Husband Jonathan Nixon Becraft [122]
Born: Jan 1776 - Maryland, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 14 May 1840 - Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States 2
Buried: - Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States 1 2 3
FamilySearch ID: L48S-78M
Find A Grave ID: 100062690
Father: Peter Becraft [53] (1740-1806)
Mother: Mary Nixon [121] (1750-After 1827)
Marriage: 10 Jun 1800 - Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Events
• Event: 32-252 Power of Attorney. From Jonathan Becraft of Morgan Co., IL to James Letton of Bourbon Co, KY, power of atty. to free slaves.
• He worked as a Farmer.
• He had an estate probated in Morgan, Illinois, United States. Estate of: Jonathan Becraft
Number: 33
W/I: I
Administrator of Estate: William C. Stribling.
• He signed a will witness on will of Notley Clarkson on 2 Oct 1801 in Maryland, United States. Liber 3, folio 113 2 Oct 1801
Liber 2 page 20 20 Feb 1804
Wife Vilettee Clarkson
Children: Elexus Clarkson; Ignatius Clarkson; William Clarkson; Ann Beckwith, wife of George Beckwith
Exs: Wife Vilettee Clarkson and son Elexus Clarkson
Wit: Elemeleck Swearingen, John Soper, Jonathan N. Becraft.
• He owned 10-232 on 22 May 1804. Philomen Thomas and wf. Fanny of Mason Co, KY to Jonathan Becraft of Harrison Co, KY, for 126+ pounds, 84.5 ac. on Clear Creek.
• He owned G 500 on 1 Mar 1807. James Campbell and wf. Sally, Nancy Trotter widow of Joseph Trotter dec'd, James Trotter, Andrew Miles and wf. Mary, James Purviance, Joseph Trotter, Samuel Mitchell and wf. Nancy all of Bourbon Co, KY except Purviance whi si of Preble Co., OH to Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, KY, 192 ac. on Clear Creek of Hinkson.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1810 in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. page 75, Becraft, Jonathan
1 - 0-9 Free White Males
1 - 26-44 Free White Males
1 - 0-9 Free White Females
1 - 26-44 Free White Females
3 - Slaves
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• He owned I 294 on 14 Aug 1813. James Brown of State of Orleans, to Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, KY, $216, Clear Creek, 216+ ac., corner in John B. Allison's line.
• He owned K 460 on 13 Nov 1814. Leonard K. Bradley and wf. Mary of Fayette Co, KY, to Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, KY, $433.50, 1/2 (all their moiety) tracts on Hinkson's Fk. adjoining that of John B. Allison (see K459), John B. Allison and Jonathan Becraft (Beecraft) witnessed each other's deeds.
• He owned W 132 on 20 Mar 1822. Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, KY one of the heirs and representatives of Peter Becraft dec'd, late of Montgomery Co, MD to Thomas Cramphin, $12/ac. Joseph's Park, 453+ ac. and Tobacco Bed Bottom.
• Event: BS235/B235, 28 Oct 1828. Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, KY frees slaves.
• He owned X 102 on 8 Oct 1829. Jonathan Becraft of Bourbon Co, from Sarah Longmore widow of Hugh Longmore, William Longmore and wf. Elizabeth, George Longmore devisees of said Hugh dec'd. of Bourbon Co.
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Wife Luraner Higgins [73]
Born: 23 Dec 1773 - Rock Creek Parish, Frederick Co, MD
Christened:
Died: 18 Jul 1840 - Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States 2
Buried: - Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: LC5L-V71
Find A Grave ID: 100062784
Father: James William Higgins [57] (1733-1816)
Mother: Lurannah Becraft [56] (1744-1819)
Other Spouse: William Orme [1585] ( - )
Other Spouse: Unknown [1658] ( - )
Children
1 F Mahala Becraft [1232]
Born: 27 Sep 1804 - Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Christened:
Died: 20 Nov 1891 - Jacksonville, Cass Co, IL
Buried: - Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: KZ45-SMK
Find A Grave ID: 100062144
Spouse: Rev. William Cokely Strebling [1233] (1795-1872)
Marr: 2 Oct 1821
2 M Thomas Becraft [1613]
Born: Cir 1810 - Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: Cir 1867
Buried:
FamilySearch ID: LZNH-R4D
Spouse: Jemima Ringo [1614] (Cir 1820-1880)
Marr: Cir 1836 - Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Burial Notes: Husband - Jonathan Nixon Becraft
Section K, 64y 21d
General Notes: Husband - Jonathan Nixon Becraft
after marriage, moved to Bourbon Co, KY
Burial Notes: Wife - Luraner Higgins
Section K, 66y 6m 25d, Wife of J. Becraft