Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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James Becraft and Margaret Watkins

Husband James Becraft [288] 

           Born: 5 Aug 1815 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 3 Jun 1902 1



         Buried: 6 Jun 1902 - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States 2 3
FamilySearch ID: K4RG-X6P
Find A Grave ID: 88992531


         Father: Peter Becraft [183] (Cir 1775-1852)
         Mother: Sarah Penn [287] (1781-1860)


       Marriage: 30 Dec 1835 - Frederick, Maryland, United States 4 5

Events

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1850. 1850, MD, Anne Arundel, 493/1183, Howard District
BECRAFT, James, 35 m, MD, farmer, planter/ $700
Margaret, 30 f, MD
Susan S., 13 f, MD
Milton L., 12 m, MD
Grafton, 10 m, MD
Lorenzo, 9 m, MD
Sarah A., 7 f, MD
Richard H., 5 m, MD
Rufus E., 5/12 m,MD
Peter, 75 m,MD
Sarah, 64 f,MD.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Lisbon, Howard Co, MD. 1860 census, Lisbon 4th East District, Howard, MD
James Becraft, mw 44, farmer, $6000/1500, MD
Margaret, fw 40, MD
Milton, mw 22, MD
Grafton, mw 20, MD
Loreso, mw 19, MD
Richd. mw 14, MD
Sarah, fw 17, MD
Rufus, mw 10, MD
Lucinda, fw 8, MD
George, mw 4, MD
Mary, fw 3, MD
Calvin, mw 9/12, MD.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Montgomery, Maryland, United States. James Becraft, age 54, 1816, MD; wife Margaret age 50, 1820, MD; son E Rufus age 20, 1850, MD; daughter W Lucinda age 18, 1852, MD; son W Geo age 15, 1855, MD; daughter C Mary age 13, 1857, MD; and son E Calvin age 10, 1860, MD.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Howard, Maryland, United States. James Becraft, age 64, 1816, MD; wife Margaret, age 59, 1821, MD; son George W, age 25, 1855, MD; son Calvin E, age 20, 1860, MD; daughter-in-law Martha E, age 33, 1847, MD; granddaughter Rosa L, age 10, 1870, MD; granddaughter Ida E Smith age 16, 1864, MD.

• Event: The News, 26 Feb 1887. Mr. Jas. BECRAFT, aged 70, who married his son's young widow, was presented with a pair of fine boys the other day, Wonders never cease.
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• Voter Registration: Howard County Voter Registrations, 1899, Ridgeville, Frederick Co, MD. Lisbon Precinct #4, Book 2, Howard County Voter Registrations, Residence Ridgeville, PO Address Ridgeville, Becraft, James, Party -, Sworn or Affirmed Sworn, Age 84, Nativity MD, White, Time of Residence Precinct or Dist 63 yrs, Time of Residence County or Legislative Dist 63 yrs, Time of Residence State 84 years, Naturalized Native, Can Read Yes, Qualifed Voter Yes, Date of Application Oct 3, 1899, Voted 1899, 1900 no, 1901 no, Deceased 1902.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Howard, Maryland, United States. Election District 4
James Becraft, age 84, Aug 1815, MD, widowed, landlord; son Henry P age 13, Jan 1887, MD; son Lorenza P, age 59, May 1841, MD, married 6 years; daughter-in-law Sarah age 45, Jul 1854, MD, (0 children, 0 living).

• His funeral was held The News on 7 Jun 1902. The funeral of Mr. James BECROFT, who died June 3 at his near Ridgeville, took place at Howard chapel on June 6. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hoblitz. Mr. Becroft was one of the oldest citizens of the community in which he was born 87 years ago. He was the father of 14 children, 10 of whom survive M...


Wife Margaret Watkins [289] 

           Born: 13 Oct 1819 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States 6
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Oct 1885 - Howard, Maryland, United States 1 6



         Buried: Oct 1885 - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States 2 7
FamilySearch ID: KD37-1HJ
Find A Grave ID: 88992556


         Father: Jerimiah Watkins [1110] (1787-1857)
         Mother: Susanna Moxley [1111] (1795-      ) 8

Events

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1850. 1850, MD, Anne Arundel, 493/1183, Howard District
BECRAFT, James, 35 m, MD, farmer, planter/ $700
Margaret, 30 f, MD
Susan S., 13 f, MD
Milton L., 12 m, MD
Grafton, 10 m, MD
Lorenzo, 9 m, MD
Sarah A., 7 f, MD
Richard H., 5 m, MD
Rufus E., 5/12 m,MD
Peter, 75 m,MD
Sarah, 64 f,MD.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Lisbon, Howard Co, MD. 1860 census, Lisbon 4th East District, Howard, MD
James Becraft, mw 44, farmer, $6000/1500, MD
Margaret, fw 40, MD
Milton, mw 22, MD
Grafton, mw 20, MD
Loreso, mw 19, MD
Richd. mw 14, MD
Sarah, fw 17, MD
Rufus, mw 10, MD
Lucinda, fw 8, MD
George, mw 4, MD
Mary, fw 3, MD
Calvin, mw 9/12, MD
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• She appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Howard, Maryland, United States. James Becraft, age 54, 1816, MD; wife Margaret age 50, 1820, MD; son E Rufus age 20, 1850, MD; daughter W Lucinda age 18, 1852, MD; son W Geo age 15, 1855, MD; daughter C Mary age 13, 1857, MD; and son E Calvin age 10, 1860, MD.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Howard, Maryland, United States. James Becraft, age 64, 1816, MD; wife Margaret, age 59, 1821, MD; son George W, age 25, 1855, MD; son Calvin E, age 20, 1860, MD; daughter-in-law Martha E, age 33, 1847, MD; granddaughter Rosa L, age 10, 1870, MD; granddaughter Ida E Smith age 16, 1864, MD.

Children
1 F Susan Jane Becraft [290] 

           Born: 10 Dec 1836 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Jul 1903 - Long Corner, Howard, Maryland, United States 9 10
 Cause of Death: dropsy
         Buried: 26 Jul 1903 - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: K4JP-FCF
Find A Grave ID: 71215526

         Spouse: Andrew Jackson Day Mullinix 11 [1105] (1831-1909)
           Marr: 27 Dec 1853 - Howard, Maryland, United States 12

2 M Milton Lee Becraft [291] 

           Born: 30 Mar 1838 - Maryland, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 1 Dec 1912 - Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States 1



         Buried: 1912 - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States 2 13
FamilySearch ID: 2CM9-WNW
Find A Grave ID: 88992594

         Spouse: Susan Rebecca Watkins [1085] (1848-1903)
           Marr: 15 Dec 1860 - Frederick, Maryland, United States 5 14

3 M Grafton Becraft [292] 

           Born: 17 Jan 1840 - Maryland, United States 1
     Christened: 



           Died: 7 May 1917 - Maryland, United States 1



         Buried:  - Montgomery United Methodist Church Cemetery, Damascus, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: K69Z-6F1
Find A Grave ID: 54706457

         Spouse: Senora Ellen Claggett [1117] (1842-1921)
           Marr: 24 Dec 1861 - Frederick, Maryland, United States 5 15

4 M Lorenzo P. Becraft [293] 

           Born: 8 May 1841 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 13 Sep 1904
         Buried:  - Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
FamilySearch ID: LWGR-NGZ
Find A Grave ID: 167327840

         Spouse: Catherine Molesworth [1124] (1841-1891)
           Marr: 21 Dec 1865 - Frederick, Maryland, United States

         Spouse: Sarah [1897] (1854-      )
           Marr: Abt 1894 - of, Howard, Maryland, United States

5 F Sarah A. Becraft [294] 

           Born: 10 Apr 1843 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 30 Jun 1870 - Maryland, United States
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: KHTC-RS3

         Spouse: Charles Smith 16 [3287] (1839-1921)

6 M Richard H. Becraft [295] 

           Born: 13 Oct 1845 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 12 Oct 1872 - Maryland, United States
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: LCTQ-XFW

         Spouse: Martha E. Watkins [302] (1847-1894)
           Marr: 10 Dec 1868 - Frederick, Maryland, United States

7 M James L. Becraft [296] 

           Born: 26 Nov 1847
     Christened: 
           Died: 30 May 1850 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: 96C7-VJC






8  M  Rufus E. Becraft [297] 17





           Born: 9 Jan 1850 - Maryland, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 28 Sep 1912 - Ridgeville, Frederick Co, MD 1 18







         Buried: 30 Sep 1912 - Montgomery United Methodist Church Cemetery, Damascus, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: LWGR-J7Y
Find A Grave ID: 109844237



         Spouse: Christie Virginia Brown [1126] (1849-1903)
           Marr: 28 Dec 1871 - Frederick, Maryland, United States



         Spouse: Mary K. Matthews [1899] (1870-1916)
           Marr: 1907 - Maryland, United States






9  F  Lucinda W. Becraft [298]











           Born: 30 May 1852 - Howard, Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 4 Mar 1936 - Claggettsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 12 19







         Buried: 6 Mar 1936 - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States 2 12
FamilySearch ID: LCZT-P3Y



         Spouse: Perry George Burdette [1127] (1849-1929)
           Marr: 10 Jan 1871 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States






10  M  George W. Becraft [299]





           Born: 12 Aug 1854 - Maryland, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Oct 1935 1







         Buried:  - Howard Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Howard, Maryland, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: 96C7-VJ8
Find A Grave ID: 88992572



         Spouse: Lillie H. May [1909] (1858-1937)
           Marr: 1882






11  F  Catherine Marie Becraft [412]





           Born: 31 Oct 1856 - Long Corner, Howard, Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 15 May 1923 - Howard, Maryland, United States 20
         Buried:  - Saint Johns Cemetery of Howard County, Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, United States 20
FamilySearch ID: 96C7-VJD
Find A Grave ID: 234173405



         Spouse: Philip Thomas Harman [7642] (1850-1928)
           Marr: 23 Dec 1873 - Maryland, United States






12  M  Dr. Calvin E. Becraft [301]





           Born: 15 Sep 1859 - Maryland, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 18 Dec 1901 - Baltimore, Maryland, United States 21
 Cause of Death: opium poisoning at city hospital
         Buried: 19 Dec 1901 - Western Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD
FamilySearch ID: LK6J-VGH
Find A Grave ID: 67363988



         Spouse: Grace Elizabeth Hood [1080] (1865-      )
           Marr: 8 May 1884 - New Market, Frederick, Maryland, United States









Death Notes: Husband - James Becraft



in his 87th year


General Notes: Husband - James Becraft



Bible reference, Ms. Pickett's gives marriage date as 7 Jan, 1836 by Rev Lloyd Selby.


Death Notes: Wife - Margaret Watkins



in her 67th year


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Sources




1
Holdcraft, Names in Stone 75,000 Cemetery Inscriptions.

2
Findagrave.com.

3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 21 Nov 2025), entry for James Becraft, person ID K4RG-X6P. 

4
Marriage Licenses of Frederick Co, MD, page 15.

5
Ancestry.com (Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899.).

6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 25 Nov 2025), entry for Margaret Watkins, person ID KD37-1HJ. 

7
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 21 Nov 2025), entry for Margaret Watkins, person ID KD37-1HJ. 

8
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 21 Nov 2025), entry for Susana Moxley, person ID KN1J-YHW. 

9
Jackson Day, "Ancestors of Jackson Day" (http://www.gencircles.com/users/jacksonday/1/data/6980), "20 Jul."

10
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 21 Nov 2025), entry for Susan Jane Becraft, person ID K4JP-FCF. 

11
Jackson Day, "Ancestors of Jackson Day" (http://www.gencircles.com/users/jacksonday/1/data/6980), "Day."

12
Jackson Day, "Ancestors of Jackson Day" (http://www.gencircles.com/users/jacksonday/1/data/6980).

13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 21 Nov 2025), entry for Milton Lee Becraft, person ID 2CM9-WNW. 

14
Marriage Licenses of Frederick Co, MD, page 16.

15
Marriage Licenses of Frederick Co, MD, Page 16.

16
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 8 Nov 2025) Smith, person ID GXS9-K4B. 

17
Maryland, Archives Online Vital Records Indexing Project, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record, Counties, Index) MSA SE 7-1, Becraft, Rufus E. 1912 -September 28; Carroll; <unreadable>.

18
Obituary, Frederick Evening Post, Monday 30 September 1912.

19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Lucinda W. Becraft, person ID LCZT-P3Y. 

20
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 6 Nov 2025), entry for Catherine Marie Becraft, person ID 96C7-VJD. 

21
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 6 Nov 2025), entry for Calvin E. Becraft, person ID LK6J-VGH. 







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