Husband George Waller Becraft [1311]
Born: 25 May 1839 - Near Owingsville, Bath Co, KY
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Died: 27 Jun 1925 - Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 1
Buried: - Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 1 2 3
FamilySearch ID: L7NW-2FS
Find A Grave ID: 61353907
Father: George Becraft [2644] ( -1860)
Mother: Sarah\Sally Becraft [373] (Cir 1814-Cir 1902)
Marriage: 1 Feb 1866 - Buffalo, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 4
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• He worked as a Farmer, Blacksmith.
• Military: Civil War Service, 10th Illinois Cavalry, Company L, 3 Sep 1861, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States.
• Military: Civil War Service, 10th Illinoise Cavalry, Company L Reenlisted, 12 Dec 1863, Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States.
• Military: Civil War Service, Mustered out, 22 Nov 1865, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States.
• He appeared on the 1880 Census census in 1880 in Lincoln, Crawford, KS. George Becraft, head of household, listed age 35, Laborer; wife Matilda age 30, born IL; daughter Sarah E. age 10, born IL; son Calvin age 6, born IL; son David V. age 1, born KS.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Sagamon, Illinois, United States. George Becraft, 1837; wife Matilda G, 1846; son Albert, 1879; daughter Rosie, 1882; son John Edward, 1887; grand-daughter Myrtle Estelle, 1888.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. George W Becraft, age 71y; wife Matilda J, age 65y; dau Rosetta Kelley, age 26y; son-in-law Edward Kelley, age 38y.
• Biography: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Sangamon County, 1912. Name: GEORGE W. BECRAFT
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Sangamon County, Munsell Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1912, pp. 1037 & 1038
Biography: BECRAFT, George W., a retired blacksmith living at Mechanicsburg, Ill., and a veteran of the Civil War, was born near Owingsville, Bath County, Ky., May 24, 1840, a son of George and Sarah (FOWLER) BECRAFT, both natives of Kentucky. The father carried on farming in Bath County until his death, being killed in Owingsville in 1860, during an election riot. His wife died in Kentucky, in 1902. They were parents of three sons, of whom two survive, George W. of this review, and Walter, a resident of Pleasant Plains, Ill. One son was a private in the Third Kentucky U. S. Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, and was killed in service. As a boy George W. BECRAFT attended the country schools of his native place, and he assisted his father with the farm work until he was seventeen years of age, then worked for others until he reached his majority, and in March, 1861, came to Springfield, Ill. He first found work on a nearby farm, where he remained until September 3, 1861, when he enlisted in Company L, Tenth U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, under the command of Captain Wilson first, and later Captain John G. ROBERTS, now of Springfield. Mr. BECRAFT served three years and was mustered out January 2, 1863, at Little Rock, Ark., December 12, 1863, he re-enlisted in Company L and served until November 22, 1865, when he received his final discharge at San Antonio, Tex. Among the many battles in which he participated were Perry Grove and Little Rock. At one time he was taken prisoner and sent to St. Louis, from which place he was exchanged some time later. He bore himself in a manner that was typical of his steadfast devotion to duty, and had the esteem and respect of his comrades and superiors. At the close of the war Mr. BECRAFT returned to Mechanicsburg and engaged in farming. He removed to Kansas and engaged in farming there, remaining six years, then returned to Mechanicsburg and embarked in a teaming business. Later he took up the trade of blacksmith, which he had learned in boyhood, and continued this occupation until he retired a few years since. He is well known as an industrious and useful citizen and met with very fair success in his various enterprises. February 1, 1866, Mr. BECRAFT was married, at Buffalo, to Matilda J. WATERMAN, born in Sangamon County, November 14, 1845, daughter of Charles WATERMAN, a native of Kentucky, and a harness maker by trade, who located in Mechanicsburg at an early day and there conducted a harness making shop for many years. His death occurred there July 1, 1861. The mother, a native of Kentucky, is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. WATERMAN were parents of three sons, all of whom are deceased, and four daughters. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. BECRAFT, of whom five now survive: Sarah E., wife of Newton McGAFF, of Springfield; Calvin, of Mechanicsburg; John, also of Mechanicsburg; Rosetta, wife of Edward KELLY, living with her father. There are seven grandchildren in the family. In politics Mr. BECRAFT is a Republican and he is a member of Stephenson Post No. 30, G.A.R., of Springfield. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
• He died on 27 Jun 1925 in Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. Name: Events
• She appeared on the 1880 Census census in 1880 in Lincoln, Crawford, KS. George Becraft, head of household, listed age 35, Laborer; wife Matilda age 30, born IL; daughter Sarah E. age 10, born IL; son Calvin age 6, born IL; son David V. age 1, born KS.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Sagamon, Illinois, United States. George Becraft, 1837; wife Matilda G, 1846; son Albert, 1879; daughter Rosie, 1882; son John Edward, 1887; grand-daughter Myrtle Estelle, 1888.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. George W Becraft, age 71y; wife Matilda J, age 65y; dau Rosetta Kelley, age 26y; son-in-law Edward Kelley, age 38y.
Woodside Township, Sangamon Co, IL, reported 1925-06-29, certificate # 0840186
FHL 1001184 Soldier Burials http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/1912/becraft.htm License # 00001790
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Wife Matilda Jane Waterman [1312]
Born: 14 Nov 1847 - Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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Died: 12 Apr 1912 - Dawson, Sangamon Co, IL
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FamilySearch ID: KL74-3C2
Father: Charles Waterman [2645] ( -1861)
Mother: Mary Polly Brown [2646] ( - )
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1 F Mary Isabelle Becraft [1313]
Born: 21 Dec 1866
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FamilySearch ID: K2N3-YYC
2 F Sarah Ellen Becraft [1314]
Born: 18 Jan 1869 - Illinois, United States
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Died: 4 Mar 1942 - Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 5
Buried: 7 Mar 1942 - Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: KXZL-BN8
Find A Grave ID: 31387486
Spouse: William Jasper Hawkins [17242] (1857-1941)
Marr: 3 Jan 1889 - Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Spouse: Newton Jasper McGath [2647] (1866-1947)
Marr: 16 Sep 1894 - Sangamon, Illinois, United States. (Divorced before 1891)
3 F Anna Marie Becraft [1315]
Born: 13 Aug 1871
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Died: 1873
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FamilySearch ID: K2N3-BDC
4 M Calvin Washington Becraft [1316]
Born: 5 Aug 1873 - Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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Died: 23 Mar 1928 - Lake Fork Township, Logan Co, IL
Buried: 25 Mar 1928 - Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: K2N3-BNJ
Find A Grave ID: 138663321
Spouse: Catherine/Kathryn/Katie Reedner [1322] (1885-1952)
Marr: 4 Jun 1899 - Sangamon, Illinois, United States 4
5 M George Walter Becraft [1317]
Born: 29 Nov 1875
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Died: 23 Nov 1877
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FamilySearch ID: K2N3-BVK
Spouse: Did Not Marry
6 M Albert Becraft [1318]
Born: 1 Feb 1879 - Kansas, United States
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FamilySearch ID: G2X7-8D1
7 M David Verton Beecraft [1325]
Born: 1 Feb 1879 - Kansas, United States
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Died: 12 May 1952 - Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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FamilySearch ID: KJ44-9QD
Spouse: Josie May Hancock [1326] (1882-1974)
Marr: 15 Apr 1901 - Mechanicsburg Township, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
8 F Rosetta "Rosie" Becraft [1319]
Born: 26 Feb 1884 - Kansas, United States
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Died: 9 Oct 1938 - Peoria, Peoria Co, IL
Buried: 11 Oct 1938 - Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: K2V6-LRJ
Find A Grave ID: 138663908
Spouse: Edward Kelly [2648] (1872- )
Marr: 24 Mar 1910 - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States 6
9 F Edith Elizabeth Becraft [1321]
Born: 23 Jul 1887
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Died: 3 Sep 1887
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FamilySearch ID: LZ5R-WX4
Spouse: Did Not Marry
10 M John Edward James Becraft [1320]
Born: 23 Jul 1887 - Illinois, United States
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Died: 7 Jun 1957 - Peoria Co, IL
Buried: 10 Jun 1957 - Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: K2V6-GMB
Find A Grave ID: 144713893
Spouse: Bertha L Halley [13678] (1890-1924)
Spouse: Etta Grace Shockley [6763] (1899-1937)
Death Notes: Husband - George Waller Becraft
Burial Notes: Husband - George Waller Becraft
George W. BECRAFT, Co. L, 10th IL Cav, Civil War, Pvt.; died 27 May 1925; buried Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Sangamon Co., IL
Plot: A-557
General Notes: Husband - George Waller Becraft
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HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS AND
HISTORY OF SANGAMON COUNTY Volume II - Biographical
Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company, Publishers 1912
This biography was submitted by a researcher and are abstracted from the above named publication.. Errors could occur, so one should always verify the correctness by obtaining copies of vitals and performing all necessary research to document wha t is contained herein.
BECRAFT, GEORGE W., a retired blacksmith living at Mechanicsburg, Ill., and a veteran of the Civil War, was born near Owingsville, Bath County, Ky., May 24, 1840, a son of George and Sarah (Fowler) Becraft, both natives of Kentucky. The father car ried on farming in Bath County until his death, being killed in Owingsville in 1860, during an election riot. His wife died in Kentucky, in 1902. They were parents of three sons, of whom two survive, George W. of this review, and Walter, a residen t of Pleasant Plains, Ill. One son was a private in the Third Kentucky U.S. Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, and was killed in service.
As a boy George W. Becraft attended the country schools of his native place, and he assisted his father with the farm work until he was seventeen years of age, then worked for others until he reached his majority, and in March, 1861, came to Sprin gfield, Ill. He first found work on a nearby farm, where he remained until September 3, 1861, when he enlisted in Company L, Tenth U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, under the command of Captain Wilson first, and later Captain John G. Roberts, now of Springf ield. Mr. Becraft served three years and was mustered out January 2, 1863, at Little Rock, Ark., December 12, 1863, he re-enlisted in Company L and served until November 22, 1865, when he received his final discharge at San Antonio, Tex. Among th e many battles in which he participated were Perry Grove and Little Rock. At one time he was taken prisoner and sent to St. Louis, from which place he was exchanged some time later. He bore himself in a manner that was typical of his steadfast dev otion to duty, and had the esteem and respect of his comrades and superiors.
At the close of the war Mr. Becraft returned to Mechanicsburg and engaged in farming. He removed to Kansas and engaged in farming there, remaining six years, then returned to Mechanicsburg and embarked in a teaming business. Later he took up th e trade of blacksmith, which he had learned in boyhood, and continued this occupation until he retired a few years since. He is well known as an industrious and useful citizen and met with very fair success in his various enterprises.
February 1, 1866, Mr. Becraft was married, at Buffalo, to Matilda J. Waterman, born in Sangamon County, November 14, 1845, daughter of Charles Waterman, a native of Kentucky, and a harness maker by trade, who located in Mechanicsburg at an earl y day and there conducted a harness making shop for many years. His death occurred there July 1, 1861. The mother, a native of Kentucky, is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Waterman were parents of three sons, all of whom are deceased, and four daughte rs. Eight children were born to mr. and Mrs. Becraft, of whom five now survive: Sarah E., wife of Newton McGaff, of Springfield; Calvin, of Mechanicsburg; John, also of Mechanicsburg; Rosetta, wife of Edward Kelly, living with her father. There ar e seven grandchildren in the family. In politics Mr. Becraft is a Republican and he is a member of Stephenson Post No. 30, G.A.R., of Springfield. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
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