Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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Joseph Illingworth Beecroft and Fannie Jane Bruffee

Husband Joseph Illingworth Beecroft [7621] 1 2 

           Born: 2 Oct 1838 - Batley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2
     Christened: 28 Oct 1838 - Hick Lane Chapel, Batley, York, England
           Died: 5 Feb 1918 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3 4
         Buried: 9 Feb 1918 - Northwood Cemetery, West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3 4 5
FamilySearch ID: KZ5W-T5V
Find A Grave ID: 136652158


         Father: Samuel Thomas Beecroft [7539] (1812-1867) 1
         Mother: Sophia Scott [7540] (1815-1887) 1


       Marriage: Jul 1863 - North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States 3

Events

• He was baptized on 28 Oct 1838 in Batley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Joseph Illingworth Beacroft
Vital • England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

Cite This Record
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JS3W-J77 : 20 March 2020), Joseph Illingworth Beacroft, 1838.

NameJoseph Illingworth Beacroft
SexMale
Christening Date28 Oct 1838
Christening PlaceBatley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Christening Place (Original)Hick Lane Chapel, Batley, York, England
Father's NameSamuel Beacroft
Father's SexMale
Mother's NameSophia
Mother's SexFemale.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1850 in East Brandywine Township, Chester Co, PA. Name:Joseph Beacrofft
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1850
Event Place:East Brandywine Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Event Place (Original):East Brandywine, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Sex:Male
Age:12
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1838
Birthplace:England
Schedule Type:1850 Population
House Number:143

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
Thomas BeacrofftMale38England
Sophia BeacrofftFemale35England
Maryann BeacrofftFemale13England
Joseph BeacrofftMale12England
James BeacrofftMale10England
Nancy BeacrofftFemale3New York
Anna BeacrofftFemale2Maryland.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1860 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. With sister Mary's family

Name:Joseph Becroft
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1860
Event Place:Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Event Place (Original):Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Sex:Male
Age:21
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1839
Birthplace:England

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
Thomas EvesonMale30England
Mary EvesonFemale25England
Thomas EvesonMale2Conn
George A EvesonMale1Conn
Joseph BecroftMale21England.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1870 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Name:Joseph Beecroft
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1870
Event Place:Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Event Place (Original):Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Sex:Male
Age:31
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1839
Birthplace:England
Page Number:292

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
Joseph BeecroftMale31England
Fanny J BeecroftFemale24Massachusetts
Frank BeecroftMale6Massachusetts
William W BeecroftMale4Connecticut
Charles BeecroftMale2Connecticut.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Joseph Beecroft, age 40, born ENG, occupation Wool Sorter, Annie J, age 33, born MA, Keeping House; Frank, son, age 14, born MA, errand boy; William, son, age 13, born CT, wool mill; Charles, son, age 12, born CT, wool mill; Meartey, son, age 5, born CT; Mabel, daughter, age 2, born CT.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Name: Joseph E Beecroft
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 401 Philadelphia city Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: Oct 1848
Birthplace: England
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Race or Color (Standardized): White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 36
Estimated Marriage Year: 1864
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year: 1850
Page: 10
Sheet Letter: B
Family Number: 191
Reference Number: 58
Film Number: 1241461
Digital Folder Number: 004115198
Image Number: 00198
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Joseph E Beecroft M 52 England
Wife Fannie J Beecroft F 56 Massachusetts
Son William Beecroft M 33 Connecticut
Son Meridith Beecroft M 26 Connecticut
Daughter Mable Beecroft F 18 Pennsylvania
Daughter Elsie Beecroft F 10 Pennsylvania
Boarder Andrew Mckenna M 29 England
Boarder Freeman Tucker M 40 New Jersey
Boarder Sophia Tucker F 40 Connecticut
Wife Margaret Beecroft F 23 Pennsylvania.

• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Ward 19
Joseph Beecroft, age 72y, born England, immigrated 1846; wife Fannie J, age 64y, born MA; Elsa, age 21y, born PA; John Cappe, age 45y, born PA; William Canberry, age 45y, born PA; George Fischer, age 45y, born PA.


Wife Fannie Jane Bruffee [7622] 1 

           Born: 12 Jun 1845 - Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States 6
     Christened: 
           Died: 11 Jul 1931 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3
         Buried: 14 Jul 1931 - Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: KNSH-793
Find A Grave ID: 136652191

Events

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Joseph Beecroft, age 40, born ENG, occupation Wool Sorter, Annie J, age 33, born MA, Keeping House; Frank, son, age 14, born MA, errand boy; William, son, age 13, born CT, wool mill; Charles, son, age 12, born CT, wool mill; Meartey, son, age 5, born CT; Mabel, daughter, age 2, born CT.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1900 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Name: Fannie J Beecroft
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 401 Philadelphia city Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: Jun 1844
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Race or Color (Standardized): White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 36
Estimated Marriage Year: 1864
Mother How Many Children: 7
Number Living Children: 6
Immigration Year:
Page: 10
Sheet Letter: B
Family Number: 191
Reference Number: 59
Film Number: 1241461
Digital Folder Number: 004115198
Image Number: 00198
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Joseph E Beecroft M 52 England
Wife Fannie J Beecroft F 56 Massachusetts
Son William Beecroft M 33 Connecticut
Son Meridith Beecroft M 26 Connecticut
Daughter Mable Beecroft F 18 Pennsylvania
Daughter Elsie Beecroft F 10 Pennsylvania
Boarder Andrew Mckenna M 29 England
Boarder Freeman Tucker M 40 New Jersey
Boarder Sophia Tucker F 40 Connecticut
Wife Margaret Beecroft F 23 Pennsylvania.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Ward 19
Joseph Beecroft, age 72y, born England, immigrated 1846; wife Fannie J, age 64y, born MA; Elsa, age 21y, born PA; John Cappe, age 45y, born PA; William Canberry, age 45y, born PA; George Fischer, age 45y, born PA.

• She appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Name: Fannie Beecroft
Event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Age: 84
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Estimated Birth Year: 1846
Immigration Year:
Relationship to Head of Household: Mother
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Enumeration District Number: 0699
Family Number: 589
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A
Line Number: 14
NARA Publication: T626, roll 2113
Film Number: 2341847
Digital Folder Number: 4639450
Image Number: 00689
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Mabel Young F 48 Pennsylvania
Daughter Myrtle Young F 20 Pennsylvania
Mother Fannie Beecroft F 84 Pennsylvania.

Children
1 M Frank Beecroft [7623] 1 

           Born: Aug 1865 - Massachusetts, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Feb 1937 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3
         Buried: 24 Feb 1937 - Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3 5
FamilySearch ID: 9XPD-Y3R
Find A Grave ID: 136652422

         Spouse: Mary Ella Jacobs 1 [7634] (1867-      )
           Marr: 2 Jun 1886 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States

2 M William Henry Beecroft [7624] 1 

           Born: 8 Dec 1866 - East Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut 1 3
     Christened: 
           Died: 23 Mar 1941 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 1 3
         Buried: 25 Mar 1941 - Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3 5
FamilySearch ID: 9XPD-Y3T
Find A Grave ID: 136652502

         Spouse: Margaret L Ford [11033] (1877-      )
           Marr: 21 Feb 1900 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

3 M Charles Beecroft [7625] 1 

           Born: 22 Jun 1867 - East Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut 1 7
     Christened: 
           Died: 28 Aug 1911 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 7
         Buried: 2 Sep 1911 - Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 5 7
FamilySearch ID: 9X91-VK1
Find A Grave ID: 136652340

         Spouse: Hannah Harr 1 [7632] (1869-1922)
           Marr: 18 Feb 1888 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States

4 M Meredith Joseph Beecroft [7626] 1 

           Born: 29 Oct 1875 - East Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut 1 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 28 Apr 1958 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 1 8
         Buried: 1958 - Northwood Cemetery, West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 8
FamilySearch ID: 9XPD-Y3B
Find A Grave ID: 136569756

         Spouse: Lillie Sarah Priestnall [8357] (1877-1931)
           Marr: 21 Nov 1901 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 8

5 F Mabel A Beecroft [11777] 

           Born: 1878 - Connecticut, United States 3
     Christened: 
           Died: 19 Feb 1882 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3
         Buried: 21 Feb 1882 - Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3






6  F  Mabel Bertha Beecroft [7627]





           Born: 19 Mar 1882 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 9
     Christened: 19 Mar 1882
           Died: 1966 - Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 9
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: 9XPD-Y31



         Spouse: Walter Freeman Young [11779] (1884-1915)
           Marr: 28 Oct 1902 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States






7  F  Elsie Eva Beecroft [7628] 1





           Born: 26 Mar 1889 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 1 7
     Christened: 
           Died: 12 Apr 1911 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 7
         Buried: 16 Apr 1911 7
FamilySearch ID: MRYY-9V6



         Spouse: David Nathan Lenher 1 [7629] (Abt 1888-      )
           Marr: 31 Aug 1910 - Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, United States 1 10









Christening Notes: Husband - Joseph Illingworth Beecroft



Name:  Joseph Illingworth Beacroft
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 28 Oct 1838
Baptism/Christening Place: Hick Lane Chapel, Batley, York, England
Birth Date: 
Birthplace: 
Death Date: 
Name Note: 
Race: 
Father's Name: Samuel Beacroft
Father's Birthplace: 
Father's Age: 
Mother's Name: Sophia
Mother's Birthplace: 
Mother's Age: 
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I03804-6
System Origin: England-EASy
Source Film Number: 1657189
Reference Number: 10


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Sources




1
LDS - IGI Index (familysearch.org).

2
re: Beecrofts in Phila. Pa, & New Jersey (genforum.genealogy.com).

3
GED from Geoff.

4
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 11 Nov 2025), entry for Joseph Illingworth Beecroft, person ID KZ5W-T5V. 

5
Findagrave.com.

6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 11 Nov 2025), entry for Fannie Jane Bruffee, person ID KNSH-793. 

7
LDS, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915.

8
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 11 Nov 2025), entry for Meredith Joseph Beecroft, person ID 9XPD-Y3B. 

9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 11 Nov 2025), entry for Mabel Bertha Beecroft, person ID 9XPD-Y31. 

10
GED from Geoff, 31 Aug 1910.







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