Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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David Walker "Dink" Becraft and Annie Washington Grimes



Husband David Walker "Dink" Becraft [387] 1




           Born: 9 Jul 1857 - Kentucky, United States 1
     Christened: 


           Died: 3 Apr 1921 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States 1 2
 Cause of Death: Broncho-Pneumonia/Arterial Sclersis


         Buried:  - Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall Township, Saline, Missouri, United States 1 2 3
FamilySearch ID: LZFK-RVS
Find A Grave ID: 77142996


         Father: Israel Laban Becraft [260] (1818-1888) 4
         Mother: Priscilla Parker [380] (1823-1869)


       Marriage: 26 Nov 1883 - Pettis Co, MO 1 5

Events

• He worked as a Laborer.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. 1860, KY, Bourbon, 674/436
BECRAFT, I. L., 41 m, MD, farmer, $21000/ $12500
Priscilla 37 f KY
James H. 17 m KY
William 15 m KY
Mary 12 f KY
Maria 10 f KY
Aquilla 8 m KY
Charles 5 m KY
Edwin 2 m KY
FITZPATRICK Julia 38 f KY
PARKER Luvina 72 f MD.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Millersburg, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. I L Becraft, age 52, born KY; A Becraft, age 18 born KY; Aquilla age 17 born KY; Charley age 15, born KY; Maria age 20, born KY; Walker age 13, born KY; and Will age 25, born KY.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Millersburg, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. I.L. Becraft, age 61, farmer born in KY, listed with wife Mahala age 37, keeping house, born KY and sons Chas age 25 Farmer born KY and D.W. age 22 farmer born KY.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Saline Co, MO. Walker Becraft, abt 1859; Annie, 1865; Lillian, 1886; Laban, 1887; Lucile, 1896.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States. Walker Beecroft, age 52y, born KY; wife Annie, age 44y, born KY; dau Luceille, age 14y, born MO.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Saline Co, MO. Name: Walker D Becroft
Residence: , Saline, Missouri
Estimated Birth Year: 1859
Age: 61
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Film Number: 1820962
Digital Folder Number: 4313230
Image Number: 00447
Sheet Number: 8
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Walker D Becroft M 61y Kentucky
WIFE Annie Becroft F 55y Kentucky.

• Event: Lexington Herald, 6 Apr 1921, Kentucky, United States. Relatives here have received a letter telling of the serious illness of Dink Becraft, of Shackleford, Mo. Mr. Becraft is a former resident of Bourbon county.

• His obituary was published in the Lexington Herald on 13 Apr 1921 in Kentucky, United States. Millersburg, Ky., April 13. - The message has been received here announcing the death of Mr. D. M. Becroft of Salina, Mo. Mr. Becroft is survived b his wife, two daughters and one son, all living in Missouri. He was...

• Event: Bourbon News, 15 Apr 1921. Relatives in this city have received notice of the death of D.W. Becraft, at his home in Saline, Mo., very recently. Mr. Becraft was the youngest and last survivor of the Becraft family, at one time one of the most prominent of Bourbon county families. He was born, reared and educated in Millersburg, and has many friends here who sincerely regret his passing.




Wife Annie Washington Grimes [3447] 1 6




           Born: 5 Sep 1864 - Clintonville, Bourbon Co, KY 1 7
     Christened: 


           Died: 24 Feb 1956 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States 1 7
 Cause of Death: intestinal obstruction


         Buried: 26 Feb 1956 - Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall Township, Saline, Missouri, United States 3 7
FamilySearch ID: LZYH-JG7
Find A Grave ID: 77142997


         Father: Phillip Grimes [14028] (1831-1904)
         Mother: Sidney Ann Hall [14029] (1838-1921)


Events

• Event: 1356.32. As told me, NRG
At the time Annie Washington Grimes (dau of Philip) m. 27 Nov 1883, David "Dink" Walker Becraft, her father's fam. were living across the road from what we call later the Legran Thomas farm. Probably the first place they lived when coming from KY, as they first came to Pettis Co., later moved to near Longwood, MO, then near Arrow Rock in Saline Co. All children were b. in KY, the last being 19 Sept. 1882, was 6 mo. old when coming to MO. They must have moved in early spring of 1883. In a letter to H.J. (Thomas) Tevebaugh, 9 July 1951, Annie tells her, when they m. (date above) Harlan A Grimes (I) stood up with them. This being true he came to MO before that. (May not have been m. himself at that time. NRG)

When the wedding hr. arrived; for some reason no one had thot to contact a Minister, so while the crowd waited in expectancy, someone remembered, then it seems it was her coz. Thos. J. Grimes II, was put on a horse & under whip, was sent to Houstonia, MO, to get a Minister, a distance of about 4 mi. After this the wedding went accordingly.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Saline Co, MO. Walker Becraft, abt 1859; Annie, 1865; Lillian, 1886; Laban, 1887; Lucile, 1896.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States. Walker Beecroft, age 52y, born KY; wife Annie, age 44y, born KY; dau Luceille, age 14y, born MO.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Saline Co, MO. Name: Annie Becroft
Residence: , Saline, Missouri
Estimated Birth Year: 1865
Age: 55
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Film Number: 1820962
Digital Folder Number: 4313230
Image Number: 00447
Sheet Number: 8
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Walker D Becroft M 61y Kentucky
WIFE Annie Becroft F 55y Kentucky.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States. Laban Becraft, age 43, born 1886, MO; Leona, wife, age 40, born 1889; Robert W, son, age 18, born 1911; Mildred, daughter, age 14, born 1915; Harris, son, age 12, born 1917; Annie, age 65, born 1864, in KY, mother-in-law.


Children
1 F Lillian Grimes Becraft [6999] 1




           Born: 16 Sep 1885 - Pettis Co, MO 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 4 Oct 1981 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States 8


         Buried:  - Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall Township, Saline, Missouri, United States 3 8
FamilySearch ID: 9MLJ-6KH
Find A Grave ID: 62462942
         Spouse: Garnett Roshell Hutcherson 1 [7002] (1880-1948)
           Marr: 27 Apr 1904 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States


2 M Laban Walker Becraft [7000] 1




           Born: 30 Apr 1887 - Walker, Vernon, Missouri, United States 1 9 10
     Christened: 
           Died: 3 Sep 1979 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States 9 10


         Buried:  - Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall Township, Saline, Missouri, United States 9
FamilySearch ID: LCJQ-BQP
Find A Grave ID: 78572096
         Spouse: Leona Brown Greene 1 [7003] (1890-1987)
           Marr: 22 Mar 1911 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States


3 F Anna Lucille Becraft [7001] 1




           Born: 18 Aug 1895 - Napton, Saline Co, MO 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 1 Jan 1986 - Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States 11
         Buried:  - Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall Township, Saline, Missouri, United States
FamilySearch ID: GS4W-RGD
         Spouse: Roy Fredolin Mackler 1 [7004] (1890-1959)
           Marr: 13 Dec 1912 - Marshall, Saline, Missouri, United States



Death Notes: Husband - David Walker "Dink" Becraft

Certificate 11179


Birth Notes: Wife - Annie Washington Grimes

Alma Grimes Jones, tells me this (NRG). When her oldest sister Annie Washington Grimes was about to be b. 5 Sept. 1964, during the Civil War, the Dr. had been called, when the "Bushwhackers" came to take her father along with them, he backed against the house & informed them of the situation, they listened, then were told by their commander, to go to the barn & take the horses, they took his wife's riding horse & one other horse.


Death Notes: Wife - Annie Washington Grimes

Certificate # 7708, Informant was daughter Lillian.


General Notes: Wife - Annie Washington Grimes

She says, in a letter to BLH in 1952, "I was born at gr-fathers (*T.J.G.) home, and was named GEORGIA ANN WASHINGTON STONER GRIMES, for my uncle and aunt, your gr-parents; GEO. WASHINGTON & REBECCA ANN (Grimes) STONER." She chose later to be ANNIE WASHINGTON GRIMES BECRAFT.

Georgia Ann Washington Stonner Grimes was born into the nation at War on Sept 5, 1864 near Clintonville, KY. Soldiers came to the home that day in search of horses and help.

She attended country school in Bourbon county and continued private schooling in dance, voice, and instrumental music. In January 1883 she traveled by train to Hughesville, MO with her parents and sister Offie. She taught piano before and after her marriage in both Pettis and Saline Counties.

She married D Walker Becraft Nov 27, 1883 in Houstonia MO. They later returned for a few years to Millersburg, KY, then back to Walker, MO. They settled permanently in Saline County and raised three children, Lillian, Laban and Lucille.


Family knowledge, and scrapbooks.


Medical Notes: Wife - Annie Washington Grimes

Father: Phillip Grimes
Mother: Sidney Ann Hall

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Sources


1 Elizabeth ("Bess") L. Hawthorne and Nina R Grimes, The Grimes Family, A Genealogical History of Decendants of Nicholas Grimes (I), containing much hitherto scattered and unassembled information about the family. (Printed 1974).

2 Missouri Online Records (<http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/results.asp?type=basic&tLName=&tFName=&tYear=&sCounty=Vernon&offset=500#null>).

3 Findagrave.com.

4 jmh533quin@yahoo.com, Laban, a biblical name.

5 Dodd, Jordon, "Missouri Marriages 1851-1900" (ancestry.com database).

6 http://www.rootsweb.com/~deschart/z0000038.html.

7 Missouri State Archives, Missouri Death Certificates 1910-1957.

8 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Lillian Grimes Becraft, person ID 9MLJ-6KH.

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 Laban Walker Becraft, person ID LCJQ-BQP.

10 U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.

11 WikiTree.com, database (WikiTree.com).


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