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     Corydon Craig was born circa 1832. He witnessed the marriage of Nancy A. Craig and Moses Clift on 17 November 1858 at Hopkins Co., KY; by James F. Mesick, Minister.¹

     Caroline Craig was born circa 1825 KY. She appeared on the census of 28 July 1860 in the household of Christopher Columbus Craig; profession is listed as a carpenter.

     Patrick Henry Craig was born circa 1827 KY. He died on after 1830.

     Franklin A. Craig was employed as a harness maker. Franklin A. Craig was also known as Francis Craig. He was born circa 1835 KY. He married Isabella E. Patterson on 22 March 1856 at Hopkins Co., KY.¹ Franklin A. Craig began military service on 12 August 1862 at Company F, 73 IL Vol., as a private. He ended military service on 12 February 1863 at Company F, 73 IL Vol; as a private. He appeared in the census of 4 June 1880 Central City, Merrick Co., NE. He died on December 1912 Central City, Merrick Co., NE.

     Isabella E. Patterson was born circa 1834 IL. She married Franklin A. Craig, son of Samuel Craig and Mary Major, on 22 March 1856 at Hopkins Co., KY.¹ Isabella E. Patterson appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in the household of Franklin A. Craig. Isabella E. Patterson appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in the household of Richard Winfield Earle. Isabella E. Patterson died circa 1929 in CA.

     Leroy Craig was born on Saturday, 3 March 1827 Hopkins Co., KY. He married Martha Jane Gibbs, daughter of Smith Gibbs and Sally Westray, on 9 January 1849 in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, by Rev. A.C. Deliff.¹ Leroy Craig appeared in the census of 1850 (678/678, carpenter) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 1860 (183/183, carpenter, $200 p.e.) in Muhlenberg Co., KY.² He died on 1862 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, when he was fatality injured as a result of falling in his barn while putting up tobacco. He was buried on 4 July 1862 in City Cemetery, Court St., Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Martha Jane Gibbs was born on Sunday, 11 September 1831 in Logan Co., KY. She married Leroy Craig, son of Samuel Craig and Mary Major, on 9 January 1849 in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, by Rev. A.C. Deliff.³ Martha Jane Gibbs appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Leroy Craig; 678/678, carpenter. Martha Jane Gibbs appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Leroy Craig; 183/183, carpenter, $200 p.e.⁴ Martha Jane Gibbs appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Wyatt Oates. Martha Jane Gibbs appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. Martha Jane Gibbs died on Monday, 14 February 1898 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 66. She was buried in Yeargin's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.⁵

     Annie M. Craig was born on Saturday, 6 September 1851 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Leroy Craig; 183/183, carpenter, $200 p.e.¹ Annie M. Craig married Lamburton Vachel Oates, son of Matthew Mason Oates and Martha S. Foster, on 17 December 1868 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.^2,3 Annie M. Craig appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates; 25/26, 27, farmer, $450/$300. Annie M. Craig appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. Annie M. Craig died on Monday, 11 May 1936 White Plains, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 84. She was buried in in Unity Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

      Lamburton Vachel Oates was also known as Burt. He was born on Saturday, 10 June 1843 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Martha S. Foster; 1850; $450, born N.C. Lamburton Vachel Oates appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Yeargin.² Lamburton Vachel Oates married Annie M. Craig, daughter of Leroy Craig and Martha Jane Gibbs, on 17 December 1868 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.^3,4 Lamburton Vachel Oates appeared in the census of 1870 (25/26, 27, farmer, $450/$300) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 17 June 1880 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Saturday, 15 March 1902 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 58.

     James R. Oates was born on Friday, 12 November 1869. He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates; 25/26, 27, farmer, $450/$300. James R. Oates appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. James R. Oates died on Saturday, 25 March 1893 at age 23.

     Carrie E. Oates was born on Wednesday, 29 November 1871. He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. Carrie E. Oates died on Monday, 5 August 1895 at age 23.

     Alice E. Oates was born on Monday, 7 January 1878. She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. Alice E. Oates married John W. Heltsley on 25 December 1898. Alice E. Oates died on 1960 and was last known living in Madisonville, KY.

     Lucian F. Oates was born on Friday, 25 February 1876 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates. Lucian F. Oates married Sarah Virginia Earle, daughter of Richard Winfield Earle and Rebecca Jeanette Coleman, on 27 December 1903 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Lucian F. Oates died on Tuesday, 16 October 1934 Graham, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 58 as a result of a mine accident.

     Sarah Virginia Earle was born on Friday, 22 January 1886. She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in the household of Richard Winfield Earle. Sarah Virginia Earle married Lucian F. Oates, son of Lamburton Vachel Oates and Annie M. Craig, on 27 December 1903 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Sarah Virginia Earle died on 1976 (date from grave marker).

     Christine Oates was born on Wednesday, 19 September 1906. She married James Henry Wilson on 7 July 1950.

     Douglas Earle Oates was born on Thursday, 21 August 1913.

     Lizzie May Oates was born on Saturday, 12 August 1882. She married 1st, (?) Van Jernigan on 1 October 1904. Lizzie May Oates married 2nd, Woodson Mercer on 28 April 1908. Lizzie May Oates died in 1944 and was last known to be living in Cincinnati, OH.

     Woodson Mercer died last known, Cincinnati, OH. He married 2nd, Lizzie May Oates, daughter of Lamburton Vachel Oates and Annie M. Craig, on 28 April 1908.

     James Chester Oates was born on Friday, 26 February 1886. He married Ella H. McCracken on 25 June 1914. James Chester Oates died on January 1971 at age 84.

     Ella H. McCracken was born on Friday, 6 April 1888. She married James Chester Oates, son of Lamburton Vachel Oates and Annie M. Craig, on 25 June 1914.

     Zenora Oates was born on Friday, 22 September 1893 KY. She married Albert Lowell Dearing on 28 November 1912. Zenora Oates appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Albert Lowell Dearing. Her last known address was in Depoy, KY.

     Albert Lowell Dearing was born on Monday, 20 May 1889 KY. He married Zenora Oates, daughter of Lamburton Vachel Oates and Annie M. Craig, on 28 November 1912. Albert Lowell Dearing appeared in the census of 25 April 1930 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Wednesday, 6 October 1965 at age 76.

     Rheba Irene Dearing was born on Monday, 12 January 1914. She appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Albert Lowell Dearing.

     Samuel Smith Craig was born on Saturday, 8 April 1854 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Leroy Craig; 183/183, carpenter, $200 p.e.¹ Samuel Smith Craig appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell. J. M. VICK signed marriage bond as surety in the sum of $100. Married at Brides father's house. No return on the marriage certificate.^2,3 Samuel Smith Craig appeared in the census of 1880 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. There is an Indenture in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, on 13 September 1881 where William M. and Mary S. Hancock sell 5 tracts of land on the waters of Thompson Creek: 50, 26, 6, 12 and 46 acres for $700 to Samuel S. Craig. Five notes were signed by Samuel covering the $700.
He died on Sunday, 26 August 1894 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 40.⁴ He was buried in Williams Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Vitula J. Vick was buried in Williams Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹ She was born on Saturday, 28 May 1853 Depoy, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Jacob Mercer Vick.² J. M. VICK signed marriage bond as surety in the sum of $100. Married at Brides father's house. No return on the marriage certificate.^3,4 Vitula J. Vick appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Samuel Smith Craig. Vitula J. Vick appeared in the census of 1900 (153/155, widow, 47) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She died on Tuesday, 23 June 1908 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 55.

     Jacob Mercer Vick was buried in Williams Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He Third of nine children of Stephen and Susannah Vick. James L. Vick Research Notes...... He was born on Friday, 2 October 1812 Madison Co., KY; Date from grave marker. He married Elizabeth Jane Williams, daughter of Robert Williams and Easter Stroud, on 25 September 1839.¹ Jacob Mercer Vick appeared in the census of 1850 (farmer, 37, $500, Ky.) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 1860 47, Farmer, $2000, $800, Muhlenberg Co., KY.² He died on Monday, 23 October 1899 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 87.³

     Elizabeth Jane Williams was buried in Williams Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was born on Thursday, 4 January 1821 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She married Jacob Mercer Vick, son of Stephen Vick and Susannah Mercer, on 25 September 1839.² Elizabeth Jane Williams appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Mercer Vick; farmer, 37, $500, Ky. Elizabeth Jane Williams appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Jacob Mercer Vick.³ Elizabeth Jane Williams died on Saturday, 28 November 1891 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 70 Dates from grave marker.

     Ivy Craig was born on Saturday, 20 July 1878 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Samuel Smith Craig. Ivy Craig married Elmer Lovell, son of Thomas J. Lovell and Emma Pittman, on 22 December 1897 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Ivy Craig appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Elmer Lovell. Ivy Craig died on Wednesday, 20 July 1932 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 54.¹

     Elmer Lovell left a will at in Muhlenberg County, KY.² Elmer Lovell was also known as Alton. He was born on Sunday, 9 March 1873 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married Ivy Craig, daughter of Samuel Smith Craig and Vitula J. Vick, on 22 December 1897 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Elmer Lovell appeared in the census of 1930 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Monday, 16 November 1959 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 86.