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Generation No. 1


1. JOHN6 CRAIG (JAMES5, THOMAS4, SIR. WILLIAM3, JAMES OF2 CRAGY, JOHANNES1 DEL CRAG) was born 1756 in Ballyroney, County Down, Ireland, and died 1830 in Fairview Twp., Butler Co, PA. He married ELIZABETH 'BETSY' ATKINSON, daughter of ATKINSON. She was born 1780 in Germany, and died 1886 in Fairview Twp., Butler Co., PA.

Notes for JOHN CRAIG:
John Craig came from Ballyroney, County Down, Ireland in 1773. Married Elizabeth Atkinson in 1785. John was of the people called Scotch-Irish, having descended from the Scotch who earlier migrated from Scotland to Northern Ireland. He came into Philadelphia where he worked as an apprentice cabinet maker to his brother, Henry Craig. Another brother, Alexander, also came to America but that date is not yet known. According to an application for membership in Sons of the American Revolution, John Craig was born in 1756 and he died in 1813, so he would have been 57 years of age at death. Miss Eleanor Collins, Ellwood City, Pa., was the first woman to make application for membership in DAR under John Craig. Henry Craig either enlisted or was drafted into service in the Revolutionary War but John Craig, brother, volunteered to serve in his place as Henry had a wife and family.

At a later date, Henry Craig re enlisted and according to history was never heard of after that by his brother John Craig. This `Craig Family` Tree is not intended to be a complete data base, but is more for the enjoyment of all those listed herein. All descendants are invited, and indeed ask, to review the information listed here, edit, add or take out anything that is seen to be inaccurate or incomplete. Enjoy! I am quite certain that John Craig would have never envisioned the telephone, radio, TV and most especially all the fuss about a TREE. But if he were to show up, I am also just as sure that he would be most pleased at the family that followed in his shadow. God bless. . . Bob Craig

John Craig found in:

Passenger and Immigration Index, 1500s-1900s
Place: New York, NY Year: 1775
Age: 20
Primary immigrant: Craig, John
Permanent entry number: 2327799
Accession number: 9562094
Source publication code: 1088
Source publication page number: 74
Source publication: CAMERON, VIOLA ROOT, compiler. Emigrants from Scotland to America, 1774-1775. Copied from a Loose Bundle of Treasury Papers in the Public Record Office, London, England. London: the compiler, 1930. 117p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1959. Repr. 1978.
Source annotation: About 2,000 names, with much additional information. Ships mentioned were bound for New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington (N.C.), Salem (N.C.), South Carolina, Savannah (Ga.), Quebec, St. John's Island, Prince Edward Island, Antigua, and Jamaica. Compiled from a typescript copy.
Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index

John Craig found in:

Passenger and Immigration Index, 1500s-1900s
Place: New York Year: 1775
Age: 20
Primary immigrant: Craig, John
Permanent entry number: 1763565
Accession number: 9562095
Source publication code: 9760
Source publication page number: 82
Source publication: WHYTE, DONALD. A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to the USA. Vol. 1. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Co., 1972. 504p. 2nd pr., 1981.
Source annotation: Covers era prior to 1855. Compiled from correspondence and monument inscriptions, 17th and, mainly, 18th century. Prepared for the Scottish Genealogical Society. 6,470 emigrants.
Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index


John Craig found in:

Passenger and Immigration Index, 1500s-1900s
Place: New York Year: 1775
Age: 20
Primary immigrant: Craig, John
Permanent entry number: 661918
Accession number: 9562096
Source publication code: 1640.1
Source publication page number: 45
Source publication: DOBSON, DAVID. Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Volume 1. 1984. Reprinted, 1988. 267p.
Source annotation: Date of emigration with intended destination, a few are date and place of first mention of residence in the New World.
Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index


John Craig found in:

Passenger and Immigration Index, 1500s-1900s
Place: Pennsylvania Year: 1772
Primary immigrant: Craig, John
Permanent entry number: 2327781
Accession number: 9562137
Source publication code: 7207
Source publication page number: 156
Source publication: "RECORD OF INDENTURES OF INDIVIDUALS BOUND OUT as Apprentices, Servants, Etc. and of German and Other Redemptioners in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, October 3, 1771, to October 5, 1773." In The Pennsylvania-German Society Proceedings and Addresses, vol. 16 (1905), Lancaster, PA: 1907. 325p. Reprinted with added index by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1973. 364p.
Source annotation: Original volume, from which this was taken, is among the holdings of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Much information on persons indentured. Printed in part in nos. 7222-7223.
Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index


Alexander Atkinson found in:

Passenger and Immigration Index, 1500s-1900s
Place: America Year: 1795
Primary immigrant: Atkinson, Alexander
Permanent entry number: 1679286
Accession number: 9937310
Source publication code: 9695
Source publication page number: 7
Source publication: WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Pittsburgh, compilers. A List of Immigrants Who Applied for Naturalization Papers in the District Courts of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh: the society. Vol. 1, 1798-1840. 1978. 109p. 6,360 names.
Source annotation: Much information given, including date of intention to acquire citizenship, date of naturalization, place of residence, country of birth, and name of sponsor.
Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index

James Craig Tree son of John & Betsy Craig
1. John Craig b.1755 d.4-1813

+ Elizebeth (Betsy Atkinson probably in Westmoreland County

children: seven

2. James Craig b.1786 d. ? 1st son of John & Betsy James born in Westmoreland County

+ Elizabeth ? b.1810

children: Six

3-1. Elizabeth Craig b.

+ Callen Jackson

3-2 George N. Craig b.1822 d. 1900 3 wifes

+ Mary McColloush b.1823 d.1863 + 2nd Elizabeth ? +3rd ? b.1815 d.1888

children: Three that I Know

4-1. Mary A Craig b.1852 d. 1862

4-2. Anna B. Craig b.1862 d.1862

4-3. Amanda Craig b. 1847 d.1862

4-4 ?

3-3. James Craig b.1817 d. 1877

+ Elizabeth Hunter b.1815 d. 1888

Children: One that I Know

4-1. Joseph A. Craig b.1862 d.1886

3-4. Mary Craig b.1825 d. ?

+ James Mcdowell b.1825

3-5. Susan Craig b.1830

+ ?

3-6. John Craig b.1823 d. 1888

+ Sarah J. b.1834 d.1876

children : four that I Know

4-1 infant

4-2 infant

4-3. John F. Craig b.1868 d.1891

4-4. Mary Isabelle Craig b.1873 d. 1880


September 10, 2001 – NOTES: I suppose that I am too much of an explorer to settle with a "NO" [by NO, I mean there is no answer] answer. I have looked and searched every imaginable place for a linkage of John Craig of 1755 with passengers lists, etc., that would assist me in finding some heritage or linage in Ireland. I can find none [on that assumption alone]. I began tracing the John Craig we all think about when looking at the Madison Stoner Craig and Catherine Arnetta Anderson Craig History Listing Descendants [as given in the 1997 Family History]. I have always been inquisitive and have not changed since taking on the task, for my own pleasure, of looking back at my roots. I am very happy in what I have found (in all the history I have reviewed). However, I am not satisfied that we have gone far enough to discover our complete heritage. Knowing the quality of family I am privileged to be part of, The Craig Family, it only makes me more intense in my desire to follow this path wherever it leads. The following is simply some notes I have jotted down to date:

1769 – "CRAIG, JOHN, s. of James Craig of Braidland, Dalry, Ayshire, store-keeper, sett., Va".

1769 – "CRAIG JOHN – Son of James Craig, Laird of Braidland, Darly, Ayshire. Indentured as an assistant storekeeper in the service of William Cunningham and Company in Virginia in 1769." (TL) [Scottish Settlers in North America]

1600s-1900s –" CRAIG, Capt. John, pgs. 100, 230, 231" [Index of the Rolls of Honor (Ancestor's Index).

1776 – "CHARLES BIDDLE, . . . born in Philadelphia December 24, 1745, . . . fourteen years . . Apprenticed to William Ball, a merchant of Phila. . . left there . . . to a seafaring life, his first voyage being with Capt. Robert Grant, with whom he sailed on a voyage to Spain, May 10. 1763. . . . he purchased a ship . . . When it became evident that war with the mother country was inevitable, Capt. BIDDLE returned to Philadelphia, determined to cast his lot with his country, for better or for worse. "He sailed in the "Chance," with Capt. John Craig, for France, for a cargo of ammunition and arms for the use of the patriot army, . . ."

1777 – "Craig, John, Captain, Spotsylvania Mil. In 1777, E".

1776 – "Craig, John, Commissary of Fredericksburg in 1776, mss. WD".

      "Craig, John 1 and 10 CL, 3 and 4, CL, 4 CL, 4, 8 and 12 CL, 10, CL, 14 CL"

      "Craig, John, 1 Light Dragoons."

      "Craig, John 71, Limestone Co., Ala., mpl."

      "Craig, Obadiah, Sgt. 9 CL Mch. 3, 1776; Regimental Quartermaster July 15, 1777; retired"

1772 – "Craig, John Nov 4th – no port Indentured to Robert Johnson and his assigns." [Pennsylvania German Society].

1772 – "Craig, John August 19th - no port listed Indentured to Samuel Caldwell and his assigns...."

1777 – "Elizabeth Wilson, (Hugh, Thomas,) . . .special legacy of L17 10s. To Thomas Craig, "son of my brother, Daniel Craig." . . . I. General Thomas; he was a captain in Col. Arthur St. Clair's battalion in the campaign in Canada, 1776; promoted lieutenant colonel Sept. 7, 1776, and colonel of Third Pennsylvania, Continental Line, August 1, 1777; serving all through the Revolutionary war. He was selected as one of the major generals of the Provisional army in 1798, and was still major general of the militia for Northampton county in 1812-1814. He died at Allentown, January 20, 1832, aged ninety-two years" (see BIDDLE's Autobiography, p. 353, for an account of an interview with him in 1816, and anecdote–and not to page 854, ibid). Then there are other names listed in this document – [Wilson, Irish Settlement] "ii. Hugh; we have no other information, except that he is named next after Thomas in his grandfather's will. – iii. Charles; . . . iv. William; . . . v. Mary, m. George Palmer, coroner . . .; vi. Sarah, m. Hugh Wilson, . . . vii. Nancy, m. Dr. Taylor. Viii. Elizabeth, m. Capt. John Craig, who was not a relative and had issue (Surname Craig)" [Genealogy.com: Family Archive Image (Copied from), Wilson, Irish Settlement, pp 741-743].

"Sept. 30, 1778. Craig, Robert, Lieut. Colonel, Washington Mil. In 1776, E. Craig, Robert", and so forth down about 10 or so Craigs. I put this in here not so much just to show the activity of the "Craigs" but that they were from all over the East-southeast. [Virginians in the Revolution].

1812 – "Capt. John Craig, New Alexandria". [BURIAL PLACES OF SOLDIERS OF WAR OF 1812, by Elie Roberta Ray, Blairsville, Pa. (Continued from Vol. XXXVI, September 1948, page 79 In Pennsylvania, except as otherwise noted).

1825 – "Capt. John Craig, died March 12, 1825, aged 72 years". [Vital Records: Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1700s-1800s, Pennsylvania Vital Records, Volume III, Lower Burying Ground, Brandywine Manor, Presbyterian Church, Chester County, Page 236].

???? – "Craig, John, Capt., Pa. . . . 71,896" [Commutation Warrants to Revolutionary Officers]

1753 – "Letter directed to George Craig at Phila., by Capt. Budden was delivered to a Dutchman at Mr. Kappley's in Philadelphia, to be taken to Lancaster, where Craig now lives; as it has not been received, Craig requests that it be brought or sent to Mr. Stout's in Lancaster (12 July)". [Notice listed in the Pa. Gazette].

1807 – "Page 132. – 19th April, 1807, James Craig's will – To wife, Jane; to son John; to sons, James, Samuel, George, William, Eliijah, Robert; to daughters, Sarah, Betsy, Agness, Jane; daughter, Mary McGill. Executors, son-in-law Robt. McGill, son Jno. Craig, Teste: James Rankin, Archibald Dickson, Jno. Shields, Proved, 22d June, 1807." [I have included this only to show how they sometimes spelt John – Jn. Jno. Joh., etc.]

1818 – "Jacoby, Philip (Yacobi, Phillib). (S39,768, Pa. Serivce and Agcy.; . . . Upon latter date he applied for pension, age 53, from Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., Pa.; enlisted in Allentown, Northampton Co (Later Lehigh), Pa. & served in Capt. John Craig's Co.; ws transferred . . . Pa. Line where he served to the close of the war . . . Nov. 7, 1823". [National Genealogical Society Quarterly].

1811 – Nocholas Biddle . . . "He prepared the original journal of the Lewis & Clark expediton, from narrative and notes of the eminent explorers. . . .elected to Pennsylvania Legislature 1810 and took an active part . . . He declined a re-election in the following year, married Jane, daughter of Capt. John Craig, and took up his country residence in Bucks county on land inherited by his wife, . . ."

1758 – True, Robert – "Born - 1758, Spotsylvania Co., Vir. Service - Enlisted in Spotsylvania Co., Vir., Oct., 1776, as pri. . . . Oct., 1777. Enlisted in March, 1778, served 3 mos. As pri. In Capt. John Craig's Co. . ."

???? – "The American Prisoners of War, mentioned in the documents, are the following – all of them from the State of New York, unless otherwise designated: – (about 40 names, and then) . . Craig, John Capt., and Craig, John, Lt. (Penn)."

I have hit the so-called brick wall....
So I have gather some information.that I hope will help.
Alexander Craig..Married..Sarah Jane Hannah
9 Children..born between 1832-1850
(Ann,Ellen,William John,Thomas,James,Sarah Jane,William John,andAlexander)
I believe 2 sons left to live in America
Alexander..Married..Mary Jane Kirk
8 children..born between..1876-1892
(Alex,Thomas,James,Samuel,Robert,Sarah,Ellen Jane,William John.)
William John..Married..Mary Ann Rooney
3 Children..(Jean,William Rooney..and Alex )
Alex born 5/8/1906..Married Mary Mcveigh
I live in Co.Antrim N.Ireland.and I am just hoping some of the names or
dates,might connect with someone I am really looking for a connection in
America..as I believe 2 sons left for America appox..1860-1870
It is very difficult to trace a connection from here.....all the messages I
read are consontrated in America..and I am hoping to to make the big leap
across the pond..There are so few messages connected with Ireland.
Anyway ..regards to all my cousins in America.
Take care..Good luck......James Alexander Craig....Co.Antrim..Northern
Ireland



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Hi Robert
I am doing some research on my CRAIG family. I am looking I think for JOHN CRAIG
from Derry County,Northern Ireland. He is a cousin of JOHN CHARLTON also from
N.IR. They came to what became Montgomery County VA. John Charlton married
ELIZABETH ROBINSON about 1750,PA? Their daughter ELIZABETH CHARLTON
married WILLIAM DAVIDSON 21 April 1785 Montgomery County VA. They are my
line. They came on to TN. They died in Nashville TN,1830's. If you or anyone you
know is working on this Craig line any information is appreciated. Somehow the
CHARLTONS,CRAIGS are connected to the HERVEY family of N.IR? Thank you in
advance. Greg Davidson,Paducah.Ky


Thank you Bob-C
Will give the site a look-c. My JOHN CHARLTON's will was probated 1790,Montgom-
ery County VA. ELIZABETH ROBINSON CHARLTON's will was probated M.C.VA
1805. It is said that John Charlton was born 1725 in Derry County N.IR. He is also
said to be the son of JOHN CHARLTON and-----HERVEY who were French Hugenot
and fled to Ireland during the pursecusion. From what I understand JOHN CHARL-
TON Sr was a shipping company owner. That unknown HERVEY CHARLTON had
a brother WILLIAM HERVEY who had a shipping business in Phillidelphia PA. I have
no idea myself? I have found a WILLIAM HERVEY who had a shipping company in
Philly and MD. He also was a Revolutionary War Veteran. I havent found proof yet
but I think JOHN CHARLTON,and JOHN CRAIG's Mothers were sisters and they
were HERVEY's. It is said that JOHN CRAIG was the founder of Christiansburg VA.
The county seat of Montgomery county. Also that JOHN CRAIG is buried in the
pioneer cemetery in Christiansburg. I retired in Jan of this year as an O.T.R truck
driver. To think as many times as I have been up and down I-81 right through the
heart of Montgomery County VA,didnt know anything about my VA family. Oh well
I have an old friend in Radford VA. Him and his wife are interested in geneology. I
will ask him to look at the M.C.VA records. I could take a trip to c myself!!!! My wife
would be bored to death so I guess thats out. Thanks again am gone geneologizing.
In Christ Greg Davidson Paducah,Ky



Bob-C
It is an interesting site. I didn't get any hits on JOHN CHARLTON or JOHN CRAIG
of Ireland and VA. I appreciate the help though. If you run across anything on them
give me a shout. Also wasn't the actor Jimmy Stewart from Indiana PA? He was one
of my favorites. He is sorely missed. These kids today dont have any idea what a
good actor is? I used to buy trees from a company in Indiana PA. Take care Bob-C
Greg Davidson,Paducah,Ky



Hi
The John Craig that you indicated in your letter "Could it be? May have sired John Craig that came to Amer."
The listing is "III John, an officer in the Army, d. unm." From my Genealogy Guide "unm." means unmarried. He would have to of had 3 kids out of wedlock. Also would be in his 80ths when John 1756 was born, if you look at birth of brothers I. Thomas b circa 1660, and IV. James b circa 1672, had a son Robert b 1730. Unless some of the dates are wrong ????


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June 26, 2002 E-mail Facts Page

Referencing several sources, the Craig Settlement, later called the Irish
Settlement is in Pa north of Allentown at Bath. I believe it is in
Northampton County.

Hugh Wilson went there soon after 1728 and is reported to have lived in the
Craig Settlement at a place named Howertown containing 730 acres.

I believe Thomas Craig bought land from Casper Wistar there, some years after
he settled there with his brother William who moved to VA 1744.

Sorry I cannot give you better directions, but am unable to find all my
information about the place. You may want to contact Northampton Historical
Soc., if there be one. If not, try the local Presbyterian Church.

<daleycraig@cs.com>


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Email Facts Page 3

Dear friend, Shea Craig

I really feel bad about not finding your E-mail until this morning. Somehow
I had clicked off the retrieve mail on the 'rbcraig5' address and was trying
to discover why I wasn't getting my mail. It was indeed my fault.

I have labored much on the Craig ancestry and feel panic each time I try and
figure it out. There are some facts that are in order, not to my credit, and
these we can somewhat rely upon. They are not only of tradition but in print
and quite old. I will give you the direct links to some things I've been
able to draw together (connect the dots - so to speak) and you should be
able to look deeper into the subject.

I panic in that my mind seems to be slipping some and I do get so confused
when all these dates seem to run together. The link below to the CLAWSON
booklet (a copy of information put together many years ago) should be quite
reliable. However, when Ms Clawson gets into the Mooreheads, etc., I simply
loose it. However, the date of 1512 is reliable (
http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes?userid=rbchopper&view=63&pid=2674&photoindex=0 )
as best as I can tell.

You also may look at the drawn/line tree that has been passed down from
annual family reunions for as far back as anyone in my branch can remember
and before -- supposedly to Big George Craig reunion in 1870 (
http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes?userid=rbchopper&view=63&pid=2563&photoindex=0 )

Also, when I still had function I was able to publish a lot of PDF files
using different names in Ancestors and Descendants and they can be found at
( http://craig_pages.tripod.com/Family_Tree/PDFreports.html ) .

Again, I apologize for it taking so long to reply. I know what it is to
E-mail someone and never hear from them. Then, many times when you do hear
back, you've forgotten what it was you were asking. I hope this is not the
case for you and pray that you will reply again and let me know if I've been
any help and if it is possible you can assist me in any way to correct
information I have post. If you have the time to browse the multiple sites
listed and indexed at my signature line you quite possibly may find what it
is you are looking for as well.

I pray you are successful in your efforts.

Best regards,

Bob C

~Craigs On The WEB
http://members.cox.net/rcraig5/CraigHome.html
http://members.cox.net/rbcraig5/pageofblessings.html




----- Original Message -----
From: "Shea Craig" <scraig@deepthought.org>
To: <rbcraig5@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 9:44 AM
Subject: Craig ancestry


> I've been researching my family history lately and hve had some problems
> with the Craig side since my grandfather is now deceased and all of the
> research he did seems to have vanished with an also deceased cousin. I'm
> pretty sure that I tie in to what you have worked out, at least to a
> point, and was hoping you could confirm or deny what I have worked out.
>
> My name is Shea Craig. My father is John Robert Craig. His father was
> Raymond Russell Craig. His father was John Edgar Pearl Craig, and my
> grandmother seems to think his father was named George Craig (I'm guessing
> George Atkinson Craig from your information). Past that has fallen from
> the memory of any of us living Craigs, although I'm going by what you have
> posted--George Atkinson Craig was the son of John Atkinson Craig who in
> turn was the son of George Washington Craig. It seems like here it gets a
> bit sketchy, at least from what I printed up. (I'm mostly going off of
> stuff that I got on ancestry.com, and I'm looking at your website this
> morning). I've got G. W. Craig being the son of John Craig of Ireland,
> and then James Craig of Scotland. How correct do you assume all of this
> to be? Where can I find the most recent, agreed upon information as
> well--it seems like after a certain point the dates and names don't quite
> line up.
>
> Also, I'm confused. From the information that I have George Atkinson
> Craig somehow married his mother (Martha Pricilla Wolf) and had his first
> child at the age of 2. Clearly I'm working from some info that has a
> typo. But if so, where does Margaret Priscilla and Samuel Clement Craig
> fit in? Strange...
>
> Anyhow, please help orient me! I would be more than happy to help you add
> in my immediate family, my father and mother, my grandfather and
> grandmother, and my grandfather's two sisters and their husbands. I also
> have some information on my great grandfather's brothers children and
> spouses.
>
> I thought all was lost, but was quite excited to discover that most of the
> work has already been done! Thanks a lot!
>
> "The sacred pint alone can unbind the tongue of Dedalus"
> --James Joyce
>


More About JOHN CRAIG:
E-Mail (Facts Pg) 1: Sep 19, 2001, Email
E-Mail (Facts Pg) 2: Jun 26, 2002, daleycraig@cs.com
E-Mail (Facts Pg) 3: Jan 28, 2004, Shea Craig
Immigration: Aug 02, 2002, NY

Notes for ELIZABETH 'BETSY' ATKINSON:
September 10, 2001 – NOTES: I suppose that I am too much of an explorer to settle with a "NO" [by NO, I mean there is no answer] answer. I have looked and searched every imaginable place for a linkage of John Craig of 1755 with passengers lists, etc., that would assist me in finding some heritage or linage in Ireland. I can find none [on that assumption alone]. I began tracing the John Craig we all think about when looking at the Madison Stoner Craig and Catherine Arnetta Anderson Craig History Listing Descendants [as given in the 1997 Family History]. I have always been inquisitive and have not changed since taking on the task, for my own pleasure, of looking back at my roots. I am very happy in what I have found (in all the history I have reviewed). However, I am not satisfied that we have gone far enough to discover our complete heritage. Knowing the quality of family I am privileged to be part of, The Craig Family, it only makes me more intense in my desire to follow this path wherever it leads. The following is simply some notes I have jotted down to date:

1769 – "CRAIG, JOHN, s. of James Craig of Braidland, Dalry, Ayshire, store-keeper, sett., Va".

1769 – "CRAIG JOHN – Son of James Craig, Laird of Braidland, Darly, Ayshire. Indentured as an assistant storekeeper in the service of William Cunningham and Company in Virginia in 1769." (TL) [Scottish Settlers in North America]

1600s-1900s –" CRAIG, Capt. John, pgs. 100, 230, 231" [Index of the Rolls of Honor (Ancestor's Index).

1776 – "CHARLES BIDDLE, . . . born in Philadelphia December 24, 1745, . . . fourteen years . . Apprenticed to William Ball, a merchant of Phila. . . left there . . . to a seafaring life, his first voyage being with Capt. Robert Grant, with whom he sailed on a voyage to Spain, May 10. 1763. . . . he purchased a ship . . . When it became evident that war with the mother country was inevitable, Capt. BIDDLE returned to Philadelphia, determined to cast his lot with his country, for better or for worse. "He sailed in the "Chance," with Capt. John Craig, for France, for a cargo of ammunition and arms for the use of the patriot army, . . ."

1777 – "Craig, John, Captain, Spotsylvania Mil. In 1777, E".

1776 – "Craig, John, Commissary of Fredericksburg in 1776, mss. WD".

      "Craig, John 1 and 10 CL, 3 and 4, CL, 4 CL, 4, 8 and 12 CL, 10, CL, 14 CL"

      "Craig, John, 1 Light Dragoons."

      "Craig, John 71, Limestone Co., Ala., mpl."

      "Craig, Obadiah, Sgt. 9 CL Mch. 3, 1776; Regimental Quartermaster July 15, 1777; retired"

1772 – "Craig, John Nov 4th – no port Indentured to Robert Johnson and his assigns." [Pennsylvania German Society].

1772 – "Craig, John August 19th - no port listed Indentured to Samuel Caldwell and his assigns...."

1777 – "Elizabeth Wilson, (Hugh, Thomas,) . . .special legacy of L17 10s. To Thomas Craig, "son of my brother, Daniel Craig." . . . I. General Thomas; he was a captain in Col. Arthur St. Clair's battalion in the campaign in Canada, 1776; promoted lieutenant colonel Sept. 7, 1776, and colonel of Third Pennsylvania, Continental Line, August 1, 1777; serving all through the Revolutionary war. He was selected as one of the major generals of the Provisional army in 1798, and was still major general of the militia for Northampton county in 1812-1814. He died at Allentown, January 20, 1832, aged ninety-two years" (see BIDDLE's Autobiography, p. 353, for an account of an interview with him in 1816, and anecdote–and not to page 854, ibid). Then there are other names listed in this document – [Wilson, Irish Settlement] "ii. Hugh; we have no other information, except that he is named next after Thomas in his grandfather's will. – iii. Charles; . . . iv. William; . . . v. Mary, m. George Palmer, coroner . . .; vi. Sarah, m. Hugh Wilson, . . . vii. Nancy, m. Dr. Taylor. Viii. Elizabeth, m. Capt. John Craig, who was not a relative and had issue (Surname Craig)" [Genealogy.com: Family Archive Image (Copied from), Wilson, Irish Settlement, pp 741-743].

"Sept. 30, 1778. Craig, Robert, Lieut. Colonel, Washington Mil. In 1776, E. Craig, Robert", and so forth down about 10 or so Craigs. I put this in here not so much just to show the activity of the "Craigs" but that they were from all over the East-southeast. [Virginians in the Revolution].

1812 – "Capt. John Craig, New Alexandria". [BURIAL PLACES OF SOLDIERS OF WAR OF 1812, by Elie Roberta Ray, Blairsville, Pa. (Continued from Vol. XXXVI, September 1948, page 79 In Pennsylvania, except as otherwise noted).

1825 – "Capt. John Craig, died March 12, 1825, aged 72 years". [Vital Records: Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1700s-1800s, Pennsylvania Vital Records, Volume III, Lower Burying Ground, Brandywine Manor, Presbyterian Church, Chester County, Page 236].

???? – "Craig, John, Capt., Pa. . . . 71,896" [Commutation Warrants to Revolutionary Officers]

1753 – "Letter directed to George Craig at Phila., by Capt. Budden was delivered to a Dutchman at Mr. Kappley's in Philadelphia, to be taken to Lancaster, where Craig now lives; as it has not been received, Craig requests that it be brought or sent to Mr. Stout's in Lancaster (12 July)". [Notice listed in the Pa. Gazette].

1807 – "Page 132. – 19th April, 1807, James Craig's will – To wife, Jane; to son John; to sons, James, Samuel, George, William, Eliijah, Robert; to daughters, Sarah, Betsy, Agness, Jane; daughter, Mary McGill. Executors, son-in-law Robt. McGill, son Jno. Craig, Teste: James Rankin, Archibald Dickson, Jno. Shields, Proved, 22d June, 1807." [I have included this only to show how they sometimes spelt John – Jn. Jno. Joh., etc.]

1818 – "Jacoby, Philip (Yacobi, Phillib). (S39,768, Pa. Serivce and Agcy.; . . . Upon latter date he applied for pension, age 53, from Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., Pa.; enlisted in Allentown, Northampton Co (Later Lehigh), Pa. & served in Capt. John Craig's Co.; ws transferred . . . Pa. Line where he served to the close of the war . . . Nov. 7, 1823". [National Genealogical Society Quarterly].

1811 – Nocholas Biddle . . . "He prepared the original journal of the Lewis & Clark expediton, from narrative and notes of the eminent explorers. . . .elected to Pennsylvania Legislature 1810 and took an active part . . . He declined a re-election in the following year, married Jane, daughter of Capt. John Craig, and took up his country residence in Bucks county on land inherited by his wife, . . ."

1758 – True, Robert – "Born - 1758, Spotsylvania Co., Vir. Service - Enlisted in Spotsylvania Co., Vir., Oct., 1776, as pri. . . . Oct., 1777. Enlisted in March, 1778, served 3 mos. As pri. In Capt. John Craig's Co. . ."

???? – "The American Prisoners of War, mentioned in the documents, are the following – all of them from the State of New York, unless otherwise designated: – (about 40 names, and then) . . Craig, John Capt., and Craig, John, Lt. (Penn)."


29 Craig History Facts
l. John Craig emigrated to Philadelphia Pa.from Ballyrawney,Bannbridge,County Down,Ireland in 1773 probably with family probably with father John and mother.
2.John had two brothers,Henry and Alexander who came to America a short time previously.
3. Henry was a cabinet maker in Philadelphia Pa.
4. Alexander went to Starnina near Charleston South Carolina.
5, John and Henry Craig was both in Revolutionary War.
6. Henry going to front in Rev.War was never heard of again.
7. John Craigs rank was Pvt.4th Pa. Etn. under command of Col. Anthony Wayne.
8. John Craig was wounded at battle of Trois Rivers Canada.
9. John Craig served seven years in Rev. War.
lO.John Craig married Elizabeth (Betsy) Atkinson in Westmoreland county Pa. and had five children.
11..John and Betsy then settled on farm (50 acre) in Fairview Township Butler County about one mile south of what is now Karns City.
12.John and Betsy had two more children George and Elizabeth (Betsy) making a total of seven. 13.John was a big man and was all his sons.
14.About 1800 John Craig helped build the first Presbyterian Church of Fairview a log structure.
15.In plowing John Craig used a cow and horse hitched side by side.
16.Johns son George was very tall and served in the war of 1812 Probably at age 14 yrs.
17.George Craig came to Madison Twp.Armstrong Co.Pa. in 1831.
18.George married Mary Magdalen Conrad of Harmony Butler Co.
19.George and Magdalen had twevle children.
20.George help build first industry in Madison Twp. a Grist Mill.
21.George was a very tall and though not fleshy,weighed 250lbs it is related that he could carry the summer beam 25ft.long 18inches square on his shoulder up the side of a building and set it into positon.
22.George also served in the Civil War in the Militia, (home front)
23.George had four sons that I know of that served in the Civil War - William H.H. Craig,Samuel H.Craig,James A.Craig Alexander T.Craig.
24.William H H.Craig died at Andersonville Prison Ga.
25. William was captured at Plymouth North Carolina
26.Samuel H. Craig mustered into service 11-31-1861 discharged on surgeon certifate 2-1862. 27. James A. Craig 1861-1864
28.Alexander and wifeMary took care of his Fathers Georges wife Magdalen when George died at age 64yrs.
29 Alexander and Mary Metzger Craig had twelve children


     
Children of JOHN CRAIG and ELIZABETH ATKINSON are:
2. i.   JAMES ALEXANDER7 CRAIG, b. Jul 02, 1825, Beaver Co, PA; d. Feb 27, 1897, Kellersburg, Armstrong Co., PA.
3. ii.   GEN. ALEXANDER CRAIG, b. 1807, Butler County, Donnegal Twp.; d. 1839, Butler County, Donnegal Twp..
  iii.   MARY CRAIG, b. Abt. 1800.
4. iv.   SAMUEL CRAIG, b. 1795, [Bef] Ireland; d. 1850, South Carolina.
  v.   MARGARET CRAIG, b. 1797.
5. vi.   GEORGE WASHINGTON CRAIG, b. Apr 06, 1798, Fairview Twp., Butler Co., PA; d. Dec 14, 1862, Armstrong Co., PA.
  vii.   ELIZABETH CRAIG, b. 1800.
6. viii.   NANCY CRAIG, b. 1800, Abt..

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