Louis Frederick Becraft and Mary Caroline Hill
Husband Louis Frederick Becraft [566]
Born: 15 Jun 1902 - Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States 1 Christened: Died: 16 May 1993 - Olney, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 1 2![]()
Buried: 19 May 1993 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 3 4 FamilySearch ID: L1K8-3XH Find A Grave ID: 41954673
Father: Benjamin Franklin Becraft [417] (1874-1960) Mother: Mary Louise Kruhm [563] (1881-1964)
Marriage: 22 Apr 1926 - Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesEvents
• His obituary was published. Louis Becraft
Louis F. Becraft, 90, who was born in Laurel, died on May 16, 1993, at Montgomery General Hospital.
Mr. Becraft was a farmer and worked as a school bus driver for Montgomery County schools for 30 years. He lived in Brookeville and his hobbies were gardening and dancing.
Funeral services were held at Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville on May 19. Interment was at Burtonsville Union Cemetery.
Mr. Becraft is survived by a sister, Ella Ray of Hyattsville and a brother, Auston Becraft of Florida. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Brighton.• His obituary was published in the Washington Post. Becraft, Louis F.
On Sunday, May 16, 1993, Louis F. Becraft of Brookeville, MD, husband of the late Mary C. Becraft; brother of Ella E. Ray of Hyattsville, MD and Auston Becraft of Florida. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd., (Md. Rte. 108), Laytonsville, MD, on Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Interment Burtonsville Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brighton, MD.• He worked as a Farmer, Sandy Spring MD.
• Soc Sec Num: 217-32-2407.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. Becraft, B F, age 44, born in Maryland; Mary, age 38; Louis, age 17; Harry, age 16; Albert, age 14; Ben, age 12; Austin, age 10; Arthur, age 6; Ella, age 2/12.
• He appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Olney, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. Louis F. Becraft age 27 listed as head of household with Mary C age 23.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. 166 Laurel Rd
Beecraft, Lewis, head, age 37, born MD, farmer, own farm; wife Mary, age 33, born MD; Hart, Joseph, lodger, age 40, born MD, laborer on farm.• His obituary was published in The Frederick Post on 18 May 1993. Mr. Louis Becraft
Mr. Louis F. Becraft, 90, of Brookeville, died Sunday, May 16, at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney.
Born June 15, 1902, near Burtonsville, he was a son of the late Benjamin F. and Mary Louise Kruhm Becraft.
He was the husband of Mary C. Becraft, who died in 1985.
Mr. Becraft was a farmer and drove a bus for the Montgomery County school system for 30 years. he had also worked as a courier for the Sandy Spring National Bank.
He was a member of Moose Lodge 371 of Frederick and the Farm Bureau.
He enjoyed dancing and gardening.
Surviving are one sister, Ella E. Ray of Hyattsville; one brother, Auston Becraft of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Road, laytonsville. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Nancy VonOehsen will officiate. Interment will be in Burtonsville Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brighton.
Wife Mary Caroline Hill [718]
Born: 26 Mar 1907 - Howard, Maryland, United States 1 Christened: Died: 17 Sep 1985 - Friends Nursing Home, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co, MD 1![]()
Buried: 20 Sep 1985 - Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States 3 4 FamilySearch ID: GJ9T-W4L Find A Grave ID: 41954672
Father: Charles Hill [719] Mother: Mary [720]
Events
• She worked as a Saleswoman, Woodward and Lothrop.
• Soc Sec Num: 577-48-8735.
• She appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Olney, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. Louis F. Becraft age 27 listed as head of household with Mary C age 23.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Colesville, Montgomery Co, MD. 166 Laurel Rd
Beecraft, Lewis, head, age 37, born MD, farmer, own farm; wife Mary, age 33, born MD; Hart, Joseph, lodger, age 40, born MD, laborer on farm.• Her obituary was published in The News on 18 Sep 1985. Obituaries Mn. Mary C. BECRAFT Mrs. Mary C. BECRAFT, 78, BrookevOle, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Friends Nursing Home, Sandy Spring. Born March 28, 1907, in Howard County, she was a daughter of the late Mary and Charles E. Hill. Mrs. BECRAFT had worked as a salesperson for Woodward Lothrop Co. before retiring. She is survived by her husband, Louis F. BECRAFT. Friends may visit from 6-9 p.m Wednesday, Sept. 18, and 24 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Francis HJJarber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. tunerai services will be at 11 a.m. Fri...
.• Her obituary was published in The News on 21 Sep 1985. Mrs. Mary C. BECRAFT Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C. BECRAFT, Brookeville, who died Tuesday. Sept 17, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Francis H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. The Rev. Bill Truitt officiated. Bearers were Wayne BECRAFT, Leonard BECRAFT, Donald Becraft, Ralph Becraft...
Children
Had no children
Birth Notes: Husband - Louis Frederick Becraft
at Sam Aitcheson house off Riding Stable Rd
Death Notes: Husband - Louis Frederick Becraft
Montgomery General Hospital
General Notes: Husband - Louis Frederick Becraft
His last words "I'm coming Mary", according to Maria Becraft.
1 U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
2 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 7 Nov 2025), entry for Louis Frederick Becraft, person ID L1K8-3XH.
3 Findagrave.com.
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Billion Graves (billiongraves.com : accessed 15 Apr 2020).
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