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Philip Croft 1819–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1819

Birth Location: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 05 Feb 1885

Death Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Phillip Croft

Mother: Christina Koser

Spouse(s): Mary Messinheimer

Children(s): Frederick Croft, James Croft, Samuel Croft, Catherine Croft, Mary Walter, Perlina McGregor, Minerva Keagy

In 1819, Philip Croft entered the world in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Phillip Croft And Christina Koser. In 1860, Philip Croft resided in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania. In 1863, Philip Croft resided in Middle Woodberry, Pennsylvania, United States. Philip Croft married Mary Ann Messinheimer, and had children including Catherine Croft, Frederick Croft, James Potter Croft, Mary Elizabeth Walter, Minerva A Keagy, Perlina Mcgregor, Samuel Croft. Philip Croft passed away in 1885 in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Philip Croft entered the world in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Phillip Croft And Christina Koser.
  • In 1860, Philip Croft resided in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1863, Philip Croft resided in Middle Woodberry, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Philip Croft married Mary Ann Messinheimer, and had children including Catherine Croft, Frederick Croft, James Potter Croft, Mary Elizabeth Walter, Minerva A Keagy, Perlina Mcgregor, Samuel Croft.
  • Philip Croft passed away in 1885 in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Croft
1778–1855
Birth Location: Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
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Christina Koser
1778–1855
Birth Location: Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
CK

Spouses(s)

Mary Messinheimer
1817–1904
Birth Location: St Clairsville, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
MM

Children(s)

Frederick Croft
1852–1919
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
FC
James Croft
1845–1929
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
JC
Samuel Croft
1847–1909
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
SC
Catherine Croft
1843–1924
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
CC
Mary Walter
1858–1887
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MW
Perlina McGregor
1844–1892
Birth Location: –
PM
Minerva Keagy
1842–1903
Birth Location: –
MK

Philip Croft's Ancestors

Self
Philip Croft
1819–1885
Birth Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Phillip Croft
1778–1855
Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Christina Koser
1778–1855
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Philip Croft's Descendants

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Philip Croft (12 Sep 1819–05 Feb 1885) m. Mary (Ann) Messinheimer (03 Oct 1817–20 Jun 1904)
  1. 1. Frederick Croft 1852–1919 m. Jennie Snowden 1862–
    1. 1. Simon (Clinton) Croft 1882–1960 m. Edna Dick 1889–1968
    2. 2. Mary (A) Croft 1885–
    3. 3. Mae (F) Croft 1885–
    4. 4. Grace (S) Croft 1896–
    5. 5. Sarah Croft 1895–
    6. 6. John (Snowden) Groft 1888–1940 m. Gertrude Stiffler 1887–
    7. 7. Laura (S) Croft 1888–
  2. 2. James (Potter) Croft 1845–1929 m. Ada (Missouri) Mentzer 1846–1928
    1. 1. Anna (May Croft) Croft 1874–1877
    2. 2. William (Irvin) Croft 1869–1952 m. Clara Ober 1869–1944
      1. 1. Laura (Christina) Croft 1902–1973 m. John (Raymond) Laughlin 1900–1970
        1. 1. Donald (Gene) Laughlin 1937–2020 m. Arlene McGonagle 1941–1987
        2. 2. Robert (Howard) Laughlin 1935–1978 m. Audrey (Colleen) Ott 1938–1995
        3. 3. Laura (Lorraine) Laughlin 1923–2009 m. William (Dale) Snyder 1919–1992
        4. 4. Donna (Jean) Laughlin 1937–2009 m. Maurice (Francis) Gildea 1936–1980 m. Robert (Eugene) Shaffer 1933–1992 m. Richard Slates 1933–2018
        5. 5. Judith (Ann) Laughlin 1941–1941
        6. 6. Caroline (June) Laughlin 1927–2020 m. Edgar (Raymond) Smith 1924–1984
        7. 7. David (Richard) Laughlin 1933–2006 m. Martha (Jean) Clapper 1935–2020
        8. 8. John (Irvin) Laughlin 1925–1976 m. Mary (Mae) Crago 1928–1988
        9. 9. Edward (Raymond) Laughlin 1930–2004 m. Joanne (Martha) Becker 1934–2002
      2. 2. Ella (Mae) Croft 1900–1981 m. Frank Gressler 1895–1968
      3. 3. James (McKinley) Croft 1895–1976 m. Bertha Feather 1892–1979 m. Pearl (V) Sell 1895–1985
        1. 1. Marjorie (Louise) Croft 1927–1995 m. Charles Miller 1926–1972
      4. 4. Paul (Martin) Croft 1898–1967
        1. 1. Ruth (A) Croft 1923–
      5. 5. Franklin (Irvin) Croft 1910–1950 m. Catherine Shultz 1911–2000
      6. 6. Marian Croft 1913–1999
      7. 7. Virginia Croft 1906–1985
      8. 8. David (Mentzer) Croft 1907–1964
      9. 9. Carl (Merle) Croft 1905–1973 m. Irene (Veda) Rooney 1909–1992
      10. 10. Ada Croft 1893–1969 m. Francis (Lee) Morrison 1895–1971
    3. 3. Calvin (Leo) Croft 1876–1940 m. Harriet (Mae) Mock 1878–1938
    4. 4. C. (E.) Croft 1867–
    5. 5. Samuel (M) Croft 1872–
    6. 6. L. (A.) Croft 1879–
  3. 3. Samuel Croft 1847–1909
  4. 4. Catherine Croft 1843–1924
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Walter 1858–1887
  6. 6. Perlina McGregor 1844–1892
  7. 7. Minerva (A) Keagy 1842–1903

Philip Croft's Timeline

7 Records

1819
12 Sep 1819
Birth of Philip Croft in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Philip Croft resided here in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania
South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1863
01 Jul 1863
Age 44
Philip Croft resided here in Middle Woodberry, Pennsylvania, United States
Middle Woodberry, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 51
Philip Croft resided here in Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Philip Croft resided here in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1885
05 Feb 1885
Age 66
Death of Philip Croft in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1885
9 Mar 1885
Age 66
Philip Croft - Probate in Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1819
    Event Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 104201-108000
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 111001-114000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Family History Film: 1255098; Page: 359C; Enumeration District: 239
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 548A; Family History Library Film: 552803
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 608; Family History Library Film: 805072
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 608; Family History Library Film: 805072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Middle Woodberry, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 548A; Family History Library Film: 552803

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Family History Film: 1255098; Page: 359C; Enumeration District: 239

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Feb 1885
    Event Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Book and Index, 1771-1906; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Bedford County); Probate Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Book and Index, 1771-1906; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Bedford County); Probate Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania
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