Born in Botetourt county in 1818 Mr. Croft lived at the homestead until past fifty when he came to Roanoke, then Big Lick, and began his business life. He was married young and his widow and eight children, five sons and three daughters, survive him. His children are all residents of the city. They are A.E., J.D., D.S., G.W., and S.H. Croft and Mrs. M.M. Harris, Mrs. L.K. Ferris, and Miss Adele Croft.
Mr. Croft was a Confederate veteran, having served with distinction in the Civil War, and was also mustered for service in the Mexican war but did not serve. He was a member of Vinton Lodge of Masons, among whom he stood in high esteem.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home, the interment to be in Fair View.
His immediate family numbers many grandchildren and close relatives.
The Roanoke Times
Wednesday, August 24, 1910
Born in Botetourt county in 1818 Mr. Croft lived at the homestead until past fifty when he came to Roanoke, then Big Lick, and began his business life. He was married young and his widow and eight children, five sons and three daughters, survive him. His children are all residents of the city. They are A.E., J.D., D.S., G.W., and S.H. Croft and Mrs. M.M. Harris, Mrs. L.K. Ferris, and Miss Adele Croft.
Mr. Croft was a Confederate veteran, having served with distinction in the Civil War, and was also mustered for service in the Mexican war but did not serve. He was a member of Vinton Lodge of Masons, among whom he stood in high esteem.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home, the interment to be in Fair View.
His immediate family numbers many grandchildren and close relatives.
The Roanoke Times
Wednesday, August 24, 1910