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Willie Evans Craig 1864–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1864

Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina

Death Date: 24 Aug 1937

Death Location: Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Father: James Craig

Mother: Laura Purvis

Spouse(s): John Reid

Children(s): John Reid, Cleora Reid

In 1864, Willie Evans Craig entered the world in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, born to James Chapman Craig And Laura Sarah Purvis. In 1870, Willie Evans Craig resided in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Willie Evans Craig resided in Wilson, North Carolina, USA. Willie Evans Craig married John Sharpe Reid, and had children including Cleora Craig Reid, John Sharp Reid. Willie Evans Craig passed away in 1937 in Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Willie Evans Craig entered the world in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, born to James Chapman Craig And Laura Sarah Purvis.
  • In 1870, Willie Evans Craig resided in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie Evans Craig resided in Wilson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Willie Evans Craig married John Sharpe Reid, and had children including Cleora Craig Reid, John Sharp Reid.
  • Willie Evans Craig passed away in 1937 in Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States.

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Willie Craig's Ancestors

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Willie Craig
1864–1937
Birth Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Parents
James Chapman Craig
1815–1877
South Carolina
Laura (Sarah) Purvis
1824–1914
, , South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Craig's Descendants

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Willie (Evans) Craig (11 Jan 1864–24 Aug 1937) m. John (Sharpe) Reid (29 JUL 1863–31 Oct 1928)
  1. 1. John (Sharp) Reid 1887–1888
  2. 2. Cleora (Craig) Reid 1901–1972

Willie Craig's Timeline

4 Records

1864
11 Jan 1864
Birth of Willie Evans Craig in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
1870
1870
Age 6
Willie Evans Craig resided here in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Willie Evans Craig resided here in Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1937
24 Aug 1937
Age 73
Death of Willie Evans Craig in Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States
Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1864
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1491; Page: 275B; Family History Library Film: 552990

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1491; Page: 275B; Family History Library Film: 552990

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1937
    Event Place: Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina, United States

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