Descendants
of Peter Shoecraft
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First Generation
1. Peter Shoecraft (also referred
to as Johan Petrus Schukraff, Schuhkraf or Zugraft in liturature) believed to
be born in
Sara (Zara) Rosa was born in
Kingston, Ulster Co. NY and baptized 24 APR 1715 in the
Children:
i. John (2): born 15 DEC 1755 died 14
APR 1833.
ii. Jacob (3): born
Second Generation
2. John Shoecraft: born 15 DEC 1755
in Shawangunk, Ulster County, NY. He married Elizabeth McKee in Cambridge,
Washington Co. NY. John served in the Revolutionary army from 1775 to 1781 and
received a pension in 1832 for recognition of his service. Moved from Ulster to
Penfield, Monroe Co. NY in June 1807. John died 14 APR 1833 in Penfield, Monroe
Co. NY at 77 years of age.
Elizabeth was born in the year 1755
in Scotland. She died 19 DEC 1842 in Penfield, Monroe Co. NY at 87 years of
age.
Children:
i. William: born 25 DEC 1786 and married
Roxanna. William died in 1865, at
ii. Sally: born
iii. James: born 13 DEC 1790. He married twice:
(1) Ruth Pettit born in
iv. John S. (4): born
v. Mary Ann: born
vi.
vii. Peter (5): born
3. Jacob Shoecraft: born 10 MAY
1759 in Shawangunk, Ulster Co. NY. He married Caroline Sammons 21 APR 1781 at
the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Shawangunk, Ulster Co. NY. They lived
in the following NY Counties: Duchess, Hawkins and in 1828 the Northern part of
Oswego. Both resided with the family of their eldest son Joseph up to the time
of their death. Jacob received a pension in 1832 for his military service in
the American
Revolution. Private 4th Regt
Ulster County NY Militia. Jacob was very close with his older brother John.
Jacob died 17 FEB 1836 in Orwell, Oswego Co. NY at 76 years of age and was
buried in the North Boyleston Cemetery.
Caroline (Catelyntie) Sammons was
born on 09 FEB 1753 and died 19 JAN 1834 at 78 years of age. She is buried at
the North Boyleston Cemetery. She was the daughter of Dirk (Frederick) Sammons
and Marretje Tak. Jacob and Caroline were half-second cousins, once removed.
Both are descended from Annetje Adriaensen, Caroline from Annetje's first
husband Aart Pietersen Tack and Jacob from Annetje's second husband Jacob Van
Etten. Caroline's father's older brother Sampson and his two sons Jacob and
Frederick were captured by Joseph Brant (a Mohawk Indian chief named "Thayendanegea"
who was allied with the British). They were taken prisoner and sent to Canada
and all escaped at different times. Sampson Sammons figured prominently in the
early part of the American Revolution. Their tragic suffering and history can be
found in the 2nd Volume of Colonel William L. Stone’s "Life of Brant".
Children:
i. Marretye (Polly): born
ii. Joseph (6): born
iii. Rachel: born 20 DEC 1788 in Shawangunk,
Ulster Co. NY. She married Francis Pruyn 29 JAN 1807. Francis was born 1785 and
died 1850. Rachel died
iv. Sally: born
v. Sara Delana: born
vi. Matthew Sammons (7): born
Third Generation
4. John S. Shoecraft: born
Laura was born
Children:
i.
Mariah: born
ii. Barnabus(9): born
iii. John:
born
iv. Ruth:
born
v. Miron:
born
vi. James:
born 14 APR 1826 and married 15 DEC 1847.
vii.
viii. Rosamond:
born
ix. Ransom:
born
x.
xi.
5. Peter
Shoecraft: born
Children:
i. James
P. (8): born
ii. Hannah:
Married Mr. Shuart. Member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR #37802). They had at least one child, Gerturde Shuart
Tubbs (DAR #42448).
iii. Helen M.:
born 10 MAY 1831 in Penfield, Monroe County, NY. Married Robert Millar 22 SEP 1863 in
Rochester, NY. Helen died 16 DEC 1923 in
Canadaigua, NY at 92 years of age. Helen
was a pioneer leader in the cause of women suffrage.
iv. Albert
born 1833 in
v. Mary
vi. Ross
Peleg: born
6. Joseph Shoecraft: born 19 MAY
1787 in Shawangunk, Ulster CO. NY. He married Sarah (nicknamed
"Lanah") Calkins 07 DEC 1811 in Schuyler, Herkimer Co. NY. Joseph and
his brother Matthew were soldiers in the "War of 1812" serving at
Sachets Harbor. Joseph served in the 40th Regiment NY militia under Capt.
Ruluff Root's Company 05 OCT - 11 NOV 1814. He was active in his community
serving as Boyleston Town Clerk in 1828 and then served as Boyleston Town
Supervisor from 1830-35, 1838 & 1844. Joseph died 03 FEB 1866 in N.
Boylston, Oswego Co. NY at 78 years of age. Buried in N. Boyleston Cemetery.
Lanah was born
Children:
i. Mary: born
ii.
iii. Peter (10): born
iv. Daniel (11): born
v. Matthew J.: born
vi.
vii. Sally: born
viii. Henry (12): born 1822 in
ix. Martha: born
x. Rachel (the 1st): born
xi. Rachel L. (the 2nd): born
xii. Amos (13): born
xiii. Francis (14): born
xiv. William (15): born
xv. Simon (16): born
xvi. Virilla: born
7. Matthew Sammon Shoecraft: born 30
MAY 1795 in Shawangunk, Ulster Co. NY. He married Hannah Eve Dillenbech in 1817
Hallsville, Montgomery Co. NY. In 1823 they moved to Boyleston (then called
Orwell) Oswego County. Elected Town Assessor
Hannah Eve Dillenbech was born
Children:
i. Joseph M. (17): born
ii. Nickolas (18): born in
iii. Rachael: born 1823 in
iv. Carolin: born in N. Boyleston, Oswego
Co. NY. She married Charles Molten in N. Boyleston, Oswego Co. Children: Herbert,
Ed and Frank.
v. Jacob (19): born
vi. John (20): born 1826 in
vii. Susan M.: born 28 DEC 1829 in N.
Boyleston, Oswego Co. NY. She married Allen Remmington at N. Boyleston, Oswego
Co. NY. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Susan died
viii. James L (21): born
ix. Mary: born 1837 in
x.
xi. Sarah: born in N. Boyleston, Oswego
Co. NY. She married Meloice Clark in N. Boyleston, Oswego Co. NY. Children: Rosetta,
Nettie and
xii. Susannah: born in N. Boyleston, Oswego
Co. NY
Fourth Generation
8. James P. Shoecraft: born 17 AUG
1827 in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY. James
was an auctioneer by trade. Civil War
Veteran who was a member of the Union Continentals "Guard of Honor over
the remains of President Lincoln" at James Hall 27 APR 1865. He married twice: (1) Elizabeth Louise
Dickerson born 1831 in Lyons, NY the daughter of Mary L. (Griswold) and Herman
Graves Dickerson. Married October 7, 1852 Lyons NY. She died 29 JAN 1866
Buffalo NY at 34 years of age and buried at Lyons Rural Cemetery. (2) Catherine
Armour Provoost Gillet born 22 NOV 1830 the daughter of May (Kelly) and James
Provoost. Married 16 FEB 1869 in Buffalo, NY. She died 21 MAR 1901 Pontiac, MI
at 70 years of age and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. James drowned in the
Niagara River August 1880 at 53 years of age. He is buried in Mt. Hope
Cemetery, Rochester.
Children:
i. James J (22): born
ii. Minnie Midina: born
9. Barnabus Shoecraft: born
Maria was born
Children:
i. Ezra Fish: born
ii. Charles H: Married Mary A Noyes 20 FEB
1870. Charles died in 1881.
iii.
iv. John B.(23): married Elizabeth Imber
24 DEC 1879 in
v. Laura Maria: married Alfred James
Colvin 23 NOV 1870.
10. Peter Shoecraft: born 20 SEP
1815. He married Caroline Francis Nye. Peter died 21 SEP 1863 at 48 years of
age.
Children:
i. Milton Nye (24): born
ii. William: born
11. Daniel Shoecraft: born
Children:
i. Francis Mary: married Mr.
ii. Byron (25):
iii. Judson: married Jessie Smale.
12. Henry Shoecraft: born 26 APR
1822 in Herkimer Co., and married Sarah W. Streeter of
Sarah was born 07 DEC 1823 in St.
Lawrence County, NY. Sarah died
Children:
i. Judson (26): Married Emma Keaney and
had two children Merton E. and Jessie J.
ii. Josephine: born
iii. Allie: married Mr. Lowrey of
iv. Merwin (27): born 18 JUL 1857 in
Boyleston, NY. and married Cora Finster.
v. Lottie: Married Mr. Bettinger of
vi. Jesse: born in 1878. A hunchback.
A school teacher in Sandy Creek.
Jesse died in 1937.
vii. Clayton: Born in Brockton, Canada. Well liked, handy and inventive making a
lathe and band saw. Described as a
hermit that lived with his brother Merton.
He was a dead shot with a rifle and pistol. Clayton left town for Alberta, Canada after
he was blamed for the pregnancy of the neighbors two daughters. Died in Clearwater National Forest of the
Bitterroots in 1910.
13 Amos Shoecraft: born 28 MAY 1830.
Children:
i. Emma
ii. Byron
iii. Frankie
14. Francis Shoecraft: born 12 MAY
1833.
Children:
i. Edwin
ii. Jennie
iii. Ernest
iv. Will
15. William Shoecraft: born 27 OCT
1834 in Boyleston, Oswego Co., NY. Married Susan Webb, daughter of Charles
Webb, 27 DEC 1853 in Oswego County, NY. William was educated in the common
schools of his native town. He settled in Burlingame Township, Kansas in 1872
with a farm of 160 acres. Section 18, P. O. Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. Shoecraft
were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children:
i. Lanie Marie: born
ii. Hattie L.: born
iii. William H.
iv. Ella Gertrude: born 09 APR 1856 in
v. Evalena Jane: born
vi. Henrietta L.: born
16. Simon Shoecraft: born 22 SEP
1836 in Oswego County, NY. Married Jurusha Carter McIntosh 22 DEC 1865 in
Vernon, NY. Simon was educated in NY county schools until age 14. Graduated
from Cazenova Seminary in 1858. First employed as a teacher for 1 year in
Dewitt, IA. Graduated from Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA in 1862. Principal
of Clinton (Iowa) public schools from 1862-1866. He ran an extensive and
prosperous business "S. Shoecraft & Son Co.", which was
successful for 55 years as a wholesale dealer in lumber, coal and flour. His
property included a 1000-acre cattle ranch in Jackson County limit. Moved
inside Clinton at 539 fifth avenue. Prominent First Methodist Episcopal church
board of trustee. Assisted in the building of Bowman M.E. church and then
served as superintendent of the Sunday school program. President of Merchants
National Bank. Simon died Tuesday evening 10 DEC 1912 in
Jurusha Carter McIntosh:
nicknamed “Jutie” was born
Children:
i. Lucius McIntosh (28): born
ii. Letitia: born 26 OCT 1875 in Clinton.
Nickname "Lettie". Educated in
Clinton public schools, graduate of Clinton High. She attended college at Lake
Forest academy. Member of Daughters of
the American Revolution (DAR #7120).
Lettie died Wednesday 03 JAN 1951 at 75 years of age. Services were held
in the family home in
17. Joseph M. Shoecraft: was born in
1817 in
Children:
i. Matthew L (29): born
ii. Lovesia: born
iii. Harriet: born
iv. Jethro: born
18. Nickolas Shoecraft: born in
Children:
i. Jacob N: born 18 AUG 1845 in Marcellus, MI.
Married
ii. Joseph
iii. Wallace
19. Jacob Shoecraft: born 14 FEB
1819 in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., NY. Married 05 OCT 1844 to Deborah Dingman in
N. Boyleston. He remained at home until 25 years old. He was employed at a distillery
in Woodville, Jefferson Co. and subsequently engaged in business in Boylston.
He then hired a farm in Ellisburg, which he purchased in 1854 after 6 years.
Jacob and his sons are mentioned in the 1890 Business directory of Jefferson
Co.
Deborah (Dingman) was born in 1826
at
Children:
i. Martha L.: Married Leonord Howe.
ii. Jacob Eugene (30)
iii. Arthur (31): born
20. John Shoecraft
Children:
i. Sovias
ii. Naomi
iii. R. V.
21. James L. Shoecraft: born 14 AUG
1835 in N. Boyleston, Oswego Co. NY. Married Ellen A. Ouderkirk in N.
Boyleston, Oswego Co. NY in 1862. James died 15 JAN 1904 in Richland, Oswego
Co. NY at 68 years of age. His death certificate states he was buried in Boyleston,
NY.
Children:
i.
ii. Hattie: born in Ellisburg, Jefferson
Co. NY 1864. Hattie died before 1870 in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co. NY
iii. Amelia Lettie: born in Ellisburg,
Jefferson Co. NY 1868. She married William Douglas. Amelia's nickname was
"Lettie". They had five Children: Hazel, Lincoln, John, Bernard
and Kenneth.
iv. Willis Albert (33): born 1870.
v. Fredrick Irvine: born
Fifth Generation
22. James J. Shoecraft born 22 JUL
1853 and married Jessie B. May on 04 JUL 1875. James died 12 MAR 1920 at 67
years of age.
Children:
i. Stella Della
ii. Charles Vincent (34): born
23. John
B. Shoecraft: married Elizabeth Imber 24 DEC 1879 in
children:
i. James
Rex: was born in 1882 in Coldwater, MI. Spanish American War veteran. Mayor of
ii. Ruth:
married Patrick John McDevitt in 1928 in
24. Milton Nye Shoecraft: born 19
SEP 1839 in NY. Married Delainah Miles, his first cousin. Milton died 20 AUG
1915 at 75 years of age, killed by a train. He was a bookkeeper for Strong
Brothers in St. Joseph, Missouri. He then moved to the following areas in
Kansas: Topeka 25 MAY 1897, Eskridge 09 Nov 1902 and then to Emporia July of
1904.
Delainah Miles was born 11 JUN 1847
in NY. She was the daughter of Martha Shoecraft (born 25 MAR 1825). Delainah's
nickname was "Lanie".
Children:
i. Emerson Strong (35): born
ii. Martha Frances: born
iii. Helen C.: Born
25. Byron Shoecraft
Children:
i. Byron
26. Judson Shoecraft married Emmer
Keeney (1846-1888).
Children:
i. Merton E. (36): born
ii. Jessie J: 1878-1937.
27. Merwin Shoecraft: born 18 JUL
1857 and married Cora Finster. Merton
died 06 AUG 1928 at 71 years of age and buried in Auburn, NY.
Cora was born
Children:
i. Clarence: married Bess Whitney and
had one child, Wayne.
ii.
iii. Raymond (37): born
iv.
28. Lucius McIntosh Shoecraft:
born 26 MAR 1869 in Clinton, IA. Married Mary Jane Burchell 14 JUN 1899. He was
a member of Cornell College, IA. Lucius died
Mary Jane Burchell was born 25
NOV 1875 in Erie, Illinois. Her nickname was "Mamie". Mary Jane's
parents were Robert Lucket Burchell and
Children:
1. “Daughter” died at birth
ii. Robert Lucius (38): born
29. Matthew L. Shoecraft: born 05
OCT 1841. Married Mercy Webb 21 SEP 1862. She was born 14 OCT 1844 and died 10
AUG 1919. Matthew died 24 DEC 1915 at 73 years of age.
Children:
i. Earnest Russell (39): born 21 APR
1870 and married Olive Hannah Baggerl on
ii. Minnie
iii. Carrie
iv. Jethero: Married Martha Beadle and had the following children: Zaida, Bernard
and Louise.
v. Bertha
30. Jacob Eugene Shoecraft: born 16
DEC 1849. Married Eugenia Hitchcock. Jacob died 02 JAN 1920 at 70 years of age.
Children:
i. Jacob Elton
ii. Maude
31. Arthur
Shoecraft: born
Children:
i. Vesta
32.
Children:
i. Lenna: born May 1896, married Dana
ii. Emelia: born 1891.
iii. Mary: born 1903.
33. Willis Albert Shoecraft: born in
Ellisburg, Jefferson Co. NY 1870. He married Rose Belle Austin (1872-1933) in
Annsville, Oneida Co., NY in 1897. Willis died 20 JAN 1937 in Manlius,
Onondaga, NY at 66 years of age.
Rose lived at 279 N. Midler St 5th
Ward for 30 years; female, white, she was born March 27 1872, died at age 60
yrs 1 mo 17 days. She was a homemaker,
born in Taberg NY; Her father was Henry Austin born US; mother Rosella Clover
born US; Rose was buried in Manlius cemetery May 16 1932 and died May 14
1932. She died from chronic nephrisis,
contributory causes erythema multifosia and uressia; disease contracted at
home; lab tests krisealysics, blood counts and other blood work; by Laurence H
Strug MD
Children:
i. Harold: born in Taberg, Oneida Co. NY
NOV 1897. Harold died before 1920 in NY.
ii.
“Child”: born in Taberg, Oneida
Co. NY 1899 and died at less than one year of age.
iii.
iv. Maurice: born in NY MAY 1907. He died
v. Lester: born in NY APR 1908. He died
around 08 APR 1908 in Manlius, Onondaga Co. NY.
vi. Vivan: born in
vii. Donald: born in NY FEB 1910. He died 11
APR 1910 in Manlius, Onondaga Co. NY.
viii. Byron: born in NY 03 FEB 1914. He
married Frances G. Whipple in NY. Byron died
Sixth Generation
34. Charles Vincent Shoecraft: born
Zilpha was born
Children:
i. Warren A. (41): born 06 APR 1911 in
ii. Charles Donald (42): born
35. Emerson Strong Shoecraft: born
17 MAR 1873 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He married Ella Sarah Rendell born 29 OCT
1888 in Carbon Dale, Kansas. She died 1990 in Globe, AZ. Emerson died 22 OCT
1947 in Globe, AZ. at 77 years of age.
Children:
i. Kathryn Georgia: born
ii. Charles Milton (43): born
iii. Willard Rendell (44): born
36. Merton
E.: born
Ada was
born in 1873 the daughter of William and Nancy (DeLong) McDougal in Boylston.
Ada died 15 MAY 1942.
Children:
i. Ida:
She married Mr. Smith.
She had two sons Merton & Loyd. Ida died 27 JUL 1963
ii. Schuyler L.: born 07 FEB 1907 in Lacona,
NY. He was a graduate of Sandy Creek
High school. He
was a mechanic by trade and worked for a lumber company in Arlington, VT. He
married Alice A. Haley 19 JUN 1937. He bought and operated Shoecraft's garage.
Served in World War II JUN 1942 to OCT 1945 with the 605th anti-aircraft
battalion in Europe and achieved the rank of sergeant-technical. Alice retired
from teaching in the Watertown school district. He was a member of Asbury
Methodist Church and board of trustee. Served as Chief of the Lacona fire
department. Schuyler died 30 JUN 1964.
37.
Raymond Shoecraft: born 07 FEB 1882 in Boyleston, NY. He married Clara Hastrich 20 JUL 1907 in
Lancaster, NY. Raymond died 29 DEC 1927 in Buffalo, NY at 45 years of age.
Clara
Hastrich was born 21 APR 1885 in Lancaster, NY.
She died 20 FEB 1973 at 87 years of age in Buffalo, NY.
Children:
i. Evelyn
ii. Merwin Joseph
iii. June married Ralph Vincent Degenhart. They had one son James Joseph
Degenhart.
iv. May
v. Gloria J.: born 04 OCT 1925 in Buffalo, NY.
She married Herbert Simon 18 JUL 1953 in Buffalo, NY. Herbert was born 07 SEP 1926 in Buffalo,
NY. They had 6 children: Glen, Greg,
Gary George, Paul H., Carol and Susan Simon Nahulsky. (Gary & Paul are
members of the Sons of the American Revolution).
38. Robert Lucius Shoecraft: born
18 NOV 1905 in Clinton, IA. He married Kathryn Teresa Swift 24 NOV 1934 in
Davenport, Iowa. He Graduated from Erie High School 1923 and the University of
Illinois with a bachelor of Science degree in 1927. In 1930 he began work at
Moline Manufacturing Corp. until 1932. At the height of the depression, he took
over the company renaming it Moline Body Company. He was Chairman of the Moline
City Fire and Police Commission (without pay) for 21 years. He lived at 2933
Forest Hills court, Moline. Robert died 19 MAR 1976, in Moline, IL at 70 years
of age and buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, IL.
Kathryn Teresa was born in 20 NOV
1907 in Davenport, IA. Nickname "Katie". She began work at an
insurance office. Her father died while she was very young and she helped to
support her family financially early on. Katie died 15 DEC 1983 in Moline, IL
at 78 years of age. Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, IL beside her
husband.
Children:
i. Mary Louise : born in 1937 Moline,
IL. Graduated from Moline High School. She married Edward David Gibson in 1960.
Edward was born 03 APR 1926 and died 24 MAY 1981. They had three Children:
(1) Tracy: born in Moline, IL. Married Doug Conner. She Graduated
from Moline High School and DePauw University. Tracey & Doug have three
children: Alex, Erin and Reid. (2) Kelly Kathryn: born in Moline,
IL. Married Ernie Magaro. Graduated from Moline High School and Kansas State
University. Kelly & Ernie have two boys: Austin and Colin. (3) Brian:
born in Moline, IL. Graduated from Moline High School and Kansas State
University. Brian & Kim have three children Kamaryn Zoe and Drake David.
ii. Robert Logan (45): born 12 AUG 1939
and died 08 JAN 1994 at 54 years of age.
39.
Earnest Russell Shoecraft: born 21 APR 1870. Married Olive Hannah Baggerl on 24
AUG 1903. She was born 10 AUG 1872 and died MAR 1964.
Children:
i. Louise
40. Chester Arnold Shoecraft: born
12 Jun 1902 in Taberg, Oneida Co. NY. He married twice: (1) Lillian Rose Cadd
in Constantia, Oswego Co. NY 1927. Lillian was born in Syracuse, Oswego, NY 08
NOV 1899 the daughter of Albert B. & Marie Cadd. Lillian died of pneumonia
18 JAN 1938 in Lenox, Madison Co. NY at 38 years of age and buried in Cleveland
cemetery. Was a native of Syracuse, and had lived on the former Santry farm
west of South Bay for several years where she had conducted a gas station; (2)
Gertrude Mabel Kilbourn in Elktron, Cecil Co. MD 1939. Gertrude was born 20 MAY
1909 in Rome, Oneida Co. NY the daughter of Charles Edward Kilburn and Gertrude
Mabel Brewer. Gertrude died 28 FEB 1999 in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co. FL at 89
years of age. Chester died 18 DEC 1968 in Lakeland, Polk Co. FL at 66 years of
age.
Children:
i. Lorraine: born 10 MAR 1928 in
Syracuse, Onondaga, NY. Married Joseph Mancroni in Canastota, Madison Co. NY
1949. Lorraine died 31 JUL 1997 in Lysander, Onondaga Co. NY at 69 years of
age.
ii. Ronald Chester (46): born 06 FEB 1930.
iii. Marie L.: born 12 OCT 1935 in
Canastota, Madison Co. NY. Married James Nesci in Syracuse, Onondaga Co. NY
1955. Marie died in 1988 at 52 years of age.
Seventh Generation
41. Warren A. Shoecraft: born 06 APR
1911 at Tarkio, Missouri. Married Emily Bess Greer 14 JUN 1936 at Omaha,
Nebraska.
Emily was born 04 AUG 1913 at
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Children:
i. James Warren (47): born 11 FEB 1939
at Omaha, Nebraska and married twice.
ii. Kathryn May: born 01 FEB 1940 at
Omaha, Nebraska.
iii. Charles Frank (48): born 16 JUL 1943 at
Santa Rita, New Mexico. Married Ann
Coombs 02 FEB 1968 at Dallas, Texas.
42. Charles Donald Shoecraft: born
31 MAR 1919 at Tarkio, Missouri. He married twice: (1) Deloyce McDonald born 29
JUL 1921 – No further information. (2) Mary Rae Cotts married 19 DEC 1946 at
Dallas, Texas. Charles died 16 OCT 1978
at Dallas, Texas.
Mary was born 11 SEP 1925 at Waco,
Texas. Her parents were Allie Geneva
(Heath) and Richard Raymond Cotts. This
was Mary’s second marriage.
Children:
i. Charles Vincent (49): born 16 APR
1948 at Dallas, Texas and married Janet O'Neil.
ii. Mary Bess: born 22 MAY 1955 at Dallas,
Texas.
43. Charles Milton Shoecraft: Born
06 AUG 1914 in Phoenix, AZ. Married Laura Iva Robinson 01 SEP 1941. She was
born 28 MAY 1923 in Wickenburg, AZ. Charles was a pictorial artist for an
advertising company "Eller Outdoor".
Children:
i. Charles Emerson (50): Born 04 MAY
1943.
ii. Milton Craig: Born 18 MAY 1951,
Phoenix, AZ. Honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Died in a tragic air
accident on Delta flight #191 landing in Dallas 02 AUG 1985.
44. Willard Rendell Shoecraft: born 22
JAN 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lost
both of his legs at the age of 8 to an accident. Graduated from Phoenix High School. He moved to Globe, AZ in 1943. Willard is described as an “engaging
entrepreneur, raconteur, on-air pro and civic-minded world traveler”. He owned and managed several "KIKO"
radio stations, AM & FM, in Globe, AZ since 1958. Started inside the lobby of the Copper Hills
Hotel. He sold KIKO in 1987 for 1.75
million. Willard has played piano in a
bar, served on the city council and as vice mayor, and once ran for state
senate. He also served on the hospital
and industrial development boards and was active in scouting with his
sons. Willard passed away March 8,
2000. He married twice: (1) Wilma
“Billee” R. White, born 27 JAN 1917 and died 06 JAN 1977 (2) Ruth, a nurse.
Children:
i. Robert M. (51): born 31 DEC 1954 in
Globe, AZ and is an attorney.
ii. Paul (52): School administer and
author.
iii. John (53): an accomplished balloonist
who married Marie.
45. Robert Logan Shoecraft: born
12 AUG 1939 in Moline, IL. Married 03 JUN 1961 at St. Anne's Church East
Moline, IL. to Dolores Evelyn Braet. He graduated from Moline High School in
1957. President of Moline Body Company. Robert died 08 JAN 1994 in Mesa, AZ at
54 years of age his body cremated.
Dolores born 03 DEC 1942 in
Moline, IL the daughter of Veronica Gertrude Huff and August Joseph Braet born
10 APR 1913 and died 07 APR 1977. She graduated from Alleman High School in
1960 and Arizona State University in 1997. She is the Director of ASU East
Business and Financial Services.
Children:
i. Robert Logan (II) (54): Born 28 JAN
1962.
ii. Timothy Scott (56): Born 28 NOV 1963 in Moline, IL.
iii. Stephen Philip (55): Born 24 JUN 1965
in Moline, IL.
iv. Holly Kathryn: Born 24 APR 1968 in
Moline, IL. Married 08 JUN 1991 to Jeff Einar McAvoy the son of Ted &
Marilyn McAvoy of Geneseo, IL. Holly graduated from Alleman High School in
1986. Holly & her husband graduated from Illinois State University 1990 and
received their Masters Degree from Northern Illinois. They have two children: Alex
Logan born 16 AUG 2000 and Nathan
Sherman Gustaff 26 APR 2004.
v. Paula Veronica: Born 01 JAN 1972 in
Moline, IL. Graduated from Chandler High, Chandler, AZ 1990. She graduated from
Arizona State University in 1995.
46. Ronald Chester Shoecraft: born
06 FEB 1930 in Syracuse, Ononcada Co. NY. Married Rita Mary Bucher in Syracuse,
Ononcada Co. NY 12 AUG 1950.
Children:
i. Michael Ronald: born 12 AUG 1951
in Syracuse, Onondaga, NY. Married Margaret Fern Wolfe in San Diego, CA 27 DEC
1986. Margaret was born in Washington, DC 08 JAN 1953 the daughter of William
Glen Wolfe and Bernadith Fern Faddis.
Mike is one of the Shoecraft genealogists.
ii. Kurt Thomas: born 26 OCT 1955 in
Syracuse, Onondaga, NY. Married Kelly Dewey in Bellaire, Antim, MI 25 JUL 1981.
Kelly was born in Bellaire, Antim, MI 08 JUL 1959 the daughter of Orland Dewey
and Jean Hardy.
iii. Susan Elizabeth: born 26 OCT 1960 in N.
Tonawanda, Niagara, NY. Married Robert Ray Thiebaud Jr in Incline Village,
Washoe, NV, 04 SEP 1993. Robert was born in Key West, Monroe, FL 25 APR 1959
the son of Robert Ray and Susan Hoover.
iv. Steven Craig: born 25 JUL 1963 in
Lewisburg, Union, PA.
Eighth Generation
47. James Warren Shoecraft: born 11
FEB 1939. He married twice: (1) Judith Pace on 22 DEC 1962; (2) Judith McGowan
married on 06 NOV 1970, she was born 30 MAR 1939.
Children:
i. Laura Elizabeth: born 15 SEP 1966.
ii. Catherine Yetiva: born 23 AUG 1972.
48. Charles Frank Shoecraft: born 16
JUL 1943. Married Ann Coombs 02 FEB 1968. Ann was born 26 JUN 1946.
Children:
i. Charles Frank: born 30 AUG 1968 and
married Ann.
ii. Jason Brenton: born 07 JUN 1972.
iii. Bryan Elliot: born 27 FEB 1974.
iv. Senthia Christina: born 27 DEC 1979.
49. Charles Vincent Shoecraft: born
16 APR 1948 at Dallas, Texas and married Janet O'Neil. She was born 27 OCT
1950.
Children:
i. Casey Amber: born 31 AUG 1979 at
Wharton, Texas. Casey died 24 FEB 1992
at Georgetown, Texas.
ii. Christopher Kelly.: born 19 JUL 1983
in Texas. Christopher died 24 FEB 1992 in Georgetown, Texas.
50. Charles Emerson Shoecraft: Born
04 MAY 1943 in Safford, AZ. Married three times: (1) Sharon Rose Snider 28 SEP
1962. Sharon was born 13 JAN 1943 in Terre Haute, IN. (2) Danneth Karen 02 MAR
1974. Danneth was born 08 AUG 1945. (3) Laurel Jean. Chuck is one of the Shoecraft genealogists.
Children:
i. Valerie Diana: born 12 MAR 1963 in
Phoenix, AZ. Married twice and has one child Sarah Marie.
ii. Thomas Emerson: born 25 FEB 1965 in
Phoenix, AZ.
iii. John Milton: born 27 MAY 1970 in
Phoenix, AZ.
51. Robert
D. Shoecraft: born 31 DEC 1954 in Globe, AZ.
He received his
Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University in 1976 and graduated with honors
from California Western School of Law in 1980.
He is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California
as well as the United States District Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals. He is a national member of the Order of Barristers. Robert represents
a large range of various businesses including several national public
companies. These clients include one of the largest insurance broker's firms in
the world.
Children:
i. Hayley
ii. Devin
iii. Daniel.
52. Paul
Joseph Shoecraft: married Charlotte Marie Hinkle 16 FEB 1964. He is the author
of several Math textbooks. Professor of Mathematics Education, University of
Houston System.
Children:
i. Jessica
ii. Bradlee:
iii. Kipp:
53. John
Shoecraft: married Marie. Set a world record
by being the first coast-to-coast US flight in a gas balloon, 1981 in the
“Super Chicken III”.
Children:
i. Jeni Li:
Arizona State University West webmaster and instructor.
ii.
John Jr.
54. Robert Logan Shoecraft (II):
Born 28 JAN 1962 in Moline, IL. Baptized Catholic at St. Anne's Church East
Moline, IL. Married 29 JUN 1985, St. Anne's Church East Moline, IL to Stacey
Lynn Schmick. Educated 12 years in private schools and graduated from Alleman
High school in 1980. He enlisted in the Navy 15 DEC 1981 as an Electronics
Technician and retired honorably 31 JAN 2006 after 24 years. Graduated from
City Colleges of Chicago with an Associates in Arts Degree in 1988.
Stacey was born 16 APR 1965 in
Pekin, IL. She is the daughter of John Russell Schmick and Sandra Lynn Walbert.
She graduated from Woodruff High school Peoria, IL. in 1983. She enlisted in
the navy in 1983 as an Air Traffic Controller and honorably discharged in 1989.
Stacey graduated from Embry Riddle University with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in 1998 and awarded a Master of Arts in Education degree through the University
of Phoenix in 2004.
Children:
i. Robert
Logan (III): born 22 NOV 1990, Virginia Beach, VA. Baptized Catholic in 1991
at St. Anne's Church, East Moline, IL. Received the Arrow of Light in 2002.
ii. Jacob
Matthew: born 13 JUL 1992, Virginia Beach, VA. Baptized Catholic in 1993 at
the Church of the Good Shepherd (NAS Oceana Chapel), Virginia Beach, VA. Designated “gifted” by the South Carolina
department of education.
55.
Stephen Philip Shoecraft: Born 24 JUN 1965 in Moline, IL. Graduated from
Alleman High School in 1983. Married
Julie Davion 08 JUL 2002 in Houston, TX.
Steve is employed in the Information Technology industry.
Julie was
born 20 OCT 1969.
Children:
i.
William Bartholomew: born 15 JUL 2002 in Houston, TX.
ii. Gracen McAllister:
born 18 JUN 2004 in Houston, TX
56. Timothy Scott Shoecraft: born 28
NOV 1963 in Moline, IL. Graduated from Alleman High School in 1982. Married Bridget Byrne 11 OCT 2003 in Houston,
TX. Tim is employed in the Aviation
Industry.
Children:
i.
Timothy Robert: born 22 SEP 2004 in
Knoxville, TN.
ii.
Elizabeth Ann: born 05 APR
2006 in Knoxville, TN.
iii.
Victoria Rose: born 28 JAN
2009 in Knoxville, TN.
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Last
update: Saturday, February 23,
2009
Bob Shoecraft's Genealogy