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Joseph B Craig 1842–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1842

Birth Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 Sep 1882

Death Location: Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Craig

Mother: Mary Wagner

Spouse(s): Martha Jones

Children(s): George Craig, Benjamin Craig

In 1842, Joseph B Craig entered the world in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Craig And Mary Wagner. In 1863, Joseph B Craig resided in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1880, Joseph B Craig resided in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Joseph B Craig married Martha Jane Jones, and had children including Benjamin Craig, George Edward Craig. Joseph B Craig passed away in 1882 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, Joseph B Craig entered the world in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Craig And Mary Wagner.
  • In 1863, Joseph B Craig resided in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1880, Joseph B Craig resided in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Joseph B Craig married Martha Jane Jones, and had children including Benjamin Craig, George Edward Craig.
  • Joseph B Craig passed away in 1882 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Craig's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Craig
1842–1882
Birth Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Craig
1792–1869
Pennsylvania
Mary Wagner
1805–1876
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Craig's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (B) Craig (abt 1842–22 Sep 1882) m. Martha (Jane) Jones (Abt 1839–)
  1. 1. George (Edward) Craig 1869–1955 m. Grace (Belle) Walker 1883–1939
    1. 1. Cora (Edna Craig) Wise 1903–1951 m. Hubert (L.) Wise 1914–1990
      1. 1. Virginia (Anne) Wise 1943–2016 m. Joseph (Ronald Hill) Sr 1943–2015
      2. 2. Dolores (Grace) Mason 1932–2001 m. Samuel (Wylie) Stanton 1925–1974
        1. 1. Gerald (Samuel) Stanton 1951–2001
      3. 3. Mary (C) Mason 1934–2022
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Craig 1906–1987 m. Leonard Mitchell 1898– m. George Burhanan 1907–
      1. 1. Henrietta Mitchell 1925–1951
      2. 2. Katherine Ivey 1923–1998 m. Fred (Lee Ivey) Jr. 1922–1972
    3. 3. Catherine Craig 1909–1997
  2. 2. Benjamin Craig 1871–

Joseph Craig's Timeline

4 Records

1842
abt 1842
Birth of Joseph B Craig in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
1863
1 July 1863
Age 21
Joseph B Craig resided here in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 38
Joseph B Craig resided here in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1882
22 Sep 1882
Age 40
Death of Joseph B Craig
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1842
    Event Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 20th through 25th; Microfilm Serial: M1823; Microfilm Roll:
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: York, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1207; Page: 345C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: York, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1207; Page: 345C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1882
    Record Source: U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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