Husband Harry Edward Becraft [567]
Born: 9 Sep 1903 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 22 Aug 1986 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 1
Buried: 25 Aug 1986 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: L1K8-DCW
Find A Grave ID: 122786621
Father: Benjamin Franklin Becraft [417] (1874-1960)
Mother: Mary Louise Kruhm [563] (1881-1964)
Marriage: 2 Oct 1930 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States 3
Events
• Military: Becraft, Harry E., T/5 USA 33208676, Sykesville, Carroll Co.
• His obituary was published in the Laurel News Leader. Harry Becraft
Harry Edward Becraft, 82, known as "Laurel's greatest farmer," died suddenly of a heart attack on Aug 22, 1986 at his home in Laurel.
Mr. Becraft was an avid farmer and gardener for many years, although he was a carpenter by vocation.
Mr. Becraft and his late wife owned a large farm for 30 years on Route 198 where the UPS facility is now located. He sold the farm before I-95 was built in the early 1970's.
After moving to Julie Lane in Laurel, Mr. Becraft continued to grow a large vegetable garden for many years. Folks all over Laurel bought vegetables from Mr. Becraft and he was particularly known for his strawberries.
Funeral services were held Aug 25 at Donaldson's Funeral Home with the Reverend Roby Eastridge officiating. Burial was held in Union Cemetery, Burtonsville.
Mr. Becraft was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Becraft and Mary Louise Kruhm Becraft. His wife, Edith Sellers Becraft, died in April 1985.
He is survived by a son, Wayne E. Becraft; a sister, Ella Ray; three brothers, Louis, Arthur and Auston Becraft; and three grandchildren, Michelle, Jeffrey and Mark Becraft.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
• His obituary was published in the Washington Post. Becraft, Harry E.
On Friday, August 22, 1986, Harry E. Becraft, beloved husband of the late Edith S. Becraft; father of Wayne E. Becraft; brother of Louis F., Austin and Arthur Becraft, and Ella Ray. Three grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, Md., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery.
• Soc Sec Num: 215-10-7277.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. Becraft, Benjamin F, head, age 36; Mary L, age 29; Harry C, age 7; Albert O, age 6; Benjamin H, age 4; Austin F, age 3; ???, age 3/12.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. Becraft, B F, age 44, born in Maryland; Mary, age 38; Louis, age 17; Harry, age 16; Albert, age 14; Ben, age 12; Austin, age 10; Arthur, age 6; Ella, age 2/12.
• He appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. Benjamin Becraft age 55 listed as head of household with wife Mary L age 48 and children Harry E age 26; Arthur E age 16; and Alla E age 12.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States. Becraft, Harry E., head, age 36, born MD, laborer, power line; wife F. Edith, age 29, born MD.
Wife Florence Edith Sellers [721]
Born: 27 Mar 1911 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: 27 Apr 1985
Buried: - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2
Find A Grave ID: 122786397
Events
• Soc Sec Num: 217-12-2779.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States. Becraft, Harry E., head, age 36, born MD, laborer, power line; wife F. Edith, age 29, born MD.
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Children
1 F Infant [722]
Born: 21 Jun 1941
Christened:
Died: 21 Jun 1941
Buried: - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
2 M Wayne Eugene Becraft [723]
Born: 7 May 1944 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 4
Christened:
Died: 11 Jan 2019 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Buried: 18 Jan 2019 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Find A Grave ID: 196075396
Spouse: Nancy Jane Feick [812] (living)
Birth Notes: Husband - Harry Edward Becraft
Off Riding Stable Rd.
General Notes: Husband - Harry Edward Becraft
T/5 USA 33208676, Sykesville, Carroll Co, MD WW II