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Lester Aaron Craig 1930–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 September 1930

Birth Location: McLennan County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 16 September 1973

Death Location: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA

Father: Aaron Craig

Mother: Willie Taylor

Spouse(s): Betty Goss

Children(s):

The story of Lester Aaron Craig began in 1930 in McLennan County, Texas, USA. In 1935, Lester Aaron Craig resided in Rural, Mclennan, Texas. In 1940, Lester Aaron Craig resided in Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas, USA. Lester Aaron Craig married Betty Charlene Goss, and had children including Debra Diane Craig, Mary Catherine Craig, Raymond Dale Craig. Lester Aaron Craig passed away in 1973 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Aaron Craig began in 1930 in McLennan County, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Lester Aaron Craig resided in Rural, Mclennan, Texas.
  • In 1940, Lester Aaron Craig resided in Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • Lester Aaron Craig married Betty Charlene Goss, and had children including Debra Diane Craig, Mary Catherine Craig, Raymond Dale Craig.
  • Lester Aaron Craig passed away in 1973 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Craig
1905–1967
Birth Location: Hill, Texas, United States
AC
Willie Taylor
1911–1992
Birth Location: Texas, United States
WT

Spouses(s)

Betty Goss
1932–1987
Birth Location: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA
BG

Children(s)

Lester Craig's Ancestors

Self
Lester Craig
1930–1973
Birth Place: McLennan County, Texas, USA
Parents
Aaron Raymond Craig
1905–1967
Hill, Texas, United States
Willie (Mae) Taylor
1911–1992
Texas, United States
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Craig
1874–1934
Persby, Texas
Florence (R) Tarver
1876–1911
Navarro County, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Craig
1847–1918
Mary Reagan
1850–1918
John Tarver
1827–1907
Clarinda Rayborn
1829–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Craig
1822–1880
Julia McGee
1829–1913
James Reagan
1820–1870
Emily Spiva
1830–1859
John Tarver
1805–1870
Rebecca Lowe
1807–1870
sherrod Raborn
1811–
Sarah Raborn
1809–1892

Lester Craig's Timeline

5 Records

1930
9 September 1930
Birth of Lester Aaron Craig in McLennan County, Texas, USA
McLennan County, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 5
Lester Aaron Craig resided here in Rural, Mclennan, Texas
Rural, Mclennan, Texas
1940
1940
Age 10
Lester Aaron Craig resided here in Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
1959
1959
Age 29
Lester Aaron Craig resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1973
16 September 1973
Age 43
Death of Lester Aaron Craig in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 September 1930
    Event Place: McLennan County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04101; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 155-69
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 462-38-3808; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] Texas, Birth Index
    [7] Texas, Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mclennan, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04101; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 155-69

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04101; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 155-69

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bellmead, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 September 1973
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 462-38-3808; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Texas Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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