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Rick Craig 1916–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 March 1916

Birth Location: Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 29 December 1984

Death Location: Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA

Father: Harold Craig

Mother: May West

Spouse(s): Clarica Pederson

Children(s): Michael Craig

In 1916, Rick Craig entered the world in Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA, born to Harold Potter Craig And May L West. In 1920, Rick Craig resided in Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado, USA. In 1930, Rick Craig resided in Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska, USA. Rick Craig married Clarica Ellen Pederson, and had children including Michael Richard Craig. Rick Craig passed away in 1984 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Rick Craig entered the world in Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA, born to Harold Potter Craig And May L West.
  • In 1920, Rick Craig resided in Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1930, Rick Craig resided in Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska, USA.
  • Rick Craig married Clarica Ellen Pederson, and had children including Michael Richard Craig.
  • Rick Craig passed away in 1984 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harold Craig
1889–1975
Birth Location: Omaha NE
HC
May West
1893–1974
Birth Location: Unionville, Putnam, Missouri, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Clarica Pederson
1918–2012
Birth Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
CP

Children(s)

Michael Craig
1941–2021
Birth Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
MC

Rick Craig's Ancestors

Self
Rick Craig
1916–1984
Birth Place: Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Harold Potter Craig
1889–1975
Omaha NE
May (L.) West
1893–1974
Unionville, Putnam, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Josiah (W) Craig
1854–
Ohio
Ada (E) Craig
1859–
Iowa
William (Walter) West
1862–1935
Unionville, Putnam, Missouri, USA
Nora (Chrissa) Ratcliff
1866–1956
Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rick Craig's Descendants

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Rick Craig (5 March 1916–29 December 1984) m. Clarica (Ellen) Pederson (10 April 1918–26 April 2012)
  1. 1. Michael (Richard) Craig 1941–2021 m. Clara ("Fran" Frances) Wesselmann 1944–1998

Rick Craig's Timeline

9 Records

1916
5 March 1916
Birth of Rick Craig in Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA
Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Rick Craig resided here in Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado, USA
Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Rick Craig resided here in Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska, USA
Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Rick Craig resided here in Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska
Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Rick Craig resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1948
1948
Age 32
Rick Craig resided here in Everett, Washington, USA
Everett, Washington, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Rick Craig resided here in Everett, Washington, USA
Everett, Washington, USA
1974
1974
Age 58
Rick Craig resided here in Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
1984
29 December 1984
Age 68
Death of Rick Craig in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1916
    Event Place: Whitman, Grant, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 37
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_447; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-01-6933; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado; Roll: T625_167; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 191; Image: 814
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska; Roll: 1269; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 151.0; FHL microfilm: 2341004
    [6] Washington Death Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sterling Ward 3, Logan, Colorado; Roll: T625_167; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 191; Image: 814

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska; Roll: 1269; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 151.0; FHL microfilm: 2341004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sidney, Cheyenne, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_447; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_447; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Everett, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Everett, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Pueblo, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 37

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vancouver
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 December 1984
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-01-6933; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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