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Re: Looking for Mel Croft

digger101 — 2012-05-11 20:21:01Z

I'm looking for Mel also. I too want a copy of the book.
Did you ever find him?
Nancy

Re: Mel Croft postings

digger101 — 2012-05-11 20:18:33Z

Hi, did you ever get the correct e-mail address for Mel Croft? Mine kept bouncing back also. I really really want
a copy of the book. The last I corresponded with
him, the book had yet to be published. Lost the address
during a crash.
Nancy

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

PCroftVA — 2012-04-23 13:15:39Z

can you share some names in your family? What do you know about where the earliest ones came from?
Thank you!

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

tattypaddy — 2012-04-23 02:38:36Z

I havent gotten that far yet but I am in a Croft family that comes from all over VA...looks like 6+ generations back.

CROFT Josephine 1902 1990

t42Restland — 2012-04-20 19:17:17Z

CROFT Josephine 1902 1990

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,123 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Re: Virginia's Daniel Croft born Prussia

bzauner1222 — 2012-04-08 03:40:32Z

Hi there, You have a John Louis Powers in your family tree, born in NC, USA around 1795.... Do you have any other info on him? Did he have a son named Arthur Powers?
TXS
Beth

Re: Madaline Croft - old photo

MBMarion — 2012-03-13 21:14:57Z

Happy to! Shoot me your e-mail address - to jmbmarion@comcast.net ... I'll send you a scan, and if you find she's your Madaline, I'll mail you the photo. I'd love to reunite her with her family !

Re: Madaline Croft - old photo

rshannon21 — 2012-03-12 23:46:17Z

Hi, I believe we have a Madaline Croft in our family. Can you send me the picture and I have run in by some family members?

Re: Virginia's Daniel Croft born Prussia

PCroftVA — 2012-03-08 01:34:52Z

can you tell me if your aunt's history of the Crofts is available anywhere? I'd like to see if we have some ancestors in common. thank you!

Madaline Croft - old photo

MBMarion — 2012-03-04 21:45:10Z

I have an old photograph of a young woman, identified only as "Madaline Croft." Photo was taken at Field Block studio in Tampa, Florida. I am not good at determining the time of the photo, but would guess the turn of the last century. Would love to get this into the hands of family. Will be happy to email a scan so you can view, to determine if she is your Madaline Croft.

Croft family

kcdykes51 — 2012-02-24 01:58:59Z

Charles Nelson Croft was my great grandfather.one of his sons with Evy Lee Langdale- Charles Edgar Croft Sr. was my father Charles Edgar Croft Jr.'s father-

Re: Crofts from England to Ontario, Canada

greatsticher — 2012-02-23 15:05:00Z

Hi I am related to the Crofts by marriage. My husband's mother is Shirley Marie Croft d/o John Croft and second wife Lucy Williams and granddaughter of George & Lucy Croft.
George was born in Seaford, Lincoln, England. When he married Lucy Spencer on May 13 1858 they resided in Worlaby Lincolnshire England according to the 1881 England census.
Their children that I have are:
John 1869
James 1869
Elizabeth 1872
Alice 1875
Rose 1877
George's parents were Richard Croft and Mary Smith
That is all I have on this branch of the Crofts.
Hope it helps
Cheryl

Re: search

dmgrissinger — 2012-02-16 02:08:55Z

My grandfather Doc N. Kyper had a daughter Annie K. Croft, born on Aug. 31, 1892 and died July 3, 1934. Since this was before I was born I can only remember of the family speaking about Annie Croft. She had two sons, Charles and Lester and I do believe one was a state trooper.

Re: Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

jcroft126 — 2012-02-02 19:26:24Z

Lieut. Griffin Croft (It should be noted that the last name is spelled several ways as Croft, Crofte, Crofts, Crafts, or Craft)
Birth 21 May 1600 in Croft Castle Hereford, Yorkshire,North Leominster, England
Death 4 Oct 1689 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Married first: 1627(Age: 27)in Barton Somerset England to Alice Taylor [father Richard Taylor] Birth circa 1600 in England. Death 23 Mar 1673 in Roxbury Suffolk MA. Alice died of apoplexy.
Their children include:
(*under Craft or Crafts)
i.Hannah Croft (ca 1628 England -17 Aug 1692)married Roxbury 2 Apr 1645 to Nathaniel Wilson.

ii.John Croft (10 Jul 1630 Roxbury -3 Oct 1685)(1) married Rebecca Wheelock, Birth 1632 in Derby, Shropshire, England , [Father: Rev. Ralph Wheelock from England, Mother: Rebecca Barbour from England] arrived 1637 Watertown, MA., married in Roxbury 7 Jun 1654, died Nov 24, 1667 in Roxbury Suffolk MA in childbirth and was buried at Roxbury 28 Nov 1667.
(2) married Mary Hudson, Birth circa 22 Aug 1644 in Lynn (Boston) MA, [Father: Francis Hudson Birth 1618 in Chatham, Kent, England, Death 3 Nov 1700 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Mother : Mary Francis Birth 1613 in Chatham, Kent, England, Death 20 Nov 1665 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts] (her 2nd marriage) in Roxbury 30 Mar 1669. She died 3 Jan 1724 in Roxbury Suffolk MA.
Issue:
1. Abigail Croft – Birth 6 Mar 1670 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
2.Mehitable Croft - Birth 31 Aug 1673 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
3.Sarah Croft - Birth Feb 17, 1675 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
4.Ephriam Croft - Birth Aug 9, 1677 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
5.Lydia Croft - Birth 4 Aug 1681 in Roxbury Suffolk Massachusetts, married Thomas Bedoona (his Birth 1680 in Roxbury Suffolk MA Death 31 Mar 1733 in Roxbury Suffolk MA) with issue.

iii.Mary Croft (10 Oct 1632 Roxbury -3 Jul 1653)married by 1653 to Joseph Griggs; according to the record kept by Rev. John Eliot, "Mary Griggs, wife to Joseph Griggs, daughter to brother Craft, died" 3 Jul 1653 but according to the town record she was buried 30 Jun 1653.

iv.Abigail Croft (8 or 28 Mar 1634 Roxbury -19 Jun 1706)
(1) married John Ruggles in Roxbury 24 Jan 1650
(2) married Ralph Day in Dedham 15 Nov 1659
(3) married Edward Adams in Dedham 7 Dec 1678

v.Lieut. Samuel Croft (12 Dec 1637-9 Dec 1709)
(1)married Roxbury 16 Oct 1661 Elizabeth Seaver Birth 19 Nov 1643 in Roxbury Suffolk MA, Death 9 Dec 1731 in Roxbury, Suffolk, MA.
(2)married MA 25 Dec 1693 Elizabeth Sharp Birth 1670 in MA

vi.Moses Croft (28 Apr 1641 Roxbury -30 Dec 1718) m. Roxbury 24 Jun 1667 Rebecca Gardner.

On 15 Jul 1673 Griffin second married Ursula Adams, daughter of Henry Adams (ca Jan 1583-6 Aug 1646) & Edith Squire (29 May 1587-21 Jan 1673), in Dorchester, MA.43 Born ca Jul 1619 in Barton, St David, Somerset. Ursula was baptized in Barton, St David, Somerset, on 19 Jul 1619. Ursula died on 10 Feb 1679 in Charlestown, MA. Ursula’s prior husbands were Samuel Streeter, Samuel Hosier and William Robinson.

In that same year 1673, in Connecticutt, Griffin third married Dorcas French Peake widow of CHRISTOPHER PEAKE, daughter of Thomas French(ca Oct 1584-late 1639) & Susan Riddlesdale(ca 1584-Aug 1658). Born ca 1614 in Assington, Suffolk. Dorcas was baptized in St. Edmund’s, Assington, on 31 Jul 1614. Dorcas died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, MA

Comments: As a result of the second marriage of Griffin Croft, to Ursula, the daughter of Henry Adams, several dates for vital events in this family are found in a Streeter family Bible. In that record the death date for Griffin Craft is given as 21 Aug 1690, whereas his death date from his inventory was given as 4 Oct 1689, and the inventory was taken on 27 Nov 1689, so the 1690 date must be wrong. The death date for Ursula Adams is recorded in the Bible as 20 Feb 1649, which is wrong by decades, and the year of death of 1679 is an editorial suggestion. When the date of a vital event is found only in this Bible, then, it should be treated with some skepticism.
Also, among his descendants, in eastern Massachusetts ‘Craft’ was favored, but in western Massachusetts and Connecticut ‘Crafts’ was more common.

Estate: In his will of 18 May 1689 Griffin Crafts bequeathed to wife Dorcas £7 10s. and "one book of Mr. Girren's works," to son Moses Craft £10 "be~sides what he oweth me already and all my wearing clothes," to son-in-law Nathaniel Wilson "besides fifteen pounds that he oweth me already five pounds more," to son-in-law Edward Adams £5, to daughter Hannah Wilson £10 if she outlive her husband, to daughter Abegail Adams £10 (in same manner as to Hannah Wilson), to grandchild Ephraim Craft a cow at age twenty-one, and to son Samuel Craft (executor) "all my housing and lands & estate of what kind & nature soever ... excepting the movables in the house"; signed by mark (he was blind several years), witnessed by Joseph Griggs and William Gareis, and proved 9 November 1690.
Administration on the estate of Griffin Crofts was granted on 27 January 1690/1 to "Elizabeth Crofts, widow, and Samuel Crofts, son of Samuel Crofts, late of Roxbury aforesaid, deceased".
The inventory of "Griffin Croft late of Roxbury who died upon the fourth day of October" 1689 was taken 27 November 1689 by Samuel Ruggles Sr., Joseph Griggs and Samuel Gore, and totalled £288 10s., of which £250 was real estate:
"dwelling house with outhousing, about 7 acres of meadow before the door together with the orchard," £120; and "about 33 acres of land adjoining to said orchard & meadows," £130

Re: Virginia's Daniel Croft born Prussia

PCroftVA — 2012-01-24 05:56:07Z

I dont know if this line is closely connected to my Croft line, but I AM SURE that the Croft/Craft families in Virginia and Maryland are related. I feel strongly that we need to go back farther and we will find a group of Croft/Craft/Kraft siblings that have immigrated together or helped each other immigrate over time. I think what we are seeing in these same names being so close for each family is the 2nd cousins. I know we will find the direct tie in time. Be sure to post whatever we find here so others can help up tie these people together.

Thank you for sharing your info with me.

Patricia Croft Robertson
Bedford, Va
ruthschild4@yahoo.com

Croft graves in Mass

kbrownst — 2012-01-23 17:09:48Z

Please see: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=1...;

Also see Craft as some were "changed" or not transcribed correctly.

CROFT in Wales

hldevans — 2012-01-22 16:57:52Z

Searching for the parents of John Croft, born 1805 in the Parish of Albersystruth, Monmouthshire, Wales. Emigrated to the USA in 1851 to Howard, PA. Spouse: Frances (Fanny) Toppin, born 1809 in LLanhilleth (LLanhiddel,) Monmouthshire, Wales, died 8 April 1857, buried in Union Cemetery, Belfonte, Centre County, PA.
(Monmouthshire is located in England, not Wales, by some.)

Re: Virginia's Daniel Croft born Prussia

LCroft37 — 2012-01-21 16:55:15Z

It's been a long time since I've read the message board so pardon the lag time between messages.

Here is my husband's Croft line - Lloyd Ollie Croft; Oscar Cameron Croft; William Teeter Croft, John Hipple Croft. What was your great grandmother's name?

There is some internet info (undocumented) that John Hipple Croft's father was Daniel R. Croft, married to Anna Margaretta Hipple. Does any of this info fit with your Croft family line?

Thanks for you input.

Lucy Nance Croft

Re: CROFT, JOHN H.

LCroft37 — 2012-01-15 21:24:32Z

Patty do you have info on the descendants of Phillip Croft and Christina Koser? I am looking for documentated info on the parents & grandparents of John Hipple Croft married to
Elizabeth Teeter. Some internet sources give his father's name as Daniel but none is documented.

Thanks so much.

Lucy Croft

Re: Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

jcroft126 — 2012-01-11 03:31:01Z

Have you looked at Ancestry's records for wife - Alice (possibly maiden name Taylor) and daughter Hannah I posted earlier today?

Re: Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

LCroft37 — 2012-01-10 19:35:56Z

Does any one have information on Griffin Croft's descendants in America?

Re: Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

jcroft126 — 2012-01-10 16:55:54Z

Based on Lord Croft's sister's info on Griffin, he sailed to Boston in 1630 coming from Gloucestershire or Warwickshire. I did a cursory search and found this right away. Based on the info, I'd say the first one is a sure bet:

Name: Griffin Croft
Year: 1630
Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Family Members: Wife Alice; Daughter Hannah
Source Publication Code: 116.1
Primary Immigrant: Croft, Griffin
Annotation: Date and place of first residence in New England. Extracted from passenger lists, lists of freemen, colony and court records, notarial records, vital records, land records, church records, and journals and letters. Place of origin, occupation, and other genealogical and historical information may also be provided.
Source Bibliography: ANDERSON, ROBERT CHARLES. The Great Migration Begins, Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633. Three Volumes. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1995. 2386p.
Page: 489

Name: Griffin Craft
Gender: Male
Birth Place: EN
Birth Year: 1600
Spouse Name: Alice ???
Marriage State: of MA
Number Pages: 22

Source Citation: Source number: 3410.015; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 22; Submitter Code: .

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Name: Griffin Crofte
Date: 18 May 1631
Original Source: C. R., Vol. I. pp. 73, 74.

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Ancestry.com. Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000.
Original data: Paige, Lucius R.. List of Freemen of Massachusetts. Boston, MA, USA: New England Historical and Genealogical Society, 1849.

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Name: Alice Taylor
Gender: Female
Birth Place: EN
Birth Year: 1600
Spouse Name: Griffin Crafts
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Birth Place: EN
Spouse Birth Year: 1600
Marriage State: of MA
Number Pages: 1

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Source Citation: Source number: 8910.902; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

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Name: Griffin Crofte
Year: 1631
Place: New England
Source Publication Code: 1936
Primary Immigrant: Crofte, Griffin
Annotation: Excellent directory of the first settlers of New England. Drake's additions and corrections (no. 1666) are found in the G.P.C. reprint and in no. 9151, Tepper, Passengers to America, pp. 468-470.
Source Bibliography: FARMER, JOHN. A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New-England; Containing an Alphabetical List of the Governours, Deputy-Governours, Assistants or Counsellors, and Ministers of the Gospel in the Several Colonies, from 1620 to 1692; Graduates of Harvard College to 1662; Members of the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company to 1662; Freemen Admitted to the Massachusetts Colony from 1630 to 1662; With Many Other of the Early Inhabitants of New-England and Long-I
Page: 339
Source Citation: Place: New England; Year: 1631; Page Number: 339.

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Gale Research. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2010.
Original data: Filby, P. William, ed. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 2010.

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Re: Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

jcroft126 — 2012-01-06 20:12:57Z

This is the Croft Arms with wivern at top of crest. I have not found the complete acheivement yet with the sheild supporters but if memory serves me correctly, it is supported by a black wivern or dragon on the right side and a white unicorn or horse on the left.

J.R. Croft of Midway, Barnwell, SC - 1880 Census

nahali — 2011-11-08 13:45:17Z

This is a doozie...

My great-grandfather was William Eston Croft, Sr. (b. 25 Dec 1885 in SC; d. 20 Feb 1974 at Graniteville, Aiken, SC).

His parents were J.R. Croft and Julia Josephine Myers (b. 5 Sep 1865 at Barnwell Co., SC; d. 20 Nov 1918 at Salley, Aiken, SC).

All I know about William's father (J.R.) is that he appears on the 1880 Census with Josephine, his age is listed as 19 years old, he's a farmer, and he and Josephine were married within the year. The couple is enumerated next to S.P. and Sarah Croft.

Family members say my great-grandfather refused to talk about his dad, believing he'd run out on the family, so my knowledge is severely limited. I appreciate any pointers!

Croft Family

colleen3475 — 2011-10-20 03:04:21Z

I am also a direct decendent of Griffin Croft. Actually, I am on his son John's side. Griffin is my 10th great grandfather on my motghers' side.
I have information regarding Griffin's family. Look for
-Sir Richard Croft 1429-1509 Royal official of King Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III, and Henry the VII.
-Thomas Croft 1435-1488 Shipowner and patron of Atlantic Exploration
-Sir James Croft 1518-1590 Lord deputy of Ireland and leadinf conmspititor in Wyatt's Rebellion
-Herbert Croft 1603-1691 Bisop of Hereford, Chaplain to King Charles I and Dean of the Chaples Royals to Charles II.
Good luck you can contact me by email colleen3475@gmail.com good luck

Re: Croft Family

1_ampm1975 — 2011-10-01 06:00:27Z

debra, I know this was a year ago, I am just now reading, did you get a response? You can scroll down to mels email address he has the Croft book but I don't know if he has any left, contact me if you can't reach him ampm1975@frontier.com

John William Croft and William Croft in Etowah, AL

besbol — 2011-07-14 21:06:53Z

I am trying to determine which of these 2 Crofts moved to Arkansas and then Texas.
John William Croft b. 1861 to Van Renselar & Mary L shows in the 1870 (as Wm) & 1880 census (as John) in Etowah. He could be William John Croft.

John W Croft b Jan 1862 to David D Croft & Jane E shows in the 1870 census as Jno W living in Etowah.

One of these 2 married Ella Mae Ross in 1886 and moved to Arkansas before the 1900 census. After the 1930 census, he moved to Texas and died in Center City, Shelby Co., TX.

Does anyone know which one is which and what happended to the other John W? Thanks for any assistance.
Wayne

Re: General information for everyone-Edward Croft

stkutz — 2011-06-19 11:25:50Z

I just found this message. I do think your gggrandfather was the brother of my ggrandmother Clara McNeill who died in 1919 leaving two children. Her husband, my ggrandfather (Charles Randolph Thomas) became estranged from the family for some reasons unknown to all of us. Clara's mother was Mary King Norwood McNeill. Is there any information you can offer?

Re: Trying to find any relatives

frametown84 — 2011-06-08 17:19:40Z

My name is Cheryl and I have two brothers Nolie and Mark our fathers name was Nolie Croft and our mothers name was Betty Moody, if you think that we are the relatives you are looking for please contact me at frametown84@yahoo.com.

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

PCroftVA — 2011-06-07 19:11:46Z

whats the time line of your Croft ancestor? Do you know his parents? Thanks!

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

dgibby45 — 2011-06-07 00:51:14Z

I'm sending you an invitation to my tree.

Did you enjoy the Persinger Family journals as much as I did? What a treasure they are!

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

PCroftVA — 2011-06-07 00:45:06Z

I am sure I found the map online by searching for Croft family of Botetourt Va--perhaps the Botetourt Library can help you.

Would you mind sharing some of your Croft/Craft info--it sounds like we are researching the same family. My email is ruthschild4@yahoo.com

thanks!
Patricia Croft Robertson

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

dgibby45 — 2011-06-06 14:48:42Z

Do you have a source for that map? I'd love to look at it, as I'm checking out the Craft/Croft/Kraft line for Botetourt/Craig and Alleghany counties. Thanks!

Donna

Re: croft

siouxsysioux — 2011-06-06 04:31:52Z

Hugh-

I would like to contact a Croft relative that may have photos of my Great-Grandparents Joseph and Carrie/Karoline (their parents Peter Kroft & Mary Beglin & other children?). Leo, my Grandfather, lived in San Diego and I have some photos of him as an old man and his wife Virginia available. Records indicate Helen was one of the last children living with the parents before their house was demolished to make way for the freeway. Leo was out at sea with the Navy and came back with the house gone!

Re: croft

hughlaur — 2011-06-06 02:17:46Z

joseph croft is my grandfather... he was married to karoline gartner, not mary ??? I have lots of info on joseph. some info on Peter, and currently writting to Ohio for info on dewalt beglin... the mary you found with allie is not the mary beglin related to dewalt... please send me an e-mail...... hmassey@jps.net

Re: Croft

siouxsysioux — 2011-06-06 01:14:14Z

Hi A.J.-

I would like to contact a Croft relative that may have photos of my Great-Grandparents Joseph and Mary. Leo, my Grandfather, lived in San Diego and I have some photos of him as an old man and his wife Virginia available. Records indicate Helen was one of the last children living with the parents before their house was demolished to make way for the freeway. Leo was out at sea with the Navy and came back with the house gone!

Re: CROFT,Peter

siouxsysioux — 2011-06-06 01:08:04Z

Going over the census (1870 Washington, Ohio) records, you'll see a Dewalt Beglin living with Peter and Mary (Beglin). Dewalt is listed as inferm at about 89 years old, born in Darmstadt! I'd like to find out more about this guy too. I found Mary Beglin's ship manifest listed as 18 years old with a "relative" Alley listed as 28. Could be her older brother? They arrived in 1847, Peter didn't arrive until 1854. Virginia Croft, Leo's wife (my grandparents, son of Joseph & Mary-HA!) said that we had some guy in the family who was a captain of a ship. Dewalt's online info shows multiple ship crossings between about 1809-1850. What was he doing? That's all I know. Napoleon ran over Prussia/Germany in the early 1800s, hence the listings between France and Germany in many records. Most likely they were of Germanic decent and of French citizenry. I would be anxious to get any photos of Peter, Joseph or Mary Croft. I have some photos of old Leo and Virginia Croft available.

William E. Croft Jr., 79,Pittsburgh, PA .

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-06-04 05:02:51Z

William E. Croft Jr.
Whitehall

William E. "Bucky" Croft Jr., 79, of Whitehall, died Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was the husband of the late Juliann (Scanlon) Croft; beloved father of David Croft, of Atlanta, Ga., and Jeanann (Mark) Haas, of Moon Township; loving grandfather of Kayley Elizabeth Croft and Daniel Peter Haas; brother of Jane (John) Stefurak and Judy (Frank) Hudak; also survived by his sister-in-law, Jerry (John) Popovich; brother-in-law, John (late Regina) Brose; sister-in-law, Joann (late John) Scanlon; and his loving nieces and nephews. He was a proud Navy veteran who served during the Korean War, retired from J&L Steel and was also a retiree of the State of Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Funeral prayer at 9:15 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel Awareness Fund, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA

St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church."

Update : German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

PCroftVA — 2011-05-24 03:58:30Z

I have reasonable proof that Daniel Craft spelled his name as CRAFT and not CROFT. That Daniel's father was George W. Krafft (later Craft) from Germany who settled in Penn. I am not sure of the name of George's wife. Daniel and wife Mary Hamilton had sons Jacob Craft who migrated until finally settling in Wasco Oregon,another son Philip, Daniel, George W. Craft and David Bernard Croft also several daughters and probably more sons name unknown. David Bernard used the Croft spelling. David B. Croft was born in Botetourt, moved to Franklin after the C War where his children were born, then moved to Big Lick later Roanoke City Va.

David B. Croft always listed his father Daniel as having been born in Prussia. Some accounts say Daniel was born in Penn. It seems that all Daniel and Mary Hamilton's children were born in Botetourt Co Va.

David Bernard Croft/Craft Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke Va.

PCroftVA — 2011-05-24 02:19:38Z

I am looking for other Croft researchers in the Roanoke Va region. David Bernard Croft had settled in Franklin Co Va after marrying just after the Civil War. His wife was Caroline Chafin dt. of John Chafin and Mary Catherine Dowdy. Any tips on very early Krafft, Krofft, Kraft, Craft, Croft may very well be on this same family.

Earliest ancestor George W. Craft (Krafft), son Daniel Craft and Mary Hamilton, son Samuel H. Croft and wife Matilda Mae Weaver, dt of John Weaver and Lucy V.Dillon

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

PCroftVA — 2011-05-24 02:11:12Z

I am thrilled to connect with another Croft! Do you mind sharing what you know about the German Croft family?

My earliest known ancestor was George W. Craft (Krafft) who was from Germany.His wife is not verified, but may have been a Watson. His son Daniel Craft came down from Penn and settled in Botetourt Co Va. Daniel married Mary Hamilton in Botetourt and had many children and his son David B. Croft was my ggrandfather. David was born somewhere from 1814-18. I think there is a Watson connection because David B's son, SAmuel Houston Croft named a son Everett Watson as did another of David B's son's David Sneed Croft. I have history on this branch if you want to exchange info. My email is ruthschild4 if you prefer that. PS my brother was named John after a long line of John Crofts in this family.

Re: German Crofts that ended up in Virginia

andwrager — 2011-05-24 01:44:47Z

my grand father john w croft is from germon decent he came to w.va was married to anna wilson in penn usa

Re: croft

monroebks — 2011-05-23 13:46:21Z

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Descendants of RUFUS HENRY CROFT

Generation No. 1

1. RUFUS HENRY4 CROFT (GEORGE WASHINGTON3 CROFTS, JOSIAH2, CALEB ?1) was born March 3, 1866 in MONROE CO., TN., and died February 28, 1957 in FLA. He married MARANDA GRIGSBY September 27, 1888 in MO.CO.TN.. She was born July 4, 1872 in TX..

Children of RUFUS CROFT and MARANDA GRIGSBY are:
i. BENJAMINE H.5 CROFT, b. July 1889.
ii. LUELLA CROFT, b. April 1890.
iii. WILLIAM E. CROFT, b. November 1892.
iv. GEORGE WASHINGTON CROFT, SR., b. February 1894, MONROE CO.,TN.; d. July 1973, CHATT. HAMILTON CO.,TN.; m. MARY WEBB.
v. MARY E. CROFT, b. February 1896, MONROE,CO.TN.; d. FLA.; m. LINARD THOMAS.
vi. ADA L. CROFT, b. December 1897, MONROE,CO.TN.; d. FLA.; m. AUTHOR GARRETT.
vii. HUGH L. CROFT, b. April 1900, MONROE,CO.TN.; d. FLA..
viii. BESSIE CROFT, b. September 24, 1906.
2. ix. NINA MAE CROFT, b. June 28, 1907, GREENBACK, TN. BLOUNT COUNTY; d. December 7, 1992, FLA..
x. GURTHIE O. CROFT, b. January 10, 1912.

Generation No. 2

2. NINA MAE5 CROFT (RUFUS HENRY4, GEORGE WASHINGTON3 CROFTS, JOSIAH2, CALEB ?1) was born June 28, 1907 in GREENBACK, TN. BLOUNT COUNTY, and died December 7, 1992 in FLA.. She married (1) GEORGE ROBERT BORDEN. He was born March 5, 1904, and died September 17, 1994 in BLOUNT COUNTY, TN.. She married (2) USYLESS A. WALKER. He was born in TX..

Child of NINA CROFT and GEORGE BORDEN is:
i. MILDRED LOUISE6 BORDEN, m. ARTHUR JUNIOR HALE.

Re: croft

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Descendants of WILLIAM "BILL" CROFTS

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM "BILL"3 CROFTS (JOSIAH2, CALEB ?1) was born March 1844 in MONROE (or) POLK CO., TN., and died January 11, 1934 in McMINN,CO.TN. Bur:Ceder Grove, Athens,Tn.. He married (1) LOUISA STEWART Abt. 1865. She died Aft. 1872 in POLK CO.TN. bur. Croft Chapel cem. Polk. He married (2) LILLIE COLEMAN 1891 in POLK CO.,TN.. She was born 1863, and died 1941 in McMinn Co.,Tn. Bur: Ceder Grove Athens,Tn,.

Notes for WILLIAM "BILL" CROFTS:
CROFTS CHAPEL

LOCATED IN COPPER HILL,POLK CO.TN. THE LAND AND LUMBER WAS DONATED BY WILLIAM "BILL" CROFTS TO BUILD THE FIRST CHURCH,WHICH WAS LATTER TORN DOWN AND THE PRESENT DAY CHURCH WAS BUILT.
WILLIAMS WIFE LOUISA STEWART,IS BURRIED IN THE CHURCH CEMETERY,HE IS BURRIED IN ATHENS,TN.MCMINN CO.
WILLIAM IS THE GREAT GRAND FARTHER OF CAROLTON SCRUGGS OF MADISONVILLE,TN.
THERE IS AN ALL DAY REUNION AND DINNER ON THE GROUNDS AT THE CHURCH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY IN JUNE EACH YEAR.CROFTS FROM ALL OVER COME TO IT.
WILLIAM WAS THE BROTHER TO GEORGE WASHINGTON CROFTS.

Children of WILLIAM CROFTS and LOUISA STEWART are:
i. THOMAS MILTON4 CROFTS, b. April 24, 1869, POLK CO.,TN.; d. February 9, 1944, McMINN CO.,TN. Bur: Greenwood Cem.; m. MARY V. SETSER, 1888, CLAY CO.,N.C. J.T. PLOTT M.G.; b. May 3, 1868, N.C.; d. March 21, 1940.

Notes for THOMAS MILTON CROFTS:
death cert. # 3609 McMinn Co., Tn.

ii. JERRY M. CROFTS, b. May 29, 1871, POLK CO.TN.; d. April 8, 1951, GASTON CO., N. C.; m. (1) IDA ALLEN, March 18, 1889, CHEROKEE CO.,N.C. W.A. ROBINSON JOP.; b. March 20, 1870, N.C.; d. March 5, 1907, POLK CO.,TN. Bur: Crofts Chapel Cem.; m. (2) ELIZABETH TIPTON, Abt. 1908; b. March 8, 1881; d. February 5, 1959, Bessimer City, N.C. Bur:Crofts Chapel.

Children of WILLIAM CROFTS and LILLIE COLEMAN are:
iii. CHARLIE V.4 CROFTS, b. 1893.
iv. HATTIE E. CROFTS, b. 1894.
v. GAILY M. CROFTS, b. 1896; m. JAMES MOSER.
vi. W. OSCAR CROFTS, b. 1897.
vii. ARNWINE CROFTS, b. 1903; m. STELLA ROGERS, March 19, 1921, McMINN CO., TN..

Ancestors of Griffin Croft (born 1600 at Croft Castle in Herefordshire England)

hibiscus2011 — 2011-05-19 06:15:21Z

I am a descendant of Griffin Croft, who was born at Croft Castle in 1600 and sailed to America on the Arbela with Winthrop's party of colonists. I was wondering if any Crofts on here know who Griffin Croft's ancestors were, because my trail ends at his birth. Also I would love to see Croft Family Crest featuring the "wivern" if anyone can post an image of it!

Re: Frederick Croft

tuakois — 2011-05-15 18:13:04Z

Hello, MelCroft95, my name is Sharon Marie Lantrip (Tuakoi) and my great,great, great, great Grandmother was Catherine Croft and I would like to find out any information that you might have on either Shadrack Lantrip or Catherine Croft.
If you would be willing to help provide this information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Sheri tuakois@yahoo.com

Re: Crofts in Tennessee

tuakois — 2011-05-15 18:10:31Z

Hello, my name is Sharon Marie Lantrip (Tuakoi) and my great,great, great, great Grandmother was Catherine Croft and I would like to find out any information that you might have on either Shadrack Lantrip or Catherine Croft. (Any Family member that you would be willing to porvide)
If you would be willing to help provide this information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Sheri tuakois@yahoo.com

Re: fFREDERICK CROFT-MEL CROFT

tuakois — 2011-05-15 18:08:42Z

Hello JOHNNIE (RUTH CROFT )my name is Sharon Marie Lantrip (Tuakoi) and my great,great, great, great Grandmother was Catherine Croft and I would like to find out any information that you might have on either Shadrack Lantrip or Catherine Croft.
If you would be willing to help provide this information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Sheri tuakois@yahoo.com

Re: Frederick Croft b. 1761

tuakois — 2011-05-15 18:02:14Z

Hello, my name is Sharon M Lantrip (Tuakoi)and my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather was Shadrack Lantrip who was married to Catherine Croft.
I would like to find out any information in reference to whose persons. If you could help provide especially info on Catherine I would appreciate it. I do not seem to be able to get past just her name. Had her father/mother and siblings at one time...lost the info.
If you would be able to help I would appreciate it greatly.
Thanks Sharon M. Lantrip Tuakoi tuakois@yahoo.com

CROFT

eileenhalliday — 2011-05-06 22:26:31Z

PLEASE HELP - I am trying to find JEAN CROFT born 1931 Blackburn, Lancashire, England she left England for NEW ZEALAND 19th January 1957. please reply to notice.
possibly married a Mr COWIE.
Thankyou.
Eileen Croft.