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     John Henry Craig was born on Saturday, 16 May 1818 Hopkins Co., KY.¹ He married Emily Ann Clark, his first cousin, one time removed, daughter of William Clark and Nancy Redman, in 1848 at in Grayson Co., TX.¹
     John Henry Craig appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 in Hopkins Co., KY, which includes the following information: 281/281, 30, farmer, $920, Ky. He appeared in the census of 25 August 1860 (farming, $1120/$1200) Sherman (PO), Grayson Co., TX. He appeared on the census of 6 September 1870 in Kentucky Town (PO), Grayson Co., TX; farmer, 750/600. He appeared in the census of 26 June 1880 in Grayson Co., TX. He died on Saturday, 25 January 1890 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX, at age 71. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

     Emily Ann Clark was born circa 1828 Posey Co., IN. She married John Henry Craig, her first cousin, one time removed, son of Samuel Craig and Mary Hughes, in 1848 at in Grayson Co., TX.² Emily Ann Clark appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 in the household of John Henry Craig; 281/281, 30, farmer, $920, Ky. Emily Ann Clark appeared on the census of 25 August 1860 in the household of John Henry Craig; farming, $1120/$1200. Emily Ann Clark died on 1870 in Grayson Co., TX.¹

     Martin Craig was born on Tuesday, 1 August 1848 Hopkins Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 in the household of John Henry Craig; 281/281, 30, farmer, $920, Ky. Martin Craig appeared on the census of 25 August 1860 in the household of John Henry Craig; farming, $1120/$1200. Martin Craig appeared on the census of 6 September 1870 in the household of John Henry Craig; farmer, 750/600. Martin Craig married Celestia Ann Witcher, daughter of William Witcher and Elizabeth W. Gilbert, on 25 December 1870 at in Grayson Co., TX.^2,3 Martin Craig appeared in the census of 1920 in Grayson Co., TX. He died on Sunday, 16 June 1929 at age 80. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

     Celestia Ann Witcher was born on Saturday, 13 October 1849 Pennsylvania Co., VA. She appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 in the household of William Witcher. Celestia Ann Witcher married Martin Craig, son of John Henry Craig and Emily Ann Clark, on 25 December 1870 at in Grayson Co., TX.^1,2 Celestia Ann Witcher appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Martin Craig. Celestia Ann Witcher appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Eldridge Lee Craig; a dry good merchant. Celestia Ann Witcher died on Thursday, 6 November 1930 at age 81. She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

      William Witcher was also known as Billy Witcher. He married Elizabeth W. Gilbert, daughter of Preston Gilbert and Francis Law, at in VA. William Witcher was born on Sunday, 27 November 1808 Pittsylvania Co., VA.¹ About 1859, William Witcher (an unknown value).² He appeared in the census of 28 June 1860 Honey Grove, Fannin Co., TX. He was buried in in Bells, Grayson Co., TX. He died on Monday, 12 September 1864 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX, at age 55.¹

     Elizabeth W. Gilbert married William Witcher, son of John Reuben Witcher and Judith Edwards, at in VA. Elizabeth W. Gilbert was born on 1813 Pittsylvania Co., VA.² She appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 in the household of William Witcher. Elizabeth W. Gilbert died on Saturday, 7 July 1866 in Grayson Co., TX. She died on Friday, 7 July 1893 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX.³ She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

     Walter Witcher Craig was born on Saturday, 28 October 1871 in TX. He married 1st, Jennie Jones Dawson, daughter of T. J. Dawson and Sarah McElreath, on 23 October 1899 in Grayson Co., TX. Walter Witcher Craig married 2nd, Nannie Mae Dawson, daughter of T. J. Dawson and Sarah McElreath, in 1924 McKinney, TX. Walter Witcher Craig appeared in the census of 2 April 1930 Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. He died on Friday, 8 October 1943 in TX at age 71. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

     Jennie Jones Dawson was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX. She was born on Saturday, 1 August 1874. She married 1st, Walter Witcher Craig, son of Martin Craig and Celestia Ann Witcher, on 23 October 1899 in Grayson Co., TX. Jennie Jones Dawson died on Friday, 3 December 1915 at age 41.

      Nannie Mae Dawson was also known as May N. She was born on Wednesday, 13 October 1880 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX. She married 2nd, Walter Witcher Craig, son of Martin Craig and Celestia Ann Witcher, in 1924 McKinney, TX. Nannie Mae Dawson appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Walter Witcher Craig. Nannie Mae Dawson died on Friday, 8 October 1943 in Grayson Co., TX, at age 62. She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX.

     T. J. Dawson married Sarah McElreath.

     Sarah McElreath married T. J. Dawson.

     Ora Rhobina Craig was born circa 1901 OK. She married Emmett Byron Barnes circa 1923. Ora Rhobina Craig appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Emmett Byron Barnes.

     Emmett Byron Barnes was born circa 1897 in TX. He married Ora Rhobina Craig, daughter of Walter Witcher Craig and Jennie Jones Dawson, circa 1923. Emmett Byron Barnes appeared in the census of 2 April 1930 Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.

     Dorothy Jeane Barnes was born circa 1925 in TX. She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Emmett Byron Barnes.

     Joseph Vastain Birdwell was born on 14 May 1900 in Haydenburg, Jackson Co., TX. He appeared in the census of 14 April 1930 Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TX. He died on Friday, 11 June 1965 Midland, Midland Co., TX, at age 65. He was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, Midland, Midland Co., TX.

     Grene Craig married Hugh Ducan.

     Hugh Ducan married Grene Craig, daughter of Walter Witcher Craig and Jennie Jones Dawson.

     Geneveve Craig was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bells, Grayson Co., TX. She was born on Saturday, 24 September 1904 in Grayson Co., TX. She died on Monday, 17 July 1905.

     Walter Dawson Craig died in infancy.

     Marion Thomas Craig was born on Sunday, 28 December 1873 in TX. He married Mary Emma Montgomery, daughter of Virgil H. Montgomery, circa 1896. Marion Thomas Craig appeared in the census of 6 May 1910 in Bells Town, Grayson Co., TX. He appeared in the census of 7 April 1930 Whitewright Town, Grayson Co., TX. He died on Wednesday, 8 August 1956 at age 82.

     Mary Emma Montgomery was born on Tuesday, 17 September 1878 in TX.¹ She married Marion Thomas Craig, son of Martin Craig and Celestia Ann Witcher, circa 1896. Mary Emma Montgomery appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of Marion Thomas Craig. Mary Emma Montgomery appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Marion Thomas Craig. Mary Emma Montgomery died in September 1953 at age 74.¹

     Clyde Craig married Lucille Roberts. Clyde Craig married Mary Elizabeth Ireland, daughter of William Isaac Ireland and Missouri Pearl Baxter. Clyde Craig was born on 1901 in TX. He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of Marion Thomas Craig.

     Lucille Roberts married Clyde Craig, son of Marion Thomas Craig and Mary Emma Montgomery.

     Cecil Craig was born circa 1899 in TX. He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of Marion Thomas Craig.

     Clara Craig married Lonnie H. Myrick. Clara Craig was born circa 1904 in TX. She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of Marion Thomas Craig.

     Lonnie H. Myrick married Clara Craig, daughter of Marion Thomas Craig and Mary Emma Montgomery.

      In 1987 Lonnie lived in Dallas, TX.