Charles Czar Becraft and Miranda C Copass
Husband Charles Czar Becraft [7723]
Born: 1869 - Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Christened: Died: 9 Oct 1920 - Cattaraugus, New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, United States 1 Cause of Death: Stroke of Paralysis Buried: - Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus Co, NY 2 3 FamilySearch ID: LBK7-4B3 Find A Grave ID: 86680962
Father: Fenton E Becraft [8396] (1835-1909) Mother: Hester A Miller [8401] (1842- )
Marriage: 31 Oct 1894 - Lee, Iowa, United StatesEvents
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Pulaski, Davis Co, IA. Fenton E. Becraft, age 45, born MI, father born CT, mother born MA, teamster; wife Hester A, age 38, IL, keeping house; Etsairlla, dau, age 13, born IA; Czar, son, age 12, born IA, Zine, son, age 12, born IA; John, son, age 6, born IA; Harriet, dau, age 3, born IA.
.• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Czar Becraft, head, b May 1878, age 32y, married 6 years, born IA, painter; wife Maranda, b Mch 1876, age 24y, (2 children, 2 living), born KY; son Leland E, b Nov 1896, age 3, born IA; son Leon V, b Oct 1899, age 7/12y, born PA.
• Directory: 1900, Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. 1900 Sayre Borough Directory
Becraft, Czar, painter emp. L. V. R. R., h Bensley
Becraft, George, painter, bds Shepard
Becroft, John, switchman, bds Shepard.• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Cattaraugus, NY. Charles C Becraft, age 51y; wife Miranda, age 43y; son Vincent, age 20y.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co, NY. Ward 4
Czar C Becraft, age 41y; wife Miranda C, age 34y; son L Elmo, age 13y; son L Vincent, age 10y.• His obituary was published in the Olean Evening Herald on 9 Oct 1920 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co, NY. Death Takes C.C. Becraft
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Came to Olean from Sayre, PA., 16 Years Ago; Death followed Stroke of Paralysis
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The death of Charles C. Becraft of No. 132 North Third Street, one of Olean's most highly esteemed residents occurred this morning at 7:30 o'clock at his residence following a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered on Wednesday.
Charles Becraft came to Olean from Sayre, Pa., 16 years ago. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist church and had served as deacon for a number of years. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Mr. Becraft was of a retiring disposition and was a man of high personal character. By his sterling qualities and courteous manner, he endeared himself to all those who came in contact with him. For a number of years he had been engaged as painter at the Pennsylvania car shops, and was held in the highest respect by his fellow workmen.
He leaves his wife, two sons, L.E. Becraft of Acron O., and Vincent Becraft at home; two brothers G. W. Becraft and J.C. Becraft of Sayre, PA., also one sister, Mrs. W. M. Palmer of Sayre, Pa.
The funeral announcement will be made later.• His obituary was published in the Olean Evening Times on 9 Oct 1920. Charles C. Becraft
Charles C. Becraft, 51 years old, died this morning at 7:30 at his home, 132 North Third street, after suffering a stroke last Wednesday. He was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad up to his recent illness, coming here from Sayre, Pa., sixteen years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist church, where he had been a deacon for a number of years.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, L.E. Becraft of Akron, Ohio, and Vincent Becraft of Olean; two brothers, G. W. Becraft and J.C. Becraft of Sayre, Pa. and one sister Mrs. W.M. Palmer of Sayre, Pa.
Mr. Becraft was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The funeral announcement will be made later.
Wife Miranda C Copass [7731]
Born: 13 Mar 1876 - Monroe Co, KY 3 Christened: Died: 25 May 1925 - Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, United States 3![]()
Buried: 26 May 1925 - Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co, TX 3 FamilySearch ID: L1HY-TGJEvents
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Czar Becraft, head, b May 1878, age 32y, married 6 years, born IA, painter; wife Maranda, b Mch 1876, age 24y, (2 children, 2 living), born KY; son Leland E, b Nov 1896, age 3, born IA; son Leon V, b Oct 1899, age 7/12y, born PA.
• Event: Olean Evening Times, 30 Oct 1904. October 30, 1904
Mrs. C. Becraft and sons, Elmo and Vincent, of Sayre, Pa., arrived in Olean to make their future home.• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co, NY. Ward 4
Czar C Becraft, age 41y; wife Miranda C, age 34y; son L Elmo, age 13y; son L Vincent, age 10y.• She appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Cattaraugus, NY. Charles C Becraft, age 51y; wife Miranda, age 43y; son Vincent, age 20y.
• Event: Olean Evening Times, 9 Feb 1921. The Burden Bearers Class of First Baptist Church entertained for Mrs. C.C. Becraft, who was to leave soon for Fort Worth, Tex., to make her home.
• Event: Olean Evening Times, 11 Feb 1922. OF BIG SEMINARY
Mrs. C. C. Becraft, of this city, who went to Fort Worth, Texas, some months ago to take up the duties as assistant pastor of the...• Event: Olean Evening Times, 20 Sep 1923. Mrs. Becraft Improved
The condition of Mrs. M. Becraft, a former resident of Olean, now of Fort Worth, Texas is con- ...• Event: Olean Evening Times, 31 Oct 1924. ... of Columbus, at St. John's church for the late Rev. J. F. Mooney.
Mrs. Czar Becraft and sons Elmo and Vincent, arrived in the city from Sayre, Pa., to make their...• Event: Olean Evening Times, 16 Dec 1924. [Heading] Mrs. C. B. Becraft and Son, Vincent, Seriously Ill.
• She died on 25 May 1925. Name:
Miranda Becraft
Death Date:25 May 1925
Death Place:Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas
Gender:Female
Race:white
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Birth Date:13 Mar 1876
Birthplace:Monroe Co., Ky.
Marital Status:Widowed
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Father's Name:C. W. Copass
Father's Birthplace:Clay Co. Tenn.
Mother's Name:Lucy Bowman
Mother's Birthplace:Bledsoe Co. Tenn.
Occupation:Private Secretary
Place of Residence:Fort Worth, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place:Waxahachie, Tex.
Burial Date:26 May 1925
Additional Relatives:
Film Number:2113846
Digital Film Number:4165569
Image Number:2683
Reference Number:rN 17499. • Her obituary was published in the Olean Evening Times on 28 May 1925. ... home of her sister, Mrs. Jack Lumpkins. Mrs. Becraft had been in ill health for a long time. Her son Vincent Becraft, well known in the younger circles of this city, is...
• Her obituary was published in the Olean Evening Herald on 29 May 1925. Mrs. Miranda Becraft
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Word has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. Miranda C. Becraft, which occurred at Waxahachie, Texas, Monday, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Lumpkins. She had been in failing health for some time.
The Becraft family formerly resided in Olean and were active workers in the First Babtist church.
She is survived by two sons, Vincent, who is a patient in the El Paso sanitarium of Texas, and Elmo Becraft.
Funeral and interment took place Tuesday.• Event: Olean Evening Times, 9 Feb 1931. ... The Burden Beaters Class of First Baptist Church entertained for Mrs. C. C. Becraft, who was to leave soon for Fort Worth, Tex., to make her home.
Marriage Events
• Marriage: 31 Oct 1894, Lee, Iowa, United States. Groom's Name:
Czar Becraft
Groom's Birth Date:1868
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Groom's Age:26
Bride's Name:Randa Copass
Bride's Birth Date:1876
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Bride's Age:18
Marriage Date:31 Oct 1894
Marriage Place:Lee, Iowa
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M01867-5
System Origin:Iowa-EASy
Source Film Number:959193
Reference Number:.
Children
1 M Leland Elmo Becraft [7724]
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Born: 26 Nov 1897 - Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, United States 4 5 6 Christened: Died: 14 Apr 1971 - Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 4 5 6![]()
Buried: - Saint Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO 3 FamilySearch ID: LLMX-46D Find A Grave ID: 84844049Spouse: Mildred W Wettling [7730] (1895-1975) Marr: 15 Sep 1920 - Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States
2 M Leon Vincent Becraft [7725]
Born: 24 Nov 1899 - Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States 3 7 8 Christened: Died: 15 Jan 1928 - El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States 3 7 9![]()
Buried: 15 Jan 1928 - Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co, TX 3 7 10 FamilySearch ID: L1HY-2Y6Spouse: Did Not Marry
Burial Notes: Husband - Charles Czar Becraft
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General Notes: Husband - Charles Czar Becraft
Charles may be Charles Czar Becraft -- see Czar Becraft [RJB]
Death Notes: Wife - Miranda C Copass
Name:
Miranda Becraft
Death Date:25 May 1925
Death Place:Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas
Gender:Female
Race:white
Death Age:
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Birth Date:13 Mar 1876
Birthplace:Monroe Co., Ky.
Marital Status:Widowed
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Father's Name:C. W. Copass
Father's Birthplace:Clay Co. Tenn.
Mother's Name:Lucy Bowman
Mother's Birthplace:Bledsoe Co. Tenn.
Occupation:Private Secretary
Place of Residence:Fort Worth, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place:Waxahachie, Tex.
Burial Date:26 May 1925
Additional Relatives:
Film Number:2113846
Digital Film Number:4165569
Image Number:2683
Reference Number:rN 17499
1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Charles Czar Becraft, person ID LBK7-4B3.
2 www.paintedhills.org.
3 Findagrave.com.
4 U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
5 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Leland Elmo Becraft, person ID LLMX-46D.
6 http://www.eons.com.
7 LDS, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
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Joyce Tice, http://www.joycetice.com/birth/bcbb08.htm, Date of Rcd Name of Child Sex Color Name of Father Name of Mother Residence Occupation/Father Date of Birth Place of Birth
12/16/1899 Becraft, Leon M W Becraft, Cezar Becraft, Miranda Bensley Laborer 11/24/1899 Sayre.
9 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Leon Vincent Becraft, person ID L1HY-2Y6.
10
Billion Graves (billiongraves.com : accessed 15 Apr 2020).
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