Sylvester Demosthenes Craft1

M, b. 12 January 1855, d. 23 March 1935
Pedigree
Father*Jesse Craft2 b. 24 Feb 1824, d. 16 Feb 1907
Mother*Nancy Keys b. 1829, d. 1890
Birth*12 January 1855 Sylvester Demosthenes Craft was born on 12 January 1855 in Mississippi.1 
 He was the son of Jesse Craft and Nancy Keys.2 
(household member) Census186011 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Jesse Craft's household included Sylvester in Smith County, Mississippi.3 
(household member) Census18706 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Jesse Craft's household included Nancy, Sylvester, Jesse and Don in T 2 R 8, Smith County, Mississippi.2 
Marriage*24 August 1875 Sylvester Demosthenes Craft married Louisa Chisholm, daughter of Norman Chisholm and Catherine Williams, on 24 August 1875 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
Census1880*15 June 1880 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
Occupation1900 He was a farmer in 1900 in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Census1900*7 June 1900 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.6 
Census1920*3 February 1920 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.7 
(husband) Death6 June 1926 Sylvester's wife died on 6 June 1926 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.1,8 
Occupation*1930 He was a farmer in 1930 in Beat 2, Smith County, Mississippi.9 
Census1930*17 April 1930 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.9 
Death*23 March 1935 He died on 23 March 1935 in Smith County, Mississippi, at age 80.1 
Burial He was buried in Double Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.8 

Family

Louisa Chisholm b. 25 Aug 1856, d. 6 Jun 1926
Marriage*24 August 1875 He married Louisa Chisholm, daughter of Norman Chisholm and Catherine Williams, on 24 August 1875 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2107] Rick Short, short.
  2. [S2113] 1870, Township 2 Range 8, Smith County, Mississippi.
  3. [S3097] 1860, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S519] 1880, District #1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  5. [S2045] 1900, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  6. [S3029] 1910, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  7. [S3540] 1920, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  9. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.

Talmage Craft1

M, b. 1 October 1897, d. 22 September 1899
Pedigree
Father*Jesse S Craft1 b. 29 Jun 1861, d. 14 Apr 1898
Mother*Anna J Chisholm1 b. 19 Aug 1863, d. 14 Mar 1942
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*1 October 1897 Talmage Craft was born on 1 October 1897 in Smith County, Mississippi.1 
 He was the son of Jesse S Craft and Anna J Chisholm.1 
Death*22 September 1899 Talmage Craft died on 22 September 1899 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, at age 1.1 

Citations

  1. [S2107] Rick Short, short.

Thomas Leon Craft1

M, b. 16 April 1919, d. 25 June 2004
Pedigree
Birth*16 April 1919 Thomas was born on 16 April 1919 in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas. Son of Ernest Roe Craft and Annie Ronie Stockard.1,2 
Census1920*13 January 1920 Thomas was listed as a son in Earnest and Annie R Craft's household on the 1920 Census in Precinct 3, Wise County, Texas.3 
Census1930*8 April 1930 Thomas was listed as a son in Herbert G and Annie R Pritchett's household on the 1930 Census in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.4 
Marriage*25 November 1937 He married Laura Allene Black, daughter of George Morgan Black and Effie Ola Graham, on 25 November 1937 in Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma.1 
Census1940*11 April 1940 Thomas was listed as a lodger on the 1940 Census in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.5 
Residence1943 He and Laura Allene Black lived in 1943 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.6 
Census1950*17 April 1950 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas.7 
Residence1954 He and Laura Allene Black lived in 1954 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.6 
Residence*1958 Thomas Leon Craft and Laura Allene Black lived in 1958 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.6 
(husband) Death27 September 1995 Thomas's wife, Laura, died on 27 September 1995 in Potter County, Texas.2,8 
Death*25 June 2004 Thomas Leon Craft died on 25 June 2004 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, at age 85.2,9 
Burial* He was buried in Miami Cemetery, Miami, Roberts County, Texas.2 

Family

Laura Allene Black b. 19 May 1918, d. 27 Sep 1995
Marriage*25 November 1937 He married Laura Allene Black, daughter of George Morgan Black and Effie Ola Graham, on 25 November 1937 in Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S83] Vera Lee Seitz, Black, Morgan and Corcoran families.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S3725] 1920, Wise County, Texas.
  4. [S5292] 1930, Navarro County, Texas.
  5. [S5550] 1940, Potter County, Texas.
  6. [S3934] US City Directories.
  7. [S10951] 1950, Gaines County, Texas.
  8. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Travis Rayford Craft1,2,3

M, b. 2 February 1916, d. 24 July 1986
Pedigree
Father*Oscar Travis Craft1 b. 4 Sep 1885, d. 4 May 1955
Mother*Delia Breland1 b. 8 Jul 1889, d. 29 Oct 1954
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*2 February 1916 Travis Rayford Craft was born on 2 February 1916 in Mississippi.1,2 
 He was the son of Oscar Travis Craft and Delia Breland.1 
Birth29 February 1917 Conflicting evidence states that Travis was born 9 February 1917. (or 9 Feb 1916).4,5 
(son) Census19206 January 1920 Gilbert, Howard, Travis, Orlando and Ovid was listed as a son in Oscar Travis Craft's household on the 1920 Census in Beat 1, Perry County, Mississippi.1 
(son) Census19408 May 1940 Travis, Orlando and Milford was listed as a son in Oscar Travis Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Ward 6, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.6 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 Travis Rayford Craft signeddraft registration on 16 October 1940 in Waterproof, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.4 
Marriage* He married Carolyn Sue Foster.2 
Census1950*6 April 1950 Travis was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Waterproof, Tensas Parish, Louisiana. Also in the household is mother-in-law Leslie Kirtley.7 
Death*24 July 1986 He died on 24 July 1986 in Waterproof, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, at age 70.2,5 

Family

Carolyn Sue Foster b. 26 May 1934, d. 2 Aug 2012
Marriage* He married Carolyn Sue Foster.2 

Citations

  1. [S3554] 1920, Perry County, Mississippi.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S5276] Obituary collection gathered from online newspapers.
  4. [S7546] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S5556] 1940, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  7. [S11149] 1950, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

Van David Craft1

M, b. 20 March 1929, d. 4 May 1949
Pedigree
Father*Don Collis Craft1 b. 16 May 1898, d. 3 Jan 1963
Mother*Bessie Jane McDonald1 b. 8 Feb 1897, d. 15 Nov 1984
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*20 March 1929 Van David Craft was born on 20 March 1929 in Mississippi.2,1 
 He was the son of Don Collis Craft and Bessie Jane McDonald.1 
(son) Census19309 April 1930 Vernon, James, Sebastian, D and Van was listed as a son in Don Collis Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Ward 1, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.2 
(son) Census19406 May 1940 Vernon, James, Sebastian, D and Van was listed as a son in Don Collis Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.3 
Death*4 May 1949 Van David Craft died on 4 May 1949 in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, at age 20.1 
Burial* He was buried in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S5204] 1930, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  3. [S7838] 1940, Adams County, Mississippi.

Vardaman J Craft1,2

M, b. 2 April 1906, d. 9 December 1992
Pedigree
Father*Preston P Craft1 b. Jun 1883, d. 1910
Mother*Eva S Smith1 b. 8 Mar 1877, d. 10 May 1909
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*2 April 1906 Vardaman J Craft was born on 2 April 1906 in Mississippi.1,2 
 He was the son of Preston P Craft and Eva S Smith.1 
(grandson) Census191015 April 1910 Earshel and Vardaman was listed as a grandson in Anna J Chisholm's household on the 1910 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
(nephew) Census19204 February 1920 Earshel and Vardaman was listed as a nephew in Leonard Lamar Craft's household on the 1920 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.3 
Occupation*1930 Vardaman J Craft was a farmer in 1930 in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
(brother) Census193011 April 1930 Vardaman was listed as a brother in Earshel H Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
Census1940*20 April 1940 Vardaman was listed as a brother in Earshel H Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Census1950*5 April 1950 Vardaman J Craft was census 1950 on 5 April 1950 in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.6 
Death*9 December 1992 He died on 9 December 1992 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, at age 86.2,7 

Citations

  1. [S3029] 1910, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S3540] 1920, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  5. [S5470] 1940, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  6. [S11060] 1950, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  7. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Vera Lee Craft1

F, b. 20 October 1905, d. 19 June 1964
Pedigree
Birth*20 October 1905 Vera was born on 20 October 1905. Daughter of John H and Bessie Hegwood Craft.1 
Married Name8 March 1920  As of 8 March 1920, Vera Lee Craft married name was Thompson (Craft).1,2 
Marriage*8 March 1920 She married Earl F Thompson, son of George Edward Thompson and Sallie Harvie Craft, on 8 March 1920 in Smith County, Mississippi.1,3,2 
Census1930*17 April 1930 Vera was listed as Earl F Thompson's wife on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.3 
Census1940*30 April 1940 Vera was listed as Earl F Thompson's wife on the 1940 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
Census1950*5 April 1950 Vera was listed as Earl F Thompson's wife on the 1950 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Death*19 June 1964 Vera died on 19 June 1964 at age 58.1 

Family

Earl F Thompson b. 2 Dec 1904, d. 28 Aug 1987
Marriage*8 March 1920 She married Earl F Thompson, son of George Edward Thompson and Sallie Harvie Craft, on 8 March 1920 in Smith County, Mississippi.1,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S2287] Mississippi Marriage Index 1776-1935.
  3. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S5470] 1940, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  5. [S11157] 1950, Smith County, Texas.

Verdie May Craft1

F, b. circa 1913
Pedigree
Father*Oscar Travis Craft1 b. 4 Sep 1885, d. 4 May 1955
Mother*Delia Breland1 b. 8 Jul 1889, d. 29 Oct 1954
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*circa 1913 Verdie May Craft was born circa 1913 in Mississippi.1 
 She is the daughter of Oscar Travis Craft and Delia Breland.1 
(daughter) Census19206 January 1920 Verdie was listed as a daughter in Oscar Travis Craft's household on the 1920 Census in Beat 1, Perry County, Mississippi.1 

Citations

  1. [S3554] 1920, Perry County, Mississippi.

Vernon Mitchell Craft1

M, b. 6 July 1916, d. 5 December 2008
Pedigree
Father*Don Collis Craft1 b. 16 May 1898, d. 3 Jan 1963
Mother*Bessie Jane McDonald1 b. 8 Feb 1897, d. 15 Nov 1984
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*6 July 1916 Vernon Mitchell Craft was born on 6 July 1916 in Perry County, Mississippi.1 
 He was the son of Don Collis Craft and Bessie Jane McDonald.1 
(son) Census192024 January 1920 Vernon and James was listed as a son in 's household on the 1920 Census in Beat 4, Perry County, Mississippi.2 
(son) Census19309 April 1930 Vernon, James, Sebastian, D and Van was listed as a son in Don Collis Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Ward 1, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.3 
(son) Census19406 May 1940 Vernon, James, Sebastian, D and Van was listed as a son in Don Collis Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.4 
Marriage* Vernon Mitchell Craft married Rosie Mae Cowan.1 
Census1950*14 April 1950 Vernon was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Ward 5, Concordia Parish, Louisiana.5 
Death*5 December 2008 He died on 5 December 2008 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at age 92.1 
Burial* He was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.1 

Family

Rosie Mae Cowan b. 9 Jan 1924, d. 24 Jul 2010
Marriage* He married Rosie Mae Cowan.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S3554] 1920, Perry County, Mississippi.
  3. [S5204] 1930, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  4. [S7838] 1940, Adams County, Mississippi.
  5. [S11148] 1950, Concordia Parish, Louisiana.

Whitmel Luther Craft1

M, b. 19 August 1876, d. 17 December 1932
Pedigree
Father*Sylvester Demosthenes Craft1 b. 12 Jan 1855, d. 23 Mar 1935
Mother*Louisa Chisholm1 b. 25 Aug 1856, d. 6 Jun 1926
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*19 August 1876 Whitmel Luther Craft was born on 19 August 1876 in Smith County, Mississippi.1,2 
 He was the son of Sylvester Demosthenes Craft and Louisa Chisholm.1 
(son) Census188015 June 1880 Whitmel was listed as a son in Sylvester Demosthenes Craft's household on the 1880 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.3 
Marriage*circa 1898 Whitmel Luther Craft married Mattie Annie Rogers circa 1898.2 
Occupation*1900 Whitmel Luther Craft was a farmer in 1900 in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.2 
Census1900*7 June 1900 Whitmel was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.2 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 He signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
Death*17 December 1932 Whitmel died on 17 December 1932 at age 56.1 

Family

Mattie Annie Rogers b. c 1875
Marriage*circa 1898 He married Mattie Annie Rogers circa 1898.2 

Citations

  1. [S2107] Rick Short, short.
  2. [S2045] 1900, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  3. [S519] 1880, District #1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.

William Lamar Craft1,2

M, b. 27 June 1924, d. 8 September 2003
Pedigree
Father*Leonard Lamar Craft1 b. 27 May 1885, d. 31 Jul 1953
Mother*Beulah M Adams1 b. 11 May 1904, d. 4 May 1986
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*27 June 1924 William was born on 27 June 1924 in Mississippi. (or 29 Jun 1924).1,2,3 
 He was the son of Leonard Lamar Craft and Beulah M Adams.1 
(son) Census193014 April 1930 William and Bobbie was listed as a son in Leonard Lamar Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
(son) Census194029 April 1940 William and Douglas was listed as a son in Leonard Lamar Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
Marriage* William Lamar Craft married Christine Hollingsworth.2 
Census1950*5 April 1950 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Death*8 September 2003 He died on 8 September 2003 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, at age 79.2,3 

Family

Christine Hollingsworth b. 28 Mar 1925, d. 21 Apr 1995
Marriage* He married Christine Hollingsworth.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5470] 1940, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  5. [S11060] 1950, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.

William Pascal Craft1

M, b. 19 July 1880, d. 29 March 1944
Pedigree
William Pschal "Pat" Craft
Photograph by Marti Kuykendall
Father*Sylvester Demosthenes Craft1 b. 12 Jan 1855, d. 23 Mar 1935
Mother*Louisa Chisholm1 b. 25 Aug 1856, d. 6 Jun 1926
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Name Variation  William Pascal Craft was also known as Pat.2 
Birth*19 July 1880 He was born on 19 July 1880 in Smith County, Mississippi.1 
 He was the son of Sylvester Demosthenes Craft and Louisa Chisholm.1 
(son) Census19007 June 1900 William, Charles and Orbie was listed as a son in Sylvester Demosthenes Craft's household on the 1900 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.3 
Marriage*say 1901 William Pascal Craft married Olive Henrietta Smith, daughter of Henry Hall Smith and Hazy Ann Thompson, say 1901.1 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Pat was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.4 
Occupation*1930 He was a farmer in 1930 in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Census1930*25 April 1930 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.5 
Census1940*29 April 1940 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi. Also in the household is sister-in-law, Maggie Smith.6 
Death*29 March 1944 He died on 29 March 1944 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, at age 63.1 
Burial He was buried in Double Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.2 

Family

Olive Henrietta Smith b. 9 Aug 1874, d. 24 Nov 1948
Marriage*say 1901 He married Olive Henrietta Smith, daughter of Henry Hall Smith and Hazy Ann Thompson, say 1901.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2107] Rick Short, short.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S2045] 1900, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S3029] 1910, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  5. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  6. [S5470] 1940, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.

Willie Mae Craft1

F, b. 30 March 1926, d. 19 February 2007
Pedigree
Father*Percy Leroy Craft1 b. 7 May 1893, d. 3 Sep 1960
Mother*Florence Anna Kimball1 b. 4 Feb 1905, d. 19 Jun 1994
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*30 March 1926 Willie Mae Craft was born on 30 March 1926.1 
 She was the daughter of Percy Leroy Craft and Florence Anna Kimball.1 
(daughter) Census19309 April 1930 Willie and Donnie was listed as a daughter in Percy Leroy Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Ward 1, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.2 
(daughter) Census194024 April 1940 Willie, Blanche, Adrienne, Yvonne and Bobby was listed as a daughter in Percy Leroy Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Ward 7, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.3 
Married Name Willie Mae Craft married name was Bryant (Craft).1 
Marriage* She married Steve Washington Bryant.1 
(wife) DeathJanuary 1970 Willie's husband, Steve, died in January 1970.4,5 
Death*19 February 2007 Willie Mae Craft died on 19 February 2007 at age 80.1 
Burial* She was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.1 

Family

Steve Washington Bryant b. 6 Jul 1926, d. Jan 1970
Marriage* She married Steve Washington Bryant.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S5204] 1930, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  3. [S5556] 1940, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  4. [S7838] 1940, Adams County, Mississippi.
  5. [S8159] United States Social Security Administration, US, Social Security Appl. and Claims, 1936-2007.

Willougby Craft1

M, b. 7 May 1908, d. 14 October 1982
Pedigree
Father*William Pascal Craft1 b. 19 Jul 1880, d. 29 Mar 1944
Mother*Olive Henrietta Smith1 b. 9 Aug 1874, d. 24 Nov 1948
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Name Variation  Willougby Craft was also known as Sylvester Willoughby Craft.2 
Birth*7 May 1908 He was born on 7 May 1908 in Mississippi.1,2 
 He was the son of William Pascal Craft and Olive Henrietta Smith.1 
(son) Census191015 April 1910 Willougby was listed as a son in Pat Craft's household on the 1910 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.3 
(son) Census193025 April 1930 Willougby and Hobson was listed as a son in William Pascal Craft's household on the 1930 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
Marriage* Willougby Craft married Hazel Hugh Singleton.2 
Census1940*2 April 1940 Willougby was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Cottondale Precinct, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.4 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 He signeddraft registration on 16 October 1940 in Holt, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.5 
(giver of the bride) Marriage8 May 1949 He gave the bride away at the marriage of Beatryce D Craft and Leland Leo Walker 8 May 1949 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.2,6 
Census1950*17 April 1950 Sylvester was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.7 
Death*14 October 1982 He died on 14 October 1982 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, at age 74.2,8 
Burial* He was buried in Double Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.2 

Family

Hazel Hugh Singleton b. 10 Apr 1915, d. 8 Jan 2005
Marriage* He married Hazel Hugh Singleton.2 

Citations

  1. [S2288] 1930, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S3029] 1910, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  4. [S7558] 1940, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
  5. [S7546] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9964] Newspaper: Obits, Articles and Notices.
  7. [S11070] 1950, Smith County, Mississippi.
  8. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Yvonne Craft1

F, b. 6 December 1935
Pedigree
Father*Percy Leroy Craft1 b. 7 May 1893, d. 3 Sep 1960
Mother*Florence Anna Kimball1 b. 4 Feb 1905, d. 19 Jun 1994
Relationship2nd cousin of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*6 December 1935 Yvonne Craft was born on 6 December 1935 in Louisiana.1,2 
 She is the daughter of Percy Leroy Craft and Florence Anna Kimball.1 
(daughter) Census194024 April 1940 Willie, Blanche, Adrienne, Yvonne and Bobby was listed as a daughter in Percy Leroy Craft's household on the 1940 Census in Ward 7, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.1 
(daughter) Census19506 April 1950 Yvonne, Bobby, Carolyn and Joyce was listed as a daughter in Percy Leroy Craft's household on the 1950 Census in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.3 
Marriage* Yvonne Craft married Paul D Piercey.4 
Residence*1958 Yvonne Craft and Paul D Piercey lived in 1958 in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.5 

Family

Paul D Piercey b. 15 Feb 1935, d. Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S5556] 1940, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
  2. [S3985] US Public Records Index.
  3. [S11148] 1950, Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S3934] US City Directories.

Zera A Craft1,2,3

F, b. 23 March 1907, d. 29 September 1978
Pedigree
Father*Samuel J Craft1 b. Aug 1866, d. 9 Nov 1925
Mother*Ella Amelia Chisholm1 b. 12 Mar 1868, d. 14 Sep 1938
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Peggy Darlene Chisholm
Birth*23 March 1907 Zera A Craft was born on 23 March 1907 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.1,4 
 She was the daughter of Samuel J Craft and Ella Amelia Chisholm.1 
(daughter) Census191015 April 1910 Minnie, Floyd and Zera was listed as a daughter in Samuel J Craft's household on the 1910 Census in Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.1 
(daughter) Census192012 January 1920 Floyd and Zera was listed as a daughter in Samuel J Craft's household on the 1920 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.2 
Married Name15 June 1929  As of 15 June 1929, Zera A Craft married name was Martindale (Craft).4,5 
Marriage*15 June 1929 She married William James Martindale on 15 June 1929 in Dallas County, Texas.4,6,5 
Census1930*12 April 1930 Zera was listed as William James Martindale's wife on the 1930 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.6 
Census1940*10 April 1940 Zera was listed as William James Martindale's wife on the 1940 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.7 
Census1950*21 April 1950 Zera was listed as William James Martindale's wife on the 1950 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.8 
(wife) Death18 February 1973 Zera's husband, William, died on 18 February 1973 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.4,9,10 
Death*29 September 1978 Zera A Craft died on 29 September 1978 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 71.4,9,10 

Family

William James Martindale b. 5 Mar 1908, d. 18 Feb 1973
Marriage*15 June 1929 She married William James Martindale on 15 June 1929 in Dallas County, Texas.4,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S3029] 1910, Beat 1, Smith County, Mississippi.
  2. [S4059] 1920, Dallas County, Texas.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  5. [S8725] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  6. [S4282] 1930, Dallas County, Texas.
  7. [S5618] 1940, Dallas County, Texas.
  8. [S10907] 1950, Dallas County, Texas.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  10. [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.

(?) Craig1

M
Pedigree
Marriage*say 1650? (?) Craig married Catharine (?) say 1650?.1 

Family

Catharine (?)

Citations

  1. [S1142] Frederick A. Virkus, The Compendium of American Genealogy: The Genealogical Encyclopedia of the First Families of America, Vol. VI, p. 665.

Adaline Craig1

F, b. circa 1839
Pedigree
Name Variation  Adaline Craig was also known as Sophronia Adaline Craig.2 
Birth*circa 1839 Sophronia was born circa 1839 in Johnson County, Missouri. Daughter of Samuel and Eliza Lucinda (Harlan) Craig.3,2 
Marriage*21 December 1854 She married Henry Clay McDonald on 21 December 1854 in Johnson County, Missouri.1,4 
Married Name21 December 1854  As of 21 December 1854, Adaline Craig married name was McDonald (Craig). 
Census1860*10 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Henry Clay McDonald's household included Adaline, Isaac, John and Nancy in Jefferson Township, Johnson County, Missouri.3 
(wife) Deathcirca 1866 Adaline's husband, Henry, died circa 1866 in Arkansas Killed While Serving In The Confederate Army In Active Service.5 
Name Variation6 November 1870  As of 6 November 1870, Adaline Craig was also known as Mrs James R Bivins (Craig).2 

Family

Henry Clay McDonald b. c 1835, d. c 1866
Marriage*21 December 1854 She married Henry Clay McDonald on 21 December 1854 in Johnson County, Missouri.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S307] B H Williams, Johnson County, Missouri Marriage Records 1835 - 1866 (1861: 6 months missing).
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S555] 1860, Jefferson Township, Johnson County, Missouri.
  4. [S2293] Missouri Marriage Index 1851-1900.
  5. [S152] Ewing Cockrell, History of Johnson County, Missouri.

Agnes Mary Craig1

F, b. 10 February 1904, d. 6 April 1986
Pedigree
Birth*10 February 1904 Agnes was born on 10 February 1904 in Tyrone, Monroe County, Iowa. Daughter of William Craig and Mary Powell.1,2,3 
Married Name16 November 1920  As of 16 November 1920, Agnes Mary Craig married name was Stephens (Craig).1 
Marriage*16 November 1920 She married Elmer Guy Stephens on 16 November 1920 in Georgetown, Monroe County, Iowa.1,2 
Census1930*17 April 1930 Agnes was listed as Elmer Guy Stephens's wife on the 1930 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.1 
Name Variation  Agnes Mary Craig was also known as Mrs James H Clark (Craig).3 
Death*6 April 1986 She died on 6 April 1986 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, at age 82.3,4 

Family

Elmer Guy Stephens b. 6 May 1896, d. Feb 1980

Citations

  1. [S3475] 1930, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
  2. [S4827] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, IA, Marriages, 1809-1992.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Carroll C Craig1

M, b. 12 September 1885, d. 1956
Pedigree
Birth*12 September 1885 Carroll C Craig was born on 12 September 1885 in Clark County, Illinois.1,2,3 
Census1900*16 June 1900 Carroll was listed as a son in Leroy and Julia Craig's household on the 1900 Census in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
Marriage*1910 He married Golda Clotilda Davison, daughter of John Alonzo Davison and Sarah Elisabeth Kuykendall, in 1910.1,2 
Census1910*28 April 1910 Carroll was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5 
Physical Attributes*12 September 1918 He was of medium heiight and medium build and had blue eyes and light hair on 12 September 1918 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*12 January 1920 Carroll was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.7 
Occupation*1930 He was a farmer in 1930 in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Census1930*14 April 1930 Carroll was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Census1940*4 April 1940 Carroll was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.8 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in West Union, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Death*1956 He died in 1956.1 
Burial* He was buried in Ohio Cemetery, Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Family

Golda Clotilda Davison b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Marriage*1910 He married Golda Clotilda Davison, daughter of John Alonzo Davison and Sarah Elisabeth Kuykendall, in 1910.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S2447] 1930, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  4. [S2042] 1900, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  6. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  7. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  8. [S5177] 1940, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Florence I Craig1

F, b. April 1886, d. 5 March 1965
Pedigree
Birth*April 1886 Florence was born in April 1886 in Arkansas.1,2 
Census1900*19 June 1900 Florence was listed as a daughter in Gideon R Craig's household on the 1900 Census in Long Creek Township, Clark County, Arkansas.2 
Name Variation  Florence I Craig was also known as Mrs Auross J Gibbs (Craig).3 
Census1910*29 April 1910 Florence was listed as Auross J Gibbs's wife on the 1910 Census in Precinct 2, Schackelford County, Texas.3 
Census1920*12 January 1920 Florence was listed as a servant on the 1920 Census in Ranger, Eastland County, Texas.4 
Married Name Florence I Craig married name was Houston (Craig).1 
Marriage* She married Green Monroe Houston, son of Archy M Houston and Margaret L Brunson.1 
Census1930*13 May 1930 Florence was listed as Green Monroe Houston's wife on the 1930 Census in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico.5 
Census1940*17 April 1940 Florence was listed as Green Monroe Houston's wife on the 1940 Census in Precinct 3, Rains County, Texas.1 
Census1950*4 April 1950 Florence was listed as Green Monroe Houston's wife on the 1950 Census in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.6 
(wife) Death17 November 1959 Florence's husband, Green, died on 17 November 1959 in Emory, Rains County, Texas.7 
Death*5 March 1965 Florence I Craig died on 5 March 1965 in Sulpher Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, at age 78.8 
Burial* She was buried in Emory City Cemetery, Emory, Rains County, Texas.8 

Family

Green Monroe Houston b. 9 Jan 1865, d. 17 Nov 1959
Marriage* She married Green Monroe Houston, son of Archy M Houston and Margaret L Brunson.1 

Citations

  1. [S7771] 1940, Rains County, Texas.
  2. [S9734] 1900, Clark County, Arkansas.
  3. [S9733] 1910, Shackelford County, Texas.
  4. [S6349] 1920, Eastland County, Texas.
  5. [S7772] 1930, Lea County, New Mexico.
  6. [S11331] 1950, Erath County, Texas.
  7. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Francis M Craig1

M, b. December 1835, d. between 1900 and 1910
Pedigree
Birth*December 1835 Francis M Craig was born in December 1835 in Tennessee.1 
Marriage*circa 1870 He married Ella Rebea Boykin circa 1870.2,1 
Occupation*1900 Francis M Craig was a farmer in 1900 in Jefferson Township, Johnson County, Missouri.1 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Jefferson Township, Johnson County, Missouri.1 
Death*between 1900 and 1910 He died between 1900 and 1910.3 

Family

Ella Rebea Boykin b. 24 Jul 1850, d. 15 Oct 1919

Citations

  1. [S2334] 1900, Jefferson Township, Johnson County, Missouri.
  2. [S152] Ewing Cockrell, History of Johnson County, Missouri.
  3. [S3282] 1910, Jefferson Township, Madison Township, Johnson County, Missouri.

Gertrude F Craig1

F, b. circa 1914
Pedigree
Father*Carroll C Craig1 b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Golda Clotilda Davison1 b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1914 Gertrude F Craig was born circa 1914 in Illinois.1 
 She is the daughter of Carroll C Craig and Golda Clotilda Davison.1 
(daughter) Census192012 January 1920 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census193014 April 1930 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1930 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S2447] 1930, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Herbert Virgil Craig1

M, b. 16 August 1916, d. 14 October 1916
Pedigree
Father*Carroll C Craig1 b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Golda Clotilda Davison1 b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*16 August 1916 Herbert Virgil Craig was born on 16 August 1916.1 
 He was the son of Carroll C Craig and Golda Clotilda Davison.1 
Death*14 October 1916 Herbert Virgil Craig died on 14 October 1916.1 
Burial* He was buried in Ohio Cemetery, Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Irene A Craig1

F, b. circa 1912
Pedigree
Father*Carroll C Craig1 b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Golda Clotilda Davison1 b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1912 Irene A Craig was born circa 1912 in Illinois.1 
 She is the daughter of Carroll C Craig and Golda Clotilda Davison.1 
(daughter) Census192012 January 1920 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census193014 April 1930 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1930 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S2447] 1930, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Jesse Wallace Craig1,2

M, b. 13 January 1898, d. 5 April 1923
Pedigree
Tyne Craig
Tyne Craig
Name Variation  Jesse Wallace Craig was also known as Tyne Craig.3 
Birth*13 January 1898 Jesse was born on 13 January 1898 in Indiana. Son of Throdore Craig and Jessie Belle Ikerd.1,2,4 
Census1900*14 June 1900 Jesse was listed as a son in Theodore and Jessie B Craig's household on the 1900 Census in Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.5 
Census1910*14 April 1910 Jesse was listed as a son in Theodore and Josse R Craig's household on the 1910 Census in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.6 
Marriage*10 April 1915 He married Cora R Pinkston on 10 April 1915 in Lawrence County, Indiana.3,1,7 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 Jesse Wallace Craig signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.2 
Census1920*January 1920 Jesse was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.1 
Divorce*circa 1922 He and Cora R Pinkston were divorced circa 1922.8 
Death*5 April 1923 Jesse died on 5 April 1923 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, at age 25. He was listed as divorced.4,8 
Burial* He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.4 

Family

Cora R Pinkston b. 21 Aug 1898, d. 31 Jul 1953
Marriage*10 April 1915 He married Cora R Pinkston on 10 April 1915 in Lawrence County, Indiana.3,1,7 
Divorce*circa 1922 Jesse Wallace Craig and Cora R Pinkston were divorced circa 1922.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1569] 1920, Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
  2. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  3. [S1107] Pinkston family photograph,.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S3041] 1900, Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
  6. [S1066] 1910, Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
  7. [S4822] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IN, Marriages, 1811-2019.
  8. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

John L Craig1

M, b. 26 November 1910, d. 20 April 1990
Pedigree
Father*Carroll C Craig1 b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Golda Clotilda Davison1 b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*26 November 1910 John L Craig was born on 26 November 1910 in Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Carroll C Craig and Golda Clotilda Davison.1 
(son) Census192012 January 1920 John was listed as a son in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*circa 1928 John L Craig married Wilna Bernice Cline circa 1928.2 
Occupation*1930 John L Craig was a roller at sheet mill in 1930 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.3 
Census1930*4 April 1930 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.3 
Census1940*25 June 1940 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.4 
Death*20 April 1990 John died on 20 April 1990 in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, at age 79.2,5,6 
Burial* He was buried in Ohio Cemetery, Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.2 

Family

Wilna Bernice Cline b. 10 Dec 1909, d. 23 Aug 2005
Marriage*circa 1928 He married Wilna Bernice Cline circa 1928.2 

Citations

  1. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4877] 1930, Lake County, Indiana.
  4. [S5452] 1940, Lake County, Indiana.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

Katie Craig1

F
Pedigree
Married Name14 January 1886  As of 14 January 1886, Katie Craig married name was Wharton (Craig).1 
Marriage*14 January 1886 She married James Robert Wharton on 14 January 1886 in Wayne County, Indiana.1 

Family

James Robert Wharton b. 9 Feb 1862, d. 17 Aug 1947

Citations

  1. [S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.

Leonard Callaway Craig Jr1

M, b. 12 June 1926, d. 5 June 2014
Pedigree
Birth*12 June 1926 Leonard Callaway Craig Jr was born on 12 June 1926 in Morris, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.1,2 
Census1930*10 April 1930 Leonard was listed as a son in Leonard C and Hattie Craig's household on the 1930 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.3 
Census1940*20 April 1940 Leonard was listed as a son in Leonard C and Hattie Craig's household on the 1940 Census in McGehee, Desha County, Arkansas.4 
Marriage*15 May 1948 He married Martie Frances Chisholm, daughter of Hoy Lem Chisholm and Bettie Irene Hinson, on 15 May 1948.1 
Census1950*1 April 1950 Leonard was listed as a son on the 1950 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.5 
Death*5 June 2014 He died on 5 June 2014 in Richardson, Dallam County, Texas, at age 87.1 

Family

Martie Frances Chisholm b. 7 Oct 1929, d. 18 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S3985] US Public Records Index.
  3. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  4. [S8676] 1940, Desha County, Arkansas.
  5. [S10907] 1950, Dallas County, Texas.

Margaret E Craig1

F, b. circa 1918
Pedigree
Father*Carroll C Craig1 b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1956
Mother*Golda Clotilda Davison1 b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 21 Aug 1973
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1918 Margaret E Craig was born circa 1918 in Illinois.1 
 She is the daughter of Carroll C Craig and Golda Clotilda Davison.1 
(daughter) Census192012 January 1920 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census193014 April 1930 Irene, Gertrude and Margaret was listed as a daughter in Carroll C Craig's household on the 1930 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S2447] 1930, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.