CHARLES CRAGGS, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne. Prominent among the staunch and self-made men of this county is Charles Craggs, who was born in Yorkshire, Eng., Dec. 22, 1821; son of William Craggs and Isabel (Making). He came to Morgan Co. when he was 8 years of age, in company with his parents. They were among the pioneers of that county, there being no settlements between Lynnville and Jacksonville at that time. During his 24th year, he moved to this county, located on Field's Prairie, on the land now owned by James M. Hardin, and bought eighty acres at $3. per acre, paying $12 down, and the balance at 6 per cent interest. He married Phoebe Pratt, daughter of David Pratt. She was born Dec. 12, 1829. Eight children have crowned this union, five of whom are now living:  William H., George T., Emily, Sarah and Bessie. In 1855, he sold out and went to Bath, where he, in company with his brother, went into the milling business, and afterward sold or traded his interest for a farm, where he now lives, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Notwithstanding the unfavorable circumstances in which he began life, he is today one of the wealthiest men in this part of the country.



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