Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors

Alfred Giles and Henrieta Beecroft

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Husband Alfred Giles [11140]

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           Born: 1837 - Buckingham, Kent, England
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried:  - St. Stephens Church, Penrith, NSW, Australia

       Marriage: 8 Apr 1858 - St. Mary's Church, Penrith, , Australia

Events

• Biography: Alfred Giles was born in Kent. He came to Australia on the 'Lloyd' at the age of 23, arriving there on 1/8/1855. His brothers, Robert and John arrived on the 'Kate' on 7/11/1854. His brothers were living with a Mr. Richard Fawcett at Clydesdale. Robert was a witness at Alfred's wedding. Alfred lived at Rooty Hill and Mount Druitt. He is listed as being a greengrocer in St. Mary's in 1872 and came to Penrith in 1880 and lived on Henry Street. Three years before his death he lived with his son Alfred at Enfield. He was well known in the district and was associated with the local Methodist church when the first minister came to Penrith. When the local salvation army formed a corps, he became a member. He was an old railway servant and retired about 20 years ago after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Sons of Temperance lodge in Penrith. At the time of his death, he leaves behind three daughtes and two sons; Mrs. T Hodges (Penrith), Mrs. Lord (NZ), Mrs. Bradshaw (Redfern), Mr. John Giles (Canterbury), Mr. Alfred Giles (Enfield). There are 28 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was survived also by one sister and one brother in England and his brother Robert living at Mount Druitt. He is buried with his wife and granddaughter at St. Stephens Cemetery, Penrith, Rev J B Penman conducted the service in the absence of Rev Hatfield Hall. Mrs. Ensign Jones also spoke at the graveside.

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Wife Henrieta Beecroft [10635]

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           Born: 1833 - Lambeth, Surrey, England
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Nov 1895 - Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
         Buried:  - St. Stephens Church, Penrith, NSW, Australia

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         Father: Joseph Beecroft [7263] (1796-1844) 1
         Mother: Elizabeth Caroline [10633] (1801-1853)

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Events

• She appeared on the England census in 1841 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. PRINCES STREET, LAMBETH CHURCH FIRST, LAMBETH, SURREY
JOSEPH BECRAFT 40 LIME MERCHANT N
CAROLINE " 40 N
SARAH " 15 Y
HENRIETA " 7 Y
JOHN " 5 Y.

• She appeared on the England census in 1851 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. living at 59 princess street,lambeth in 1851-
elizabeth becraft widow 53yrs lime merchant BORN HEREFORDSHIRE
henrietta 18yrs BORN LAMBETH
john 15yrs BORN LAMBETH
susan woollett grandchild 6yrs BORN LAMBETH
SOURCE INFO-H0107-1571
FOLIO-53
PAGE-6.

• She emigrated sailed to Australia in 1856. on the Herald.

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Children

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Death Notes: Wife - Henrieta Beecroft

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After a long and painful illness caused by an internal tumor, she died at her home on Henry Street, Penrith, NSW, Australia at the age of 62.

Sources

1 kaycwenborn@grapevine.net.au, Sait Cranston (ancestry.com).