Husband George Becraft [2412] 1
Born: 31 Mar 1867 - Morehouse, Hamilton, New York, United States 2
Christened:
Died: 15 Jul 1960 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
Buried: - Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY
FamilySearch ID: LHSH-87J
Find A Grave ID: 260139877
Father: Peter Henry Becraft [2409] (1832-1893) 1
Mother: Irelia [2790] (1832- ) 1
Marriage: 27 Aug 1890 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
Events
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Kirkland, Oneida, New York, United States. Peter Becraft, age 40, born 1829 in NY; Julia? age 38, born 1831, in NY; Leonard, age 5, born 1864, in NY; Lewis, age 9 born 1860, in NY, George, age 2, born 1867, in NY.
• He worked as a The Divine Fishing Rod Company in 1888. Per Michael Sinclairs work "Fishing Rods by Devine"
''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.
• He owned land Book 44, pg. 144 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.
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Ward 9
George Beecraft, age 42y, born NY; wife Addie L, age 40y, born NY; dau Ruth, age 18y, born NY; son Earl, age 16y, born NY; dau Pearl, age 11y, born NY; son Clifford, age 9y, born NY; son Floyd, age 6y, born NY; son Grant, age 4y, born NY; son Clinton, age 2y, born NY.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Oneida, New York, United States. George Becraft, age 52y; wife Adeline, age 50y; son Earl, age 25y; dau Pearl, age 21y; son Clifford, age 19y; son Floyd, age 15y; son Grant, age 14y; son Clinton, age 12y.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. George Becraft, age 62, born 1867, in NY; Ura, age 60, born 1869, wife; Carl [s/b Earl, RJB], age 35, born 1894, son.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Becraft, George, head, age 73, born NY, occupation carpenter; wife Lucy Adeline, age 70, born NY.
• His obituary was published on 16 Jul 1960. George Becraft
George Becraft, 93, a retired carpenter - contractor, died yesterday in the Old Couples Home, 1657 Sunset Ave., after a brief illness.
He was born in Franklin Springs, March 31, 1867, a son of Peter and Julia Boquin Becraft. He moved with his family as a child to Utica and was educated in Utica schools.
He retired about 16 years ago.
In Utica, on Aug. 27, 1890, he married Lucy A. Hughes. She died Nov. 30, 1943.
Mr. Becraft was a member for a long time of Centenary Methodist Church.
He leaves two daughtes, Mrs. Raymond H. (Ruth) Walrath of Newport Richey, Fla., Mrs. J. Ford (Pearl) Ackroyd of Rocky River, Ohio; four sons, Ear S. of Canandigua, Clifford of New Hartford, Grant of Troy, and Clinton of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Surridge-Roberts Memorial Chapel 146 Eagle St. wth the Rev. Herbert F Leroy, pastor of Centenary Church, attending Burial will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park.
Wife Adeline Lucy Hughes [2791] 1
Born: 10 Mar 1870 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 30 Dec 1943 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
Buried: - Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY
FamilySearch ID: LHSH-87R
Find A Grave ID: 286784627
Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Ward 9
George Beecraft, age 42y, born NY; wife Addie L, age 40y, born NY; dau Ruth, age 18y, born NY; son Earl, age 16y, born NY; dau Pearl, age 11y, born NY; son Clifford, age 9y, born NY; son Floyd, age 6y, born NY; son Grant, age 4y, born NY; son Clinton, age 2y, born NY.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Oneida, New York, United States. George Becraft, age 52y; wife Adeline, age 50y; son Earl, age 25y; dau Pearl, age 21y; son Clifford, age 19y; son Floyd, age 15y; son Grant, age 14y; son Clinton, age 12y.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Utica, Oneida, New York, United States. Becraft, George, head, age 73, born NY, occupation carpenter; wife Lucy Adeline, age 70, born NY.
• Her obituary was published in The Utica Daily Press on 1 Dec 1943. Mrs. Becraft Dies
Mrs. George Becraft, 73, died Nov. 30, 1943, in a nursing home after a 10-day illness. Mrs. Becraft's home was 1333 Sunset and she had been a patient in the home since Nov. 20.
Lucy Adeline Hughes was born in Utica Mar. 10, 1870, a daughter of the late Lewis and Lucy Casler Hughes. She was educated in the local schools and lived here all her life. Fifty-four years ago last August she was married to Mr. Becraft.
Mrs. Becraft was an active member of Centenary Church and its FA Class for many years.
Besides her husband, she leaves two-daughters, Mrs. Fred J. Allison, Buffalo, and Mrs. J. Ford, Ackroyd, Cleveland, Oh; five sons, Earl S., Clifford and Floyd, all of Utica; Grant, Troy, and Clinton, Syracuse; 15 grandchildren and six nieces.
The funeral will be from the E. J. Quinn Chapel, John St.
Children
1 F Ruth Becraft [2793] 1
Born: 29 Jun 1891 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 23 Oct 1987 - Southport, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Buried: 25 Oct 1987 - New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida Co, NY 3
FamilySearch ID: L7FF-8L9
Find A Grave ID: 41254660
Spouse: Frederick J Allison [10888] (1891-1949)
Marr: 29 Jan 1916 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
Spouse: Harlan Walrath 3 [10863] (1882-1949)
2 M Earl Stanley Becraft [2794] 1
Born: 8 Jan 1894 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1 4 5
Christened:
Died: 21 Apr 1966 - New Hartford, Oneida, New York, United States 1 5
Buried: - Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY
FamilySearch ID: L7FF-4KK
Find A Grave ID: 286781705
Spouse: Mildred 1 [2805] (1905-1981)
Marr: After 1930
3 F Pearl Becraft [2795] 1
Born: 6 Jan 1899 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1 6
Christened:
Died: 6 Nov 1990 - Pasco Co, FL
Buried: - Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco Co, FL
FamilySearch ID: L7FF-85L
Find A Grave ID: 32883443
Spouse: Joseph Ford Akroyd [13966] (1899-1984)
Marr: 14 Oct 1920 - Oneida, New York, United States
4 M Clifford Becraft [2796] 1
Born: 3 Sep 1900 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1 4
Christened:
Died: 29 Aug 1981 - New Hartford, Oneida, New York, United States 1
Buried: - Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY 3
FamilySearch ID: L75D-DXD
Find A Grave ID: 250085068
Spouse: Evelyn Mary McKeough 7 [2803] (1903-1969)
Marr: 1926
Spouse: Mildred M Smith 1 [2804] (1905-1981)
Marr: 1970 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States
5 M Floyd R Becraft [2797] 1
Born: 3 Mar 1904 - New York, United States 5 8 9
Christened:
Died: 14 Jan 1981 - Westminster, Orange Co, CA 5 8 9
Buried: - Good Shepherd Cemetery, Huntington Beach, Orange Co, CA
FamilySearch ID: L7FF-8HB
Find A Grave ID: 192713117
Spouse: Marion C. Grannis 1 [2802] (1907-1965)
Marr: 1926 1
6 M Grant Becraft [2798] 1
Born: 4 Oct 1905 - New York, United States 1 5
Christened:
Died: 14 Feb 1991 - Wynantskill, Rensselaer, New York, United States 1 5
Buried: - Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY
FamilySearch ID: 9K29-W2W
Find A Grave ID: 286784843
Spouse: Mary Catherine Evans 1 [2801] (1906-1989)
Marr: 1929 1
7 M Clinton C Becraft [2799] 1
Born: 13 Oct 1907 - Utica, Oneida, New York, United States 1 5 10
Christened:
Died: 24 Jul 1970 - Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States 1 5 10
Buried: - Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States of America 3 10
FamilySearch ID: GM84-G2S
Find A Grave ID: 153117957
Spouse: Thelma Arlene Gambell [2800] (1912-1996)
General Notes: Husband - George Becraft
LDS: (AFN:B5VM-9J)
George and his family lived in Utica, Oneida Co., NY. The 1888 directory gives his occupation as fish pole maker, but in 1891 he was listed as a carpenter. In each census year from 1900 to 1930, his occupation was house carpenter.
General Notes: Wife - Adeline Lucy Hughes
First 5 were definetely children George had with Adeline. The last two are not definitive if with her or his second wife Cristina.