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William Irvin Croft 1869–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1869

Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 5 Jul 1952

Death Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Croft

Mother: Ada Mentzer

Spouse(s): Clara Ober

Children(s): Laura Croft, Ella Croft, James Croft, Paul Croft, Franklin Croft, Marian Croft, Virginia Croft, David Croft, Carl Croft, Ada Croft

William Irvin Croft was born in 1869 in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Potter Croft And Ada Missouri Mentzer. In 1870, William Irvin Croft resided in Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, William Irvin Croft resided in Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. William Irvin Croft married Clara Ober, and had children including Ada Croft, Carl Merle Croft, David Mentzer Croft, Ella Mae Croft, Franklin Irvin Croft, James Mckinley Croft, Laura Christina Croft, Marian Croft, Paul Martin Croft, Virginia Croft. William Irvin Croft passed away in 1952 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • William Irvin Croft was born in 1869 in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Potter Croft And Ada Missouri Mentzer.
  • In 1870, William Irvin Croft resided in Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, William Irvin Croft resided in Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Irvin Croft married Clara Ober, and had children including Ada Croft, Carl Merle Croft, David Mentzer Croft, Ella Mae Croft, Franklin Irvin Croft, James Mckinley Croft, Laura Christina Croft, Marian Croft, Paul Martin Croft, Virginia Croft.
  • William Irvin Croft passed away in 1952 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Croft
1845–1929
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
JC
Ada Mentzer
1846–1928
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Clara Ober
1869–1944
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
CO

Children(s)

Laura Croft
1902–1973
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
LC
Ella Croft
1900–1981
Birth Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
EC
James Croft
1895–1976
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
JC
Paul Croft
1898–1967
Birth Location: Waterside, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
PC
Franklin Croft
1910–1950
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
FC
Marian Croft
1913–1999
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MC
Virginia Croft
1906–1985
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
VC
David Croft
1907–1964
Birth Location: Waterside, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
DC
Carl Croft
1905–1973
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
CC
Ada Croft
1893–1969
Birth Location: Maria, Pennsylvania
AC

William Croft's Ancestors

Self
William Croft
1869–1952
Birth Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Potter Croft
1845–1929
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Ada (Missouri) Mentzer
1846–1928
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Philip Croft
1819–1885
South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Ann) Messinheimer
1817–1904
St Clairsville, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Ephraim Mentzer
1815–1876
Waynesboro, Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Susan Imler
1821–1905
Bedford Co., PA.
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Croft
1778–1855
Christina Koser
1778–1855
Henry Messinheimer
1784–1861
Catherine Barley
1785–1870
David Mentzer
1775–1861
Elizabeth Bonebrake
1778–1861
John Sr
1788–1845
Margaret Snyder
1789–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Conrad Messinheimer
1742–1821
Elizabeth Oyler
1743–1815
John Barley
1750–
Jane
1750–
Joseph Mentzer
1757–1827
Barbara Seiegrist
1753–1822
Johan Beinbrech
1757–1817
Christiana
1755–1820
George Imler
1739–1816
Maria Cristman
1747–1833

William Croft's Descendants

1.
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William (Irvin) Croft (16 Jan 1869–5 Jul 1952) m. Clara Ober (4 Sep 1869–22 Feb 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
      1. 1. Sandra Snyder 1942–2022 m. Lester (E) Snyder 1937–2013
    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
      1. 1. Robert (Raymond) Laughlin 1949–2022
    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
      1. 1. Joyce (Darlene) Miller 1947–1948
  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

William Croft's Timeline

18 Records

1869
16 Jan 1869
Birth of William Irvin Croft in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
7 Jul 1870
Age 1
William Irvin Croft resided here in Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
William Irvin Croft resided here in Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
19 Jun 1900
Age 31
William Irvin Croft resided here in South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
William Irvin Croft appeared in census in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
William Irvin Croft was employed
None
1910
1910
Age 41
William Irvin Croft resided here in Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
William Irvin Croft appeared in census
None
1920
1920
Age 51
William Irvin Croft resided here in Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
William Irvin Croft appeared in census
None
1930
1930
Age 61
William Irvin Croft was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 61
William Irvin Croft was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 61
William Irvin Croft resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
William Irvin Croft resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 71
William Irvin Croft resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
8 Apr 1940
Age 71
William Irvin Croft appeared in census in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
03 Jul 1952
Age 83
Death of William Irvin Croft in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
5 Jul 1952
Age 83
Burial of William Irvin Croft in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1869
    Event Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3439; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-42
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 69
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2005; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2341739
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Family History Film: 1255098; Page: 73A; Enumeration District: 217
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Middle Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 548A; Family History Library Film: 552803
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241376
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1312; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375325
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jul 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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Family History Film: 1255098; Page: 73A; Enumeration District: 217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1900
    Event Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241376

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1312; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375325

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2005; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2341739

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3439; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-42

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3439; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-42

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3439; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-42

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 4 Jul 1952 - Page 20, Obituary for WILLIAM I. CROFT 4 Jul 1952

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 4 Jul 1952 - Page 20, William L. Croft obituary 4 Jul 1952

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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