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John Craig 1817 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: County Clare, Ireland

Death Date: 20 Dec 1891

Death Location: Watford, Ontario, Canada

Father: David Craig

Mother: Elizabeth MacNamara

Spouse(s): Sarah Mogel

Children(s): Franny Craig, William Craig, Eliza Craig, Charlotte Craig, Charles Craig, Sarah Craig, Caroline Craig, Benjamin Craig

The story of John Craig began in 1817 in County Clare, Ireland. In 1861, John Craig resided in Lambton, Canada West, Canada. In 1881, John Craig resided in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. John Craig married Sarah Jane Mogel, and had children including Franny Craig, William Craig, Eliza Craig, Charlotte Craig, Charles Craig, Sarah Craig, Caroline Craig, Benjamin Craig. John Craig passed away in 1891 in Watford, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of John Craig began in 1817 in County Clare, Ireland.
  • In 1861, John Craig resided in Lambton, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1881, John Craig resided in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.
  • John Craig married Sarah Jane Mogel, and had children including Franny Craig, William Craig, Eliza Craig, Charlotte Craig, Charles Craig, Sarah Craig, Caroline Craig, Benjamin Craig.
  • John Craig passed away in 1891 in Watford, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Craig's Ancestors

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John Craig
1817 – 1891
Birth Place: County Clare, Ireland
Parents
David Craig
1795 – 1842
Ennistimon, Clare, Munster, Ireland
Elizabeth MacNamara
1793 –
Ireland
Grandparents
Bartholemew MacNamara
1759 –
Lisdoon Vara, Clare, Munster, Ireland
Elizabeth O'Davoren
1763 –
Lisdoonvarna, Clare, Munster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Craig's Descendants

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John Craig (abt 1817 – 20 Dec 1891) m. Sarah (Jane) Mogel (6 Jun 1822 – 18 Apr 1897)
  1. 1. Franny Craig (1847 – )
  2. 2. William Craig (1852 – )
  3. 3. Eliza Craig (1854 – )
  4. 4. Charlotte Craig (1856 – )
  5. 5. Charles Craig (1858 – Jan 1897)
  6. 6. Sarah Craig (1858 – )
  7. 7. Caroline Craig (Oct 1859 – 16 Jul 1907)
  8. 8. Benjamin Craig (18 Jun 1863 – aft 1927) m. Mary (E L) Williamson (09 Sep 1874 – 14 Nov 1945) m. Mary (Sep 1873 – )
    1. 1. Gladys (Marjorie) Craig (17 Jul 1895 – )
    2. 2. Earl Craig (Feb 1906 – 11 Oct 1977)
    3. 3. Jera Craig (Oct 1893 – )
    4. 4. Gwendylon Craig (Dec 1910 – )

John Craig's Timeline

5 Records

1817
abt 1817
Birth of John Craig in County Clare, Ireland
County Clare, Ireland
1861
1861
Age 44
John Craig resided here in Lambton, Canada West, Canada
Lambton, Canada West, Canada
1881
1881
Age 64
John Craig resided here in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 74
John Craig resided here in Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
1891
20 Dec 1891
Age 74
Death of John Craig in Watford, Ontario, Canada
Watford, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Event Place: County Clare, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Warwick, Lambton East, Ontario; Roll: T-6347; Family No: 250
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1041
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Warwick, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13278; Page: 31; Family No: 134
    [4] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 64

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Lambton, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1041

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Warwick, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13278; Page: 31; Family No: 134

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Warwick, Lambton East, Ontario; Roll: T-6347; Family No: 250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Watford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 64

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