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Benjamin Craig 1751–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 March 1751

Birth Location: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA

Death Date: 5 Dec 1822

Death Location: Ghent, Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Capt

Mother: Sarah Page

Spouse(s): Nancy Sturman

Children(s): George Craig, Rev Craig, Lewis Craig, Stuman Craig, Sarah Craig, Joseph Craig, Levi Craig, Mary Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Nancy Craig, George Craig, Sally Craig, Mary Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Elijah Craig, Jeremiah Craig, Benjamin Craig, Francis Craig, John Craig

The story of Benjamin Craig began in 1751 in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA. Benjamin Craig married Nancy Sturman, and had children including Benjamin Craig, Elijah Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Elizabeth H Craig, Elizabeth Hawkins Craig, Francis Frank Craig, George Craig, George Hugh Craig, Jeremiah Craig, John Hawkins Craig, Joseph Jo Craig, Levi Craig, Lewis Craig, Mary Polly Craig, Mary Polly Craig, Nancy Craig, Rev Benjamin Franklin Craig, Sally Mason Craig, Sarah Sally Craig, Stuman Thomas Craig. Benjamin Craig passed away in 1822 in Ghent, Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Craig began in 1751 in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA.
  • Benjamin Craig married Nancy Sturman, and had children including Benjamin Craig, Elijah Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Elizabeth H Craig, Elizabeth Hawkins Craig, Francis Frank Craig, George Craig, George Hugh Craig, Jeremiah Craig, John Hawkins Craig, Joseph Jo Craig, Levi Craig, Lewis Craig, Mary Polly Craig, Mary Polly Craig, Nancy Craig, Rev Benjamin Franklin Craig, Sally Mason Craig, Sarah Sally Craig, Stuman Thomas Craig.
  • Benjamin Craig passed away in 1822 in Ghent, Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Capt
1731–1815
Birth Location: Caroline Co., Va.
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Sarah Page
1738–1835
Birth Location: , Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
SP

Spouses(s)

Nancy Sturman
1748–1831
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
NS

Children(s)

George Craig
1776–1833
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
GC
Rev Craig
1777–1847
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
RC
Lewis Craig
1780–1827
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, USA
LC
Stuman Craig
1787–1830
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC
Sarah Craig
1771–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SC
Joseph Craig
1779–1846
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JC
Levi Craig
1778–1820
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LC
Mary Craig
1795–1845
Birth Location: Spottsalvania, Virginia, USA
MC
Elizabeth Craig
1775–1831
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, USA
EC
Elizabeth Craig
1781–1846
Birth Location: –
EC
Nancy Craig
1780–1846
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
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George Craig
1783–1868
Birth Location: Virginia USA
GC
Sally Craig
1787–1857
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
SC
Mary Craig
1769–1845
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MC
Elizabeth Craig
1768–1819
Birth Location: Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States
EC
Elijah Craig
1764–1813
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
EC
Jeremiah Craig
1775–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
JC
Benjamin Craig
1773–1851
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Francis Craig
1777–1852
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
FC
John Craig
1763–1852
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
JC

Benjamin Craig's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Craig
1751–1822
Birth Place: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA
Parents
John Hawkins Craig Capt
1731–1815
Caroline Co., Va.
Sarah ("Sally") Page
1738–1835
, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Toliver? Taliaferro
1704–1795
St. Georgepar, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Mary (Polly) Hawkins
1716–1804
King William, King William, Virginia, United States
Hon (John Williamson) Page
1701–1774
Stafford, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Nicholas
1700–1745
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States,
Great-Grandparents
John Rev
1680–1704
Jane Taliaferro
1670–1704
John Hawkins
1680–1740
Mary Long
1681–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Craig
1650–1704
Helen Roberson
1656–1680
John Taliaferro
1656–1720
Sarah Smith
1659–1720
John Hawkins
1643–1702
Mary Dewe
1645–1698
John Long
1662–1752
Elizabeth Spencer
1664–1760

Benjamin Craig's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Craig (30 March 1751–5 Dec 1822) m. Nancy Sturman (1748–9-19-1831)
  1. 1. George (Hugh) Craig 1776–1833 m. Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Morton 1786–1818 m. Jane (Brown) Lowery 1794–1840
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Craig 1818–1857
    2. 2. George Craig 1806–1877
    3. 3. Nancy Craig 1808–
    4. 4. Eliza (Lowry) Craig 1816–1895
    5. 5. Tabitha (O'Neal) Craig 1822–1893
    6. 6. George (Marion) Craig 1824–1846
    7. 7. Morton Craig –1844
    8. 8. Jane Head 1819–1857
    9. 9. Dekalb ((Dekabb) Craig) Sr 1830–1864 m. Jeanettie ((Jennette) C.) Fant 1832–1871
      1. 1. DeKalb (Craig) Jr 1864–1930 m. Melvina Smith 1860–1960
        1. 1. Charles (Delmar) Craig 1892–1976 m. Mabel (Claire) Woodruff 1903–1973 m. Laura (Adaline Deihl) (Donner) 1897–1986
        2. 2. Lucy (E.) Craig 1889–1971
        3. 3. Madge (Evelyn) Craig 1901–1996
      2. 2. George (F.) Craig 1857–1860
    10. 10. Jane Head 1818–1857
    11. 11. Nancy Craig 1808–
    12. 12. Sarah (M) Craig 1809–1830
    13. 13. Rebeckah (P) Craig 1820–1828
    14. 14. Tabitha (O'Neal) Craig 1822–1893
  2. 2. Rev (Benjamin Franklin) Craig 1777–1847
  3. 3. Lewis Craig 1780–1827
  4. 4. Stuman (Thomas) Craig 1787–1830
  5. 5. Sarah (Sally) Craig 1771–1860 m. John (Mason) Price 1762–1840
    1. 1. Malissa (J.) Price 1802–1878
    2. 2. Nancy ((Nannie)) Price 1802–1891
    3. 3. Curena Price 1798–1868
    4. 4. Silas Price 1810–1848
    5. 5. John (Marshall) Price 1807–1861
    6. 6. Sarah Price 1804–
  6. 6. Joseph ("Jo") Craig 1779–1846
  7. 7. Levi Craig 1778–1820
  8. 8. Mary ("Polly") Craig 1795–1845
    1. 1. William O'Neal 1803–
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Hawkins) Craig 1775–1831
  10. 10. Elizabeth Craig 1781–1846
  11. 11. Nancy Craig 1780–1846
  12. 12. George Craig 1783–1868
  13. 13. Sally (Mason) Craig 1787–1857
  14. 14. Mary (Polly) Craig 1769–1845
  15. 15. Elizabeth (H) Craig 1768–1819
  16. 16. Elijah Craig 1764–1813
  17. 17. Jeremiah Craig 1775–
  18. 18. Benjamin Craig 1773–1851
  19. 19. Francis ("Frank") Craig 1777–1852
  20. 20. John (Hawkins) Craig 1763–1852 m. Sarah ('Sally') Snelling 1768–1856
    1. 1. Frank (Volney) Craig 1802–1871
    2. 2. John (P) Craig 1806–1868
    3. 3. Delish (Delilah) Craig 1800–
    4. 4. William Craig 1808–
    5. 5. William (Francis) Craig 1777–1852
    6. 6. Nancy Craig 1806–1869

Benjamin Craig's Timeline

15 Records

1751
30 March 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Orange, VA
Orange, VA
1751
30 Mar 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States
1751
30 Mar 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States
1751
30 May 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1751
30 March 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States
Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States
1751
30 March 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States
Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States
1751
30 March 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA
Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA
1751
30 March 1751
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA
Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA
1752
1752
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin Craig in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1800
1800
Age 49
Benjamin Craig resided here in No Township Listed, Gallatin County, KY
No Township Listed, Gallatin County, KY
1810
1810
Age 59
Benjamin Craig resided here in Gallatin, Gallatin, Kentucky, United States
Gallatin, Gallatin, Kentucky, United States
1822
05 Dec 1822
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Craig in Carrollton, Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Carrollton, Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
1822
5 Dec 1822
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Craig in Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA
Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA
1822
5 Dec 1822
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Craig in Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA
Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA
1852
6 Jul 1852
Age 101
Death of Benjamin Craig in Kentucky
Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1751
    Event Place: Orange, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1751; Birth city: Orange; Birth state: VA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 137 : 1917-1918
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1752
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1751
    Event Place: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1751
    Event Place: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1751
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1751
    Event Place: Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1751
    Event Place: Seadar Run, Culpepper Co, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1751
    Event Place: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1751
    Event Place: Cedar Run, Culpepper, Virginia USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Gallatin County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Gallatin, Gallatin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Gallatin, Gallatin, Kentucky; Roll: 6; Page: 191; Image: 00206; Family History Library Film: 0181351

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Craig family : genealogical and historical notes about the Craigs of America, Fayette County, Ohio, United States, Canada

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Dec 1822
    Event Place: Carrollton, Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1751; Birth city: Orange; Birth state: VA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 137 : 1917-1918
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1852
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1822
    Event Place: Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1822
    Event Place: Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ghent, Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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