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About James Craig
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Craig_(Missouri_soldier)
James Craig (February 28, 1818 – October 22, 1888) was an American lawyer and politician from Saint Joseph, Missouri. He represented Missouri in the U.S. House from 1857 until 1861. He also served as an army Captain in the Mexican–American War.
During the American Civil War, Craig served as a brigadier general of U.S. volunteers. From April to November 1862, Craig was the military commander in charge of the overland mail routes in Kansas and Nebraska. On November 2, 1862 he assumed command of the District of Nebraska Territory and commanded until May 5, 1863 when he resigned. Craig again served as a brigadier general, this time in the Missouri State militia, in 1864 and 1865.
He is buried in Mount Mora Cemetery.
James Craig is the namesake of Craig, Missouri.
James Craig's Timeline
1818 |
February 28, 1818
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Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
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1845 |
February 13, 1845
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Oregon, Holt County, MO, United States
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1847 |
July 20, 1847
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Holt County, MO, United States
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1851 |
March 17, 1851
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Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
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1856 |
June 27, 1856
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1859 |
October 27, 1859
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Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
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1861 |
October 28, 1861
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Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
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1888 |
October 22, 1888
Age 70
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Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
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