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William Croft 1838–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1838

Birth Location: Centre Co, PA

Death Date: 27 Oct 1906

Death Location: McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Croft

Mother: Lydia Lucas

Spouse(s): Louise Williams

Children(s): Ardella Croft, Mary Croft, Charles Croft, Nanny Croft, Harry Croft, Maud Croft

The story of William Croft began in 1838 in Centre Co, PA. In 1870, William Croft resided in McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, William Croft was employed in Puddler. William Croft married Louise Williams, and had children including Ardella Croft, Charles Croft, Harry Croft, Mary Croft, Maud Croft, Nanny Croft. William Croft passed away in 1906 in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Croft began in 1838 in Centre Co, PA.
  • In 1870, William Croft resided in McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, William Croft was employed in Puddler.
  • William Croft married Louise Williams, and had children including Ardella Croft, Charles Croft, Harry Croft, Mary Croft, Maud Croft, Nanny Croft.
  • William Croft passed away in 1906 in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Croft's Ancestors

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William Croft
1838–1906
Birth Place: Centre Co, PA
Parents
James Croft
1808–1873
Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire (now Blaenau Gwent), Wales
Lydia (Ann) Lucas
1821–1881
Centre Co., PA
Grandparents
James Croft
1772–1848
Shropshire, England
Possibly Williams
1781–1861
Broseley, Shropshire, England
James (Merland) Lucas
1780–1866
Berlin, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Caroline Stine
1790–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Croft
1740–1793
Esther Farmer
1743–1798
Tobias Harrington
1743–1821
Benedict Lucas
1735–1826
Mary McKibbin
1744–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Croft
1710–
Sarah Nightingale
1706–1788
Benjamin Farmer
1700–
Jane Bridgon
1720–
Humphrey Harrington
1714–1755
Thomas III
1712–1775
John McKibben
1728–1798

William Croft's Descendants

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William Croft (27 Dec 1838–27 Oct 1906) m. Louise Williams (ABT 1840–)
  1. 1. Ardella Croft 1866–1945 m. Charles Morford 1863–
    1. 1. Mary Morford 1885–
    2. 2. Lillie Morford 1889–
  2. 2. Mary Croft 1868–
  3. 3. Charles Croft 1870–
  4. 4. Nanny Croft 1873–
  5. 5. Harry Croft 1875–
  6. 6. Maud Croft 1878–

William Croft's Timeline

6 Records

1838
27 Dec 1838
Birth of William Croft in Centre Co, PA
Centre Co, PA
1870
1870
Age 32
William Croft resided here in McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
William Croft was employed in Puddler
Puddler
1880
1880
Age 42
William Croft resided here in Leechburg, Armstrong Co., PA (next door to brother Thomas)
Leechburg, Armstrong Co., PA (next door to brother Thomas)
1900
1900
Age 62
William Croft resided here in McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
27 Oct 1906
Age 68
Death of William Croft in Jeannette, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Jeannette, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1838
    Event Place: Centre Co, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 019051-021600
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1294; Page: 110B; Image: 335359; Family History Library Film: 552793
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1368; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0427; FHL microfilm: 1241368

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1294; Page: 110B; Image: 335359; Family History Library Film: 552793

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Puddler

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leechburg, Armstrong Co., PA (next door to brother Thomas)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1368; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0427; FHL microfilm: 1241368

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1906
    Event Place: Jeannette, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 019051-021600
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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