DESCENDANTS OF JAMES CRAIG OF DELAWARE
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Noble Ray Craig (M)
b. 21 November 1925, d. 18 September 2004
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     Noble Ray Craig also went by the name of Mickey. He was employed by the State of Kentucky as an engineer. He was born on Saturday, 21 November 1925. He was the son of Noble H. Craig and Mary Louise Ray. Noble Ray Craig served in the in 1951 U.S. Army, 20 Oct, 1950 - 4 Oct, 1952. He married Lila Jane Harms Hyslop on 4 July 1976. In 1993 Noble lived in Russellville, Logan Co., KY. He died on Saturday, 18 September 2004 in Logan Co., KY, at age 78. He was buried on 19 September 2004 in in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, KY.

Lila Jane Harms Hyslop (F)

     Lila Jane Harms Hyslop married (?) Hyslop. Lila Jane Harms Hyslop married Noble Ray Craig, son of Noble H. Craig and Mary Louise Ray, on 4 July 1976.

Children of Lila Jane Harms Hyslop and (?) Hyslop
Peyton B. Hyslop
David C. Hyslop

Peyton B. Hyslop (M)
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     Peyton B. Hyslop was the son of (?) Hyslop and Lila Jane Harms Hyslop.

David C. Hyslop (M)
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     David C. Hyslop was the son of (?) Hyslop and Lila Jane Harms Hyslop.

(?) Hyslop (M)

     (?) Hyslop married Lila Jane Harms Hyslop.

Children of (?) Hyslop and Lila Jane Harms Hyslop
Peyton B. Hyslop
David C. Hyslop

Lovelia Craig (F)
b. 1 September 1929, d. 2 March 1973
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     Lovelia Craig was born on Sunday, 1 September 1929 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of Noble H. Craig and Mary Louise Ray. Lovelia Craig died on Friday, 2 March 1973 LaGrange, Oldham Co., KY, at age 43
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     Noble Craig's Daughter Dies
     LaGrange - Mrs. Lovelia G. Alexander, 43, LaGrange, died Friday, March 2 in LaGrange. She was a native of Auburn.
     Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in LaGrange with burial in LaGrange's Valley of Rest Cemetery.
     Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Alexander; two daughters, Miss Ann G. Alexander and Miss Mary Lee Alexander of LaGrange; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Craig of Auburn, two sisters, Miss Clara Craig of Louisville and Mrs. Mary Miller of Bradshaw, W. Va. and one brother, Noble R. Craig of Lancaster.
     Her father is a native of Graham. She was buried in Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange, KY.

Child of Lovelia Craig
Merri Lee Alexander+ b. 14 Aug 1962

Merri Lee Alexander (F)
b. 14 August 1962
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     Merri Lee Alexander was born on Tuesday, 14 August 1962. She was the daughter of Lovelia Craig. Merri Lee Alexander married Charles Williams Jones II on 26 September 1992. Merri Lee Alexander died Salvisa, Mercer Co., KY.

Child of Merri Lee Alexander and Charles Williams Jones II
Lindsay Christine Jones b. 6 Dec 1993

Augustus G. Craig (M)
b. 26 July 1859, d. 22 March 1912
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     Augustus G. Craig was born on Tuesday, 26 July 1859 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Leroy Craig and Martha Jane Gibbs. A contract for the marriage of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey was signed on 26 April 1886 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY,, W.W. Locke as surety. Augustus G. Craig married Almedia A. Posey, daughter of John F. Posey and Elvira Ann Taggart, on 27 April 1886 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. ; marriage was at the residence of the bride by M.H. Whiten in the presence of James Gray, Thomas Mohon, and James Dockins. Craig's father born Hopkins Co. and mother born Butler Co. Posey's parents both born Muhlenberg Co.1 There is an Indenture in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, on 3 February 1891 where Mahala Gray, widow of John G. Gray, sold Augustus Craig 220 acres on the waters of Pond Creek for $300 cash (Book 39, pg. 435).      Augustus G. Craig appeared on the census of 1900 in Court House District, Muhlenberg Co., KY, which includes the following information: 218/223, 40, farmer. There is an Indenture in in Muhlenberg Co., KY, on 27 November 1909 where A.G. and Almeda Craig assigned coal and mineral rights on 220 acres of land to J. W. Jackson for the sum of $1.00 cash and further consideration noted in the agreement (Book 81 Page 411). He appeared in the census of 1910 Court House District, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He left a will on 14 March 1912 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY, which named wife, Almedia, to receive all property during her life time. The property is to pass on to "my children or their hiers".
His will was probated 25 March 1912. Certificate of death ( File #8225) is dated 22 March 1912.
He died on Friday, 22 March 1912 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 52.2 He was buried in Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.3

Children of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey
Arthur Young Craig+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 27 Sep 1946
Elmer Coleman Craig+ b. 23 Jun 1888, d. 17 Dec 1938
Ezra Lue Craig+ b. 20 Dec 1889, d. 3 Nov 1976
Annie Larue Craig b. 14 Apr 1891, d. Feb 1916
Lanora Craig+ b. 18 Feb 1893, d. 14 Jun 1921
Raymond Hector Craig+ b. 31 May 1894, d. 14 Oct 1969
Leona Bell Craig+ b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 28 Apr 1986
Henry Maynard Craig b. 20 Dec 1897
Rufus Leroy Craig+ b. 20 Mar 1905, d. 23 Mar 1964

Citations

  1. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 146 (Marriage Book XVI).
  2. [S45] Ann Burton, Craig Links, Vol. XVIII, #4 (Kentucky Vital Statistics 1911-1912).
  3. [S6] Marian G. Hammers, Muhlenberg County Kentucky Cemeteries, Vol II, Pg. 52.

Almedia A. Posey (F)
b. 6 June 1865, d. 29 September 1950
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     Almedia A. Posey was also known as Media. She was born on Tuesday, 6 June 1865 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of John F. Posey and Elvira Ann Taggart. A contract for the marriage of Almedia A. Posey and Augustus G. Craig was signed on 26 April 1886 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY,, W.W. Locke as surety. Almedia A. Posey married Augustus G. Craig, son of Leroy Craig and Martha Jane Gibbs, on 27 April 1886 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. ; marriage was at the residence of the bride by M.H. Whiten in the presence of James Gray, Thomas Mohon, and James Dockins. Craig's father born Hopkins Co. and mother born Butler Co. Posey's parents both born Muhlenberg Co.1 Almedia A. Posey appeared in the census of 15 January 1920 Court House District, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She died on Friday, 29 September 1950 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 85. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, in lot B36.

Children of Almedia A. Posey and Augustus G. Craig
Arthur Young Craig+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 27 Sep 1946
Elmer Coleman Craig+ b. 23 Jun 1888, d. 17 Dec 1938
Ezra Lue Craig+ b. 20 Dec 1889, d. 3 Nov 1976
Annie Larue Craig b. 14 Apr 1891, d. Feb 1916
Lanora Craig+ b. 18 Feb 1893, d. 14 Jun 1921
Raymond Hector Craig+ b. 31 May 1894, d. 14 Oct 1969
Leona Bell Craig+ b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 28 Apr 1986
Henry Maynard Craig b. 20 Dec 1897
Rufus Leroy Craig+ b. 20 Mar 1905, d. 23 Mar 1964

Citations

  1. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 146 (Marriage Book XVI).

John F. Posey (M)
b. circa 1826, d. circa 1880
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     John F. Posey was employed at Farmer. He was born circa 1826 TN. He was the son of Alexander Posey and Martha (?). John F. Posey married 1st, Margaret Clemmons Shannon on 15 December 1846 Wilson Co., TN.1,2 John F. Posey appeared in the census of 7 September 1850 (206/206, age 24, b. TN. Son, Wm. Charles, appears to have been identified as "George (F)" in 1850 census.) Dist. #24, Wilson Co., TN. He married 2nd, Elvira Ann Taggart, daughter of James Taggart Jr. and Elizabeth Bell, on 19 January 1859 Baptist Church, Muhlenberg Co., KY.3 John F. Posey appeared in the census of 9 June 1860 (146/146, farmer, $800/$700, 34) Laurel Bluff (now Penrod), Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 16 June 1870 (178/180, farmer ,$500/$200) in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died circa 1880 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Children of John F. Posey and Margaret Clemmons Shannon
John A. Posey+ b. 4 Jan 1849, d. 19 Oct 1926
William Charles Posey+ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 3 Nov 1928

Children of John F. Posey and Elvira Ann Taggart
Sperling Adison L. Posey+ b. 24 Oct 1859, d. 30 Oct 1928
Bolivar Buckner Posey+ b. 1 Apr 1861, d. 17 Sep 1935
Cordelia A. (Delia) Posey+ b. Dec 1862, d. 1923
Almedia A. Posey+ b. 6 Jun 1865, d. 29 Sep 1950
Anna (Fannie) A. Posey b. 25 May 1868, d. 25 Mar 1945

Citations

  1. [S19] Byron & Barbara Sistler, Early Middle Tennessee Marriages, Pg. 437.
  2. [S104] Edythe Rucker Whitley, Marriages of Wilson County, Tennessee, pg. 212.
  3. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 51 (Book II).

Elvira Ann Taggart (F)
b. 6 July 1828, d. 25 May 1894
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     Elvira Ann Taggart was born on Sunday, 6 July 1828 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 She was the daughter of James Taggart Jr. and Elizabeth Bell. Elvira Ann Taggart married Henry H. Welborn, son of Thomas Welborn and Sarah J. Garrard, on 19 October 1847 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.2 Elvira Ann Taggart married 2nd, John F. Posey, son of Alexander Posey and Martha (?), on 19 January 1859 Baptist Church, Muhlenberg Co., KY.3 Elvira Ann Taggart appeared in the census of 1880 38/43, 52, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She died on Friday, 25 May 1894 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 65.1

Children of Elvira Ann Taggart and Henry H. Welborn
Luther L. Welborn b. 1849
Sarah June Welborn b. 30 Jul 1850, d. 27 Apr 1884
Mary E. Welborn b. c 1853
John Henry Welborn b. c 1856

Children of Elvira Ann Taggart and John F. Posey
Sperling Adison L. Posey+ b. 24 Oct 1859, d. 30 Oct 1928
Bolivar Buckner Posey+ b. 1 Apr 1861, d. 17 Sep 1935
Cordelia A. (Delia) Posey+ b. Dec 1862, d. 1923
Almedia A. Posey+ b. 6 Jun 1865, d. 29 Sep 1950
Anna (Fannie) A. Posey b. 25 May 1868, d. 25 Mar 1945

Citations

  1. [S79] Letter, Mary Turner to E. L. Craig, 18 May 1959.
  2. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 35 (Book II).
  3. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 51 (Book II).

Arthur Young Craig (M)
b. 4 March 1887, d. 27 September 1946
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     Arthur Young Craig was employed as a farmer. He was born on Friday, 4 March 1887 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Arthur Young Craig married Laura Bell Hancock, daughter of Francis D. Hancock and Alice E. Small, on 25 December 1910 at in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 Arthur Young Craig appeared in the census of 1920 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Friday, 27 September 1946 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 59 2. He was buried in in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Child of Arthur Young Craig and Laura Bell Hancock
Harold Ogden Craig+ b. 21 Nov 1918, d. 20 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. [S96] Gayle R. Carver, Muhlenberg County Marriages, Books 26 Through 50, pg. 65 (Marriage Book 32, pg. 283)..
  2. Muhlenberg County Death Records, Vol. 46, # 20277

Laura Bell Hancock1 (F)
b. 26 January 1891, d. February 1980
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     Laura Bell Hancock was born on Monday, 26 January 1891 Browder, Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 She was the daughter of Francis D. Hancock and Alice E. Small. Laura Bell Hancock married Arthur Young Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 25 December 1910 at in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.2 Laura Bell Hancock died on February 1980 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 89.

Child of Laura Bell Hancock and Arthur Young Craig
Harold Ogden Craig+ b. 21 Nov 1918, d. 20 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. [S187] Mrs. Paul R. (Mary), Jr., & Elaine Daum Wickliffe, "Hancock Family Group Sheets".
  2. [S96] Gayle R. Carver, Muhlenberg County Marriages, Books 26 Through 50, pg. 65 (Marriage Book 32, pg. 283)..

Francis D. Hancock1,2 (M)
b. 16 October 1846, d. 9 October 1914
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     Francis D. Hancock was also known as Frank Hancock. He was employed at Farmer. He was born on Friday, 16 October 1846 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of James F. Hancock and Sarah Ann Dennis. Francis D. Hancock married Alice E. Small on 13 December 1869 at in Logan Co., KY.2 Francis D. Hancock appeared in the census of 1880 Farmer, 38, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 1900 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married Mattie Newton on 1 July 1906 at Grayson Co., KY; Copy of Marriage license.3 Francis D. Hancock appeared in the census of 1910 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Friday, 9 October 1914 at age 67. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY.

Children of Francis D. Hancock and Alice E. Small
Eddie Hancock b. 18712
Walter Hancock b. 18732
William C. Hancock b. c 1875
Claude S. Hancock b. c 1878, d. 1960
Luther Hancock b. 20 May 1880, d. 23 Mar 1963
David Hancock b. Sep 1887
Laura Bell Hancock+ b. 26 Jan 1891, d. Feb 1980

Citations

  1. [S80] CG Gail Jackson Miller, The Heritage, Vol. 13, No. 1, pg. 7..
  2. [S187] Mrs. Paul R. (Mary), Jr., & Elaine Daum Wickliffe, "Hancock Family Group Sheets".
  3. [S96] Gayle R. Carver, Muhlenberg County Marriages, Books 26 Through 50, pg. 61 (Marriage Book 28, pg. 71)..

Alice E. Small (F)
b. 11 September 1851, d. 10 January 1901

     Alice E. Small was born on Thursday, 11 September 1851 Todd Co., KY. She married Francis D. Hancock, son of James F. Hancock and Sarah Ann Dennis, on 13 December 1869 at in Logan Co., KY.1 Alice E. Small died on Thursday, 10 January 1901 at age 49. She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY.

Children of Alice E. Small and Francis D. Hancock
Eddie Hancock b. 1871
Walter Hancock b. 1873
William C. Hancock b. c 1875
Claude S. Hancock b. c 1878, d. 1960
Luther Hancock b. 20 May 1880, d. 23 Mar 1963
David Hancock b. Sep 1887
Laura Bell Hancock+ b. 26 Jan 1891, d. Feb 1980

Citations

  1. [S187] Mrs. Paul R. (Mary), Jr., & Elaine Daum Wickliffe, "Hancock Family Group Sheets".

Harold Ogden Craig (M)
b. 21 November 1918, d. 20 December 2002
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     Harold lived in Central City, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was born on Thursday, 21 November 1918 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Arthur Young Craig and Laura Bell Hancock. Harold Ogden Craig married 1st, Barbara Nell Shrewsbury, daughter of William Duel Shrewsbury and Kathryn M. Danks, on 4 January 1942. Harold Ogden Craig died on Friday, 20 December 2002 Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY, at age 84
Ogden Craig - Obituary
     PADUCAH - Odgen Craig, 84, of Paducah, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at Lourden Hospital in Paducah.
     Born Nov. 21, 1918 in Muhlenberg County, he was retired as a conductor from ICRR and was a member of First Baptist Church in Central City. He was a veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, June Tandy Craig, one son, Robert Craig of Kissimmee, Fla; one daughter, Mary Alice Mader of Franklin, Tenn; two grandchildren, Scan Wilson of Franklin Tenn. and Linda Knost of St. Could, Fla.
     Funeral Services were held Sunday, Dec. 22, at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with the Rev. Bob Lowery officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Tucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Barbara Nell Shrewsbury (F)
b. 14 June 1920, d. 7 October 1986
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     Barbara Nell Shrewsbury was born on Monday, 14 June 1920 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of William Duel Shrewsbury and Kathryn M. Danks. Barbara Nell Shrewsbury married 1st, Harold Ogden Craig, son of Arthur Young Craig and Laura Bell Hancock, on 4 January 1942. Barbara Nell Shrewsbury died on Tuesday, 7 October 1986 Central City, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 66. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Elmer Coleman Craig (M)
b. 23 June 1888, d. 17 December 1938
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     Elmer Coleman Craig was born on Saturday, 23 June 1888 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Elmer Coleman Craig appeared in the census of 1910 (living alone, age 21, bookkeeper) West Boggess, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married Annie Laurie Adkins, daughter of Netter Adkins and Louella Eades, on 23 February 1913 at Depoy, Muhlenberg Co., KY. Elmer Coleman Craig appeared in the census of 6 January 1920 (chief clerk of the D&RGW Railroad Freight Office) Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He died on Saturday, 17 December 1938 Salida, Chaffee Co., CO, at age 50. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Children of Elmer Coleman Craig and Annie Laurie Adkins
William Caroll Craig b. 10 Sep 1915, d. c 1992
James Adkins Craig+ b. 27 Aug 1917, d. 17 Nov 1958
Donald Smith Craig b. 5 Aug 1924, d. 29 May 1996

Annie Laurie Adkins (F)
b. 9 November 1892, d. 14 May 1988
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     Annie Laurie Adkins was born on Wednesday, 9 November 1892 Depoy, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of Netter Adkins and Louella Eades. Annie Laurie Adkins married Elmer Coleman Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 23 February 1913 at Depoy, Muhlenberg Co., KY. Annie Laurie Adkins died on Saturday, 14 May 1988 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 95. She was buried on 17 May 1988 in Masonic Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO,
     Annie L. Craig Nov. 9, 1892 - May 14, 1988
     Annie Laurie Craig, 1145 Chipeta Ave., died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital. She was 95.
     Mrs. Craig was a homemaker.
     She was born Nov. 9, 1892, to Netter and Louella Adkins in Depoy, KY, where she spent her childhood and attended schools.
     She married Elmer Coleman Craig Feb. 23, 1913, in Depoy. They moved to Pueblo later that year. In 1919, they moved to Grand Junction. Mr. Craig, a freight and passenger agent with the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, died Dec. 17, 1938, in Salida (where the Rio Grande hospital was located).
     Mrs. Craig was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a 50-year member of the Grand Junction Chapter No. 103 Order of the Eastern Star.
     She enjoyed sewing and her family.
     Survivors include two sons, William of Ogden Utah, and Donald of Grand Junction; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A son James A. died in 1959.
     Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Callahan-Edfast Morturay chapel with the Rev. B.L. Fraser officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery on Orchard Mesa.

Children of Annie Laurie Adkins and Elmer Coleman Craig
William Caroll Craig b. 10 Sep 1915, d. c 1992
James Adkins Craig+ b. 27 Aug 1917, d. 17 Nov 1958
Donald Smith Craig b. 5 Aug 1924, d. 29 May 1996

Netter Adkins (M)
b. 18 April 1860, d. 13 May 1947
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     Netter Adkins was born on Wednesday, 18 April 1860 in Muhlenberg Co., KY; Cemetery record birth date is 16 Apr 1861.1 He was the son of Sanders Monroe Adkins and Lucinda Bell. Netter Adkins married Louella Eades, daughter of Robert W. Eades and Mrs. Robert W. (?) Eades, on 26 February 1885 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.2 Netter Adkins appeared in the census of 18 April 1910 West Boggess, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared in the census of 1920 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Tuesday, 13 May 1947 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 87. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Children of Netter Adkins and Louella Eades
Ozzie May Adkins b. 16 Mar 1888
Annie Laurie Adkins+ b. 9 Nov 1892, d. 14 May 1988
Mary Ezma Adkins+ b. 1899

Citations

  1. [S159] Family records, Copy of S.M. and Lucinda Adkins Family Bible, 1994 unknown repository.
  2. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 143 (Marriage Book XV)..

Louella Eades (F)
b. 7 February 1864, d. 16 November 1942
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     Louella Eades was born on Sunday, 7 February 1864 KY. She was the daughter of Robert W. Eades and Mrs. Robert W. (?) Eades. Louella Eades married Netter Adkins, son of Sanders Monroe Adkins and Lucinda Bell, on 26 February 1885 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 Louella Eades died on Monday, 16 November 1942 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 78. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Children of Louella Eades and Netter Adkins
Ozzie May Adkins b. 16 Mar 1888
Annie Laurie Adkins+ b. 9 Nov 1892, d. 14 May 1988
Mary Ezma Adkins+ b. 1899

Citations

  1. [S143] Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, Pg. 143 (Marriage Book XV)..

William Caroll Craig (M)
b. 10 September 1915, d. circa 1992
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     William Caroll Craig served in the U.S. Navy as an officer during WW II and spent much time in the Pacific theater of operations. He was born on Friday, 10 September 1915 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He was the son of Elmer Coleman Craig and Annie Laurie Adkins. William Caroll Craig died circa 1992 of lung cancer, Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

James Adkins Craig (M)
b. 27 August 1917, d. 17 November 1958
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     James Adkins Craig was born on Monday, 27 August 1917 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He was the son of Elmer Coleman Craig and Annie Laurie Adkins. James Adkins Craig married Audra Marie Roberts, daughter of Roy Roberts and Lorena Belle Pepper, on 20 September 1947 at in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO. James Adkins Craig died on Monday, 17 November 1958 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 41. He was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.

Audra Marie Roberts (F)
b. 10 October 1923, d. 13 July 1978
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     Audra Marie Roberts was born on Wednesday, 10 October 1923 OK. She was the daughter of Roy Roberts and Lorena Belle Pepper. Audra Marie Roberts married James Adkins Craig, son of Elmer Coleman Craig and Annie Laurie Adkins, on 20 September 1947 at in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO. Audra Marie Roberts died on Thursday, 13 July 1978 Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 54. She was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.

Donald Smith Craig (M)
b. 5 August 1924, d. 29 May 1996
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     Donald Smith Craig was born on Tuesday, 5 August 1924 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO. He was the son of Elmer Coleman Craig and Annie Laurie Adkins. Donald Smith Craig died on Wednesday, 29 May 1996 McKay D Hospital, Ogden, Weber Co., UT, at age 71.

Ezra Lue Craig (M)
b. 20 December 1889, d. 3 November 1976
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     Ezra Lue Craig was born on Friday, 20 December 1889 in in Muhlenberg Co., KY. His birth certificate lists father's age as 30 and mother's age as 24. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Ezra Lue Craig married 1st, Lillian Horacek, daughter of Willibald E. Vodicka and Katerina Zitek, on 18 February 1921 Oak Park Baptist Church, Denver, Denver Co., CO. Ezra Lue Craig appeared in the census of 2 April 1930 (grocery proprietor) Los Animas, Bent Co., CO. He married 2nd, Mildred Leone Bortles, daughter of Lynel Bortles and Eva Margaret Vallier, on 27 March 1941 Monticello, San Juan Co., UT. Ezra Lue Craig died on Wednesday, 3 November 1976 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 86. He was buried on 6 November 1976 in Roselawn Cemetery; B36, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Lillian Horacek (F)
b. 8 April 1894, d. 7 March 1932
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     Lillian Horacek was born on Sunday, 8 April 1894 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL. She was the daughter of Willibald E. Vodicka and Katerina Zitek. Lillian Horacek married 1st, Ezra Lue Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 18 February 1921 Oak Park Baptist Church, Denver, Denver Co., CO. Lillian Horacek died on Monday, 7 March 1932 Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 37. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Katerina Zitek (F)
b. 15 August 1867, d. 18 January 1925
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     Katerina Zitek was born on Thursday, 15 August 1867 Bohemia. She was the daughter of Vaclav Zitek and Magdalena Plouzek. Katerina Zitek immigrated in 1888. She married Frank F. Horacek, son of Matez (Mathew) Horacek and Rozalie Kocer, on 31 August 1896 at Tabor, Bon Homme Co., SD. Katerina Zitek and Frank F. Horacek were divorced on 2 May 1911 at Tyndall, Bon Homme Co., SD. Katerina Zitek died on Sunday, 18 January 1925 Colo State Hospital, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 57. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Child of Katerina Zitek and Willibald E. Vodicka
Lillian Horacek+ b. 8 Apr 1894, d. 7 Mar 1932

Frank F. Horacek (M)
b. 1869
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     Frank F. Horacek was born on 1869 Austria. He was the son of Matez (Mathew) Horacek and Rozalie Kocer. Frank F. Horacek immigrated in 1870. He married Katerina Zitek, daughter of Vaclav Zitek and Magdalena Plouzek, on 31 August 1896 at Tabor, Bon Homme Co., SD. Frank F. Horacek appeared in the census of 1900 (farmer) Charles Mix Co., SD. He appeared in the census of 19 April 1910 (druggest) Tabor, Bon Homme Co., SD. He and Katerina Zitek were divorced on 2 May 1911 at Tyndall, Bon Homme Co., SD. Frank F. Horacek appeared in the census of 6 March 1920 (Living alone, age 50, born in Austria as are his parents.) Park Falls, Price Co., WI.

Mildred Leone Bortles (F)
b. 6 February 1917, d. 16 June 1987
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     Mildred Leone Bortles was born on Tuesday, 6 February 1917 Oakland, Pottawattamie Co., IA. She was the daughter of Lynel Bortles and Eva Margaret Vallier. Mildred Leone Bortles married 2nd, Ezra Lue Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 27 March 1941 Monticello, San Juan Co., UT. Mildred Leone Bortles died on Tuesday, 16 June 1987 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 70. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Lynel Bortles (M)
b. 11 October 1891, d. 29 September 1950
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     Lynel Bortles was born on Sunday, 11 October 1891. He was the son of Charles Andrew Bortles and Ella Vincent. Lynel Bortles married Eva Margaret Vallier, daughter of Alexander Vallier and Eliza Jane Nixon, on 9 April 1909 at Council Bluffs, IA. Lynel Bortles died on Friday, 29 September 1950 Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 58 Ira says d. 17 Dec 1945 (age 81). He was buried on 4 October 1950 in Dove Creek, Dolores Co., CO.

Children of Lynel Bortles and Eva Margaret Vallier
Robert Irving Bortles+ b. 19 Apr 1913, d. 3 Jul 1983
Nina Margaret Bortles+ b. 21 Feb 1915, d. 21 May 1984
Mildred Leone Bortles b. 6 Feb 1917, d. 16 Jun 1987

Eva Margaret Vallier (F)
b. 4 October 1890, d. 5 April 1971
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     Eva Margaret Vallier was born on Saturday, 4 October 1890 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. She was the daughter of Alexander Vallier and Eliza Jane Nixon. Eva Margaret Vallier married Lynel Bortles, son of Charles Andrew Bortles and Ella Vincent, on 9 April 1909 at Council Bluffs, IA. Eva Margaret Vallier died on Monday, 5 April 1971 Fruita, Mesa Co., CO, at age 80. She was buried on 8 April 1971 in Dove Creek, Dolores Co., CO.

Children of Eva Margaret Vallier and Lynel Bortles
Robert Irving Bortles+ b. 19 Apr 1913, d. 3 Jul 1983
Nina Margaret Bortles+ b. 21 Feb 1915, d. 21 May 1984
Mildred Leone Bortles b. 6 Feb 1917, d. 16 Jun 1987

Eno Richmond Ayres (M)
b. 22 February 1895, d. 15 March 1984
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     Eno Richmond Ayres was born on Friday, 22 February 1895 Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. He was the son of Charles Wesley Ayres and Mary 'May' Francis McNiel. Eno Richmond Ayres married Clara Maude Woolcock, daughter of Samuel Woolcock and Anne Cavill, on 16 October 1917. Eno Richmond Ayres died on Thursday, 15 March 1984 Venice, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 89. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

Clara Maude Woolcock (F)
b. 31 January 1896, d. 20 January 1974
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     Clara Maude Woolcock was born on Friday, 31 January 1896 Ishpeming, Marquette Co., MI. She was the daughter of Samuel Woolcock and Anne Cavill. Clara Maude Woolcock married Eno Richmond Ayres, son of Charles Wesley Ayres and Mary 'May' Francis McNiel, on 16 October 1917. Clara Maude Woolcock died on Sunday, 20 January 1974 St. Johns, MI, at age 77. She was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

Charles Wesley Ayres (M)
b. 1842, d. 1927

     Charles Wesley Ayres married Mary 'May' Francis McNiel. Charles Wesley Ayres was born on 1842. He died on 1927.

Child of Charles Wesley Ayres and Mary 'May' Francis McNiel
Eno Richmond Ayres+ b. 22 Feb 1895, d. 15 Mar 1984

Mary 'May' Francis McNiel (F)
b. 1853, d. 1934

     Mary 'May' Francis McNiel married Charles Wesley Ayres. Mary 'May' Francis McNiel was born on 1853. She died on 1934.

Child of Mary 'May' Francis McNiel and Charles Wesley Ayres
Eno Richmond Ayres+ b. 22 Feb 1895, d. 15 Mar 1984

Annie Larue Craig (F)
b. 14 April 1891, d. February 1916
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     Annie Larue Craig was born on Tuesday, 14 April 1891 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Annie Larue Craig married William Wallace Ford on 1 May 1912 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Annie Larue Craig died on February 1916 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 24. She was buried in Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY, Buried next to August Craig at Hazel Creek Church, according to Fannie Craig, however there is no marker.

William Wallace Ford (M)

     William Wallace Ford was buried in Friendship Cemetery, with Fords, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married Annie Larue Craig, daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 1 May 1912 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Lanora Craig (F)
b. 18 February 1893, d. 14 June 1921
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     Lanora Craig was born on Saturday, 18 February 1893 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Lanora Craig married 1st, John Bunyon Stuart, son of John Wesley Stuart and Margaret Elizabeth Smith, on 22 December 1914 Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 Lanora Craig died on Tuesday, 14 June 1921 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 28. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Citations

  1. [S33] Muhlenberg Co., KY Marriage Books Vol. 37, Pg. 121.

John Bunyon Stuart (M)
b. 14 May 1881, d. 16 March 1965
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     He operated a barber shop in Pueblo, Co, for many years. John Bunyon Stuart was born on Saturday, 14 May 1881 Beech Creek, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of John Wesley Stuart and Margaret Elizabeth Smith. John Bunyon Stuart married 1st, Lanora Craig, daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 22 December 1914 Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.1 John Bunyon Stuart appeared in the census of 1920 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He married 2nd, Blanche Lewis. John Bunyon Stuart married 3rd, Miss Eloise Owlsey on 9 November 1942 in Syracuse, Hamilton Co., KS. John Bunyon Stuart died on Tuesday, 16 March 1965 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 83. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Citations

  1. [S33] Muhlenberg Co., KY Marriage Books Vol. 37, Pg. 121.

Louise Elizabeth Bantley (F)
b. 27 February 1912, d. 8 May 2004
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     Louise Elizabeth Bantley was born on Tuesday, 27 February 1912 Leadville, Lake Co., CO. She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Bantley and Laura Mary Pitts. Louise Elizabeth Bantley died on Saturday, 8 May 2004 St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, at age 92 Louise Bantley Stuart
February 27, 1912-May 8, 2004

Louise Bantley Stuart, 92, of Grand Junction passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on May 8,2004. A Mass of Christian Burial will beat St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Saturday, May 15, 2004, at 11:30 A.M. Entombment will follow at Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Louise was born February 27,1912, to Joseph and Laura Pitts Bantley at Leadville, CO. Shespenther childhood and attended schools in Leadville and Montrose, graduating high school in Montrose. She attended college in Tempe AZ, the Kansas City Conservatoire of Music and Ross Business School in Grand Junction.
On September 5, 1936, she married Adrian A. Stuart at Montrose, CO. Louise was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the B of RTand UTU Ladies Auxiliary. She and Arian enjoyed spending their summers at their cabin on Grand Mesa and their winters in Mission, TX.
Surviving Louise are her husband, Adrian; son, Adrian (Ryoko) Stuart of Stirling, AK; daughter, Kathryn Goodale of Grand Junction; grandchildren, Mark (Cheryl) Goodale, Debbie Goodale, Monte Goodale, Lori (Tim) Michie, Sherrie (Scott) Warnke, Donald (Lyia) Stuart, one niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson, Michael Stuart; four sisters and 3 nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Mortuary.

Raymond Hector Craig (M)
b. 31 May 1894, d. 14 October 1969
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     Raymond Hector Craig was born on Thursday, 31 May 1894 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Raymond Hector Craig married Fannie Bell Hudson, daughter of John Frank Hudson and Sallie Mary Casebier, on 28 December 1921 at in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. Raymond Hector Craig died on Tuesday, 14 October 1969 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 75. He was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

Child of Raymond Hector Craig and Fannie Bell Hudson
John Edwin Craig+ b. 11 Aug 1923, d. 19 Feb 2004

Fannie Bell Hudson (F)
b. 24 October 1895, d. 10 November 1994
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     Fannie Bell Hudson was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was born on Thursday, 24 October 1895 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of John Frank Hudson and Sallie Mary Casebier. Fannie Bell Hudson married Raymond Hector Craig, son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, on 28 December 1921 at in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. Fannie Bell Hudson died on Thursday, 10 November 1994 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 99.

Child of Fannie Bell Hudson and Raymond Hector Craig
John Edwin Craig+ b. 11 Aug 1923, d. 19 Feb 2004

John Edwin Craig (M)
b. 11 August 1923, d. 19 February 2004
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     John Edwin Craig served in the military during WW II. John lived in in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was born on Saturday, 11 August 1923 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Raymond Hector Craig and Fannie Bell Hudson. John Edwin Craig died on Thursday, 19 February 2004 Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 80
John Edwin Craig Obituary
     Greenville - John Ewin Craig, 80, died Thursday, Feb. 19 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital after a lengthly illness.
     Born in Muhlenberg County, Aug. 11, 1923, to the late Raymond A. Craig and Fannie Bell Hudson Craig, he was employed by W.G. Duncan Cole Company and worked in the company store for a period of time. He was employed at Peabody Coal Company Gibralter Mine for 32 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville. He wa a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served in the military police. He was a member of Pond River Masonic Lodge #244 F. & A.M. and Madeline Chapter Eastern Star #164.
     Survivors include his wefe of 52 years, Anna Laura Wilkins Criag; three daughters, Deborah (Robert) Dahlin of Birmingham, Ala., Kaye (Michael) Robbins of Greenville and Frances (William) Lavender of Pelham, Ala; and three grandchildren, Mathew, Stephanie an Shannon.
     Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Feb 21 at Gray's Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Midkeff and Mr. C.V. Conatser officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.

Leona Bell Craig (F)
b. 5 March 1896, d. 28 April 1986
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     Leona Bell Craig was born on Thursday, 5 March 1896 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was the daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey. Leona Bell Craig married Edward Bailey, son of Floyd Bailey and Jane (?), in 1924 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. Leona Bell Craig died on Monday, 28 April 1986 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 90. She was buried on 1 May 1986 in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Child of Leona Bell Craig and Edward Bailey
Kenneth Craig Bailey b. 6 Feb 1928, d. 6 Feb 1928

Edward Bailey (M)
b. 23 May 1889, d. 8 January 1963
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     Edward Bailey served in the overseas in the U.S. Army suring WW I. He was employed at as a supervisor at the Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo. He was born on Thursday, 23 May 1889 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. He was the son of Floyd Bailey and Jane (?). Edward Bailey married Leona Bell Craig, daughter of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey, in 1924 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. Edward Bailey appeared in the census of 1 April 1930 (both Leona and Edward are listed as supervisors at the Colorado State Hospital.) Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He died on Tuesday, 8 January 1963 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 73. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Child of Edward Bailey and Leona Bell Craig
Kenneth Craig Bailey b. 6 Feb 1928, d. 6 Feb 1928

Kenneth Craig Bailey (M)
b. 6 February 1928, d. 6 February 1928
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     Kenneth Craig Bailey died on Monday, 6 February 1928 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 0. He was born on Monday, 6 February 1928 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. He was the son of Edward Bailey and Leona Bell Craig.

Henry Maynard Craig (M)
b. 20 December 1897
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     Henry Maynard Craig was born on Monday, 20 December 1897 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and Almedia A. Posey.

Rufus Leroy Craig (M)
b. 20 March 1905, d. 23 March 1964
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     Rufus Leroy Craig was born on Monday, 20 March 1905 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He was the son of Augustus G. Craig and 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.

Child of Rufus Leroy Craig and Florence B. Ridgway
Raymond Leroy Craig+ b. 10 Jan 1934, d. 3 Sep 1999

Florence B. Ridgway (F)
b. 28 November 1910, d. 3 March 1989
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     Florence B. Ridgway was born on Monday, 28 November 1910 Swink, Otero Co., CO. She was the daughter of Charles Ridgway and Nora B. Walker. Florence B. Ridgway 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 died on Friday, 3 March 1989 Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 78. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

Child of Florence B. Ridgway and Rufus Leroy Craig
Raymond Leroy Craig+ b. 10 Jan 1934, d. 3 Sep 1999
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