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Alexander Craig¹

M, b. 24 September 1786

Father

William Craig¹

Mother

Kennedy Copeland¹ b. c 1753, d. 1828

Last Edited

8 Aug 2014

Birth*

Alexander Craig was born on 24 September 1786.¹

He was the son of William Craig and Kennedy Copeland.¹

Baptism

Alexander Craig was baptized on 2 November 1794 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Citations

[S9315] Baptism Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book #3, Page 5, (2 November 1794). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Alice Craig

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

William Gay

Child

Verna Gay+ b. 6 Jul 1910

Andrew Craig¹

M, b. 1841

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

11 Sep 2002

Birth*

Andrew Craig was born in 1841 in Avery's Portage (Holtville), Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

He was the son of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Andrew Craig¹

M, b. 1834

Father

James Craig Jr. b. 1806

Mother

Elizabeth MacLaggan b. 1805

Last Edited

3 Apr 2011

Birth*

Andrew Craig was born in 1834.¹

He was the son of James Craig Jr. and Elizabeth MacLaggan.

Citations

[S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.

Ann Craig¹

F, b. 1839

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

3 Apr 2011

Birth*

Ann Craig was born in 1839 in Avery's Portage, (Holtville) Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Birth

Ann Craig was born in 1842 in Avery's Portage (Holtville), Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Marriage*

She married Joshua DeLong.

Family

Joshua DeLong b. 1838

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Ann Craig¹

F, b. 1839, d. 1908

Father

James Craig Jr. b. 1806

Mother

Elizabeth MacLaggan b. 1805

Last Edited

28 Sep 2002

Birth*

Ann Craig was born in 1839.¹

She was the daughter of James Craig Jr. and Elizabeth MacLaggan.

Marriage*

Ann Craig married Donald Fraser on 24 December 1857.¹

Death*

Ann Craig died in 1908.¹

Family

Donald Fraser b. 1831

Citations

[S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.

Ann Elizabeth Craig¹

F, b. 1847, d. 28 March 1866

Father

William Craig¹ b. 1813, d. 1860

Mother

Jane Hooper¹ b. 1814, d. 1890

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

28 Dec 2010

Birth*

Ann Elizabeth Craig was born in 1847.¹

She was the daughter of William Craig and Jane Hooper.¹

Baptism

Ann Elizabeth Craig was baptized on 1 August 1847 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410; the name entered in the church record book was Ann Elisa.²

Death*

She died on 28 March 1866.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36164,-63.72626. Square sandstone obelisk.
Inscription: In memory of / William Craig / died / June 15, 1860 / AEt. 47 / Also / his wife / Jane Hooper / died / Sept. 9, 1889 / AEt. 75.
Left: Ann Elizabeth / died / March 28, 1866 / AEt. 19 / Sarah / died / July 10, 1886 / AEt. 35.
Right: William Artemas / died / April 22 , 1860 / AEt. 4 . There are small adjacent stones, Ann Elizabeth, William Artemas.^3,1

Tombstone, William Craig (1813-1860), his wife Jane Hooper (1814-1889), their children Ann Elizabeth (1847-1866), Sarah (1851-1886), William Artemas (c1856-1860). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Citations

[S2881] Cemetery Transcriptions: Ann Elizabeth Craig, North Bedeque Cemetery, PEI, Ann Elizabeth Craig Published transcripts, North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S2888] Baptismal Record: Ann Elisa Craig, Record Book 1, Page 12, (1847). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Ann Elisa Craig.
[S4870] Cemetery Marker - William Craig (1813-1860), William Craig (1813-1860) Tombstone inscription; read by David Walker, 11 August 2010.

Annie Louisa Craig

F, b. 17 December 1906, d. 24 December 1951

Father

Albert Theodore Craig b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 1955

Mother

Jennie Taylor b. 16 Aug 1876, d. Apr 1959

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Annie Louisa Craig was born on 17 December 1906.

She was the daughter of Albert Theodore Craig and Jennie Taylor.

Death*

Annie Louisa Craig died on 24 December 1951 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 45.

Family

Charles May b. 1905, d. October 1971

Arthur Wilfred Craig

M, b. 8 May 1937, d. 1998

Father

John Wilfred Wright Craig b. 5 Nov 1902

Mother

Isabel Montgomery Martin b. 26 Jul 1898

Relationship

5th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

24 Jul 2013

Birth*

Arthur Wilfred Craig was born on 8 May 1937 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of John Wilfred Wright Craig and Isabel Montgomery Martin.

Death*

Arthur Wilfred Craig died in 1998.¹

Stained glass window, Bedeque United Church, dedicated to Arthur Wilfred Craig (1937-1998).

Citations

[S8497] Arthur Wilfred Craig script at bottom of window; unknown repository, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Asa Coy Craig¹

M, b. circa 1879

Father

Thomas Henry Craig b. 23 May 1856

Mother

Elizabeth Craig b. 1 Jul 1846

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

29 May 2001

Birth*

Asa Coy Craig was born circa 1879 in Stanley, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

He was the son of Thomas Henry Craig and Elizabeth Craig.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Carla Vivian Craig

F, d. 21 November 1968

Relationship

5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Death*

Carla Vivian Craig died on 21 November 1968.

Cecil James Craig¹

M, b. 26 November 1906

Father

Luke James Craig¹ b. 25 Aug 1882, d. 28 Aug 1967

Mother

Lulu Mildred Hanson¹ b. 1882, d. 29 Jun 1911

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

27 Jul 2012

Birth*

Cecil James Craig was born on 26 November 1906 in Cardigan, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.²

He was the son of Luke James Craig and Lulu Mildred Hanson.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Cecil James Craig was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Luke James Craig in 82 Main St., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; included in the household with Luke (age 28) were his wife Lulu Mildred (age 30), children William (age 9), Cecil James (age 5), Agness (age 8 months) and Luke's sister Agness (age 26). Luke was a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.³

Marriage*

Cecil James Craig married Mary Aileen Freethy.⁴

Family

Mary Aileen Freethy b. 1 December 1917

Citations

[S5692] Correspondence with Dann Craig . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S7213] Cecil James Craig, digital copy of original document file #38, Microfilm F19009, Code A5/1906, Number 2213 (filed 9 June 1908), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5695] 1911 Canada Census - James Luke Craig, James Luke Craig Household 37, 1 June 1911, Microfilm, Medicine Hat, Alberta, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7227] Correspondence with Tyrel Craig Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.

Charles Craig

M, b. 5 May 1849, d. 31 August 1915

Father

William Craig b. 1813, d. 1860

Mother

Jane Hooper b. 1814, d. 1890

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

21 Jul 2011

Birth*

Charles Craig was born on 5 May 1849 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of William Craig and Jane Hooper.

Baptism

Charles Craig was baptized on 19 August 1849 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.³

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles were his mother Jane (Hooper), widowed, and sister Sarah Craig. He was listed as a farmer. Their religion was Presbyterian.⁴

1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, household of Charles Craig.

Marriage*

He married Nancy Montgomery.^1,5

Census HeadHousehold

Charles Craig was head of the household in the census of 1891 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Charles' wife Annie (Montgomery), and children William V. (age 4) and Sarah (Sadie) B. (age 2). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, household of Charles Craig, his wife and two children.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Charles' wife Annie (Montgomery), and children Vernon. (age 14), Sadie (age 12), and Erle (age 9). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, household of Charles Craig, his wife and three children.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Charles' wife Annie (Montgomery), and children Vernon. (age 24), Sadie (age 22), and Erle (age 19). There was also a servant, Stella Robins (age 15). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

1911 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, household of Charles Craig, his wife and three children, and a housekeeper.

Death*

He died on 31 August 1915 at age 66.⁵

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36161,-63.72638.
Inscription: CRAIG / Charles Craig / May 5, 1849 - 31 Aug. 1915 / Aged 66 years / His Wife / Annie Montgomery / 1861 - 1944.⁵

Tombstone, Charles Craig (1849-1915) and Nancy (Annie) Montgomery (1861-1944), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Inscription detail (barely legible).

Family

Nancy Montgomery b. 2 October 1861, d. 1944

Children

William Vernon Craig+ b. 30 Jul 1886, d. 1974
Sadie Craig¹ b. 2 Sep 1888
Erle Craig¹ b. 29 Aug 1891

Citations

[S2894] Census 1901: Charles Craig, Lot 27, P.E.I., Charles Craig #104, 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict h-1, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S4774] 1911 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #54, 1911, Microfilm Page 6, Lot 27, District 140, Subdistrict 43, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2887] Baptismal Record: Charles Craig, Record Book 1, Page 14, (1849). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charles Craig.
[S4771] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #83, 1881, Microfilm C-13162, p. 19 unknown film, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4775] Cemetery Transcriptions - North Bedeque, Charles Craig Cemetery Transcriptions, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S4772] 1891 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #175, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4773] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #104, 1901, Microfilm Page 11, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Charles Ross Craig¹

M, b. 1925, d. 2004

Father

William Vernon Craig¹ b. 30 Jul 1886, d. 1974

Mother

Augusta Grace Henderson¹ b. 1887, d. 1975

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

28 Nov 2010

Nickname

Charles Ross Craig also is known commonly by the nickname of Bud.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1925.¹

He was the son of William Vernon Craig and Augusta Grace Henderson.¹

Death*

Charles Ross Craig died in 2004.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36157,-63.72636.
Inscription: CRAIG / W. Vernon 1886 - 1974 / Augusta G. 1887 - 1975 / Infant Son / Ralph / 1916 / The spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Back: CRAIG / Son / Charles Ross "Bud" Craig / 1925 - 2004 / His Wife / Margaret Ann Riley / 1932 - .¹

Tombstone, William Vernon Craig (1886-1974), his wife Augusta Grace Henderson (1887-1975), infant son Ralph (1916-1916), son Charles Ross Craig (1925-2004), his wife Margaret Ann Riley (1932- ). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S4768] Cemetery Marker - W. Vernon Craig & Augusta G. Henderson, W. Vernon Craig & Augusta G. Henderson Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 23 July 2010.

Chesley Archibald Craig

M, b. 26 September 1916, d. 21 November 1960

Father

Colin Chesley Craig b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 2 Oct 1936

Mother

Mary Louise Wright b. 23 May 1878, d. 11 Feb 1973

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Name-Com

Chesley Archibald Craig is commonly known as Chesley Craig.¹

Birth*

He was born on 26 September 1916 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Colin Chesley Craig and Mary Louise Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Chesley Archibald Craig was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Colin Chesley Craig in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.¹

Death*

Chesley Archibald Craig died on 21 November 1960 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 44.

Citations

[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Child Craig¹

?, b. 1843

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

10 Sep 2002

Birth*

Child Craig was born in 1843.¹

Child Craig was the child of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Child Three Craig¹

F, b. circa 1848

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

29 May 2001

Birth*

Child Three Craig was born circa 1848.¹

She was the daughter of Mary Coy.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Claude C. Craig¹

M, b. 27 January 1881

Father

James Albert Craig¹ b. 1 Jun 1845

Mother

Emeline¹ b. 2 May 1852

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

19 Sep 2007

Birth*

Claude C. Craig was born on 27 January 1881.¹

He was the son of James Albert Craig and Emeline.¹

Citations

[S2898] Census 1901: Albert Craig, Lot 26, P.E.I., Albert Craig #104, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict g-2, Lot 26, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Colin Chesley Craig

M, b. 6 March 1872, d. 2 October 1936

Father

John Craig b. 2 Oct 1842, d. 6 Aug 1925

Mother

Jane Schurman Wright b. 18 Oct 1843, d. 11 Sep 1880

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole (#1)
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole (#2)
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Name-Com

Colin Chesley Craig is commonly known as Colin Craig.^1,2

Birth*

He was born on 6 March 1872 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of John Craig and Jane Schurman Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Colin Chesley Craig was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Craig in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 38), now widowed, were his sons Albert (age 11) & Colin (age 9) and daughter Lizzie (age 6). John was a farmer. The household religion was Wesleyan Methodist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Colin Chesley Craig was enumerated on the census of 27 April 1891 in the household of John Craig in lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed John (age 48) were his son Colin (age 20) and daughter Elizabeth (age 17). John was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.¹

Marriage*

Colin Chesley Craig married Mary Louise Wright, daughter of Thomas Archibald Wright and Harriet Susannah Beer, on 20 February 1901 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Colin Chesley Craig was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of John Craig in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 58) were his son Colin (age 29) and daughter Lizzie (age 26). John and Colin were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.²

Census HeadHousehold*

Colin Chesley Craig was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.⁴

Living*

He was living in 1925 in the homestead, Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.⁵

Death*

He died on 2 October 1936 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 64; Obituary: "The death last Friday of Mr. Colin C. Craig of Middleton, aged 64, removes from the activities of life a prominent, progressive and highly respected farmer of that community. He was a life-long resident of Middleton, whose death is a distinct loss, and he will be sincerely mourned. There are left to cherish his memory his widow, formerly Miss Wright, three daughters, Miss Jean Craig, New York, who came home to nurse her father in his illness, and Florence and Margaret; three sons, Wilfred, Walter and Chesley; also a brother, Albert Craig residing in Vancouver. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon with services at the home and in the Bedeque United Church, many being present to pay their final tribute to his memory. Interment was made in Searletown Cemetery." [Summerside Journal. 5 October, 1936] Obituary: "There passed away on Friday afternoon at his home in Middleton, Colin C. Craig, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, at the age of 64 years. Identified with the early life and traditions of Middleton, the Craig name has long been one to be revered. Mr Craig had been and ardent worker since youth in the Middleton United Church (formerly Methodist) Church and for many years was an official of the Quarterly Board of the Bedeque United Church.

He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Louise Wright, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wright, Bedeque; three daughters. Miss Jean, R.N., New York, who came home some time ago to nurse her father; Florence and Margaret at home; three sons, Wilfred, Walter and Chesley at home and one brother, Albert Craig, in Vancouver, besides a large number of friends whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved.

His funeral, on Sunday at 1.15 at the home and 2 p.m. at the Bedeque United Church, was very largely attended and was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. G. N. Somers, Margate, in the absence of Rev. Arthur Organ, pastor of the Bedeque United Church. The pallbearers were A. E. MacLean, M.P., Hon. Horace Wright, Calvin Leard, W. N. Jenkins, Thomas Moyse and James Henderson. A large procession followed the remain to Searletown where interment was made." [Island Farmer, 7 October 1936].^6,7

Burial*

He was buried in United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30265,-63.69016.
Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Colin C. Craig / Died Oct. 3, 1936, / Aged 64. / His Wife / Mary Louise Wright / May 23, 1878 - Feb. 11, 1973 / Always Remembered
Left: In Loving / Memory of / Lizzie May / 1874 - 1917 / Tho' lost to sight / To memory dear
Right: John Craig / 1842 - 1925
Back: In Memory / of / Jane S. Wright / Beloved Wife of / John Craig / died Sept. 11, 1880. / Æt. 37, / and their daughter / Sarah Jane / died Jany. 2, 1879, / Æt. 3. / Jesus lover of my soul / Let me to thy bosom fly / While the nearer waters roll / While the tempest still is high.⁸

Tombstone, Colin Chesley Craig (1872-1936), his wife Mary Louise Wright (1878-1973), his sisters Lizzie May Craig (1874-1917) & Sarah Jane Craig (1875-1879), his father John Craig (1842-1925), his mother Jane Schurman Wright (1843-1880). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Mary Louise Wright b. 23 May 1878, d. 11 February 1973

Children

John Wilfred Wright Craig+ b. 5 Nov 1902
William Walter Beer Craig+ b. 18 Feb 1905
Harriet Jean Craig+ b. 6 Jul 1908
Jane Craig⁴ b. c 1909
Chesley Archibald Craig b. 26 Sep 1916, d. 21 Nov 1960

Citations

[S9316] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Craig household Family #172, 27 April, 1891, digital copy of original document LAC microfilm T-6383, Pages 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2899] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #108, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict h-1, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S9317] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #81, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) LAC microfilm C_13162, Page 19, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9553] Death, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 10 August, 1925, page 5, col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
[S9551] Death, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 5 October, 1936, page 8, col. 4. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
[S9552] Death, Island Farmer, unknown location, published 7 October, 1936, page 5, col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Island Farmer.
[S9550] Cemetery marker, Colin Wesley Craig family inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.

Dorothy Craig

F, b. 17 June 1908, d. October 1945

Father

Albert Theodore Craig b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 1955

Mother

Jennie Taylor b. 16 Aug 1876, d. Apr 1959

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Dorothy Craig was born on 17 June 1908 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

She was the daughter of Albert Theodore Craig and Jennie Taylor.

Death*

Dorothy Craig died in October 1945 at age 37.

Edna May Craig¹

F, b. 24 December 1896, d. 1939

Father

Albert Theodore Craig b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 1955

Mother

Jennie Taylor b. 16 Aug 1876, d. Apr 1959

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Birth*

Edna May Craig was born on 24 December 1896 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Albert Theodore Craig and Jennie Taylor.

Marriage*

Edna May Craig married Walter Cambridge.¹

Death*

Edna May Craig died in 1939.

Family

Walter Cambridge b. 1898, d. 1935

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 209. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Eliza Craig

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

J. William Silliphant

Child

Mary Silliphant+ b. 31 Jan 1846, d. 26 Dec 1934

Elizabeth Craig¹

F, b. 1 July 1846

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

7 Jun 2011

Birth*

Elizabeth Craig was born on 1 July 1846 in Avery's Portage, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.^1,2

She was the daughter of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Craig married Thomas Henry Craig.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Craig was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Henry Craig in Douglas, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 44) were his wife Elizabeth (age 54), their children Luke (age 18), Agnes (age 16), William (age 15) and Peter (age 12). Thomas was a farmer, and Luke & William were farmer's sons. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Family

Thomas Henry Craig b. 23 May 1856

Children

Asa Coy Craig b. c 1879
Mary Ellen Craig b. 30 Apr 1881
Luke James Craig+ b. 25 Aug 1882, d. 28 Aug 1967
Agnes Elizabeth Craig b. 5 Jul 1884
William Henry Craig b. 26 Feb 1886
Peter Melville Craig b. 8 Aug 1888
Thomas Frederick Craig b. 14 Apr 1890

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
[S5698] 1901 Canada Census - Thomas Henry Craig, Household #67, 1901, Microfilm Page 9, Douglas, York County (District 25, Sub-District C-3), Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Elizabeth Craig¹

F, b. 1842

Father

James Craig Jr. b. 1806

Mother

Elizabeth MacLaggan b. 1805

Last Edited

28 Sep 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth Craig was born in 1842.¹

She was the daughter of James Craig Jr. and Elizabeth MacLaggan.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Craig married Alexander MacNabb on 25 October 1862.¹

Family

Alexander MacNabb b. 1836

Citations

[S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.

Elizabeth Craig¹

Last Edited

25 May 2013

Marriage*

Elizabeth Craig married Dugald Stewart.¹

Family

Dugald Stewart

Child

Mary Stewart+¹ b. c 1805, d. 20 Dec 1877

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), p.23. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Elizabeth Craig¹

F, b. 5 August 1874, d. 10 August 1917

Father

John Craig b. 2 Oct 1842, d. 6 Aug 1925

Mother

Jane Schurman Wright b. 18 Oct 1843, d. 11 Sep 1880

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

31 Dec 2014

Name Variation

Elizabeth Craig is also known as Lizzie May Craig.²

Birth*

She was born on 5 August 1874 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Craig and Jane Schurman Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Craig was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Craig in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 38), now widowed, were his sons Albert (age 11) & Colin (age 9) and daughter Lizzie (age 6). John was a farmer. The household religion was Wesleyan Methodist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Craig was enumerated on the census of 27 April 1891 in the household of John Craig in lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed John (age 48) were his son Colin (age 20) and daughter Elizabeth (age 17). John was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Craig was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of John Craig in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 58) were his son Colin (age 29) and daughter Lizzie (age 26). John and Colin were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

Death*

Elizabeth Craig died on 10 August 1917 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 43; Lizzie May never married. She lived at home and died there.⁵

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30265,-63.69016.
Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Colin C. Craig / Died Oct. 3, 1936, / Aged 64. / His Wife / Mary Louise Wright / May 23, 1878 - Feb. 11, 1973 / Always Remembered
Left: In Loving / Memory of / Lizzie May / 1874 - 1917 / Tho' lost to sight / To memory dear
Right: John Craig / 1842 - 1925
Back: In Memory / of / Jane S. Wright / Beloved Wife of / John Craig / died Sept. 11, 1880. / Æt. 37, / and their daughter / Sarah Jane / died Jany. 2, 1879, / Æt. 3. / Jesus lover of my soul / Let me to thy bosom fly / While the nearer waters roll / While the tempest still is high.²

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S9316] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Craig household Family #172, 27 April, 1891, digital copy of original document LAC microfilm T-6383, Pages 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9550] Cemetery marker, Colin Wesley Craig family inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.
[S9317] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #81, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) LAC microfilm C_13162, Page 19, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S2899] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #108, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict h-1, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 113. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Ella B. Craig¹

F, b. 12 August 1878

Father

James Albert Craig¹ b. 1 Jun 1845

Mother

Emeline¹ b. 2 May 1852

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

19 Sep 2007

Birth*

Ella B. Craig was born on 12 August 1878.¹

She was the daughter of James Albert Craig and Emeline.¹

Citations

[S2898] Census 1901: Albert Craig, Lot 26, P.E.I., Albert Craig #104, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict g-2, Lot 26, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Emma Craig¹

Last Edited

17 Jan 2015

Name Variation

Emma Craig is also known as Emily Craig.²

Marriage*

She married John A. Larlee.¹

Family

John A. Larlee

Child

Trueman Larlee+¹ b. 8 May 1901, d. 1969

Citations

[S9612] Birth Registration, Trueman Larlee entry, digital copy of original document PANB reel F18059, Code A5/1901, Number 3066, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S9616] Larlee Genealogy Web Site, online http://www.larleegenealogy.org/, authored by Heather Feuerheim. Hereinafter cited as Larlee Genealogy Web Site.

Erle Craig¹

M, b. 29 August 1891

Father

Charles Craig¹ b. 5 May 1849, d. 31 Aug 1915

Mother

Nancy Montgomery¹ b. 2 Oct 1861, d. 1944

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

28 Nov 2010

Birth*

Erle Craig was born on 29 August 1891 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Charles Craig and Nancy Montgomery.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Erle Craig was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Charles Craig in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Charles' wife Annie (Montgomery), and children Vernon. (age 14), Sadie (age 12), and Erle (age 9). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Erle Craig was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Craig in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Charles' wife Annie (Montgomery), and children Vernon. (age 24), Sadie (age 22), and Erle (age 19). There was also a servant, Stella Robins (age 15). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Citations

[S2894] Census 1901: Charles Craig, Lot 27, P.E.I., Charles Craig #104, 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict h-1, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S4774] 1911 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #54, 1911, Microfilm Page 6, Lot 27, District 140, Subdistrict 43, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4773] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Craig, of Charles Craig Household #104, 1901, Microfilm Page 11, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Harriet Jean Craig

F, b. 6 July 1908

Father

Colin Chesley Craig b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 2 Oct 1936

Mother

Mary Louise Wright b. 23 May 1878, d. 11 Feb 1973

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Name-Com

Harriet Jean Craig is commonly known as Hattie Craig.¹

Birth*

She was born on 6 July 1908 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

She was the daughter of Colin Chesley Craig and Mary Louise Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harriet Jean Craig was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Colin Chesley Craig in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.¹

Marriage*

Harriet Jean Craig married John Archibald Craig, son of John Lemuel Craig and Sarah Adeline Ramsay, on 9 July 1944 in Hempstead, New York, U.S.A..

Family

John Archibald Craig b. 9 March 1895, d. 23 September 1957

Citations

[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Ivan Craig

Last Edited

9 Nov 2012

Marriage*

Ivan Craig married Annie Blanche MacLeod.

Family

Annie Blanche MacLeod b. 1924, d. 1 November 2012

James Craig¹

M, b. 1771

Last Edited

30 Apr 2012

Birth*

James Craig was born in 1771 in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary.¹

Family

Mary

Children

William Craig+¹ b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882
James Craig Jr.+¹ b. 1806

Citations

[S7023] Ancestry.co.uk - Family Tree (James Craig), online www.ancestry.co.uk. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.co.uk - Family Tree.

James Albert Craig¹

M, b. 1 June 1845

Father

William Craig¹ b. 1813, d. 1860

Mother

Jane Hooper¹ b. 1814, d. 1890

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

22 Feb 2011

Birth

James Albert Craig was born on 7 October 1844.²

Baptism*

He was baptized on 1 June 1845 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

He was the son of William Craig and Jane Hooper.¹

Marriage*

James Albert Craig married Emeline.²

Family

Emeline b. 2 May 1852

Children

Ella B. Craig² b. 12 Aug 1878
Claude C. Craig² b. 27 Jan 1881
Nellie A. Craig² b. 23 Feb 1886

Citations

[S2893] Baptismal Record: James Albert Craig, Record Book 1, Page 10, (1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: James Albert Craig.
[S2898] Census 1901: Albert Craig, Lot 26, P.E.I., Albert Craig #104, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict g-2, Lot 26, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

James Denis Craig¹

M, b. after 1816

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

1 Apr 2012

Birth*

James Denis Craig was born after 1816 in Ireland.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Clay, daughter of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover, on 8 February 1855 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
James Craig (B)
Catherine Clay (S)
Date of Celebrtation, 8 February 1855, by license
Witnesses: John Clay and Donald Gordon
Married by Rev. Robert S. Patterson
Recorded 24 March 1855.^2,1

Family

Catherine Clay b. 8 July 1827, d. circa 1860

Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S3926] Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, MNI #5, p. 432 , 24 March 1855). Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, Pg. 432.

James Craig Jr.¹

M, b. 1806

Father

James Craig² b. 1771

Mother

Mary²

Last Edited

30 Apr 2012

Birth*

James Craig Jr. was born in 1806 in Ireland.³

He was the son of James Craig and Mary.²

Immigration*

James Craig Jr. immigrated in 1820. He came to New Brunswick in 1820 and settled in St. Andrews with his parents, Mary and James Craig, Sr. Elizabeth and James Craig lived at Nashwaak Bridge, York County, NewBrunswick, Canada. James Craig Jr.'s great-great grandson, Fred Fraiser, owns this property today (1984)..

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth MacLaggan, daughter of Peter MacLaggan , Cpl. and Margaret MacIntosh, on 10 March 1832 in St. Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

Family

Elizabeth MacLaggan b. 1805

Children

Robert Craig+ b. 1832
Andrew Craig b. 1834
Peter Craig b. 1836
Aaron Craig b. 1837
Ann Craig b. 1839, d. 1908
Elizabeth Craig b. 1842
Margaret Craig b. 1844

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
[S7023] Ancestry.co.uk - Family Tree (James Craig), online www.ancestry.co.uk. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.co.uk - Family Tree.
[S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.

Jane Craig¹

F, b. 1831

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

24 Jul 2011

Birth*

Jane Craig was born in 1831 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Marriage*

Jane Craig married William M. Doak on 22 November 1853.¹

Marriage*

Jane Craig married Joseph Fairley.

Family 1

William M. Doak b. 1828

Children

Annie Jane Doak b. 1855
Martha Doak+ b. 1857

Family 2

Joseph Fairley b. 1814

Child

Josiah Fairley+² b. 26 Nov 1865, d. 21 Mar 1951

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
[S5782] Correspondence with Betty (Fairley) Saunders (New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Jane Craig¹

F, b. circa 1909

Father

Colin Chesley Craig¹ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 2 Oct 1936

Mother

Mary Louise Wright¹ b. 23 May 1878, d. 11 Feb 1973

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Birth*

Jane Craig was born circa 1909 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Colin Chesley Craig and Mary Louise Wright.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jane Craig was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Colin Chesley Craig in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.¹

Citations

[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

John Craig¹

M, b. 1825

Father

William Craig b. 1795, d. 5 Dec 1882

Mother

Mary Coy b. 26 Dec 1804, d. 5 Dec 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

19 Sep 2007

Birth*

John Craig was born in 1825 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Leighton.

John Craig was the son of William Craig and Mary Coy.

Family

Mary Leighton b. 1829

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

John Craig¹

M, b. 2 October 1842, d. 6 August 1925

Father

William Craig b. 1813, d. 1860

Mother

Jane Hooper b. 1814, d. 1890

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Birth*

John Craig was born on 2 October 1842 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of William Craig and Jane Hooper.

Baptism

John Craig was baptized on 25 December 1842 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

Marriage*

He married Jane Schurman Wright, daughter of Thomas Wright and Jane Schurman, on 6 January 1869 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Census HeadHousehold

John Craig was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 38), now widowed, were his sons Albert (age 11) & Colin (age 9) and daughter Lizzie (age 6). John was a farmer. The household religion was Wesleyan Methodist.³

1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widowed John Craig, his sons Albert & Colin and daughter Elizabeth/Lizzie.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 27 April 1891 in lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed John (age 48) were his son Colin (age 20) and daughter Elizabeth (age 17). John was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widowed John Craig, his son Colin and daughter Elizabeth.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 58) were his son Colin (age 29) and daughter Lizzie (age 26). John and Colin were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.⁵

1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widowed John Craig, his son Colin and daughter Elizabeth/Lizzie.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Colin Chesley Craig in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.⁶

Death*

John Craig died on 6 August 1925 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 82; Obituary: "The death occurred at Middleton on Friday of Mr. John Craig, one of the most prosperous and highly respected farmers of the settlement. The late Mr. Craig lived all his life in Middleton, where he will be greatly missed as a kind neighbor and splendid citizen. He was ailing for about twelve months and had attained the age of 83 years. His wife predeceased him many years ago. To the bereaved sons, Mr. Albert Bertram Craig, in Vancouver, and Mr. Colin Craig, on the homestead, sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, with a service in the United Church at Bedeque. Interment was made in the Searletown cemetery."⁷

Funeral

The funeral was held on 7 August 1925 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143.⁷

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Family

Jane Schurman Wright b. 18 October 1843, d. 11 September 1880

Children

Albert Theodore Craig+ b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 1955
Colin Chesley Craig+ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 2 Oct 1936
Elizabeth Craig b. 5 Aug 1874, d. 10 Aug 1917
Sarah Jane Craig b. 22 Dec 1875, d. 2 Jan 1879

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S2889] Baptismal Record: John Craig, Record Book 1, Page 8, (1842). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: John Craig.
[S9317] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #81, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) LAC microfilm C_13162, Page 19, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S9316] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Craig household Family #172, 27 April, 1891, digital copy of original document LAC microfilm T-6383, Pages 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2899] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Craig #108, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com) T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict h-1, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9553] Death, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 10 August, 1925, page 5, col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
[S9550] Cemetery marker, Colin Wesley Craig family inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.

John Craig¹

M, b. 19 March 1788, d. 25 January 1852

Father

William Craig¹

Mother

Kennedy Copeland¹ b. c 1753, d. 1828

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

12 Dec 2014

Birth*

John Craig was born on 19 March 1788; his tombstone has a birth year of 1789.^1,2

He was the son of William Craig and Kennedy Copeland.¹

Baptism

John Craig was baptized on 2 November 1794 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.355952,-63.124992; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T. Desbrisay.¹

Marriage*

He married first Ann Robins, daughter of John Robins and Mary Hooper, in 1810.²

Marriage*

John Craig married second Elizabeth Lowen.²

Death*

John Craig died on 25 January 1852 at age 63.²

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36161,-63.72633.
Inscription: In memory of / John Craig Esq. / departed this life / Jan. 25, 1852, / AEt. 63 yrs. / Also his wife / Ann Robins / departed this life / Feb. 8, 1827, / AEt. 37 yrs. / Also his second wife / Elizabeth Lowen / departed this life / [rest below ground].²

Tombstone for John Craig, his first wife Ann Robins, and second wife, Elizabeth Lowen. North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family 1

Ann Robins b. 1789, d. 8 February 1827

Children

Mary Craig+ b. c 1811, d. 23 Dec 1892
William Craig+ b. 1813, d. 1860
Sophia Ann Craig+³ b. 30 Aug 1819, d. 3 Jul 1898

Family 2

Elizabeth Lowen

Child

John Lemuel Craig⁴ b. c 1851, d. 31 May 1855

Citations

[S9313] Baptism Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book #3, Page 5, (2 November 1794). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S2432] Marker Inscription for John Craig, Esq., Esq. John Craig Marker Inscription for John Craig, Esq.; David A. Walker, 7 August 2006.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 55. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S2897] Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig, John Lemuel Craig Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig; David A. Walker, 7 August 2006.

John Craig

Last Edited

17 Aug 2013

Marriage*

John Craig married Elizabeth Weir McCrorie, daughter of William McCrorie and Janet McGregor.

Family

Elizabeth Weir McCrorie b. March 1892

John Archibald Craig

M, b. 9 March 1895, d. 23 September 1957

Father

John Lemuel Craig

Mother

Sarah Adeline Ramsay

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

John Archibald Craig was born on 9 March 1895 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A..

He was the son of John Lemuel Craig and Sarah Adeline Ramsay.

Marriage*

John Archibald Craig married Harriet Jean Craig, daughter of Colin Chesley Craig and Mary Louise Wright, on 9 July 1944 in Hempstead, New York, U.S.A..

Death*

John Archibald Craig died on 23 September 1957 in New York City, New York, U.S.A., at age 62.

Family

Harriet Jean Craig b. 6 July 1908

John Harold Craig

M, b. 11 May 1900, d. 31 August 1967

Father

Albert Theodore Craig b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 1955

Mother

Jennie Taylor b. 16 Aug 1876, d. Apr 1959

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

John Harold Craig was born on 11 May 1900 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Albert Theodore Craig and Jennie Taylor.

Death*

John Harold Craig died on 31 August 1967 at age 67.

John Lemuel Craig

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Sarah Adeline Ramsay

Child

John Archibald Craig+ b. 9 Mar 1895, d. 23 Sep 1957

John Lemuel Craig¹

M, b. circa 1851, d. 31 May 1855

Father

John Craig¹ b. 19 Mar 1788, d. 25 Jan 1852

Mother

Elizabeth Lowen¹

Last Edited

13 Oct 2009

Birth*

John Lemuel Craig was born circa 1851.¹

He was the son of John Craig and Elizabeth Lowen.¹

Baptism

John Lemuel Craig was baptized on 22 April 1855 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

Death*

He died on 31 May 1855.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36165,-63.72628.
Inscription: In memory of / John Lemuel / son of John & / Eliza Craig / Died / May 31, 1855 / Aged 4 y's.³

Tombstone for John Lemuel Craig (1851-1855), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S2897] Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig, John Lemuel Craig Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig; David A. Walker, 7 August 2006.
[S2405] Marriages, Death & Funerals Baptisms, Page 18, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S2687] Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig, John Lemuel Craig Marker Inscription for John Lemuel Craig; David A. Walker, 7 August 2006.

John Martin Craig

M, b. 9 November 1928, d. 17 June 1965

Father

John Wilfred Wright Craig b. 5 Nov 1902

Mother

Isabel Montgomery Martin b. 26 Jul 1898

Relationship

5th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Feb 2007

Birth*

John Martin Craig was born on 9 November 1928 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of John Wilfred Wright Craig and Isabel Montgomery Martin.

Death*

John Martin Craig died on 17 June 1965 in Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 36.

John Wilfred Wright Craig

M, b. 5 November 1902

Father

Colin Chesley Craig b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 2 Oct 1936

Mother

Mary Louise Wright b. 23 May 1878, d. 11 Feb 1973

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Name-Com

John Wilfred Wright Craig is commonly known as John Craig.¹

Birth*

He was born on 5 November 1902 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Colin Chesley Craig and Mary Louise Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Wilfred Wright Craig was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Colin Chesley Craig in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin were his wife Mary, their children John, Hattie, Jane, Chesley & Florence, and Colin's widowed father John.¹

Marriage*

John Wilfred Wright Craig married Isabel Montgomery Martin, daughter of Samuel M. Martin and Catherine E. MacPhail, on 30 November 1927 in Valleyfield, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Isabel Montgomery Martin b. 26 July 1898

Children

John Martin Craig+ b. 9 Nov 1928, d. 17 Jun 1965
Arthur Wilfred Craig+ b. 8 May 1937, d. 1998

Citations

[S9554] 1921 Canada Census, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Craig household #45, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Katharine Craig¹

F, b. 1632, d. May 1706

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Birth*

Katharine Craig was born in 1632 in London, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Fairchild, son of Thomas Fairchild, on 22 December 1662.¹

Death*

Katharine Craig died in May 1706 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, U.S.A..¹

Family

Thomas Fairchild b. 1614, d. 14 December 1670

Child

Priscilla Fairchild+ b. 20 Apr 1669, d. a 1703

Citations

[S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman" (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman."

Luke James Craig¹

M, b. 25 August 1882, d. 28 August 1967

Luke James Craig (1882-1967). Photo courtesy of Dann Craig.

Father

Thomas Henry Craig b. 23 May 1856

Mother

Elizabeth Craig b. 1 Jul 1846

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

Last Edited

21 Jul 2012

Note*

He married 1st Mildred Lulu Hyde, married 2nd Gertrude Emma Humphrey.

Birth*

Luke James Craig was born on 25 August 1882 in Stanley, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

He was the son of Thomas Henry Craig and Elizabeth Craig.

Name-Com

Luke James Craig is commonly known as Luke Craig in 1901.^2,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Henry Craig in Douglas, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 44) were his wife Elizabeth (age 54), their children Luke (age 18), Agnes (age 16), William (age 15) and Peter (age 12). Thomas was a farmer, and Luke & William were farmer's sons. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Marriage*

Luke James Craig married first Lulu Mildred Hanson, daughter of Mary Evangeline Fairley, on 20 December 1905 in St. Thomas Church, Stanley, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. At the time of their marriage Luke James Craig was of the Parish of Douglas, York County, N.B., and Lulu Mildred (Hanson) Hyde was of the Parish of Stanley, York County, N.B.⁴

Occupation*

Luke James Craig was a farmer. in 1906.³

Name Variation

As of 1911, Luke James Craig is also known as James Luke Craig; this order of given names was recorded in the 1911 census.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1911 in 82 Main St., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; included in the household with Luke (age 28) were his wife Lulu Mildred (age 30), children William (age 9), Cecil James (age 5), Agness (age 8 months) and Luke's sister Agness (age 26). Luke was a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

1911 Canada Census, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Household of Luke James (here entered as James Luke) Craig, his wife Lulu (entered as Louise) Mildred Hanson, their children William, Cecil James & Agness, and Luke's sister Agness.

Marriage*

He married second Emma Gertrude Humphrey.⁶

Death*

Luke James Craig died on 28 August 1967 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, at age 85.^6,7

Burial*

He was buried in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
Inscription: Lula Mildred / Beloved wife of / Luke J. Craig / Died June 29, 1911 / Aged 29 Yrs. / - / Mildred / Gwendoline / Aged 2 Mos. / Luke J. Craig / Died Aug. 28, 1967, / Aged 85 Yrs. / CRAIG.⁷

Tombstone, Luke James Craig (1882-1967), his wife Lula/Lulu Mildred Hanson (-1911, their daughter Mildred Gwendoline (1911-1911). Photo courtesy of Dann Craig.

Family 1

Lulu Mildred Hanson b. 1882, d. 29 June 1911

Children

Cecil James Craig+⁶ b. 26 Nov 1906
Agness Craig⁵ b. May 1910
Mildred Gwendolyn Craig⁶ b. 16 May 1911, d. 23 Jul 1911

Family 2

Emma Gertrude Humphrey b. 1885, d. 23 March 1962

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
[S5698] 1901 Canada Census - Thomas Henry Craig, Household #67, 1901, Microfilm Page 9, Douglas, York County (District 25, Sub-District C-3), Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7213] Cecil James Craig, digital copy of original document file #38, Microfilm F19009, Code A5/1906, Number 2213 (filed 9 June 1908), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5694] Luke James Craig & Lulu Mildred Hanson marriage, 20 December 1905, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada. PANB F15917, Ref. B4/1905, Number 1498.
[S5695] 1911 Canada Census - James Luke Craig, James Luke Craig Household 37, 1 June 1911, Microfilm, Medicine Hat, Alberta, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5692] Correspondence with Dann Craig . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5696] Cemetery, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Luke James Craig Tombstone inscription; Dann Craig.

Margaret Craig¹

F, b. 1844

Father

James Craig Jr. b. 1806

Mother

Elizabeth MacLaggan b. 1805

Last Edited

3 Apr 2011

Birth*

Margaret Craig was born in 1844.¹

She was the daughter of James Craig Jr. and Elizabeth MacLaggan.

Marriage*

Margaret Craig married John Hayes on 20 July 1880.

Family

John Hayes

Citations

[S30] Dawn Cruickshank, Family history records, Saint John, New Brunswick.