John Croft and Martha Wertz

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Husband John Croft ¹

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           Born: 9 Aug 1815 2
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           Died: 9 Feb 1892 2
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         Father: David Croft (1788-1818) 3
         Mother: Mary Magdalena Coble (1792-1853) 2

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Wife Martha Wertz ²

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           Born: 23 Oct 1816 2
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           Died: 6 Jan 1903 2
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         Father: Conrad Wertz (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Anna Mary Cook (      -      ) 2

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Children

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1 M Samuel Croft ²

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           Born: 16 Nov 1836 - St. Thomas Twp, Franklin Co, PA 4
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         Spouse: Anna Mary Embich (      -      ) 4

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2 M David Croft ⁵

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           Born: 20 Jan 1840 2
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           Died: 1892 2
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         Spouse: Eleanora W. Kinneard (      -      ) 6

         Spouse: Mrs. Emma Brewer (      -      ) 2

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3 M John Croft ²

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           Born: 26 Jun 1842 2
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         Spouse: Clara Gelwicks (      -      ) 2

         Spouse: Lydia Strock (      -      ) 2

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4 M George W. Croft ¹

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           Born: 6 Aug 1844 - Franklin Co, PA 2
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         Spouse: Sarah Jane Walker (Abt 1853-1899) 1

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5 F [Infant] Croft

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           Born: 11 Oct 1846 2
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           Died: 22 Dec 1846 2
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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6 F Mary E. Croft ²

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           Born: 18 Feb 1848 2
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         Spouse: John W. Cell (1844-      ) 2

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7 F Rachel C. Croft ²

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           Born: 22 Jun 1850 2
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         Spouse: George W. Myers (      -      ) 2

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8 M Daniel Calvin Croft ⁴

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           Born: 29 Jul 1853 - St. Thomas Twp, Franklin Co, PA 4
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         Spouse: Etta W. Sellers (      -      ) 7
           Marr: 1878 7

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9 F Charlotte E. Croft ⁴

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           Born: 31 Aug 1855 4
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         Spouse: William J. Clark (      -      ) 4

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General Notes: Husband - John Croft

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He was a wagoner in his younger days from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, and later a farmer, at the time of his death owning three large farms. He served as assessor and school director in St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and held other township offices. He was a member of the Lutheran Church at St. Thomas, and for many years a member of the official board. He was very active in raising the quota of soldiers from St. Thomas township for service in the Civil war, and was generous in his assistance of the soldiers' families. In politics he was a Democrat and his good judgment and high honor caused him to be called upon frequently to arbitrate differences among his neighbors.

1 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 246, 604.

2 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 246.

3 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 245.

4 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 247.

5 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 246, 470.

6 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 470.

7 Editor, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 248.