Pew rent account of Caroline Becraft, 1851-1855

Caroline Becraft, the daughter of William and Sarah Becraft, paid rent of $5 every three months. After her father’s death in 1854, she lived with her mother; both women were dressmakers. She was the sister of Anne Marie Becraft, who established a school for Black girls,  became one of the first Black nuns, and died in 1833. Georgetown University named a building on campus for Anne Marie Becraft in 2016.

Pew rents (Black members) account book, 1851-1871
Holy Trinity Church Archives, Georgetown (GTM 820908)