First Generation
1. William CRAIG was born 1790 in Glasgow, Scotland. He died 14 Jan 1874 in Tufts, Nova Scotia, Canada.
OCCU: Postman in Glasgow, Scotland
William married (1) Agnes WATSON on Apr 1821 in Glasgow, Scotland. Agnes died 18 Sep 1823 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Sources; Denise Gregson & Terry Punch
William also married (2) Susan TUFTS, daughter of James Baldwin TUFTS and Mary Ann WELLENER, on 13 Apr 1824 in St. Pauls, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Susan was born 1802 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died 18 Feb 1847 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
+ 2 M i. William CRAIG was born 1826 and died 26 Oct 1883.
3 F ii. Mary Ann CRAIG was born 1828 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
4 F iii. Emile Elizabeth CRAIG was born 12 Aug 1830 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
+ 5 M iv. George Edward CRAIG was born 4 Nov 1833 and died 24 Feb 1884.
6 F v. Alice Susan CRAIG was born Aug 1839 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Alice married Nicolas HEAIRE on 9 Sep 1862.
7 F vi. Sally CRAIG was born 1841 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sally married CARSON.
Second Generation
2. William CRAIG (William) was born 1826 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 26 Oct 1883 and was buried in Tufts Cove, Cemetery.
William married Matilda CROWELL. Matilda was born 1806. She died 11 Apr 1835 in Tufts Cove, Nova Scotia.
BURIAL: Note: A Matilda is buried at the Tufts Cove cemetery that died Apr 11 1835 at age 29.
William and Matilda had the following children:
8 M i. Albert CRAIG was born about 1860.
9 M ii. William CRAIG was born about 1863.
5. George Edward CRAIG (William) was born 4 Nov 1833 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was christened 4 Nov 1858 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 24 Feb 1884 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
OCCU: Gardener
BAPM:
DATE NOV 4 1858
BAPTISM: Baptised Nov 4 1858
George married Mary Ann HAMPTON on 13 Nov 1853. Mary was born 28 Feb 1834 in England. She died 18 Mar 1907 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
+ 10 M i. George Henry CRAIG was born 3 Mar 1853 and died 7 Sep 1923.
+ 11 F ii. Mary Florence CRAIG was born 20 Aug 1861 and died 19 Jan 1934.
+ 12 M iii. Charles Edward CRAIG was born 15 Sep 1862 and died 30 May 1865.
13 M iv. Joseph Alexander CRAIG was born 26 Apr 1865 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
14 F v. Ellen Susan CRAIG was born 23 Sep 1868 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ellen married William SHORT. William was born 1864 in Halifax Nova Sco.
15 F vi. Annie Patricia CRAIG was born Mar 1871 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Annie married George ALDEN. George was born 1867 in Dartmouth Nova S.
+ 16 M vii. Stephen Thomas CRAIG was born 25 Dec 1874.
17 M viii. Walter Alphonsas CRAIG was born 23 Mar 1877 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Walter married Bridget GALIVAN. Bridget was born 1881 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
18 M ix. ALFRED Arthur CRAIG was born 23 Mar 1877 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Third Generation
10. George Henry CRAIG (George Edward, William) was born 3 Mar 1853 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 7 Sep 1923 in Plymouth, MA, USA.
The following information was obtained March 19, 1998 at NEHGS (New England Historical and Genealogical Society, Newbury St., Boston, MA, 5th floor Library.
From "The History of Dartmouth" by John Patrick Martin, B.A., LL.D. Ó 1957
Pgs. 55 & 56
"All the water lots and town lots on both sides of the original Portland Street line of Steamboat Hill were Crown Land grants to the Steamboat Company at its incorporation in 1816. The present Simonds property was then owned by Mrs. Jane Jackson, but from about 1840 onward, the building was occupied by Dominick Farrell, prosperous liquor and grocery merchant of the last century.
The whole block opposite Farrell's was gradually acquired by the MacDonald family of tobacco fame, who had retreated to rural Dartmouth during the 1834 cholera epidemic in Halifax. Their snuff mill was at MacDonald's Lake. On the present Royal Bank location stood Macdonald's Hall where the great Joseph Howe often captivated his hearers. At Queen St. corner until about 1900, was Allan MacDonald's fishing tackle and tobacco shop with a shiny metal fish dangling from a pole over the entrance.
Diagonally opposite, in the present Lesbirel building, lived George H. Craig, perhaps the most versatile citizen of the time. His aptitudes included those of a photographer, artist, musician, horticulturist, landscape gardener, barber, writer and punster. In the elevated doorway of his combined photographic studio, barber and cigar shop, stood the customary wooden Indian.
In the basement were two concrete bath tubs, four feet in depth. Here patrons indulged in steaming Turkish baths of salt water which had been piped in from the harbor, and heated. In the yard was a profusion of flowers and fruits, including cultivated grapes. The adjoining building on the north was fitted up with long skittle alleys.
Mr. Craig took hundreds of photographs of Dartmouth people and places. Among his numerous paintings on display was one depicting the Expulsion of the Acadians. It covered a stretch of canvas nine feet wide, and contained 500 figures. In the middle was Colonel John Winslow, who commanded the expedition."
Pg. 405
"The present Lesbirel building on Commercial Street was erected for George Craig, the barber-photographer, by Contractor John T. Walker, also in 1879. This soon became the leading tonsorial parlor in town and was patronized by leading citizens. As has already been explained on page 55, Mr. Craig possessed considerable talent and ambition. As a young man he worked regularly as a factory hand in the Ropeworks, and employed his nightly leisure learning the barbering trade."
Pg. 412
"Construction work in 1881 included a two-storey bowling alley and billiard hall for George Craig adjoining his premises on Water Street."
I am not exactly sure which George Craig this was, but guess it was the George H. born in 1854. As he would only have been 25 in 1879 it would seem he had accomplished quite a bit in a short time, particularly given the times. On page 405, it states, " As a young man he worked regularly as a factory hand in the Ropeworks, and employed his nightly leisure learning the barbering trade." How old would he have been when he worked in the Ropeworks? Also, I could not get a clear idea from the book what time period pages 55 & 56 were about.
There was a date of 1816, 1834 and 1900. I read both before and after, but it didn't shed any light on the date. If anyone can figure this out, please let me know. I do believe the painting, "Expulsion of the Acadians", was done by the George Henry Craig, born in 1854, who later emigrated to North Easton, MA.
OCCU: Trader and Gardener for Governor William Ames who lived at the corner of Mass ave and Marlborough St in North Easton, MA.
BAPM: DATE AUG 01 1855
Catholic
Note different b. date Aug 1 1854 per Terry Punch
CENSUS:
1881 Census Records
Included with the family is an Elizabeth Craig, age 51, so born c 1830? From the 1881 Halifax Census - M3 Dartmouth, Town
Name Age Born Religion Origin Occupation
Craig, George 27 NS Catholic Scotch Trader
Charlite 25 " " English
Arthur 8 " " Scotch
Evilin 6 " " "
Charlotte 4 " " "
George 2 " " "
Craig, Elizabeth 51 " " "
CENSUS: They all lived at house 3. At house 1 was James Tufts, 40, storekeeper,
Alice Tufts, 30, and Minnie, 14. Would James be Charlite's brother?
George married CHARLOTTE TUFTS, daughter of Edward Delmus TUFTS and Jennet WELLNER, on 1873. CHARLOTTE was born 22 Oct 1856 in Tufts Cove, MA? Nova Scotia?. She died 17 Feb 1932 in North Easton, MA.
Catholic
George and CHARLOTTE had the following children:
19 M i. Arthur Francis CRAIG was born 8 Jul 1873 in Nova Scotia Cana.
Catholic
20 F ii. EVELYN Mary CRAIG was born 11 May 1875 in Nova Scotia Cana.
Catholic
+ 21 F iii. Charlette Laura CRAIG was born 6 Sep 1877 and died 3 Jul 1966.
22 M iv. George Henry CRAIG III was born 22 Nov 1879 in Nova Scotia Cana. He died in MA (vital stat V.
Catholic
23 M v. Franklin Edward CRAIG was born 3 Mar 1882.
24 M vi. Ralph William CRAIG was born 25 Jun 1884.
25 M vii. Clyde Alexander CRAIG was born 22 Mar 1888.
26 F viii. Marion Helen CRAIG was born 22 May 1889.
27 M ix. EDGAR ALFRED CRAIG was born 22 Dec 1891 in Easton MA.
11. Mary Florence CRAIG (George Edward, William) was born 20 Aug 1861 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died 19 Jan 1934 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Mary married David LITTLE on 1879. David was born 14 Jul 1858 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 28 Jan 1936 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
+ 28 M i. William Henry LITTLE was born 18 Dec 1880 and died 26 Dec 1973.
12. Charles Edward CRAIG (George Edward, William) was born 15 Sep 1862 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 30 May 1865 in Somerville, MA.
Charles married Esther PICKERING on 26 Nov 1882 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Esther was born 1868. She died 9 Aug 1934 in Massachusetts.
They had the following children:
+ 29 M i. George CRAIG was born 2 Jun 1881 and died 25 Nov 1937.
30 F ii. Josephine Lila CRAIG was born Sep 1884 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
31 F iii. Eleanor CRAIG was born Feb 1888 in Massachusetts.
32 F iv. Ethel CRAIG was born Nov 1890 in Massachusetts.
16. Stephen Thomas CRAIG (George Edward, William) was born 25 Dec 1874 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Stephen married Mabel Blanche HUBLEY. Mabel was born 28 Sep 1886 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
They had the following children:
33 M i. Charles Albert CRAIG was born 8 Jul 1905 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
34 F ii. Edna Mae CRAIG was born 6 May 1907 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
+ 35 F iii. Doris Wolva CRAIG.
36 M iv. Gerald Alphonso CRAIG was born 30 Jul 1914 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
37 M v. Lionel Gervas CRAIG was born 24 Jan 1923 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Fourth Generation
21. Charlette Laura CRAIG (George Henry, George Edward, William) was born 6 Sep 1877 in Halifax Nova Sco. She died 3 Jul 1966 in Plymouth MA USA.
Catholic
PENSION: Source: Department of the Interior, Widows pension Washington County Vermont
MARRIAGE: Source: Marriage Record No F 004319 1897 Vol 471 p.150 No 2693 Boston Massachusetts
DEATH: Source: Death Certificate Plymouth Massachusetts A 230026
CAUSE_OF_DEATH: Arteriosclerosis.
Charlette married Olin Willis HUTCHINSON, son of Jeremiah HUTCHINSON and Elmina Dexter MCCRILLIS, on 20 Jun 1897 in Boston MA USA. Olin was born 18 May 1867 in Washington VT US. He died 26 Dec 1947 in Plymouth MA USA.
BIRTH: Source: Birth record Topsham, Washington County, Vermont
MARRIAGE: Source: Marriage Record No F 004319 1897 Vol 471 p.150 No 2693 Boston Massachusetts
Occupation: Machinist.
Olin and Charlette had the following children:
38 F i. Mabel Charolette HUTCHINSON was born 1899. She died 1899.
39 M ii. Olin George HUTCHINSON was born 13 Sep 1903 in Barre VT USA. He died 27 Nov 1992 in Plymouth MA USA.
OCCU: Postman
MARRIAGE: Record of Marriage, Massachusetts, Town of Kingston, Year 1927, Vol 10, Page 12, No. 3.
BIRTH: Source:Birth Certificate #55 Barre, Washington County, Vermont
Olin married Frances Anna BENSON, daughter of Merle Chester BENSON and LETITIA Ann KENKINS, on 13 Apr 1927 in Kingston MA USA. Frances was born 3 Jul 1907 in Boston, Sufolk Co, MA. She died 24 Mar 1994 in Duxbury, MA.
BIRTH: Source: Birth Certificate #040222 Suffolk County, Massachusetts
MARRIAGE: Record of Marriage, Massachusetts, Town of Kingston, Year 1927, Vol 10, Page 12, No. 3.
28. William Henry LITTLE (Mary Florence CRAIG, George Edward, William) was born 18 Dec 1880 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 26 Dec 1973 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
William married Ethel Beatrice KEW on 8 Jan 1902 in Halifax Nova Sco. Ethel was born 28 Jun 1882 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died 8 Mar 1967 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
40 F i. Edythe Mabel LITTLE was born 15 Jul 1902 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died 30 Sep 1992 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Edythe married Michael Thomas PUNCH on 30 Jun 1927 in Halifax Nova Sco. Michael was born 18 Jul 1899 in Halifax Nova Sco. He died 4 May 1995 in Halifax Nova Sco.
41 F ii. Rita Cecilia LITTLE was born 1903.
42 F iii. Gertrude Merion LITTLE was born 1904. She died 1997.
43 M iv. Franklin Henry LITTLE was born 1906. He died 1983.
44 M v. Charles Hugh LITTLE was born 1908. He died 1984.
45 F vi. Kathleen Blanche LITTLE was born 1910. She died 1994.
46 M vii. Frederick Albert LITTLE was born 1912. He died 1996.
47 F viii. Helen Lorraine LITTLE was born 1913. She died 1985.
Helen married Arnold George GRANTHAM.
48 M ix. Ernest Lorne LITTLE was born 1916.
49 M x. Donald Gerrard LITTLE was born 1919. He died 1974.
29. George CRAIG (Charles Edward, George Edward, William) was born 2 Jun 1881 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died 25 Nov 1937 in Massachusetts.
OTHER: George Craig was an escape artist and worked as an assistant to the famed Houdini.
George married (1) Mary Agnes DONOVAN on 2 Dec 1911. Mary was born 1882 in County Cork, Ireland.
They had the following children:
50 F i. Esther Lillian CRAIG was born 5 Aug 1913 in Medford, MA. She died 24 Mar 1995 in MA.
Esther married Richard Gordon JAMIESON on 1934. Richard was born 25 Jun 1913 in Mira, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
George also married (2) Helen T FITZGERALD on 26 Jun 1921. Helen was born 1894 in Ireland. She died 14 Feb 1925.
They had the following children:
51 F ii. Marguerite Mary CRAIG was born 30 May 1923.
Marguerite married Patrick Francis DANAHY on 10 Aug 1944. Patrick was born 26 Jan 1923 in Boston, MA.
52 F iii. Lillian CRAIG was born 12 Feb 1925. She died 5 Jan 1981.
Lillian married Edwin James PARKER.
35. Doris Wolva CRAIG (Stephen Thomas, George Edward, William).
Doris married Frank Reid FOLSOM. Frank was born 8 Aug 1906 in Cardston, Alberta, Alberta, Canada.
They had the following children:
53 F i. Carol Anne FOLSOM.
Carol married Erwin Earl SHALTES.
54 F ii. Joyce Lee FOLSOM.