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James Craig

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: October 22, 1888 (70)
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of James Craig and Martha E Craig
Husband of Helen Moots Craig
Father of Clara R Garth; Ida M Wilcox; Louis Aleck Craig; Willard Norton Craig; Benjamin H Craig and 1 other
Brother of Alexander “Aleck” Craig; Joseph Craig; George M Craig; Adna C Craig; Seth H Craig and 5 others

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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.

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James Craig's Timeline

1818
February 28, 1818
Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
1845
February 13, 1845
Oregon, Holt County, MO, United States
1847
July 20, 1847
Holt County, MO, United States
1851
March 17, 1851
Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
1856
June 27, 1856
1859
October 27, 1859
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
1861
October 28, 1861
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
1888
October 22, 1888
Age 70
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States