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William A. Craven 1863–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1863

Birth Location: Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 26 APR 1942

Death Location: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States

Father: Thomas Craven

Mother: Eliza Craven

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Craven

Children(s): Nora Sisk, Lily Craven, Willie Craven

The story of William A. Craven began in 1863 in Arkansas, United States. William A. Craven married Elizabeth Craven, and had children including Lily Craven, Nora Sisk, Willie Craven. William A. Craven passed away in 1942 in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William A. Craven began in 1863 in Arkansas, United States.
  • William A. Craven married Elizabeth Craven, and had children including Lily Craven, Nora Sisk, Willie Craven.
  • William A. Craven passed away in 1942 in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Craven
1830–1905
Birth Location: Lexington, Henderson Co, TN
TC
Eliza Craven
1830–1899
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
EC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Craven
1863–
Birth Location: Texas, United States
EC

Children(s)

Nora Sisk
1885–1979
Birth Location: Texas, United States
NS
Lily Craven
1887–
Birth Location: Texas, United States
LC
Willie Craven
1889–
Birth Location: Texas
WC

William Craven's Ancestors

Self
William Craven
1863–1942
Birth Place: Arkansas, United States
Parents
Thomas E Craven
1830–1905
Lexington, Henderson Co, TN
Eliza (P) Craven
1830–1899
Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Tinsley (Washington "TW") Craven
1804–1860
Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Mary Vanderford
1810–1860
North Carolina
William Dunn
1800–1855
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Celia Stutts
1802–1872
Moore, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas II
1775–1857
Lydia Fesmire
1779–1857
John Vanderford
1776–1820
Araminta Vanderford
1780–1854
James Dunn
1765–1823
Margaret Winton
1766–1805
Leonard Stutts
1765–1856
Celia Stutts
1769–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Craven
1742–1817
Alice Hewitt
1746–1817
Martin Fesmire
1740–1800
Lydia
1750–
John Vanderford
1730–1792
Araminta Vanderford
1741–1813
Newman Dunn
1736–1770
Elizabeth Ellis
1744–
William Sr
1741–1808
Elizabeth Winton
1740–1812
Jacob Stutz
1732–1796
Elizabeth Barrett
1732–1796
William Jr
1738–1832
Ophelia brooks
1740–1832

William Craven's Descendants

1.
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William (A.) Craven (1863–26 APR 1942) m. Elizabeth Craven (1863–)
  1. 1. Nora Sisk 1885–1979
    1. 1. Loyce (Ivey) Slocum 1920–2002
    2. 2. Loyce (Ivey) Slocum 1920–2002
  2. 2. Lily Craven 1887–
  3. 3. Willie Craven 1889–

William Craven's Timeline

15 Records

1862
abt 1862
Birth of William A. Craven in Tennessee
Tennessee
1862
FEB 1862
Birth of William A. Craven in Arkansas, United States
Arkansas, United States
1863
ABT 1863
Birth of William A. Craven in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1863
1863
Birth of William A. Craven in Arkansas, United States
Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 7
William A. Craven appeared in census in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
William A. Craven resided here in District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
William A. Craven appeared in census in Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
William A. Craven resided here in Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
William A. Craven resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 37
William A. Craven appeared in census in Justice Precinct 7, Trinity, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Trinity, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
William A. Craven resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 47
William A. Craven appeared in census in Justice Precinct 2, Liberty, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Liberty, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
William A. Craven resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 57
William A. Craven appeared in census in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1942
26 APR 1942
Age 79
Death of William A. Craven in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: FEB 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Family History Film: 1255312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Family History Film: 1255312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    7-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    7-8
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Family History Film: 1255312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026; Image: .
    [2] Age:
    17-18
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Family History Film: 1255312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026; Image: .
    [2] Age:
    17-18
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Houston, Texas; Roll: 1312; Family History Film: 1255312; Page: 350C; Enumeration District: 026

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Trinity, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    37-38

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Liberty, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    47-48

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    47-48

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beauregard, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 APR 1942
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] Age:
    79-80

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
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