EDWARD CRAIG, deceased, farmer and stock-dealer; born in Champaign Co., Ohio, March 13, 1835; at 8 years of age he emigrated with his parents to Illinois, and located in Morgan Co., where he followed farming and stock raising, until the breaking- out of the rebellion, when he went to Missouri and engaged in stock dealing until 1868, when he located and followed farming and stock raising until his decease, which occurred Feb. 9, 1873, while upon a trip to Missouri to purchase cattle. His remains now lie buried in the Allen Grove Cemetery; he took a deep interest in the cause of religion, and lived and died a consistant Christian. His marriage with Euphemia C. Legg was celebrated Sept. 12, 1866; four children were the fruit of this union, of whom Clyde L., Grace and Blanche now survive. Mrs. Craig is a daughter of James Legg, whose biography also appears in this work.



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