Husband Leland Elmo Becraft [7724]
Born: 26 Nov 1897 - Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, United States 1 2 3
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Died: 14 Apr 1971 - Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 1 2 3
Buried: - Saint Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO 4
FamilySearch ID: LLMX-46D
Find A Grave ID: 84844049
Father: Charles Czar Becraft [7723] (1869-1920)
Mother: Miranda C Copass [7731] (1876-1925)
Marriage: 15 Sep 1920 - Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States
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• Event: Rotary Club. We also lost one of our most loyal and hardworking members when Past President Leland E. Becraft, who had been secretary for many years, resigned, to accept a position in Rapid City, South Dakota.
• Soc Sec Num: 160-12-7795.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Czar Becraft, head, b May 1878, age 32y, married 6 years, born IA, painter; wife Maranda, b Mch 1876, age 24y, (2 children, 2 living), born KY; son Leland E, b Nov 1896, age 3, born IA; son Leon V, b Oct 1899, age 7/12y, born PA.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co, NY. Ward 4
Czar C Becraft, age 41y; wife Miranda C, age 34y; son L Elmo, age 13y; son L Vincent, age 10y.
• Event: Times Herald, 31 Jul 1916. L. Elmo Becraft, Olean young man studying for the ministry, occupied the pulpit at the Baptist Church in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. W. C. Gates.
• Visit: Olean Evening Herald, 31 Mar 1917. Elmo Becraft is home from Colegate University to spend the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becraft of North Third street.
• Visit: Olean Evening Herald, 2 Oct 1917. Elmo Becraft of North Third street, left last night of Hamilton, N.Y., where he will resume his studies at Colgate University.
• Event: Olean Evening Herald, 4 Jan 1918. G.F.S. Dance Last Night a Success
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Special Features Made Annual Event at K. of C. an Enjoyable Affair
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The annual Girls Friendly Society's dancing party given last evening at Knights of Columbus hall was most enjoyable in every respect.
The hall was very prettily decorated with ground pine and flags. Derby's orchestra with Paul Frohnapple, violinist, and the three Fitches, furnished selections from the latest productions. During the dancing the lights were dimmed and a tri-colored spot-light thrown on the American flag while the orchestra played patriotic airs.
A buffet luncheon under the surpervision of Mrs. Grace Snowden was served in the banquet hall which was decorated with evergreen and colored lights.
Among the out of town guests present were Sergeant Lloyd Milliman of Spartanburg, S.C., E. Elmo Becraft of Colgate University, Fred Zimmerman of Buffalo, Lawrence Kelsey of Tulsa, Okla., Elizabeth and Margaret McCaffery of Buffalo, Aleen and Michael McCaffery of Allegany.
• Visit: Olean Evening Herald, 2 Jan 1919. Elmo Becraft has returned to Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Becraft of North Third street.
• Visit: Olean Evening Herald, 9 Apr 1919. Local Young Man on Tour of Big Cities of U.S.
The Glee club of Colgate University at hamilton, N.Y., of which Elmo Becraft is a member, has started on a concert tour to include Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Jackson, Mich., Chicago, Milwaukee, Jamestown, Lockport, and Rochester.
The first concert was given Tuesday evening at the Hutchinson High school in Buffalo. The trip will conclude April 23rd at Rochester.
Elmo Becraft and his friend, Robert Truchses of Philadelphia, left Monday evening for Niagara Falls, after spending the week end in the city with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Becraft of North Third Street.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Summit Co, OH. Leland E Becraft, age 23y.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Carnegie, Allegheny Co, PA. Leland S, age 33, born 1896, IA; Mildred, age 35, born 1894, wife; Charles E, age 8, born 1921, son; Jane L, age 6, born 1923, daughter.
• Event: Olean Evening Times, 30 Jul 1931. July 30, 1916
L. Elmo Becraft, member of the First Baptist Church, who was to be ordained to the ministry in 1919, delivered his first....
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Mount Lebanon Township, Allegheny Co, PA. Name: • Event: Rotary Club, 1949-1950. Secretary.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1950-1951. Secretary.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1951-1952. 2nd Vice President.
• Event: Rotary Club, May 1951. Leland Becraft, Secretary, attended the International Rotary Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1952-1953. Vice President.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1953-1954. President.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1954-1955. Director.
• Event: Rotary Club, 4 May 1954. President Leland E. Becraft exhibited a Rotary flag which had been presented to Louis Trachsel by the Rotary Club of Switzerland upon his visit there last year, for transmittal to the St. Joseph Rotary Club.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1956-1957. Secretary.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1957-1958. Secretary.
• Event: Rotary Club, 1958-1959. Secretary.
• His obituary was published in the St. Joseph Gazette on 15 Apr 1971. L.E. Becraft Dies at 74 Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States. Name: • She appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Carnegie, Allegheny Co, PA. Name: • She appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Mount Lebanon Township, Allegheny Co, PA. Name: Marriage Events
• Marriage: Olean Evening Herald, 15 Sep 1920. Well Known Young Man Weds Warren Girl This P.M. • Marriage: Indiana Evening Gazette, 18 Sep 1920. ... red W. Wettling became the bride of Leland E. BECRAFT of Akron, O. The ceremony was very simple and was performed before about forty relatives and a few friends by the Rev. J. W. Smith, formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Miss Wettling was attired in a taupe traveling suit with a hat to match and wore a corsage...
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Leland E. Becraft, 74, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternon at the family home, 1503 North 36th street. A native of Fort Madison, Iowa, Mr. Becraft came to St. Joseph from Pittsburg, Pa., as executive director of the St. Joseph Community Chest, a post he held for 15 years until the United Fund was formed in 1957.
He served in the same capacity for the United Fund of Rapid City, S. D., for several years and returned to St. Joseph in 1964 after retirement. He was an elder and Sunday school teacher of the Wyatt Park Christian Church. A licensed minister, Mr. Becraft was pastor of Union Star, Mo., Christian Church. He was a life member and past master of the Bellefield Masonic Lodge No. 680, Pittsburgh, Pa., a 33d degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Downtown St. Joseph Rotary Club of which he was past president. He was also a member of the Missouri Valley gem and Mineral Society and was active in Boy Scout work. He was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Becraft of the home; a son, Charles E. Becraft, Prairie Village, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy Stingley, St. Joseph, and three grandsons.
The body is at Meierhoffer-Fleeman mortuary.
Wife Mildred W Wettling [7730]
Born: 6 Dec 1895 - Clarendon, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States 4
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Died: 21 Feb 1975 - Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 4
Buried: - Saint Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO 4
FamilySearch ID: LLMX-4V7
Find A Grave ID: 84844069
Father: Martin Henry Wettling [11441] (1856-1895) 5
Mother: Flora Jane Beatty [11438] (1863-1931)
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Many from Olean were in Attendance at the Wedding; Will reside in Akron
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A pretty home wedding took place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in Warren, Pa., when Miss Mildred Wettling, daughter of Mrs. Martin Wettling of 506 Water street, became the bride of Leland E. Becraft of Akron, O., son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Becraft of North Thired street, Olean.
The bride was attired in her travelling suit of dark brown with hat to match.
Following the ceremony a dinner was served, covers for 12 being laid at the bride's table.
Among the pre-nuptial parties were an announcement party by Mrs. C.C. becraft and a dinner by Miss Marion Naylor of this city.
After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Becraft will reside at 119 Adams street, Akron, O.
The groom is well known in Olean having graduated from the Olean High school and also from Colgate University. The bride has made a number of acquaintances during her visits in Olean. Both young people have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy married life.
The following from Olean attended the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. C C. Becraft and son, L.V. Becraft, parents and brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Nenno, Mrs. W. G. Naylor and Miss Marion Naylor.
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Children
1 M Charles Edward Becraft [7802]
Born: 16 Jul 1921 - St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 1 6
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Died: 17 Mar 2006 - St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 1 6
Buried: 22 Mar 2006 - Saint Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO 4
FamilySearch ID: LLMX-4H3
Find A Grave ID: 119688594
Spouse: Edith Mae Heckert [8617] (1918-2008)
Marr: 8 Sep 1950 - Stark, Ohio, United States
2 F Jane Louise Becraft [7803]
Born: 16 Jan 1924 4
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Died: 24 Aug 2016 - St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States 4
Buried: - Saint Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO 4
FamilySearch ID: LBC4-C4D
Find A Grave ID: 169093894
Spouse: Robert Gerald Wilkinson 7 [11437] (1921- )
Marr: 30 Sep 1944 - Dormont, Allegheny Co, PA 8
Spouse: Leroy Grant "Roy" Stingley [8619] (1918-2007)
Marr: 11 Nov 1950 - St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States