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     Rufus Leroy Craig was born on Monday, 20 March 1905 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Augustus G. Craig. Rufus Leroy Craig appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in the household of Almedia A. Posey. Rufus Leroy Craig married Florence B. Ridgway, daughter of Charles Ridgway and Nora B. Walker, on 24 August 1928 at Las Animas, Bent Co., CO. Rufus Leroy Craig appeared in the census of 22 April 1930 Bent Co., CO. He died on Monday, 23 March 1964 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 59. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

     Florence B. Ridgway was born on Monday, 28 November 1910 Swink, Otero Co., CO. She married Rufus Leroy Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 24 August 1928 at Las Animas, Bent Co., CO. Florence B. Ridgway appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 in the household of Rufus Leroy Craig. Florence B. Ridgway died on Friday, 3 March 1989 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 78. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

     Charles Ridgway was born on Tuesday, 1 January 1861 MO. He married Nora B. Walker in 1889. Charles Ridgway died on Wednesday, 20 December 1939 La Junta, Otero Co., CO, at age 78.

     Nora B. Walker was born on Tuesday, 13 November 1877 AR. She married Charles Ridgway in 1889. Nora B. Walker died on Thursday, 21 October 1971 Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO, at age 93.

     Raymond Leroy Craig was born on Wednesday, 10 January 1934 Las Animas, Bent Co., CO. He died on Friday, 3 September 1999 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 65. He was buried on 10 September 1999 in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

      Leroy Craig Jr. was also known as Roy. He was born on 22 August 1862 in in Muhlenberg Co., KY; after death of father. He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Lamburton Vachel Oates; 25/26, 27, farmer, $450/$300. Leroy Craig Jr. appeared in the census of 1880 (living with Calvin Oates.) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married Lunettie Randolph, daughter of Vachel R. Randolph and Margaret Rosanna Dillender, on 15 April 1884 at by Louis Barnes, Minister, Hopkins Co., KY. There is an Indenture in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, on 19 July 1892 where Leroy and Lunettie Craig sell 17 acres on Cypress Creek to Green Oates for $85, $65 cash and a note for $20 due 1 March 1893. Leroy Craig Jr. appeared in the census of June 1900 (94/94, 37, farmer) Boggess Magisterial District, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 23 April 1930 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Saturday, 18 April 1936 Graham, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 73. He was buried in Yeargin's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹

     Lunettie Randolph was buried in Yeargin's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹ Lunettie Randolph was also known as Nette. She was born on Wednesday, 25 March 1868 Hopkins Co., KY. She married Leroy Craig Jr., son of Leroy Craig and Martha Jane Gibbs, on 15 April 1884 at by Louis Barnes, Minister, Hopkins Co., KY. Lunettie Randolph appeared on the census of June 1900 in the household of Leroy Craig Jr; 94/94, 37, farmer. Lunettie Randolph appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 in the household of Leroy Craig Jr.. Lunettie Randolph died on Saturday, 23 October 1937 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 69. ²

     Vachel R. Randolph was buried in near White Plain, KY. Vachel R. Randolph was also known as Jack. He was born on Friday, 9 August 1839 KY. He appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Harriett Oates. Vachel R. Randolph married Margaret Rosanna Dillender, daughter of Charles Dillender and Hannah (?), on 13 January 1862 at Hopkins Co., KY. Vachel R. Randolph died on October 1869 KY at age 30.

     Margaret Rosanna Dillender was born circa 1846. She appeared in the census of 1850 Hopkins Co., KY. She appeared in the census of 1860 Hopkins Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 in the household of Charles Dillender; farmer, $500/$500, b. TN. Margaret Rosanna Dillender married Vachel R. Randolph, son of Robert Mason Randolph Jr. and Harriett Oates, on 13 January 1862 at Hopkins Co., KY. Margaret Rosanna Dillender appeared in the census of 1870 (Listed head of household with youngest child age 2.) Hopkins Co., KY.

     Urey Hendrex Craig was employed at as an engineer for the L & N RR. Urey Hendrex Craig was also known as Eurie name as recorded in 1900 census. He was born on Wednesday, 4 March 1885 Mortons Gap, Hopkins Co., KY. He appeared on the census of June 1900 in the household of Leroy Craig Jr.; 94/94, 37, farmer. Urey Hendrex Craig married Mary Vera Jones on 22 August 1917 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. Urey Hendrex Craig appeared in the census of 2 April 1930 Birmingham, Jerfferson Co., AL. He died on Monday, 10 November 1969 Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 84

Urey Craig, 84, Dies in Alabama
     Birmingham, Ala. - Urey Craig, 84, died in Birmingham, Ala. Monday, Nov. 10 Born in Muhlenberg County March 4, 1885, he was a retired railroad worker and a member of the Methodist Church.
     He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Fritts of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Bryan of Central City and Mrs. Velma Davis of Grenville; brother, Adlai Craig of Graham.
     Funeral services were in Birmingham Wednesday, Nov. 12. He was buried on 12 November 1969 in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.

     Mary Vera Jones was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. She was born on Friday, 12 August 1887 Alexander City, AL. She married Urey Hendrex Craig, son of Leroy Craig Jr. and Lunettie Randolph, on 22 August 1917 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. Mary Vera Jones appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Urey Hendrex Craig. Mary Vera Jones died on Tuesday, 13 June 1961 Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 73.

     Gordon Fritts was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. He was born on Friday, 15 March 1912 Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL. He died on Wednesday, 24 March 1971 Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 59.

     Oscar Howard Craig was employed by a power company and also operated a farm. Oscar Howard Craig was also known as Howard. He was born on Wednesday, 9 March 1887 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of June 1900 in the household of Leroy Craig Jr.; 94/94, 37, farmer. Oscar Howard Craig married 1st, Agnes Irene Hendricks, daughter of Jesse P. Hendricks and Mary Josephine Grundy, on 21 December 1912 at home, Eckerty, Crawford Co., IN.¹ Oscar Howard Craig married 2nd, Susan Loving O'Bannon on 28 April 1928. Oscar Howard Craig appeared in the census of 7 April 1930 Graham, Grayson Co., TX. He and Susan Loving O'Bannon were divorced in 1937. Oscar Howard Craig married 3rd, Mrs. Rosa Baker on 14 October 1943. Oscar Howard Craig died on Friday, 19 June 1959 Graham, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 72. He was buried in in Unity Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.²

     Agnes Irene Hendricks was born on Saturday, 20 October 1888 McLean Co., KY. She married 1st, Oscar Howard Craig, son of Leroy Craig Jr. and Lunettie Randolph, on 21 December 1912 at home, Eckerty, Crawford Co., IN.¹ Agnes Irene Hendricks died on Sunday, 30 September 1923 Hopkins Co., KY, at age 34.² She was buried in in Unity Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.³

     Susan Loving O'Bannon was born circa 1894 KY. She married 2nd, Oscar Howard Craig, son of Leroy Craig Jr. and Lunettie Randolph, on 28 April 1928. Susan Loving O'Bannon appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Oscar Howard Craig. Susan Loving O'Bannon and Oscar Howard Craig were divorced in 1937.

     Mrs. Rosa Baker was born on Monday, 25 March 1895. She was buried in in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Hopkins Co., KY. She married 3rd, Oscar Howard Craig, son of Leroy Craig Jr. and Lunettie Randolph, on 14 October 1943. Mrs. Rosa Baker died on Tuesday, 12 July 1983 KY at age 88.

     Loretta Avanell Craig was born on Tuesday, 30 December 1913 Graham, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Oscar Howard Craig. Loretta Avanell Craig married 1st, James Ivan Pyle, son of Charles Lee Pyles and Ethel R. Breeding, on 30 March 1940 Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Loretta Avanell Craig married 2nd, Robert H. Myers on 23 April 1972. Loretta Avanell Craig died on Wednesday, 27 November 2002 Danville, Boyle Co., KY, at age 88. She was buried in Hustonville Cemetery, Boyle Co., KY.

     James Ivan Pyle was buried in Hustonville Cemetery, Houstnville, Lincoln Co., KY. He was born on Saturday, 28 May 1910. He married 1st, Loretta Avanell Craig, daughter of Oscar Howard Craig and Agnes Irene Hendricks, on 30 March 1940 Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. James Ivan Pyle died on Monday, 31 March 1969 at age 58.

     Robert H. Myers married 2nd, Loretta Avanell Craig, daughter of Oscar Howard Craig and Agnes Irene Hendricks, on 23 April 1972. Robert H. Myers died on March 1976.

     Roderick Malcolm Baker was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, OH. He was employed by was a CPA and owned his own business. He was born on Sunday, 20 March 1904 Arcanum, Dark Co., OH. He died on Saturday, 17 September 1966 WPAFB, Dayton, OH, at age 62.

     Herbert Arnold Oxendine married Vallie M. Gulley.

     Vallie M. Gulley married Herbert Arnold Oxendine. Vallie M. Gulley married Harry E. Kaiser.

     Edward Leroy Craig was employed at as a machinist for the McDonald Aircraft Company in St. Louis. He was born on Wednesday, 17 March 1920 KY. He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Oscar Howard Craig. Edward Leroy Craig married 1st, Mattie Jewel Moore on 10 June 1939 Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY. Edward Leroy Craig died on Wednesday, 15 July 1992 Community Hospital, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 72. He was buried on 18 July 1992 in Yeargin's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Mattie Jewel Moore was buried in Yeargin's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was born on Tuesday, 25 July 1922 Graham, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She married 1st, Edward Leroy Craig, son of Oscar Howard Craig and Agnes Irene Hendricks, on 10 June 1939 Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY. Mattie Jewel Moore died on Thursday, 16 February 1978 DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO, at age 55.¹

     Herbert Roger Tinkle was born on Saturday, 6 March 1920 Earle, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Thursday, 4 December 1986 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 66. He was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Powderly, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Louis Paul Gardner was born on Friday, 10 January 1930 Weedville, Elk Co., PA. He married Lula Ray Berry circa 1964.

      Louis Herbert Gardner also went by the name of Chuck. He was born on Friday, 4 December 1964 Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.

     LaDonna Jane Weeks was born on Wednesday, 12 July 1944 Columbia, OH. She died on Saturday, 3 October 1981 Hobert, IN, at age 37.

     Norman Bradshaw I was born Rockwood, Roane Co., TN. He died on Friday, 21 June 1985.