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     Lydia Maria Marsh was born circa 1834 in OH. She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jonathan Marsh.

     Sarah Keith was born circa 1800 in VA. She married Absalom Craig, son of William Craig and Deborah Holmes, on 17 April 1817 in Hanover Township, Columbiana Co., OH, by Clement L. Vallindingham, Rec. by Horace Potter, Clerk 28 May 1817.^1,2,3 Sarah Keith married William Finch. Sarah Keith appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 in the household of William Finch.

     Wesley Craig was born on Tuesday, 25 November 1817 Hanover Twp, Columbiana Co., OH.² He married Sarah Ann Jones, daughter of David Jones and Sarah Mace, on 27 October 1839 at in Columbiana Co., OH.^3,4 Wesley Craig appeared in the census of 1850 (farmer, age 32, 800) in West Township, Columbiana Co., OH. He appeared in the census of 15 July 1860 (farmer, 1600/300) in West Township, Columbiana Co., OH. He began military service when he enlisted 17 Aug 1862, Bayard, OH, by Capt. Mc Coy for a term of 3 years. In the Company description book he was listed as a Pvt. Co. D. 115 Reg't, Ohio Infantry, age: 44, height: 5 ft. 6 inches, complexion: fair, eyes: light, hair: dark, born: Columbiana Co. OH, occupation: farmer. He was reported in a Company muster roll at Camp Massillon, OH, 15 Sept 1862. He was listed again in a Company muster roll for Jan and Feb, 1865. He also appears on the muster out roll, Murfeesboro, TN, 22 Jun 1865, Co. D 115 Reg't Ohio Infantry. He was last paid 31 Aug 1864. Bounty paid: $25, due $75. Clothing account last settled: 30 April 1864, drawn since: $50. He appeared in the census of 19 July 1870 in Minerva, Stark Co., OH. He died on Tuesday, 15 July 1879 Minerva, Columbiana Co., OH, at age 61. He was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Minerva, Columbiana Co., OH.

     Sarah Ann Jones was born circa 1819 PA. She married Wesley Craig, son of Absalom Craig and Sarah Keith, on 27 October 1839 at in Columbiana Co., OH.^2,3 Sarah Ann Jones appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Wesley Craig; farmer, age 32, 800. Sarah Ann Jones appeared on the census of 15 July 1860 in the household of Wesley Craig; farmer, 1600/300. Sarah Ann Jones appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in the household of Wesley Craig. Sarah Ann Jones died on Monday, 7 November 1870 Minerva, Columbiana Co., OH.¹ She was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Minerva, Columbiana Co., OH.

      Emma Craig was also known as Emiline 1850 Census. She married Silas Montgomery. Emma Craig was born on circa 1835 in OH.

     Silas Montgomery married Emma Craig, daughter of Absalom Craig and Sarah Keith.

     William (Billy) Rhodes was born circa 1755 in VA. He married Mary Conner (or Cunner) circa 1780. In before 1806 William lived in Loudoun Co., VA. In after 1806 William lived in in Columbiana Co., OH. He married Susanna Amen on 11 April 1816 in in Columbiana Co., OH, Rec. by H. Potter, Clerk.¹ William (Billy) Rhodes died in 1835 in Columbiana Co., OH.² He left a will on 9 February 1835 at in Columbiana Co., OH, which named Mentioned in Will are wife (2nd), Susanna Amen, grandson Nimrod Rhodes, grandchildren, Elenor Craig, Mary Craig, and William Craig, sons Joseph and William Rhodes, heirs of daughter Elenor Milner and daughter Maria Brown.

     Mary Conner (or Cunner) married William (Billy) Rhodes circa 1780. Mary Conner (or Cunner) died on before 20 February 1817 in Columbiana Co., OH.¹

     William R. Craig was born circa 1811 in OH. He married Roena V. Dean on 31 December 1839 at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL.¹ William R. Craig appeared in the census of 1850 Jo Daviess Co., IL.

     Mary Craig was born on 1815 IL. Mary appeared on the census of 1850 in Jo Daviess Co., IL.

     Lemuel (or Leonard) Craig was born on Tuesday, 28 January 1840 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.^2,3 He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Delinda Boone; Philena Craig, age 21 and b. in NY, and her child, Seth Craig, who are shown in the household in this census have not been identified, however, Philena is probably the widow of Daniel Boone Craig who had recently died. Philena was born in New York and in the 1960 census she appears to be in Sagadahoc Co., Maine. Lemuel (or Leonard) Craig died on Sunday, 19 September 1852 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 12.⁴ He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, Grave marker shows age as 12 yrs., 7 mo., 21 days.⁵

     Elizabeth Craig was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, Grave marker shows age as 36 yrs., 6 mo., 4 days.² She was born on 22 February 1825 in St. Charles Co., MO. (1850 census shows birth year as 1827).³ She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Delinda Boone; Philena Craig, age 21 and b. in NY, and her child, Seth Craig, who are shown in the household in this census have not been identified, however, Philena is probably the widow of Daniel Boone Craig who had recently died. Philena was born in New York and in the 1960 census she appears to be in Sagadahoc Co., Maine. Elizabeth Craig appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Delinda Boone; and is listed as a Midwife.

     Various sources list different names for the children of James and Delinda. Catherine Chandler listed the names of eleven children with the comment that there may have been others. Lilian Oliver⁴ had a list of sixteen names. I have included three of those additional names (Nancy Lucas, Lura or Lauria, and Martha Ann) because information was included providing reasonable proof of the relationship. The names of Clinton 1828-1865 and Edward Milton (or Frances) 1834-1876 are still being researched. The name of John 1842-____ has also been included in other sources.
Elizabeth Craig died on 26 August 1861 in in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.^5,3

     Nathan Boone Craig was born on Thursday, 13 June 1822 St. Charles Co., MO.³ He married 1st, Nancy Chandler, daughter of Elizabeth Chandler, on 10 May 1846 Jo Daviess Co., IL.⁴ Nathan Boone Craig appeared in the census of 1850 (lawyer, $2000) in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL. He married 2nd, Margaret A. Pilcher Calamer on 25 December 1859 Jo Daviess Co., IL.⁴ Nathan Boone Craig appeared in the census of 1860 (butcher) Jo Daviess Co., IL. He married 3rd Francis Elizabeth Milburn on 2 September 1865 at Jo Daviess Co., IL.⁴ Nathan Boone Craig appeared in the census of 1870 (merchant) Jo Daviess Co., IL. He appeared in the census of 24 June 1880 (Dry Goods Merchant) Jo Daviess Co., IL. He died on Tuesday, 15 January 1907 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 84 Nathan Boone Craig Obituary

Nathan Boone Craig was born in St. Charles, Mo., June 22, 1822 and died at his home in Hanover, Ill., Jan. 15, 1907, aged 84 years, six months and 23 days.

When he was three years old, Mr. Craig's parents moved to Galena, Ill., where they resided until 1827, when they moved to Hanover then an Indian village called Wapello. Mr. Craig's father, Mr. James Craig, who was a Baptist minister and a surveyor, secured the water power at this place and erected a flour mill, a saw mill and a chair factory. At this time the Craig family was the only white family in this immediate vicinity, and the early playmates of the subject of this sketch were all Indian lads. It was this early training which probably gave Mr. Craig that insight into Indian life and character which in later years won their confidence and lasting friendship. Mr. Craig was married three times, his fist wife was Miss Nancy Chandler, six children being born to this union, but only one, Mrs. Frances Goodspeed of Kansas City, Mo. Surviving the father. His second wife was Mrs. Calames, whose maiden name was Miss Margaret Pilcher; two children blessed this union and one, Mrs. Olive Eadie of Hanover being the only survivor. His third wife was Miss Elizabeth Miiburn of Indiana; of the five children born to this union but three survive, Edward Craig and Mrs. Eva Kuhns, both of Hanover, and Lee Craig. Besides his wife and children, Mr. Craig left five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Melcena Morris and Miss Emma Cutler of Hanover; and two brothers, Mr. James Craig, of Beatrice, Neb., and Mr. Lionel Craig, of Denver, Co. Mr. Craig has been in poor health for several years, but it was not until Sunday, Jan. 13th he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which caused his death on the following Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Mr. Craig stood out pre-eminently among the early settlers of Jo Daviess county, as he resided in this village for a period of eighty years, and like his forefathers, seems destined to have been one of the many American Empire builders, and his ancestors were of the same adventurous blood and indomitable spirit which he always displayed. His mother, whose name was Delinda Boone, was a daughter of Nathan Boone, and Nathan was a son of the famous Daniel Boone whose name is known to almost every American born child of a dozen years and upwards.

Mr. Craig's mother also possessed that spitit which conquers great obstacles, and she fully displayed this in early years when a saloon which stood where Mr. Thomas Edgerton's house now stands, was demoralizing the young men of the village. All warnings had beed disregarded by the unscrupulous proprietor, and one day Mrs. Craig gathered some 70 women and with them marched up the main street of the town to the saloon, but when the proprietor threatened them with a gun, this woman showed the same spirit which had characterized her ancestors and went quietly on directing the plans of destruction. Holes were broken through the brick walls, crowbars inserted and ropes attached and the women pulled down the entire building, demolishing it and its contents, and thus ridding Hanover of one of the most degrading dens of vice ever known within its borders.

Mr. Craig was a man of powerful physique and afraid of nothing, but on the other hand he was neither a bully nor a braggart, and always kept an open house to all who called.

An entire volume might be easily written concerning the subject of the sketch, as his life takes in a portion of the history of this county which would interest all within its borders, but time and space forbid.

For many years Mr. Craig conducted a general store here, and it was his fair dealing with the Indians which gave him such a strong place in their esteem, and it is said that he often acted as mediator between the sons of the forest and the whites, and when the Winnebagoes were finally removed to the North by the government, it was Mr. Craig who finally persuaded them to go.

Mr. Craig was very proud of his ancestral tree, and had many relics of his family, including a family Bible which had once been the property of his grandfather, Nathan Boone, and he also possessed a sash which had belonged to his grandfather when in the army. The Bible contains the family records of the Boone Family.

Among many other relics, Mr. Craig had a shotgun and a pocketbook which were once the property of this great grandfather, Daniel Boone.

Mr. Craig's father, was a Captain in the Black Hawk War, and his son had his muster roll in his possession.

At the time of the Black Hawk War the Craig family went to Galena where they remained until the trouble was over, Mr. Craig then being about ten years of age.

With the passing of Mr. Craig into the Great Beyond, Hanover and Jo Daviess county lose one of the landmarks of early settlement and a bygone generation for few, if any, now living had the knowledge of the early days in this section possessed by Mr. Craig, and while he is gone from among us, he will long be remembered by his friends and acquaintances, for he was a man who had sympathy for others, and was ever found ready and willing to aid in any worthy cause, either with his time or money. In early life Mr. Craig united with the Baptist church.

The funeral was held from the First Presbyterian church at two o'clock, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 17th, Rev. H. J. Collins delivering the funeral sermon to a large concourse of relatives and friends.

The pall bearers, some of whom were selected by Mr. Craig, were, William Skene, Chester Pilcher, David Campbell, Nicholas Peschang, J. M. Wadleigh and George Morrison.

The remains were laid to rest in the Hanover cemetery.

The JOURNAL joins the many friends of the family in expressions of sympathy. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.^5,6

      Francis Elizabeth Milburn was also known as Lizzette F. which was the name listed in her Jo Daviess, Co. marriage record. She was born on Friday, 7 February 1840 Mishawaka, IN. She married 3rd Nathan Boone Craig on 2 September 1865 at Jo Daviess Co., IL.² Francis Elizabeth Milburn appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Nathan Boone Craig; merchant. Francis Elizabeth Milburn appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 in the household of Nathan Boone Craig; Dry Goods Merchant. Francis Elizabeth Milburn appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Elmer N. Kuhns. Francis Elizabeth Milburn died on Saturday, 23 October 1915 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 75 (age on grave marker is 75yr, 8 mo, 16 da).³ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.⁴

     Harriet Jane Craig was born on Thursday, 17 March 1831 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL. She married Timothy Doty on 25 December 1847 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. Harriet Jane Craig appeared on the census of June 1870 in the household of Timothy Doty. Harriet Jane Craig appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 in the household of Timothy Doty. Harriet Jane Craig died on Wednesday, 9 September 1903 Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, at age 72. She was buried in Savanna, Carroll Co., IL.

     Timothy Doty was born on Sunday, 22 September 1822 in Canada. He married Harriet Jane Craig, daughter of Capt. James Craig and Delinda Boone, on 25 December 1847 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. Timothy Doty appeared in the census of June 1870 in Mt. Carroll Township, Carroll Co., IL. He appeared in the census of 10 June 1880 in Mt. Carroll Township, Carroll Co., IL. He died on Wednesday, 23 April 1890 Savanna, IL, at age 67. He was buried in Savanna, IL.

     Minerva Warner Craig was born on Sunday, 22 February 1829 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL. She married Robert Author Campbell Jr., son of Robert A. Campbell and Ann (?), on 1 July 1847 at in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.^3,4 Minerva Warner Craig died on Sunday, 17 February 1895 Emerson, Dakota Co., NE, at age 65.² She was buried in 1895 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Emerson, Dakota Co., NE.

     Robert Author Campbell Jr. was born on Thursday, 1 January 1818 Scotland. He married Minerva Warner Craig, daughter of Capt. James Craig and Delinda Boone, on 1 July 1847 at in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.^3,4 Robert Author Campbell Jr. died on June 1896 Emerson, Dakota Co., NE, at age 78. He was buried in 1896 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Emerson, Dakota Co., NE.

      Melcena Craig was also known as Cenia. She was born on Sunday, 1 December 1844 Jo Daviess Co., IL. She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Delinda Boone; Philena Craig, age 21 and b. in NY, and her child, Seth Craig, who are shown in the household in this census have not been identified, however, Philena is probably the widow of Daniel Boone Craig who had recently died. Philena was born in New York and in the 1960 census she appears to be in Sagadahoc Co., Maine. Melcena Craig appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Delinda Boone; and is listed as a Midwife.

     Various sources list different names for the children of James and Delinda. Catherine Chandler listed the names of eleven children with the comment that there may have been others. Lilian Oliver² had a list of sixteen names. I have included three of those additional names (Nancy Lucas, Lura or Lauria, and Martha Ann) because information was included providing reasonable proof of the relationship. The names of Clinton 1828-1865 and Edward Milton (or Frances) 1834-1876 are still being researched. The name of John 1842-____ has also been included in other sources.
Melcena Craig married Levy Roger Morris on 27 August 1861 at Jo Daviess Co., IL. Melcena Craig appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 in the household of Levy Roger Morris. Melcena Craig died on Sunday, 22 March 1931 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 86.

     Levy Roger Morris was born on Friday, 9 February 1838 Clermont Co., OH. He married Melcena Craig, daughter of Capt. James Craig and Delinda Boone, on 27 August 1861 at Jo Daviess Co., IL. Levy Roger Morris appeared in the census of 23 June 1880 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL. He died on Thursday, 9 November 1899 Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 61.

     Emma C. Craig was born circa 1838 in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL. She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Delinda Boone; Philena Craig, age 21 and b. in NY, and her child, Seth Craig, who are shown in the household in this census have not been identified, however, Philena is probably the widow of Daniel Boone Craig who had recently died. Philena was born in New York and in the 1960 census she appears to be in Sagadahoc Co., Maine. Emma C. Craig married Samuel H. Cutler on 21 August 1859 at Jo Daviess Co., IL.² Emma C. Craig appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 in the household of Samuel H. Cutler; occupation is a painter. Emma C. Craig died after 1907.

     Samuel H. Cutler was born circa 1828 MA. He married Emma C. Craig, daughter of Capt. James Craig and Delinda Boone, on 21 August 1859 at Jo Daviess Co., IL.¹ Samuel H. Cutler appeared in the census of 23 June 1880 (occupation is a painter) in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., IL.

     Jesse Craig was born in 1826 MO.² He married Martha (?) circa 1847. Jesse Craig appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Delinda Boone; Philena Craig, age 21 and b. in NY, and her child, Seth Craig, who are shown in the household in this census have not been identified, however, Philena is probably the widow of Daniel Boone Craig who had recently died. Philena was born in New York and in the 1960 census she appears to be in Sagadahoc Co., Maine. Jesse Craig appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in Fairview, Fulton Co., IL, where he is listed as an E M Clergyman.

     Daniel Boone Craig married Ellen Mitchell.² Daniel Boone Craig was born circa 1820 St. Charles Co., MO. He died on before 1850 in IN.²

     Squire Boone was employed by as a farmer and weaver. He was born on Sunday, 25 November 1696 Devonshire, England. He married Sarah Morgan, daughter of Edward Morgan, on 23 September 1720 at Berks Co., PA.¹ Squire Boone died on Wednesday, 2 January 1765 Rowan Co., NC, at age 68. He was buried in Joppa Cemetery, Mocksville, NC.

     James Boone was born circa 1709. He died on 1773 Exeter, Bucks Co., PA.

     Samuel Boone was born on Thursday, 20 May 1728.

     Jonathan Boone married (?) Carter, daughter of James Carter. Jonathan Boone was born on Wednesday, 6 December 1730.