Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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Henry L Becraft and Delia Eckerle



Husband Henry L Becraft [10845]

           Born: 1831 - Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 27 Aug 1900 - Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States


         Buried:  - Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Bannock Co, ID 1 2
FamilySearch ID: 93ZJ-ZHK
Find A Grave ID: 83014807
       Marriage: 9 May 1870 - Allegan, Michigan, United States

Events

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Dowagiac City, Cass Co, MI. NameH L Becroft
SexMale
Age29 years
Birth Year (Estimated)1831
BirthplaceMichigan
RaceWhite
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1860
Event PlaceDowagiac, Cass, Michigan, United States
Page Number18
Affiliate Publication NumberM653
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Serena Becroft F 27 years Canada
John Becroft M 3 years Michigan
A T Becroft M 20 years Michigan
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• Military: 1861, Michigan, United States. NameHenry L. Becraft
Military Beginning RankFarrier
Military Final RankPrivate
Military SideUnion
Military Unit11th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Military CompanyK
Event TypeMilitary Service
Event Datefrom 1861 to 1865
Event PlaceMichigan, United States
Affiliate Film Number3
Affiliate Publication NumberM545
Affiliate Publication TitleIndex to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Michigan.
NoteSee also 8 Mich. Cav., 5 U.S. Col'd. Cav._.

• Military: 1863. Henry L. Becraft first served in the 11th Mich Cav, (23 Oct 1863) transferred to the 8th, and was promoted. He was a farrier. On 9 Aug 1864, he was commissed a 2nd Lt and served the 13th Artillery, Colored Troops. Sources: Records of Michigan Volunteers, U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States. Name: Henry L. Beacraft
Residence: Romeo, Macomb, Michigan
Birthdate: 1831
Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Delia E. Beacraft
Spouse's Birthplace: Vermont, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 49 years
Occupation: Carriage Making
NARA Film Number: T9-0592
Page: 314
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 3372
Film number: 1254592

HouseholdGenderAge
Henry L. Beacraft M 49
Spouse Delia E. Beacraft F 46
Child John A. Beacraft M 22.

• He was contained in a pension record on 7 Nov 1899. NameHenry L. Becraft
Military Rank[BLANK]
Military UnitCavalry
Military Regiment11
Event TypePension
Event Date07 Nov 1899
Event PlaceMichigan, United States
File Name2978645
Shipping CompanyK.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States. NameHenry L Becroft
SexMale
Age69 years
Birth DateAugust 1831
BirthplaceMichigan
Marital StatusMarried
RaceWhite
Years Married20
Relationship to Head of HouseholdHead
Father's BirthplaceMichigan
Mother's BirthplaceMichigan
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1900
Event PlacePocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States
Household Identifier195
Line Number90
Sheet LetterB
Sheet Number9
Affiliate Publication NumberT623
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Henry L Becroft's Spouses and Children
Delia E Becroft Wife F 61 years Vermont

Other People on This Record [RJB All boarders]
Mary B Criner F 9 years Idaho
Alvin Criner M 38 years Pennsylvania
Will L Leaf M 19 years Colorado
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Wife Delia Eckerle [11176]

           Born: 4 Nov 1834 - Vermont, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 1 Mar 1910
         Buried:  - Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Bannock Co, ID 1 2
FamilySearch ID: 93ZJ-ZCM
Find A Grave ID: 43057624

Events

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States. Name: Delia E. Beacraft
Residence: Romeo, Macomb, Michigan
Birthdate: 1834
Birthplace: Vermont, United States
Relationship to Head: Wife
Spouse's Name: Henry L. Beacraft
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Female
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 46 years
Occupation: Keeping House
NARA Film Number: T9-0592
Page: 314
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 3373
Film number: 1254592
HouseholdGenderAge
Spouse Henry L. Beacraft M 49
Delia E. Beacraft F 46
Child John A. Beacraft M 22.

Marriage Events

• Marriage: 9 May 1870, Allegan, Michigan, United States. NameHenry L. Becraft
SexMale
Age39
Birth Year (Estimated)1831
Spouse's NameDelia E. Sturtevant or Beckwith
Spouse's SexFemale
Spouse's Age40
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated)1830
Event TypeMarriage
Event Date9 May 1870
Event PlaceAllegan, Michigan, United States
ReferenceVolumes 4-5
Additional Relatives2378.


Children

Burial Notes: Wife - Delia Eckerle

Plot: 17E, 16, 8

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Sources


1 Findagrave.com.

2 Billion Graves (billiongraves.com : accessed 13 Apr 2020).


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