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Wesley Craven 1833–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1833

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 7 February 1900

Death Location: Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Jr

Mother: Isabella Stockwell

Spouse(s): Sarah Tanner

Children(s): Charles Craven, Ira Craven, Lew Craven

In 1833, Wesley Craven entered the world in Indiana, born to John C Craven Jr And Isabella Elizabeth Stockwell. In 1850, Wesley Craven resided in Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Wesley Craven resided in Washington, Elrod, Ripley, Indiana, USA. Wesley Craven married Sarah A Tanner, and had children including Charles Wesley Craven, Ira Grant Craven, Lew W Craven. Wesley Craven passed away in 1900 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Wesley Craven entered the world in Indiana, born to John C Craven Jr And Isabella Elizabeth Stockwell.
  • In 1850, Wesley Craven resided in Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Wesley Craven resided in Washington, Elrod, Ripley, Indiana, USA.
  • Wesley Craven married Sarah A Tanner, and had children including Charles Wesley Craven, Ira Grant Craven, Lew W Craven.
  • Wesley Craven passed away in 1900 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1802–1875
Birth Location: Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
JJ
Isabella Stockwell
1809–1849
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
IS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Tanner
1842–
Birth Location: Kentucky
ST

Children(s)

Charles Craven
1872–1948
Birth Location: Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America
CC
Ira Craven
1868–1944
Birth Location: Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America
IC
Lew Craven
1871–1911
Birth Location: Indiana
LC

Wesley Craven's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Craven
1833–1900
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
John C Craven Jr
1802–1875
Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Isabella (Elizabeth) Stockwell
1809–1849
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (C Craven) Sr
1766–1813
Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Nancy) Miller
1770–1830
of PA
Stockwell
1779–
Boone, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
James Craven
1740–1799
Jemima Pelton
1751–1824
Henry Miller
1749–1832
Juliana Miller
1753–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John? Craven
1720–
Mrs Craven
1720–

Wesley Craven's Descendants

1.
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Wesley Craven (5 May 1833–7 February 1900) m. Sarah (A) Tanner (Abt 1842–)
  1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Craven 1872–1948 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Muir 1876–1953
    1. 1. Leslie (Everett) Craven 1904–1987 m. Eva (Faye) Stout 1906–1990 m. Ella (Elizabeth) Brittenham 1916–2005
      1. 1. Curtis (Leroy) Craven 1932–2003 m. Barbara (Elizabeth) McCoy 1937–2023
      2. 2. Carlos (Eugene) Craven 1924–2019 m. Margaret (R) Craven 1920–1986
      3. 3. Betty (Jrne) Cravens 1927–2018
    2. 2. Adah (G.) Craven 1896–1922 m. Harry (Estel) Kennedy 1894–
    3. 3. Bernice (Irene) Craven 1908–1994
      1. 1. Charles (Richard) Moore 1928–1994
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Moore 1930–2025
    4. 4. Noble Craven 1907–2001 m. Pearl Linville 1910–2000
    5. 5. Mabel (Elizabeth) Cravens 1918–1921
    6. 6. Zelma Craven –1914
  2. 2. Ira (Grant) Craven 1868–1944
    1. 1. John (Wesley) Craven 1904–1984
    2. 2. Chester (Jay) Craven 1896–1973
      1. 1. Evelyn (Eileen) Craven 1925–1993
  3. 3. Lew (W.) Craven 1871–1911

Wesley Craven's Timeline

6 Records

1833
5 May 1833
Birth of Wesley Craven in Indiana
Indiana
1850
1850
Age 17
Wesley Craven resided here in Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Wesley Craven resided here in Washington, Elrod, Ripley, Indiana, USA
Washington, Elrod, Ripley, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Wesley Craven resided here in Washington, Milan, Ripley, Indiana, USA
Washington, Milan, Ripley, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Wesley Craven resided here in Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
1900
7 February 1900
Age 67
Death of Wesley Craven in Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1833
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: 308; Page: 539D; Enumeration District: 161
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M593_355; Page: 261B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M653_293; Page: 487; Family History Library Fi
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: 169; Page: 315a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1899-1900; Roll: 15

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: 169; Page: 315a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Elrod, Ripley, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M653_293; Page: 487; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Milan, Ripley, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M593_355; Page: 261B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: 308; Page: 539D; Enumeration District: 161

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ripley County, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1899-1900; Roll: 15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Ripley, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1899-1900; Roll: 15

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