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Thomas Craven 1822–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 DEC 1822

Birth Location: , Colleton, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 02 DEC 1864

Death Location: Elmira Prison, NY

Father: Jarvis Craven

Mother: Sarah Robertson

Spouse(s): Dorothea Wasson

Children(s): Rev. Craven, Alexander Craven, Frances Craven, George Craven, Harriet Craven, Jane Craven, Jarvis Craven, Lopez Craven, Sarah Craven, Victoria Craven

In 1822, Thomas Craven entered the world in , Colleton, South Carolina, USA, born to Jarvis Barnes Craven And Sarah Ann Robertson. In 1850, Thomas Craven resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, . In 1860, Thomas Craven resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, . Thomas Craven married Dorothea Dolly Wasson, and had children including Alexander Craven, Frances Aunt Honey Craven, George Craven, Harriet Elizabeth Craven, Jane Craven, Jarvis Barnes J B Craven, Lopez Theophilus Craven, Rev Edward D Craven, Sarah Eliza Craven, Victoria Craven. Thomas Craven passed away in 1864 in Elmira Prison, NY.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Thomas Craven entered the world in , Colleton, South Carolina, USA, born to Jarvis Barnes Craven And Sarah Ann Robertson.
  • In 1850, Thomas Craven resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, .
  • In 1860, Thomas Craven resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, .
  • Thomas Craven married Dorothea Dolly Wasson, and had children including Alexander Craven, Frances Aunt Honey Craven, George Craven, Harriet Elizabeth Craven, Jane Craven, Jarvis Barnes J B Craven, Lopez Theophilus Craven, Rev Edward D Craven, Sarah Eliza Craven, Victoria Craven.
  • Thomas Craven passed away in 1864 in Elmira Prison, NY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jarvis Craven
1784–1877
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina
JC
Sarah Robertson
1797–1876
Birth Location: South Carolina
SR

Spouses(s)

Dorothea Wasson
1824–1904
Birth Location: South Carolina
DW

Children(s)

Rev. Craven
1846–1909
Birth Location: South Carolina
RC
Alexander Craven
1860–
Birth Location: –
AC
Frances Craven
1853–
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, United States of America
FC
George Craven
1854–
Birth Location: –
GC
Harriet Craven
1843–1921
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
HC
Jane Craven
1845–
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
JC
Jarvis Craven
1848–1909
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
JC
Lopez Craven
1856–
Birth Location: , , South Carolina, USA
LC
Sarah Craven
1851–1894
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
SC
Victoria Craven
1862–1931
Birth Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
VC

Thomas Craven's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Craven
1822–1864
Birth Place: , Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Jarvis Barnes Craven
1784–1877
Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina
Sarah (Ann) Robertson
1797–1876
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Craven's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Craven (31 DEC 1822–02 DEC 1864) m. Dorothea ("Dolly") Wasson (22 JUL 1824–22 JUL 1904)
  1. 1. Rev. (Edward D.) Craven 1846–1909 m. Elizabeth Bazzle 1855–1937
    1. 1. Lucy Craven 1880–1917 m. Joe (Cross) Colson 1875–1931
      1. 1. Frances (Isabel) Colson 1907–1976 m. Johnny (Raphael) Colson 1901–1976 m. Johnny (Raphael) Colson 1901–1976
        1. 1. Jennie (Mae) Colson 1930–1998 m. Joseph (Ellis) Carson 1931–2013
        2. 2. John (J) Colson 1933–2002
        3. 3. Thelma Colson 1937–1988
      2. 2. Dora Colson 1899–1923
      3. 3. Josiah Colson 1902–1948
      4. 4. Cleavland Colson 1903–1923
      5. 5. Edward Colson 1905–1993
      6. 6. Mary Colson 1899–
      7. 7. Joel (J.) Colson 1911–1913
      8. 8. Theodore (Chester) Colson 1908–1991
    2. 2. Mahaly Craven 1876–1910
    3. 3. Edward Craven 1878–1937
    4. 4. Francis (Victoria) Craven 1881–1935
    5. 5. Harriet (Dorothy) Craven 1892–1963
    6. 6. Jarvis (Barnes) Craven 1895–1963
    7. 7. Lemuel (Luther) Craven 1886–1955
    8. 8. Levi ("Levey" Owens) Craven 1898–1980 m. Josie (Evelene) Fralix 1905–1980
      1. 1. Edward (Lindy) Craven 1930–1981
      2. 2. Beulah (Marriam Craven) Barber 1922–2008
      3. 3. Clyde (Turner) Craven 1927–1970
      4. 4. Hoover (Owens) Craven 1928–1956
      5. 5. Infant Craven 1932–1932
    9. 9. Theodosia Craven 1884–1941
    10. 10. Tobias (T.) Craven 1889–1909
  2. 2. Alexander Craven 1860–
  3. 3. Frances ((Aunt Honey)) Craven 1853–
  4. 4. George Craven 1854–
  5. 5. Harriet (Elizabeth) Craven 1843–1921
  6. 6. Jane Craven 1845–
  7. 7. Jarvis (Barnes "J.B.") Craven 1848–1909
  8. 8. Lopez (Theophilus) Craven 1856–
  9. 9. Sarah (Eliza) Craven 1851–1894
  10. 10. Victoria Craven 1862–1931

Thomas Craven's Timeline

4 Records

1822
31 DEC 1822
Birth of Thomas Craven in , Colleton, South Carolina, USA
, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
Thomas Craven resided here in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Thomas Craven resided here in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1864
02 DEC 1864
Age 42
Death of Thomas Craven in Elmira Prison, NY
Elmira Prison, NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 DEC 1822
    Event Place: , Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1218; Page: 255; Image: 20; Family History Library Film: 805218
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 199A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 199A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1218; Page: 255; Image: 20; Family History Library Film: 805218

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 DEC 1864
    Event Place: Elmira Prison, NY
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