Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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John A Becraft and Rosalia Groom



Husband John A Becraft [10843]

           Born: 15 Oct 1859 - Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI
     Christened: 


           Died: 8 Feb 1921 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
         Buried:  - Fairview Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI
FamilySearch ID: GSFT-TFS
Find A Grave ID: 283204607


         Father: Henry L Becraft [10845] (1831-1900)
         Mother: Serena E Way [16381] (1831-1910)


       Marriage: 26 May 1892 - Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States 1
   Marr. Status: Divorced on 10 Nov 1897

Events

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Dowagiac City, Cass Co, MI. NameJohn Becroft
SexMale
Age3 years
Birth Year (Estimated)1857
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
H L Becroft M 29 years Michigan
Serena Becroft F 27 years Canada
A T Becroft M 20 years Michigan
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI. NameJohn Becraft
SexMale
Age22 years
Birth Year (Estimated)1858
BirthplaceMichigan, United States
Marital StatusSingle
OccupationLaborer
RaceWhite
Relationship to Head of HouseholdOther
Father's BirthplaceMichigan, United States
Mother's BirthplaceMichigan, United States
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1880
Event PlaceAnn Arbor Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Household Identifier7631607
Person Number4
Sheet LetterD
Sheet Number54
Volume2
Affiliate Publication NumberT9
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Other People on This Record
John Keenan M 48 years New York, United States
Ellen Keenan F 39 years New York, United States
Electa F. Todd F 45 years New Jersey, United States
Carrie Noyes F 32 years Michigan, United States
Serana Becraft F 45 years Michigan, United States
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States. Name: John A. Beacraft
Residence: Romeo, Macomb, Michigan
Birthdate: 1858
Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Relationship to Head: Son
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father's Name: Henry L. Beacraft
Father's Birthplace: Michigan, United States
Mother's Name: Delia E. Beacraft
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Single
Age (Expanded): 22 years
Occupation: Works In Blacksmithing
NARA Film Number: T9-0592
Page: 314
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 3374
Film number: 1254592
HouseholdGenderAge
Parent Henry L. Beacraft M 49
Parent Delia E. Beacraft F 46
John A. Beacraft M 22.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI. NameJohn A Becraft
SexMale
Age43 years
Birth DateOctober 1857
BirthplaceMichigan
Marital StatusMarried
RaceWhite
Years Married1
Relationship to Head of HouseholdHead
Father's BirthplaceMichigan
Mother's BirthplaceCanada Fr
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1900
Event PlaceVicksburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Household Identifier51
Line Number67
Sheet LetterB
Sheet Number2
Affiliate Publication NumberT623
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

John A Becraft's Parents and Siblings
Serina Becraft Mother F 69 years Canada Fr

John A Becraft's Spouses and Children
Lottie Becraft Wife F 39 years Michigan
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. NameJohn Becraft
SexMale
Age61 years
Birth Year (Estimated)1859
BirthplaceMichigan
Marital StatusMarried
RaceWhite
Relationship to Head of HouseholdHead
Father's BirthplaceMichigan
Mother's BirthplaceCanada
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1920
Event PlaceDetroit Ward 8, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Household Identifier276
Line Number54
Sheet LetterB
Sheet Number12
Affiliate Publication NumberT625
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

John Becraft's Spouses and Children
Lottie Becraft Wife F 53 years Michigan


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• He died on 8 Feb 1921 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. NameJohn Becraft
SexMale
Age62 years
Birth Date15 October 1859
BirthplaceAnn Arbor, Michigan
Marital StatusMarried
Father's NameHenry Becraft
Father's SexMale
Mother's NameSerena Way
Mother's SexFemale
Event TypeDeath
Event Date8 February 1921
Event PlaceDetroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
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Wife Rosalia Groom [10844]

           Born: 1865 - New York, United States
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

Marriage Events

• Marriage: 26 May 1892, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States. Groom's Name: John A. Becraft
Groom's Birth Date: 1859
Groom's Birthplace: Ann Arbor
Groom's Age: 33
Bride's Name: Rosalia Groom
Bride's Birth Date: 1865
Bride's Birthplace: N.Y.
Bride's Age: 27
Marriage Date: 26 May 1892
Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Groom's Father's Name: Henry L.
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:
Bride's Mother's Name:
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Unknown
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74385-8
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 941635
Reference Number: V., G-H Ln.#186.

• They were divorced on 10 Nov 1897. Divorce records of Jackson County as reported to the State of Michigan, year end 1897
County:JacksonPage:213Record:K63
Parties:Rosalia Becraft and John A. Becraft
Marriage Date:May 26, 1892
Marriage Place:Jackson
Children:0
Complainant:wife
Date Filed:Apr 23, 1897
Date Final:Nov 10, 1897
Alledged Cause:Desertion and non-support
Contested:no
Action:Granted
Conditions:Absolute.


Children

Burial Notes: Husband - John A Becraft

Block 9, Lot 26

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Sources


1 LDS, Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925.


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