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     Francis M. Craig married Matilda Fullington.

     George W. Craig was born on 15 October 1851 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of John S. Craig and Frances Burge.¹ George W. Craig died on 8 November 1870 at California at age 19. He was buried in November 1870 at Live Oak Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA, Findagrave #182688724.

     Gladys Fern Craig was born on 25 September 1909. She married Ralph G. Sturdevant, son of James Nelson Sturdevant Jr. and Amanda Elizabeth Anderson, before April 1940. Gladys Fern Craig died on 23 February 1993 at age 83.

     Green Craig married Nancy Byerley.

     Harriet Frances Craig was born circa 1834 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver. Harriet Frances Craig married Jesse Beechley, son of Jacob K. Beeghly and Catherine Blucher, circa 1855 at Linn Co., IA.²

     Harriet J. Craig was born in 1874 at Windsor, Morgan Co., OH.¹ She married John D. Young on 1 January 1901 at Coshocton Co., OH. Harriet J. Craig died on 3 February 1962. She was buried in February 1962 at South Lawn Cemetery, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH, Findagrave #127899255.

     Helen Marie Craig was born on 8 May 1923 at Greenriver, Sweetwater Co., WY. She was the daughter of Charles Craig and Janetta (?) Helen Marie Craig married Audrey Marvin Pfau, son of Adolph H. Pfau and Helen Elizabeth Faulhaber, on 14 November 1943. Helen Marie Craig died on 13 April 1988 at Witter, Madison Co., AR, at age 64.

     Icey Craig was born on 29 September 1874 at Marshall Co. (probably), TN; daughter of John and Susan (Lancaster) Craig.¹ She married George Carl Munsinger, son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker, on 20 August 1910 at Sebastian Co., AR; No children. Icey was previously married to a Kagen, and was listed as a widow, living in Ft. Smith, on the April 1910 federal census. She also had no children from that marriage, per the census listing.

Icey Craig died on 11 February 1946 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, at age 71. She was buried in February 1946 at Oak Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Findagrave #166037713.

     Irma Craig was born on 7 January 1891 at Shasta Co. (probably), CA.¹ She was the daughter of Johnie William Craig and Amanda Alice Fitzwater.¹ Irma Craig married Bert William Thatcher after April 1910. Irma Craig died on 9 December 1969 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 78. She was buried in December 1969 at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, Shasta Co., CA, Findagrave #152977758.

     Jack Wilbert Craig was born on 21 August 1914 at Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was the son of Robert H. Craig and Nancy E. (?)¹ Jack Wilbert Craig married Iona Eliza Best, daughter of Floyd Leroy Best and Eva Lena Burdette, on 14 January 1935 at Brooke Co., WV. Occupation: Truck driver in 1940 at Urichsville, Tuscarawas Co., OH.² Jack Wilbert Craig died on 9 July 1980 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 65.

     Jack Wilbert Craig was born on 3 July 1935 at Urichsville, Tuscarawas Co., OH, Jack was listed twice on the 1940 census, once with his parents and once with his paternal grandparents.¹ He was the son of Jack Wilbert Craig and Iona Eliza Best.¹ Jack Wilbert Craig died on 11 November 1997 at Dover, Tuscarawas Co., OH, at age 62.
Note: Married, five children.

     James Craig was born circa 1842 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver.¹

     Jane Craig was born circa 1832 at Ohio.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver.¹

     John Craig was born in 1877 at Indiana. He married Julia Conrad, daughter of Johannes Conrad and Franziska Catharina Rebholz, after 15 June 1900. John Craig died on 29 April 1908 at Troy, Miami Co., OH. He was buried in May 1908 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Miami Co., OH.

     John S. Craig was born on 22 February 1827 at Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver.^1,3 John S. Craig married Frances Burge, daughter of Minor Burge and Elizabeth Swan, on 27 May 1849 at Linn Co., IA, Ceremony by A. J. McKean, J.P.¹ John S. Craig lived on 10 June 1870 at Elkhorn Twp., San Joaquin Co., CA.⁴ He lived on 3 June 1880 at Township No. 4, Shasta Co., CA.⁵ He lived on 15 June 1900 at Fall River (Township 11), Shasta Co., CA.² He died on 6 April 1906 at Sisson (Mt. Shasta), Siskiyou Co., CA, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

"Relatives this week received the information of the death of John S. Craig, a well known resident of this vicinity in early times, on April 5, at his late home in Sisson, Cal. The decedent was the brother of Mrs. Steward Ellison and half-brother of Mrs. D. L. Boyd, a man whom older citizens will rememember with esteem. He left here in 1861 or '62 for California, going overland and in the van guard of the emigration to that country. His wife, who died some years since, was also a one time resident of this vicinity, Miss Francis Burge, daughter of Minor Burge. Mr. Craig is survived by one of his two children, Mrs. Francis Osborne, a son having preceded him to the home beyond. Mrs. Osborne was with her father to care for him during his last illness, and although her home has been in Idaho will remain in California for an indefinite time."

Note -- this appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Mt. Vernon, Iowa vicinity. DLB 2019.

He was buried in April 1906 at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, Shasta Co., CA, Findagrave #30852249.

     John W. Craig was born circa 1907 at Troy, Miami Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Craig and Julia Conrad.¹

     Johnie William Craig was born on 20 July 1865 at California.¹ He was the son of John S. Craig and Frances Burge.¹ Johnie William Craig married Amanda Alice Fitzwater, daughter of George A. Fitzwater and Lear B. (?), on 4 August 1886 at Shasta Co., CA, After Johnie Craig's death, Amanda remarried to Monar D. Nicholson in 1898 and had two children with him.

Johnie William Craig died on 26 January 1895 at Shasta Co., CA, at age 29. He was buried in January 1895 at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, Shasta Co., CA, Findagrave #30852302.

     LaVerne Olga Craig was born on 24 June 1924. She married Velmar Walk Davis, son of Claude Amos Davis and Anna Mae Walk, on 28 October 1944.

     Leota Craig married LaVerne Fairley.

     Leslie Earl Craig was born on 6 June 1906 at Cass Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Ross Craig and Dora A. House.¹ Leslie Earl Craig married Virginia Violet Gilmore, daughter of Hal Dale Gilmore and Grace Virginia Blayney, in 1926. Leslie Earl Craig lived in April 1940 at 109 South Sales Street, Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, Salesman for motor company.² He died in 1960. He was buried in 1960 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #63605935.

     Lois Darlene Craig was born on 27 October 1926 at Olin, Jones Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Leslie Earl Craig and Virginia Violet Gilmore.¹ Lois Darlene Craig married Richard F. Long. Lois Darlene Craig died on 6 March 2003 at age 76. She was buried in March 2003 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #62601134.

     Lori Ann Craig was born on 30 December 1967 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. She was the daughter of Vivian June Holtcamp. Lori Ann Craig died on 28 July 2012 at Johnston, Polk Co., IA, at age 44

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Lori Ann (Craig) Hewitt, 44, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Lori was born December 30, 1967, in Des Moines. She was a very happy, outgoing, bubbly, and loving person. Lori enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and was a very loving mother and caring friend. She put everyone's concerns before her own and had open arms to all that needed her.

Lori loved writing poetry and short stories. She won an award for one of her poems. Lori also loved taking care of her many pets over the years and she enjoyed movies. She worked for Dice, Inc., as a customer support representative, and enjoyed doing trade shows and promoting the business.

Lori is survived by her children, Ashli (Kyle Hoyt) Hewitt and Anthony Hewitt; her children's father, Chris Hewitt; parents, Richard and Vivian Craig; brothers, Les Craig and Hal (Petra) Craig; and many beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her niece, Brianna, and brother, Brian.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Olivet Baptist Church 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

She was buried in 2012 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #94592554.

     Margaret Craig was born in September 1847 at Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Martha Smyth. Margaret Craig married David Lindsey Boyd, son of James Boyd and Jane (?), on 8 December 1870 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. Margaret Craig was buried in 1913 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 142333619. She died in 1913 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.

     Maria Craig was born in 1800 at Virginia. She married John Strean on 2 December 1816 at Ohio. Maria Craig died on 2 March 1871 at Hardin Co., IA. She was buried in March 1871 at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Hardin Co., IA, Findagrave #105508800.

     Note: Martha was a cousin of her husband. Martha Craig was born on 19 January 1849 at Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Martha Smyth. Martha Craig lived in 1880 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.² She married John Wilson Smyth, son of John Smyth and Sarah Jane Wilson, on 19 January 1881 at Linn Co., IA. Martha Craig died on 19 March 1884 at Linn Co., IA, at age 35. She was buried in March 1884 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142292682.

     Mary Catherine Craig was born in 1815 at Virginia. She was the daughter of William Craig and Katherine Heiskell. Mary Catherine Craig married Joshua Dellinger, son of Martin Dellinger and Doretha Hollar, on 19 June 1831 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Mary Catherine Craig died circa 1849 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Meade Ione Craig was born on 19 August 1887 at Shasta Co. (probably), CA.¹ She was the daughter of Johnie William Craig and Amanda Alice Fitzwater.¹ Meade Ione Craig married George Reynolds. Meade Ione Craig lived on 7 January 1920 at Fall River Twp., Shasta Co., CA, farming.² She died on 13 November 1940 at Shasta Co., CA, at age 53 California death index. She was buried in November 1940 at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, Shasta Co., CA, Findagrave #     152842005.

     Nancy Craig was born circa 1836 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver.

     Nancy Craig married William Warwick.

     Nellie Fullington Craig was born on 20 April 1870 at High Hill, Montgomery Co., MO. She was the daughter of Francis M. Craig and Matilda Fullington. Nellie Fullington Craig married John Price Powell, son of Thomas Jefferson Powell and Mary Margaret DaVault, circa 1887.¹ Nellie Fullington Craig died on 28 February 1951 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 80 OBITUARY: - Montgomery Standard, March 8, 1951
Mrs. Nellie Powell Dies at St. Mary's
Nellie Fullington Craig, youngest daughter of Francis M. and Matilda Fullington Craig, was born April
20, 1870, at High Hill, Missouri, and passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, February
28, 1951.
On February 16, 1887, she was united in marriage to John Price Powell, and they made their home in
New Florence from that time on.
To this union seven children were born: Blanche Scholtan of St. Louis; Earl who preceded his mother
in death in 1934; Nellie Sanker, who passed away in 1926; John P. of St. Louis; Elsie Saak of Montgomery
City; and Harry and Edna, of the home.
Her husband passed away March 26, 1913.
In early married life she united with the Presbyterian Church of New Florence and ever lived a
Christian life.
She was a Past Matron of the Eastern Star, taking an active part in the work as long as her health
permitted. At the time of her death she was a member of Montgomery Chapter No. 388.
She was very fond of Music and derived much pleasure from it.
She always had a fond place in her heart for High Hill her girlhood home, and requested that Brother
Harold Nebel, the son of an old schoolmate, conduct her services.
Besides her devoted children she leaves four grand-children - Charles Sanker of Pacific, Missouri;
Helen Duckworth, of St. Louis; Catherine Scholten, of St. Louis; Richard Saak, of Montgomery City, and
many other relatives and friends who mourn her departure.
The funeral was held on Friday March 2, 1951. 2 p.m. from Hopkins Mortuary conducted by Bro.
Harold Nebel of High Hill, followed by Eastern Star Service. Mrs. Helen Rogers - Worthy Matron and
Mrs. Paul Thomas - Chaplain, taking part. Burial followed at New Florence Cemetery.

She was buried in March 1951 at New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.