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1. Date of Import: Nov 30, 2001 (date on which this project was begun). -*-

   
   

2. Ibid.,-*-Date of Import: Dec 23, 2001.

   In 1823, Elizabeth and family, relocated to Maury Co. which had first been settled 17 years earlier. They made their home in what is now called `Howard`s Bend.` Some of their neighbors included James Holland, Robert Thompson, James Galloway, James Freeland, and William Gilliam. In 1850 Census Elizabeth was living with her son Samuel in `Cheek`s Bend`. That is the last record we have of her. [Bill Thrasher/GENE1-0001]
   

3. GEDCOM file submitted by Bob Craig. Created on 26 SEP 2005. -*-Imported on 8 Dec 2005.

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   Hi Bob, Got to see Sandys sister Connie at the Barr reunion. Maybe she will come next year. Really enjoyed being back there and seeing everyone after probably 35-40 years. Funny how time flys and as we get older seems to fly faster. Take Care. [un-identified E-mail] This is so funny, I purchased an old set of the History Of Indiana County Pa off the internet about a year or so ago and the RHEA in the index has a pencil mark beside it then on down further it has one by Joseph. What are the chances. I would assume this book at one time belonged to some interested in the Rhea family of Indiana County. There were a bunch of them. Supposedly the borough of Barr Slope was our GGrandfathers farm at one time till he sold out to the coal mines. I have the Barr family on Family Tree Maker if you have that program and am putting the outline more or less on a little paper to take to the reunion with me. Wish I had a lap top, something to work for in the future. I was born in Barr Slope and spent many summers back there with my grandfather and grandmother Barr. I have been talking to Connie Little which I believe is Sandys sister. I hope to update some of my information at the family reunion. I will forward you some of what I have right now and if you can't understand it let me know. Wm. Barr had two wives, our grandmother Margaret Palmer died young giving birth. He then married a Margaret Lydic and they had two children that I know of. He and Margaret Palmer had four.

4. Samuel Moorehead Craigs.ged. Date of Import: Dec 21, 2001.

   Miscellaneous Notes and Saved Data:

   John Craig came from Ballyroney, County Down, Ireland in 1773. Married Elizabeth Atkinson in 1785. He came into Philadelphia where he worked as an apprentice cabinet maker to his brother, Henry Craig. Another brother, Alexander, also came to America but that date is not yet known. According to an application for membership in Sons of the American Revolution, John Craig was born in 1756 and he died in 1813, so he would have been 57 years of age at death. Miss Eleanor Collins, Ellwood City, Pa., was the first woman to make application for membership in DAR under John Craig. Henry Craig either enlisted or was drafted into service in the Revolutionary War but John Craig, brother, volunteered to serve in his place as Henry had a wife and family. At a later date, Henry Craig re enlisted and according to history was never heard of after that by his brother John Craig. This `Craig Family` Tree is not intended to be a complete data base, but is more for the enjoyment of all those listed herein. All descendants are invited, and indeed ask, to review the information listed here, edit, add or take out anything that is seen to be inaccurate or incomplete. Enjoy! I am quite certain that John Craig would have never envisioned the telephone, radio, TV and most especially all the fuss about a TREE. But if he were to show up, I am also just as sure that he would be most pleased at the family that followed in his shadow. God bless. . . Bob Craig An Additional Helping of "Pi on the Floor" August 1968 [Property of Gertrude Clawson George, West Lebanon, PA] Page 1 After many months of research in an effort to produce somewhat of a genealogy of four families we are now convinced a course of study on the subject should be made available to those who have such ambitions.. Such a course should provide information regarding the tracing of ancestral lineage, etc. and help avoid errors and omissions. It is our hope that this supplement .wilt prove to be the epilogue to a work time has been most interesting and gratifying despite many errors and omissions In this last effort we arc indebted to our mother and her thoughtfulness in leaving notes which have recently been discovered among our filed papers, but not catalogued. We also refer to notes mailed to us by the Librarian of the Indiana County, Pa library and the Samuel Craig, Senior genealogy, including his descendants as compiled by Jane Maria Craig and published tor private distribution in 1915. The Craig Genealogy goes back to when they moved from their original home in Scotland to England where they used their education to advantage and after reading "Calvin's Institutes" soon imbibed and openly professed the Protestant doctrines. The date 1684 is given as the year Andrew Craig arrived in this country and settled in New Jersey. Our Grandfather Joseph Moorhead's mother was a Craig and. a descendant of Samuel Craig, senior. Our friend the County Librarian wrote us as follows - "Your Grand father's history, is correct as you have it in your "Pi on the Floor." [Viola Clawson wrote some of this]. Both paternal and maternal lines from North of Ireland ancestry. Revolutionary stock through Grandmother Agnes Craig. Samuel Moorhead's Grandfather was born in Cumberland County Pennsylvania in 1769. He was a tanner by trade and became quite wealthy. Was the owner of eight or ten large farms. He died in 1853 at 84 years of age. Samuel Craig and his three oldest sons, John, Alexander and Samuel, Jr. fought in the Revolution. The father lost his life, like William Burbridge, through the perfidy of the Indians. He was appointed a lieutenant and commissioner at Fort Ligionier and his duties required him to procure salt for the garrison. He was waylaid. His mare was found pierced by eight bullets but Craig was never heard of again nor his body found. John Craig, the oldest son, when scouting gin the vicinity of Fort Wallace, near Blairsville, was pursued so closely by Indians that he had to throw away his gun to outrun them. After the Revolution he moved to Freeport. I do have a Samuel Craig as a brother of Pleasant (David?) Craig. I believe their father was William Craig. There were also 6 other children. I am a descendant of Pleasant Craig. Any information you might have on the North Carolina Craig's would be helpful. Thanks for answering back so quickly. My grandmother's maiden name was Craig and I am doing research on my ancestors. I don't know if the information you have is my ancestors but would be interested in checking it out. The first ancestor I have listed is Pleasant David ?) or (David)Pleasant Craig but no information on him. The Craig line that I descended from settled in North Carolina for awhile and migrated eventually to Missouri. Any information regarding the Craig's that might be my line would be appreciated. Message Board Post: Looking for parents or other ancestors of my grandfather, Samuel Craig. Census records list him as being born Oct 1854 in either Indiana or Illinois. His parents were born in Indiana and Ohio. He had a sister, Evie Paul. He was in Kansas in the late 1870s where he married Ella McKay. His first child, Claud Craig, was born in Kansas in 1879. Sam and Ella were in Washington state in 1891 as his first daughter, Pansey Irene Craig, was born there in 1891. Ella died when Pansey was only a few months old. He married Avia Nickson in 1896 in Leland, Nez Perce county, Idaho. Avia was my grandmother. Together they had 9 children. I know there are many Samuel Craigs, but hoping someone might have information on this one. Message Board Post: I have some info I would like to share with anyone searching Craig Genealogy. I have history dating back to 1750's and immigration to US via Wales via Scotland around that time. Mostly factual, some conjecture on the part of my Grandfather Rush Warren Carter (adopted name) born 1899 who had a rich Craig history handed down to him and wrote as book titled "Tales of Leavenworth" with the history of Craigs settling in Harrison County Indiana. Anyone interested please contact me. Sincerely, Cindy O

5. Information provided by Connie Graves. Her E-mail address available upon request.

6. James J Craig of VA.ged. Date of Import: Dec 21, 2001.

7. Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 4, Ed. 1 (Release date: August 23, 1996), Tree #0066. Date of Import: Sep 25, 1998.

8. 108018.GED. Date of *Import: Dec 22, 2001.

9. Notes: * Recorded Date: May 12, 2003.

   Recollections of John Rhea & Hazel CRAIG Rhea During the 1950s, Johnnie Rhea was visited often by Robert LeRoy Craig & sons. The Rhea farm was located far off Route 119, Willow Run Road towards Pollock Road, and then North. His farm was set on the side of a hill and there were many fields for cattle to graze. Surrounding his farm was forest and it was ideal for hunting. As boys, Ken, Ed Rhea & myself would play the part of hunting dogs. We would walk, run, make noise -- anything to roust rabbits, grouse and wring-necks for dad & Mr Rhea. This became a celebration every year at the beginning of hunting season and often we spent Thanksgiving day there where a morning of hunting would be followed by a feast of turkey that Hazel and mom would prepare. Thinking of the farm brings many fond memories to bare. The day came when Johnny began to be ill with a lung condition. The condition worsened to the point where the doctors suggested he would live longer if he moved to a dryer climate. So, the times were changing and Johnny advertised the farm for sale. It was so far off the road. Where would he find a buyer for a dairy farm that far away from everything. It was very hilly, and not much good for crops. It was difficult to harvest the hay to feed the dairy cows. One day a visitor came to the door and it was an Amish-man from the state of Ohio. He ask about the farm and was careful to look every inch of the property over very closely. He seemed to like what he saw. Johnny had not long past improved the spring house and installed the state required equipment for a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. This included stainless steel milking machines, glass tubing to transport the milk from the cows into a milk room where he had installed a huge tank where the milk was separated and ready for a shiny stainless steel milk tank truck would come to pick up the harvest. There is no telling how much this cost, and the question was, how would he ever get his money back. He had tractors, combines, plowing equipment, everything needed to farm in a hilly countryside. It seemed daunting at the least. Another afternoon, the visitor returned. He stated that the deal was accepted and he wanted to buy the farm. He carried a suit case and when he opened it Johnny saw what he wanted to see. It came, however, in a very unusual method. Not a check. It was a case full of money. I am unable to recall the amount paid for his farm, but it was enough to enable Johnny & Hazel (CRAIG) to move to Phoenix, Arizona, where he lived to a good age. I remember Johnny coming back for dad's funeral, (Robert LeRoy Craig), and how it took everything he had to make it to the grave. Dad and Johnnie was very close and he was very moved at his death. As sick as Johnny was at that time (December 26, 1968), no one would have imagined that he would live until 1999. Glenda, the boys & I returned to Pennsylvania, transferred by W.T. Grant Co., to work the new PUNXSUTAWNEY Super Grant City store. One day we drove by the old Rhea farm. We had learned that the Amish people that bought it had sold off all the machinery, the milk equipment, the electricity, pluming -- all modern conveniences were taken out, ripped out of the walls of the house and barn, and they remodeled it back to the way it had originally been. A pioneer's delight of a farm. A wooden fence made out of split rails encompassed the entire front of the barn-yard. In fact there was 5 or 6 children cutting/mowing the grass all around the fence when we drove by. They were clothed in their custom black clothing, no buttons or zippers. It was remarkable. The farm would not have been recognized had we not known the location. This is not to say that Johnny didn't keep the place up. He did. It was always a beautiful farm. I have many numerous fond memories and will never forget the farm, Johnny, and all the wonderful experiences we had. As an after-thought. The hunting with dad & Johnny. Today, they would likely arrest both my dad and he for placing their children in harms way. Why, that would have been child abuse. Kids today don't know what they are missing. These were some of the most delightful days of our lives! Bob Craig January 7, 2006
   

10. Notes: * Old Time Mining In PA
    

    Old Time Mining IN PA by Merle Craig Bert was a farmer and coal miner. He worked in the coal mines at McIntyre for 21 1/2 years. After he retired from the coal mines, he spent time in fruit farming. They owned a home in Parkwood, PA. Celebrated 60th Wedding Anniversary at Parkwood Grange Hall. He belonged to local McIntyre United Miners Workers Union.* Merle Craig also emphasizes the validity of the father-son tradition in the mines: "Was I scared the first time I went underground? Of course I was. On my very first day, my dad took me in with him to remove some of the pillars in a finished room in my grandfather's mine. Now pulling pillars is very dangerous work and usually reserved for experienced men. This job entailed knocking down the pillars of coal left in each room to help support the roof while the men were working in it. After all available coal was taken out of the seam in that place, the pillars were pulled one by one and that coal loaded out. By the time you were done, the roof was held up only by the timers. "Well that day, we had so many supports to remove that my dad couldn't understand why the room hadn't caved in already. We kept at that job for a week or so. The roof was so bad by when that I could hear the coal cracking and as the ribs started to buckle, lumps began to shoot across the room. The timbers were splitting the crumbling all around us and the whole place was rumbling like thunder, I kept saying to my dad, who was working very calmly with a pick and shovel, 'Dad, don't you think we'd better get out of here" Finally, just as I thought I couldn't stand it any longer, he got up, turned to me and announced: 'Well, I guess we'd better leave.' Just as we got to the main heading, the whole thing let loose. There was enough air pressure from the fall to nearly knock us over out in the main entry. But I trusted my dad, who was a very experienced miner and could tell from the sounds exactly when the roof would fall. Article by Merle Craig
    

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12. Notes: Brief Craig History*
    
    

    Brief History Of The Craigs          The Craigs came from Ballyroney,County Down, Northern Ireland about 1773. John Craig, having come from Ireland in 1773 served as an apprentice cabinet-maker with his brother, Henry, who had come over from Ireland a short time previously, and had settled in Philadelphia Pa.          When the Revolutionary war began Henry enlisted in the Penn's Line, but owing to the fact that he had a family, John took his place and served seven years under Mad Anthony Wayne as Pvt. 4th Pa. Btn. and was wounded at Three Rivers Canada. After John had gone to war Henry Craig re-enlisted and after going to the front was never heard from again. There was also another brother who served in the Rev. War, Alexander who later settled at Starnina near Charleston, South Carolina where his descendants still live.          After the war John Craig came to Westmoreland County and married Betsy Atkinson and had five children: Nancy, Peggy, Alexander, James and Samuel. John settled in Fairveiw Township, Butler Co in 1796. About one mile south of what is now Karns City on the left of the road. John and Betsy had two more children: Elizabeth (Betsy),and George. James Craig b.1786,the eldest son of John and Elizabeth (Betsy) Atkinson Craig had six children: Elizabeth b.1810,George N. b.1822,James b.1817 d.1877, Mary b.1825, Susan b.1830 and John Craig b.1823 d.1888.           Samuel Craig, 1796-1870, son of John and Elizabeth Craig had five children: William H. 1830-1897, James Henry, 1832-1899, Sara J. 1834-1876,George 1840-1858 and Rebecca A. Craig 1842-1916.          A Grandson of John and Elizabeth, Samuel Craig Notes, 1821-1895.          John was a large man physically and his sons were all men of great size. One of them, George , was very tall and though not fleshy weighed 250 lb. The Bear Creek Neighborhood was settled quite rapidly. Among the pioneers were John Craig, William Wilson, William Ray, Paul McDormott, John Cambell and Alexander Storey. Most of them located within the territory now comprised in Fairview Township Butler Co. Pa.          About 1800 Samuel Kincaid , Joseph Smith , and John Craig constructed the first church building, which was a small un-plastered log structure that could be used only in summer. It was located about a mile east of the town of Fairview in the present lower Bear Creek Cemetery , known as the Bear Creek Presbyterian Church.          Of John Craig , the following anecdote is related: He remained away from church one Sabbath , and the preacher , Mr. Johnson met him afterwards and inquired the reason he missed. John explained that he had to watch the cattle to keep them from his grain, But asked the preacher "Could you not trust that matter to providence?" "What" exclaimed Craig in astonishment" Would you have me make a cow-herd of providence?" In plowing John used a cow and a horse hitched side by side.