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: 20 Apr 1886 - Howard, Maryland, United States 4
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 Martha E. Watkins [302]
Born: 6 Jun 1847 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2 5
Christened:
Died: 25 Oct 1894 1
Buried: 25 Oct 1894 - Montgomery United Methodist Church, Damascus, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 2 5
FamilySearch ID: LCTQ-HLL
Find A Grave ID: 54706458
Other Spouse: Richard H. Becraft [295] (1845-1872) - 10 Dec 1868 - Frederick, Maryland, United States
Events
• She appeared on the 1870 Census census in 1870 in Howard, Maryland, United States. Rich Becraft, age 25, 1845, MD; wife Martha age 22, 1848, MD; Leu Mae daughter, age 5/12, 1870, MD.
• She appeared on the 1880 Census 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.
• She appeared on the 1880 Census census in 1880 in Montgomery, Maryland, United States. Martha Becraft, age 33, 1847, MD and Susie age 9, 1871, MD listed with John W. Watkins.
Marriage Events
• Marriage: The News, 15 May 1886. A geroian givm night. is quite a. stir at Long Corner. over the reported marriage of Mr. James BECRAFT. a well to do farmer, to Mrs. Martha BECRAFT, his daughter in law. The groom is ?? years of age and the bride 3?. The marriage of a man to his daughter in law is contrary to law, and the contracting parties are liable to a fias SPAPFRr NFWSPAPFK! ...
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Children
1 M Henry Peyton Becraft [3286]
Born: 31 Jan 1887 - Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: 1959
Buried: - Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, Baltimore Co, MD 2
FamilySearch ID: PWKV-3D1
Find A Grave ID: 271744745
Spouse: Josephine [16393] (1892-1966)
2 M Becraft [7657]
Born: 1887
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
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 - Martha E. Watkins
47 Years, 4 Months, 18 Days
Notes: Marriage (Martha E. Watkins):
Rev B Payton Brown of Baltimore City.