Husband Samuel Homer Becraft [2539]
Born: 8 Mar 1877 - St Mary's, Auglaize Co, OH 1
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Died: 22 Dec 1922 - Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States 1 2
Buried: - Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Wayne Township, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States 1 2
FamilySearch ID: L49K-FVP
Find A Grave ID: 48214306
Father: Thomas Francis Jefferson Becraft [2530] (1842-1922)
Mother: Martha Jane Fifer [2533] (1848-1927)
Marriage: 11 Nov 1896 - Van Wert, Ohio, United States
Marr. Status: Divorced on 10 Sep 1909
Events
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Salem, Auglaize Co, OH. Thomas Beecraft, age 37, born MD, laborer; Martha, wife, age 33, born IN, Keeps house; Sherwood, son, age 10, born MD, attends school; Franklin, son, age 8, born MD; Belle, dau, age 7, born MD; Homer, son, age 5, born MD; Valentine, son, age 3, born MD; Catharine, dau, age 2, born MD; Florence, dau, age 1, born MD.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Harrison Township, Kosciusko Co, IN. Homer Becraft, b July 1875, age 24, married 3 years, born OH, day laborer; wife Minni, b July 1876, age 23, (1 child, 1 living), born OH; son Harvey, b Oct 1897, age 2, born OH.
• Event: Warsaw Union, 13 Jun 1907. TROUBLES IN FAMILY DRIVE WARSAW MAN TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE
Homer Beecraft, Unable to Bear Turmoil in his Home, Takes Ineffective Dose of Corrosive Sublimate
Desperate because of continued domestic quarrels and the announcement on the part of his wife that she would not live with him, Homer Becraft, a teamster of this city, made an attempt to take his life by swallowing a quantity of corrosive sublimate at his home over Ripple's implement store at Main and Buffalo streets.
The act followed a long series of quarrels which it is said were brought to an acute point when Becraft returned home Saturday from Fort Wayne where he had been working. Much of the time yesterday, it is said was spent by Becraft and his wife in recriminations and personal abuse and finally Mrs. Becraft announced that she would no longer live with her husband.
This morning, he secured a quantity of corrosive sublimate and attempted to dissolve it in a drinking glass but just as he raised it to his mouth, his wife suspecting his purpose dashed it out of his hand.
Dr. Hines was hurriedly summoned and found the patient was in no immediate danger, because of the fact that the poision had not dissolved readily in the glass and the weak solution which Becraft had swallowed had done little more than burn his mouth and throat rather painfully but not dangerously.
He was given medical attention and left to the contemplation of his foolish act and the possibilities for future domestic felicity.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Kosciusko, Indiana, United States. Homer Becraft, age 44y; wife Francis L, age 44y.
Wife Minnie Clintillion "Tid" Rupert [2651]
Born: 4 Jul 1876 - Auglaize, Ohio, United States
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Died: 19 Sep 1930 - Lima, Allen Co, OH
Buried: - New Salem Cemetery, Near Lima, Allen, OH
FamilySearch ID: 2WXL-PBN
Find A Grave ID: 251642042
Father: Jacob Rupert [2652] (1832-1922)
Mother: Mary Jane Morningstar [2653] (1831-1909)
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• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Harrison Township, Kosciusko Co, IN. Homer Becraft, b July 1875, age 24, married 3 years, born OH, day laborer; wife Minni, b July 1876, age 23, (1 child, 1 living), born OH; son Harvey, b Oct 1897, age 2, born OH.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States. Ward 9
Minnie Becraft, divorced, age 34y; son Harvey, age 12y; son Walter, age 9y.
George Streicher, age 46y; wife Fredricka Streicher, age 48y.
• Her obituary was published in The Christian Conservator on 6 Aug 1930. Mrs. Minnie C. Halk Becraft, daughter of Jacob and Mary Rupert, was born in van Wert County, Ohio, July 4, 1874, and departed this life July 19, 1930, aged 56 years and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. H. Becraft and to them were born two sons. Harry F. and Walter J. Her husband died December 22, 1920. Her life's work is ended and she has gone to meet her God. She leaves two sons, four grandchildren, four brothers, and four sisters to mourn. The funeral service was held at the New Salem Church near Monticello, Ohio, conducted by Rev. J.M. Sherer. Internment was near by.
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• Marriage: 8 Mar 1877, Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Groom's Name: • They were divorced Box 360, case 11383. Kosciusko Co, IN LDS AFN: T8Q4-3Q
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Children
1 M Harvey Franklin Becraft [2655]
Born: 20 Oct 1897 - Ohio, United States 3
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Died: 13 Apr 1973 - Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States 3
Buried: - Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN
FamilySearch ID: M7K9-51N
Find A Grave ID: 133314693
2 M Walter Jacob Becraft [2654]
Born: 6 Sep 1900 - Atwood, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States 3 4
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Died: 7 Jan 1967 - Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States 3
Cause of Death: uremia with acidosis//nephrosclerosis
Buried: - Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN 1
FamilySearch ID: M7K9-51P
Find A Grave ID: 105350779
Spouse: Bessie Hanson [10854] (1900- )
Marr: 10 Sep 1918 - Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States
Spouse: Mattie Mae Reed [2656] (1902-1977)
Marr: 4 Feb 1921 - Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States
General Notes: Husband - Samuel Homer Becraft