Husband Waldo William Becraft [3717] 1
Born: 28 Jul 1900 - Pennsylvania, United States 1 2 3
Christened:
Died: 25 Feb 1967 - Corning, Steuben, New York, United States 1 2 3 4
Buried: 1 Mar 1967 - Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira Heights, Chemung Co, NY 2 5 6
FamilySearch ID: G4K4-CS1
Find A Grave ID: 346798
Father: John Henry Becraft [3715] (1863-1926) 1
Mother: Flora L Wass [3716] (1863-1939) 1
Marriage: 15 Sep 1944 - Corning, Steuben, New York, United States 4
Events
• Soc Sec Num: 079-12-9618.
• Military: CPL CO M 37 INF.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Canisteo, Steuben Co, NY. John Becroft, age 46y, born PA; wife Flora, age 46y, born PA; son Waldo, age 9y, born PA.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Chenango, New York, United States. John Becraft, age 55y; Flora L, age 56y; son Gloss, age 25y; son Waldo, age 19y; dau-in-law Anna, age 19y.
• Visit: The Oneonta Star, 23 Dec 1960. ... called on their father, Waldo Becraft, of Corning, at the VA Hospital Canandalgua, Sunday, Mr. Becraft, an invalid at the hospital for five years, expected to have one leg amputated because of gangreen.
Wife Kathryn "Kitty" Doane [13120]
Born: 1 Feb 1895 - Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States 5
Christened:
Died: 15 Jan 2003 - Painted Post, Steuben Co, NY 5
Buried: 17 Jan 2003 - Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States 5
FamilySearch ID: G9QB-Y2C
Find A Grave ID: 99722803
Father: Walter A Doane [13218] (1872-1942) 5
Mother: Sophia Corl [13219] (1866-1916) 5
Other Spouse: John H Vincent Sr. 5 [13220] (1895-1966) - 19 Jun 1918 - Chemung, New York, United States 7
Events
• Her obituary was published on 15 Jan 2003. Becraft, Kathryn
A longtime resident of Three Rivers Health Care Center in Painted Post passed away Wednesday afternoon January 15, 2003 following a long full life at the age of 107.
Born in the year of 1895 on February 1st in Elmira, Kathryn was the daughter of Walter and Sophia Doane. During her long life, which bridged three centuries, she was witness to many of the events stored in libraries and read in history books. She out lived three husbands and worked in food service as a waitress until she retired in the mid 1960's from the Stanton Diner in Corning. She was a former member of the American Legion Bentley Post #443 of Elmira. Kathryn was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Corning. Throughout her life, she enjoyed her family and time spent with her many friends.
Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Clara Vincent of Elmira; grandchildren, Gary (Mary) Vincent of Timonium, MD; great grandchildren, Jennifer & Dan MacKerchar of Churchville, PA and Jonathon Vincent of Morgantown, WV and Timonium, MD; a niece, Eleanor Sprague of Horseheads; and a nephew, George Weaver of Elmira; She is also survived by cherished friends, Phyllis & Sam Robinson of Corning. In addition to her parents and three husbands, Kathryn was predeceased by her son, Walter Vincent, in 1997.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport today, Friday January 17, 2003 from 11AM - 1 PM . Funeral services will follow visitation Friday afternoon (1PM) in the funeral chapel at Caywood's with the Reverend Patrick Haley officiating. Kathryn will be interred in the family plot of Woodlawn Cemetery following her funeral service.
Children
Burial Notes: Husband - Waldo William Becraft
Becraft, Waldo William, b. 07/28/1900, d. 02/25/1967, CPL CO M 37 INF, Plot: F 4135A, bur. 03/01/1967, *
Becraft, Waldo William, b. 07/28/1900, d. 02/25/1967, US Army, CPL, Res: Corning, NY, Plot: F 0 4135-A, bur. 03/01/1967
CPL US ARMY
World War I
BURIED AT: SECTION F SITE 4135-A
General Notes: Husband - Waldo William Becraft
Could he have had this son:
Database: World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas Viewing records 1-1 of 1 April 5, 2002 11:42 PM
IDF Name Name Inducted From Rank Combat Organization Death Date Monument Status U.S. Awards Foreign Awards
Becraft Becraft, Waldo W New York Private 25th General Medical Dispensary Mar 17 1946 Lorraine, France