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Joseph Howard Craig 1898–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1898

Birth Location: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Sep 1977

Death Location: Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Craig

Mother: Rebecca Markert

Spouse(s): Freda Craig

Children(s): Robert Craig

The story of Joseph Howard Craig began in 1898 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Joseph Howard Craig resided in North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Joseph Howard Craig resided in College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. Joseph Howard Craig married Freda Craig, and had children including Robert Joseph Craig. Joseph Howard Craig passed away in 1977 in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Howard Craig began in 1898 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Joseph Howard Craig resided in North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Joseph Howard Craig resided in College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Joseph Howard Craig married Freda Craig, and had children including Robert Joseph Craig.
  • Joseph Howard Craig passed away in 1977 in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Craig
1863–1915
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
WC
Rebecca Markert
1875–1934
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
RM

Spouses(s)

Freda Craig
1901–1964
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FC

Children(s)

Robert Craig
1933–2007
Birth Location: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
RC

Joseph Craig's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Craig
1898–1977
Birth Place: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Charles Craig
1863–1915
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Rebecca (Francis) Markert
1875–1934
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph (W) Craig
1809–1900
Ireland
Martha Mains
1828–
Pennsylvania
Jos (P) Markert
1839–1922
Oerlenbach, Bad Kissingen, Bayern, Germany
Julianna Mangus
1843–1917
Somerset Co, PA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1796–1864
Catherine Stewart
1795–1858
Valentine Market
1800–1883
anna brand
1812–1894
William Mangus
1807–1881
Reheck Millar
1811–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
jisa hagen
1781–
Jacob Menges
1796–1879
Elizabeth Speicher
1784–1823

Joseph Craig's Descendants

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Joseph (Howard) Craig (11 May 1898–4 Sep 1977) m. Freda Craig (abt 1901–12 Jul 1964)
  1. 1. Robert (Joseph) Craig 1933–2007 m. Linda (Kay) Padgett 1942–2012

Joseph Craig's Timeline

7 Records

1898
11 May 1898
Birth of Joseph Howard Craig in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 12
Joseph Howard Craig resided here in North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Joseph Howard Craig resided here in College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Joseph Howard Craig resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
Gary, Lake, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 37
Joseph Howard Craig resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
Gary, Lake, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Joseph Howard Craig resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1977
4 Sep 1977
Age 79
Death of Joseph Howard Craig in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, USA
Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1898
    Event Place: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T627_1119; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 95-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-05-9650; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 28
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 599; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 172.0; FHL microfilm: 2340334
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Beaver; Roll: 1852812; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375324
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1977; Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Sewickley, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375324

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: College Hill, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 599; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 172.0; FHL microfilm: 2340334

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T627_1119; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 95-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T627_1119; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 95-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Beaver; Roll: 1852812; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1977
    Event Place: Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-05-9650; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1977; Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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