Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors

Ezra Furlong Becraft and Minnie Musser

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Husband Ezra Furlong Becraft [2585]

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           Born: Sep 1853 - Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Virginia, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 11 Nov 1908 - Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Virginia, United States
         Buried:  - Camp Hill Cemetery, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson
Find A Grave ID: 122782233

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         Father: Nathaniel W. Becraft [2529] (1828-1864/1870)
         Mother: Eliza Jane Busey [2577] (1827-1884)

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       Marriage: 17 Sep 1883 - Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States

Events

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Bolivar, Jefferson Co, WV. Eliza Becraft, age 43, born 1826, in WV; Arabell, age 16, born 1853, in WV; Ezra age 18, born 1851, in WV; George age 14, age 1855, in WV.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Sandy Hook, Washington, Maryland, United States. Eliza J. Becroft, self, Widow, (MALE), W, 52, VA, Keeping House, VA, VA

Listed without husband Nathaniel.

Children: Ezra F son (27); George son (24); Annie, daughter-in-law (21); Perry son (21); Amos son (19); Sarah E. dau (16).

Sister Mary Busey (62).

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Sandy Hook, Washington, Maryland, United States.
Ezra F Becroft
United States Census, 1880
Name Ezra F Becroft
Event Type Census
Event Date 1880
Event Place Sandy Hook, Washington, Maryland, United States
Gender Male
Age 27
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation R. R. Brakeman
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1853
Birthplace Virginia, United States
Father's Birthplace Maryland, United States
Mother's Birthplace Virginia, United States
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 253
Person Number 1
Volume 2

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
Eliza J Becroft Self M 52 Virginia, United States
Ezra F Becroft Son M 27 Virginia, United States
George Becroft Son M 24 Virginia, United States
Annie Becroft Daughter-in-law F 21 Virginia, United States
Perry Becroft Son M 21 Ohio, United States
Amos Becroft Son M 19 Indiana, United States
Sarah E Becroft Daughter F 16 Indiana, United States
Mary Busey Sister F 62 Virginia, United States.

• He worked as a RR Brakeman in 1880 in Sandy Hook, Washington, Maryland, United States. from 1880 census.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Ezra Becraft, b Sept 1852, age 47, married 16 years, born WV, Laborer RR, Rents house; wife Mimie, June 1862, age 37, (0 children, 0 living), born WV; John W White, boarder, Dec 1853, age 46, single, born DC, Iron Moulder.

• He died on 11 Nov 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Name: Ezra Becraft
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 11 Nov 1908
Death Place: Washington, D.C.
Age: 49
Birth Date: 1859
Birthplace:
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Spouse's Name:
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Father's Birthplace:
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B05315-4
System Origin: District of Columbia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2115326
Reference Number: cn 182884.

• He died on 11 Nov 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Ezra Becraft
District of Columbia Deaths
Name Ezra Becraft
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Nov 1908
Event Place District of Columbia, United States
Gender Male
Age 49
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859.

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Wife Minnie Musser [10814] ¹

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           Born: Jun 1862 - Burke, , VA 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 14 Mar 1922 - Marion Co, WV 1
         Buried:  - Lumberport Lions Club Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV 1
Find A Grave ID: 88154103

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         Father: David Musser [13010] (      -      )
         Mother: Nancy Owens [13011] (      -      )

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Events

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Ezra Becraft, b Sept 1852, age 47, married 16 years, born WV, Laborer RR, Rents house; wife Mimie, June 1862, age 37, (0 children, 0 living), born WV; John W White, boarder, Dec 1853, age 46, single, born DC, Iron Moulder.

Marriage Events

• Marriage: 17 Sep 1883, Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States. Groom's Name: E. F. Becraft
Groom's Birth Date: 1854
Groom's Birthplace: Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Groom's Age: 29
Bride's Name: M. Garrison
Bride's Birth Date: 1862
Bride's Birthplace: Bu..., Va.
Bride's Age: 21
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1883
Marriage Place: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: N. Becraft
Groom's Mother's Name: E. Becraft
Bride's Father's Name: G. Garrison
Bride's Mother's Name: M. Garrison
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00728-5
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2048496
Reference Number: Line 30, p. 82.

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Children

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General Notes: Husband - Ezra Furlong Becraft

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Lorrain Notes.

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Burial Notes: Wife - Minnie Musser

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Died age 59 years 8 months 21 days

Sources

1 Findagrave.com.