 1914 - Kruhm Road, Burtonsville, Montgomery Co, MD 5
Christened:
Died: 4 Feb 1991 - Montgomery County General Hospital, Olney, Montgomery Co, MD 5
Buried: 7 Feb 1991 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-4YC
Find A Grave ID: 119436373
Spouse: Ruth Irene Smith [742] (1918-2007)
Marr: 10 Oct 1936 - Elkridge, Howard, Maryland, United States 13
8 F Ella Elizabeth Becraft [573]
Born: 27 Jul 1917 - Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 10
Christened:
Died: 9 Oct 2003 - Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 14
Buried: 13 Oct 2003 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-9RV
Spouse: Donald (Pat) Ray [749] (1906-1985)
Marr: 20 Nov 1949
Death Notes: Husband - Benjamin Franklin Becraft
6611 24th Place, at home
Christening Notes: Wife - Mary Louise Kruhm
by Pastor Ide; confirmed at St. Paul's on 31 May 1896.
Notes: Marriage (Mary Louise Kruhm):
Applicant for license, Benj. F Becraft. Rev. Thomas Wood