Husband Francis F "Frank" Becraft [2413] 1
Born: 18 Feb 1872 - Clinton, Oneida Co, NY 1
Christened:
Died: 20 Sep 1957 - Rochester, Monroe Co, NY 2
Buried: - Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro, Oneida Co, NY 2
FamilySearch ID: G3BC-FQ4
Find A Grave ID: 19936840
Father: Peter Henry Becraft [2409] (1832-1893) 1
Mother: Irelia [2790] (1832- ) 1
Marriage: 24 Jun 1896 - Morehouseville, Morehouse, Hamilton, New York, United States
Events
• He owned land Indenture on 21 Jun 1906 in New York, United States. Book 44, pg. 144
Indenture made 21 June 1906
Sophia Foote of Watertown, Jefferson Co., Christina Maxins of Watertown, August Bourquin, Bachelor of Croghan, Lewis Co., Louise Becraft of Utica, Oneida Co., George Becraft & Addie Becraft his wife of Utica, Frank F. Becraft & Emma Becraft his wife of Utica, and Louis H. Becraft & Estella A. Becraft of Ogden, Utah
To John Schriner of Morehouse
In consideration of the sum of $700.00
All that certain undivided ½ interest which Francis Bourquin had at the time of his death...
In the township of Morehouse...consisting of about 250 acres on lot #11 of the Maxwell Tract which was conveyed to Adolphe Raux by Charles J. F. Bourquin by deed dated 30 October 1859 and recorded by Hamilton County clerk 21 June 1859 in book 6 on page 23.
And also all that undivided ½ interest which the said Francis Bourquin, deceased had in all that certain piece of land in the town of Morehouse consisting of nearly 25 acres...the SW corner of lot #11 conveyed to Adolphe Raux by the Comptroller of the State of New York.
• He worked as a The Divine Fishing Rod Company in 1888. Per Michael Sinclairs work "Fishing Rods by Devine" [RJB Note: Believe George should be Frank in this story.]
''Frank Wolcott officially joined the company in Jan. 1888. He was the first and only full-time employee. Later that year, 16 year old George Becraft was added to the rodmaking staff as an apprentice.''
The text goes on to say
'In 1890 Fred incorporated as "Fred D. Divine&Co.'' He hired Louis Becraft (older brother of George) as shop manager and rodmaker. The fourth rodmaker was George McDuffee, Fred's brother-in-law. He also added George Penfield, a machinist, on the staff. During this period of the company's history, Fred was not only head of the company, he was its only salesman. The Divine family home must have becomea a lively place-Delos and Martha Devine,Julia Devine (freds sister),Fred and his first cousin/wife Ada Devine and George McDuffee all living under one roof' This may well give some insight as to the various maladies suffered by the inhabitants.
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Ward 11
Francis F Becraft, age 38y; wife Emma J, age 36y; son Harold G, age 8y; dau Marian R, age 1y.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Oneida, New York, United States. Francis F Becraft, age 47y; wife Emma J, age 45y; son Harold G, age 18y; Marion R, age 11y.
• He appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Francis F. Becraft, age 58, born in NY, listed as head of household with wife Emma J Becraft age 56 and daughter Marion R. age 21.
• He worked as a The Divine Fishing Rod Company in 1938. Frank (Francis) worked on rods with Divine until 1932 when he retired and then, in 1938, moved to Rochester to live with his daughter.
According to his obituary, he worked for Divine for "over 50 years" until his retirement which could be stretch since he would have started at the age of 10.
• His obituary was published in 1957. Francis F. Becraft
Formerly of Utica
Francis F. Becraft, 85, Rochester, formerly of 816 Oswego St., died Sept. 20, 1957 in a Rochester Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 18, 1872 in Clintop, son of Peter and Julia Boquin Becraft. At an early age he came to Utica, where he received his education. On June 24, 1896, he married Emma Jean Glover in Utica. She died in 1934.
For more than 50 years Mr. Becraft was employed as a fishing rod maker by the former Fred D. Divine Co., until his retirement in 1932. In 1938 he went to Rochester to live with his daughter, Mrs. Duncan McIntyre, who died in 1945.
He was a member of the Church of the Holy Communion. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was a former member of the Utica Chapter of the Izaak Walton League.
He leaves a son, Harold G. Becraft, Utica; a brother George Becraft, Utica; a granddaughter, Janice Becraft, Utica, and a grandson, Richard Becraft, who is with the Air Force in Alaska.
The funeral will be held at 10 Tuesday from the Surridge and Roberts Memorial Home, 144 Eagle St., with the Rev. *** of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Interment will be in Grand View Cemetery, Whitesboro.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow and Monday.
Wife Emma J. Glover [2806] 1
Born: Mar 1874 - New Hartford, Oneida, New York, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 18 May 1934 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 2
Buried: - Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro, Oneida Co, NY 2
Find A Grave ID: 19936841
Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Ward 11
Francis F Becraft, age 38y; wife Emma J, age 36y; son Harold G, age 8y; dau Marian R, age 1y.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Oneida, New York, United States. Francis F Becraft, age 47y; wife Emma J, age 45y; son Harold G, age 18y; Marion R, age 11y.
• She appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Francis F. Becraft, age 58, born in NY, listed as head of household with wife Emma J Becraft age 56 and daughter Marion R. age 21.
• Her obituary was published. Mrs. Frank Becraft
Mrs. Frank Becraft, 40, 814 Oswego Street, died Friday in a local hospital after a month's illness.
Emma J. Glover was born in New Hartford and was educated in the Utica schools. She was married to Mr. Becraft in 18** and attended Plymouth Congregational Church.
Besides her husband she leaves two children, Marion and Harold Becraft, Utica; a grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Schuyler Ackerman, ***; several nieces and nephews.
Marriage Events
• Marriage: Utica Morning Herald, 25 Jun 1896, Morehouseville, Morehouse, Hamilton, New York, United States. Becraft-Glover
Utica Morning Herald, Thursday, 25 Jun 1896
[likely related to the Becraft family of Morehouseville]
Miss Emma J. Glover and Francis Becraft were married at three o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the home of Rev. G. A. Bierdemann, on Varlek street. The best man was Alfred Thomas and the bridesmaid, Miss Ida Thompkins. After a wedding supper, at the home of the bride's parents, No. 80[?] Oswego street, Mr. and Mrs. Becraft went north on their wedding trip. Returning they will live at NO. 80[?] Oswego street. Mr. Becraft is employed at Devine's fishpole factory.
Children
1 M Harold G Becraft [2807] 1
Born: 15 Aug 1901 - New York, United States 1 3
Christened:
Died: Sep 1980 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1 3
Buried: - Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: LWGV-61Q
Find A Grave ID: 202077030
Spouse: Jessie Vaughn Bailey 1 [2809] (1901-1968)
Marr: 4 Jun 1928 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
2 F Marion R Becraft [2808] 1
Born: 1909 - New York, United States 1 4
Christened:
Died: 1945 2
Buried: - Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro, Oneida Co, NY 2
Spouse: Duncan William McIntyre [8382] (1903-1970)
General Notes: Husband - Francis F "Frank" Becraft
http://hamilton.nygenweb.net/bios/Becraft2.html
Frank and Emma made their home on Oswego St. in Utica, Oneida Co., NY where he worked for at least 30 years as a fishing rod manufacturer. Emma worked as a shipping clerk until her children were born. 1