My Vandiver Family Tree

Enos Sigel Craig⁽²¹⁶⁾⁽²¹⁷⁾ was born on 4 Mar 1870 in Grayson Co., Kentucky. He was a Railroad worker in 1910 in Grayson Co., Kentucky. He died on 27 Mar 1933. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

He was married to Annie McDaniel on 8 Sep 1891 in Private Home. Children were: Emmitt Cecil Craig, Irena Craig, Eunice Myrtle Craig, Gertrude Craig, Willie Craig, Minnie Craig, James Thomas Craig.

He was married to Dolly Coates est 1913. Children were: Charlie L. Craig, Everett Craig.

Eunice Myrtle Craig was born on 7 Dec 1895. She died on 23 Apr 1961 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.⁽²¹⁸⁾ Eunie died of a stroke on a Sunday morning, before church. It was a partly sunny day moderate temperature, high humidity; having been preceeded by several days of high winds, rains, and an overcast Saturday, cold, with showers and drizzles. She was uncertain about going to church because she said she felt out of sorts. While waiting on the couch, she had what appeared to be a siesure, she slumped backward - facing upward toward the ceiling with her head resting on the back of the couch, uttered what sounded like " I da---", after which, her head rolled to her right on the back of the couch; and her lower jaw dropped open. There was no sign of a pulse, there was no breathing, one eye had crossed and both had rolled partally up. Shouting at her, shaking her and slapping her produced no response. After the ambulance was summoned, Arthur asked Jim and Faustine if they knew of anything further that could be done for Eunie. He said something to the effect "Poor little thing, I guess her time has come" he went alone to the back of the coal house. When the ambulance arrived, Arthur came from behind the coal house, wipping his nose and assisted the ambulance attendants. The attendants checked her, then stated that she had died before they arrived. She was buried in Ohio Co., Kentucky. @ Antioch Cem. EUNIE CRAIG - VANDIVER
Eunie was the 3rd of 7 children, 2nd daughter, born to Enos Craig and Annie McDaniel. She was robust, energetic and self-reliant. She was fun loving but was not as gregarious as her husband Arthur. She had long dark hair that she wore in a bun on the back of her head. She was fond and proud of her lang hair.
All that I ever knew of her she was heavy set, but in her earlier days she was trim and very attractive as Arthur recounted. In her early childhood days she may have been subjected to having been over-disiciplined because she was a strict disipilinarian. Furthermore, she did not tollerate crying, she may not have been allowed to cry when she was a child. She had a big heart and would share freely with others but in similar fashion demanded a strict code of ethics or behavior from others. She detested boasting bragging and tattling. There was never a raised voice between her and Arthur. If there was a difference of opinon it was never expressed in front of me.
When her husband would leave the farm to find work in the city, it would place additional burden on her that she did not enjoy. In like fashion, she would place additional responsibilities on her older daughters still living at home to take care of the housework and children. Even later in life she never spoke in favor of leaving the city to return to the farm.
Eunie was reported to have had a deep laugh. She did not care for slapstick humor but preferred situtational comedy. She enjoyed "I Luv Lucy" and Saturday night wrestling on television. She also watched the afternoon soaps on television. Early afternoon may include some gossip on the porch with a neighbor lady and a dip of "Burton" snuff or a good "Meller" apple. Monday's were wash day, Tuesday's were for ironing. Her hobbies included collecting post cards, and photos.
She was a midwife. She delivered Jeri Cook; Myrtle, Florie, & Margie Embry to name a few. She was known somewhat as an "Herb Doctor", having learned those skills from her mother, Annie and her grandfather, Thomas McDaniel. In Louisville, she still maintained a supply of roots and dried leaves with her canning jars. She could make teas and potions. She would collect poke, mustard, and dandilion leaves out of her yard, and along the fence, for greens. She had peach, cherry and plum trees and grapes that she would dry and make into jams and jellies. She enjoyed raising a garden and canning. She knew all the signs of weather and phases of the moon. Vegetables, included potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, corn, beans, peas and squash. She had a green thumb that extended into house plants. She had a plant that blooms once in seven years and at that, for only a few hours during night. For her it was considered a regular matter to russle up a batch of biscuits, bacon or ham, with eggs and brewed coffee for breakfast. Sunday breakfast may include white or "red eye" gravey, or both. She made her biscuits by pouring buttermilk into a flour volcano, mixing with fingers, kneeding, rolling and cutting with a glass. I can still smell her morning breakfast. She hated to see food go to waste, which had no minor part in doing with her size.
She was thrifty and always set aside a portion of Arthur's pay to savings and a payment toward a National Life insurance premium. Her own canned goods were a regular part of the bill of fare. She saved string, bows ribbons. She could spin, and made many balls of her own cotton string. I can't recall any food being thrown away. Some left-overs made their way into a Wednesday or Friday soup. She quilted and sewed. Quilting was usually done in the Winter or early Spring. She made shirts dresses and mended cloths and socks. She used Singer sewing machine with a foot tredle.
But now as a man, I appreciate the time and my recollections of time that she made for me as a small boy. We played chinese checkers, books and cards. She taught me my alphabet, numbers and how to write my name before I went off to the first grade. She would work with me after school on my spelling, multiplication tables, reading and writting. She made a school paste for me out of flour and other ingredients, for my cutting and pasting. Sometimes she would bake a batch of cookies for me. I especially enjoyed her making ginger bread boys that she would cut out with a knife. Once she ran of of ginger, we then had cinnamon bread boys. She also made a soft raisen type cookie. She would frequently make us a picnic lunch with "Dagwood" sandwiches that we had under the fruit trees. She taught me the art of melting wax and making candles, which we would burn later that night while she told me stories. Or she would make us the "jar drink" before going off to bed.
She died of a stroke on an early Spring Sunday morning after breakfast and before dressing to go to church.
Larry Warren, Sep 1997 Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel.

She was married to Arthur McHenry Vandiver on 5 Dec 1913 in Ohio Co., Kentucky.⁽²¹⁹⁾ @ Bride's home.
Ohio Co., 2 Dec 1913, Bond #95, p 197-198 Vandiver Family

When I asked about his ancestors, Arthur indicated that he had heard in family lore that there were two brothers that came from the old country. One was married, or married shortly after their arrival. After arriving, one went North the other South.

In 1912, Arthur (single) lived at 425 Chester St., Indiannapolis, Ind. with his "Aunt Betty"

1913 Arthur & Eunie moved in w/Annie Craig
1914 Johnson Place
1919 312 W 24th St., Louisville
1921 Pharris Place
1923 Coy or Furgerson place
Aug 1941 1208 West Broadway Louisville
Jan 1942 2343 Cedar St., Louisville, Ky Dr. Hicks - owner
1946 217 North 30th St., Louisville, Ky
Dec 1958 Rt 1, Ky 185, Caneyville, Ky
Children were: James Truman Vandiver, Christina Marie Vandiver, Helen May Vandiver, Faustine Gay Vandiver, Loretta Fay Vandiver, Rosetta Ray Vandiver.

Everett Craig (Private). Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Dolly Coates.

He was married to Marcella Beatty on 5 Dec 1960.

Gertrude Craig⁽²²⁰⁾ was born on 17 Jan 1898. She died on 9 Feb 1986. Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel.

Children were: Levi L. Richardson Jr, Wilma Richardson, Colleen Richardson, Ray Richardson, Norma Richardson, Elaine Richardson, Roland Richardson, Janice Richardson, Murrell Richardson.

Irena Craig was born about 1894. She died about 1894. Irena Craig lived six weeks. Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel.

James Arthur Craig⁽²²¹⁾ was born about 1889. He died about 1910. He was a Music Teacher. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

He was married to Maude May. Children were: Chestine Craig.

James Thomas Craig was born about 1907. He died on 27 Jan 1962 in Ohio Co., Kentucky.⁽²²²⁾ He was buried in Ohio Co., Kentucky. @ Horse Branch Cem. Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel.

Children were: Randall Craig, Kendall Craig, Lewis Craig, Lloyd Craig.

James Wellington Craig⁽²²³⁾⁽²²⁴⁾⁽²²⁵⁾ was born on 14 Jan 1847 in Edmonson Co., Kentucky.⁽²²⁶⁾ He was described as 5'-3" tall, eyes: blk, hair: blk, Complexion: Drk on 14 Oct 1864 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. He served in the military between 14 Oct 1864 and 27 May 1866 in Tennessee.⁽²²⁷⁾ A review of James' military records (badly faded - interpretation subject to reversal) indicate that he served with Company D of the 26th Kentucky Infantry headquartered in Louisville. His enlistment was classified as "Substitute" from 14 Oct 1864 to 27 May 1866 when he was ordered to be mustered out to Briggs Mill, Ohio Co. Ky. He enlisted under a Capt. Grissom in Owensboro. He identified himself as a "Farmer". From Mar 1865 to May 3, 1866 the army held him responsible for the loss of "1 Enfield rifle and accouterments". The matter was dropped when his Company Commander, Capt Thomas J. Merehon, took responsibility for the missing rifle. His pay vouchers indicate for the entire months of Jan & Feb 1865 listed him as sick in a Franklin Tenn. hospital; and likewise for Mar & Apr 1865 he was in a hospital in Alexandria, Va. He was in at least 3 hospitals.
Some indexed material confuses Pvt. James W. with a Corp. James P. Craig from Morgan Co. Ky; 28 yrs old; 5' - 8" tall; enlisted 6/17/1862; with Co A; 7th Kentucky Calvary ; charged with loss of 1 colt pistol; was taken prisoner and remained in a southern prison until the end of the war.

TIME LINE & BACKDROP

EVENT DATE
War begins 12 Apr 1861
James enlists in army 14 Oct 1864
Battle of Franklin - 30 Nov 1864
Battle of Nashville - 16 Dec 1864
Lee Surrenders - 9 Apr 1865
Lincoln Shot - 14 Apr 1865
War ends - 26 Apr 1865
James released from army 27 May 1866
He died on 29 Jul 1922 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.⁽²²⁸⁾ Cause: Chronic Enteritis for 5 mos He was buried on 30 Jul 1922 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. Ohio Co., At Goff Ky on hill overlooking US 62 Parents: John Covington Craig and Nancy Jane Peak.

He was married to Caroline Bratcher about 1867. Children were: Martha Ellen Craig, Leona Craig, Enos Sigel Craig, Pearly Elender Craig, Sonora "Nora" Craig , John Craig, William J. "Willie" Craig, Zalon Craig, Minnie Craig, James Arthur Craig, Twins Craig, Naomi Craig, Alger Craig, Almer Craig.

John Craig⁽²²⁹⁾ was born on 31 Jul 1874. He died on 24 Dec 1905. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

He was married to Iva Melissa Carter. Children were: Para "Parrie" Craig, Clara Craig, Twins Craig.

John Craig⁽²³⁰⁾⁽²³¹⁾ was born about 1778.⁽²³²⁾ He resided Came to Kentucky between 1800 and 1810 in Grayson Co., Kentucky. From family census records we conclude that John Craig first came to Kentucky 1800 - 1810. He died on 1 Dec 1847 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.⁽²³³⁾ He was buried on 2 Dec 1847 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.⁽²³⁴⁾ At Concord Church Cemetary near Cave Creek boat dock on Rough River, in Northern Grayson Co. Dir of Scottish Settlers lists:
1. John Craig (20), weaver from Stonykirk, from Stranraer to New York via the "Jackie" landed 31 May 1775

2. Thomas Craig, a mason, indentured servant, from London to Jamaica via "Standlinch" landed Sep 1774.

1790 Census - New York - John Craig
1. p41 2 [FWM>16] + 2 [FWM<16] + 2 [F] = 6
2. p132 1 [FWM>16] + 2[F] = 3
3. p133 2 [FWM>16] + 1[FWM<16] + 3 [F] + 3 [OFP] = 9

Note: Our John Craig I was 12 in 1790,

He was married to Rachel Lahue between 1800 and 1810. Based on ages of children listed in census 1850 Census does not list a John Craig in Grayson County

1840 Census lists:
1 M (15-20), 1 M (20-30), 1 M (60-70), 1 F (60-70) Total = 4
In 1840 John C. Craig would be 23, therefore from above, John C. Craig would have been an unmarried head of house with a younger brother and his parents living with him. His parents would be the 1 M and 1 F [60-70]

1830 Census lists:
1 M [5-10], 1 M [10-15], 1 M [15-20], 1 M [50-60], 1 F [15-20], 1 F [50-60] = 6
In 1830 John C. was 13, his father 50-60

1820 Census lists:
3 M [<10], 1 M [16-18], 1 M [26-45], 2 F [<10], 1 F [10-16], 1 F [16-18], 1 F [16-26] = 10
In 1820 John C. was 3, his father 40-50

1810 Census lists:
3 M [<10], 1 M [26-45], 2 F [<10], 1 F [16-26] = 7
In 1810 John C.'s father 30-40 [32]

From 1830 Census, John C.'s father born between 1770 - 1780
From 1820 Census, John C.'s father born between 1775 - 1794
Therefore we conclude, his father b. 1775 - 1780, and likewise his mother.

Grayson Co., was formed in 25 Jan 1810, from parts of Hardin and Ohio counties.

In 1790 the area later to be known as Grayson Co. was entirely in what was then Nelson Co.

VIRGINIA
1810 Census 3 John Craigs
Wythe Co., p 824,
1 M [26-45], 2 F [<10], 1 F [10-16], 3 Slaves
Rockingham Co., p 133,
3 M [<10], 2 M [10-16], 1 M [26-45], 1 F [<10], 1 F [10-16], 1 F [26-45], 1 Slave
Stafford Co., p 136
1 M [16-26], 1 F [16-26]

NORTH CAROLINA
1810 Census 2 John Craigs
Esq., Orange Co., p 117, N T L
Sen., Orange Co., p 143, N T L
1800 Census 1 John Craig
Buncombe Co., p 165,
1 M [<10], 2 M [>45], 3 F [<10], 1 F [10-16], 1 F [26-45]
1790 Census 2 John Craig
p44
p97

SOUTH CAROLINA
1810 Census 4 John Craigs Children were: John Covington Craig.

John Covington Craig⁽²³⁵⁾ was born about 1817 in Kentucky. He was buried in Ohio Co., Kentucky.⁽²³⁶⁾ Salem Cem. 1850 Census does not list a John Craig in Grayson County

1840 Census lists:
1 M (15-20), 1 M (20-30), 1 M (60-70), 1 F (60-70) Total = 4
In 1840 John C. Craig would be 23, therefore it is assumed from above that John C. Craig would have been an unmarried head of house with a younger brother and his parents living with him. Parents: John Craig and Rachel Lahue.

He was married to Nancy Jane Peak before 1845. Assumed by birth date of eldest child
Children were: Susan Craig, James Wellington Craig, Nancy E. Craig, Mary E. Craig, Sarah Belle Craig.

He was married to Emily Eiler Wilson.

He was married to Nancy Howard on 15 Jun 1841.

Kendall Craig Parents: James Thomas Craig and Corrine Bates.

Leona Craig⁽²³⁷⁾ was born about 1872. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

Children were: Crit or Willis Payton, Alice Ann Payton, Everett Payton.

She was married to Browning .

Lewis Craig Parents: James Thomas Craig and Corrine Bates.

Lloyd Craig was buried in Ohio Co., Kentucky. @ Horse Branch Cem. Parents: James Thomas Craig and Corrine Bates.

He was married to Diane. Diane had a son John

Martha Ellen Craig⁽²³⁸⁾ died on 29 May. She was born on 22 Mar 1868. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

Children were: Cortis P. Payton, Lucian Payton, Lula Payton, Ethel Payton, Iva Payton, Elger Payton, Clarence Payton, Edgar Payton, Pearl Payton, Gacie Payton, Lily Payton, Maude Payton, Russell Payton, Buelah Payton, Valor Payton.

Mary E. Craig was born about 1853. Parents: John Covington Craig and Nancy Jane Peak.

She was married to Scott Bratcher.

Minnie Craig was born about 1904. She died on 26 Mar 1968 in Ohio Co., Kentucky.⁽²³⁹⁾ Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel.

Children were: Ruth Mozelle Allen.

Minnie Craig⁽²⁴⁰⁾ was born on 2 Mar 1881. She died on 7 Feb 1958. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

She was married to John William Byers. Children were: Cova Byers , Cora Byers, Comma Byers .

She was married to Domino Fanton. Children were: James Vincent Fanton.

Nancy E. Craig was born about 1850. Is this the Ellen mentioned in Richardson letter of 17 Jul 1996? Parents: John Covington Craig and Nancy Jane Peak.

She was married to James Wilson. Moved to Oklahoma. James and Ellen are buried there.

Naomi Craig⁽²⁴¹⁾ was born on 3 Feb 1887. She died on 27 Mar 1967. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

She was married to John Shartzer. Children were: Wallace Shartzer .

She was married to Fred Freeman. Children were: Birdena Freeman.

Para "Parrie" Craig was born on 23 Apr 1897. She died about 1915.⁽²⁴²⁾ Died while giving birth. The baby was a boy, Virgil. The baby died as well. Parents: John Craig and Iva Melissa Carter.

She was married to James Austin Byers. Children were: Virgil Byers.

Pearly Elender Craig⁽²⁴³⁾⁽²⁴⁴⁾ was born on 5 Aug 1879. She died on 5 Sep 1947. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

She was married to James M. House. Compare dates and names from this submittal to a previous submittal Children were: Silvester Wellington House, Infant House, Leaster Ellington House, Mary May Eleanor House , Lydia Alice House, Jimmie Clifford House, Maggie Bethel House, Lewis Theodore House, Woodrow Wilson House, Noie Monroe House, Grace Elizabeth House, Macie Nell House, Edmond Jewell House, Blemmer House, Eleanor House.

She was married to Lemmon Maiden. There was 1 child born to this family, she died as an infant. Children were: Rena C. Maiden, Pearl Elender Maiden.

Randall Craig died about 1975. Parents: James Thomas Craig and Corrine Bates.

Sarah Belle Craig was born about 1857. She died about 1876. She was buried about 1876 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. @ Salem Cem. Parents: John Covington Craig and Nancy Jane Peak.

Sonora "Nora" Craig⁽²⁴⁵⁾ was born on 27 Nov 1876. She died on 31 Oct 1948. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

She was married to James Carter Worley on 14 Feb 1895. Children were: Zella Worley, Clinton Worley, Viva Worley, Arsley Worley, Milton Worley.

Stella Craig (Private). Parents: Emmitt Cecil Craig and Pearlie Keown.

Children were: Gareth B. Ragland, Susan Ragland.

Susan Craig was born about 1845. Parents: John Covington Craig and Nancy Jane Peak.

She was married to Tom Wilson. This family had 5 children and are buried in Boyd Cem near Horse
Branch, Ky Children were: Cloe Palestine Wilson.

Twins Craig⁽²⁴⁶⁾ died. Died at birth Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

Twins Craig⁽²⁴⁷⁾ Parents: John Craig and Iva Melissa Carter.

William J. "Willie" Craig⁽²⁴⁸⁾ was born on 31 Jul 1874. He died on 12 Dec 1874. Died at 4yrs of age. Willie was John's twin. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

Willie Craig was born about 1901. He died about 1918. Died from the flu. Parents: Enos Sigel Craig and Annie McDaniel .

Zalon Craig⁽²⁴⁹⁾ was born on 14 Jan 1884. She died on 28 Mar 1946. Parents: James Wellington Craig and Caroline Bratcher.

She was married to Isaac Sharp. Children were: Havannah Kay Sharp , Geda Sharp.

She was married to Alex Bullock.

Beverly Joann Cramer

She was married to Darwin Willard Cook about 1961. Children were: Steven Bradley Cook , Lara Leigh Ann Cook.

Catherine Ann Crask

She was married to Richard Morris Mullins Sr on 12 Nov 1974 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. She was divorced from Richard Morris Mullins Sr about Jul 1990. Children were: Richard Morris Mullins Jr, Luke Tyler Mullins.

Elizabeth Crawford was born in 1847.

She was married to Joseph Vandiver on 11 Mar 1859 in Daviess Co., Kentucky.⁽²⁵⁰⁾

Frances "Fanny" Crawford⁽¹⁾

She was married to Jacob Autry on 28 Sep 1840 in Ohio Co., Kentucky.⁽²⁵¹⁾ Children were: John Autry, William Autry, Mary Autry, George Autry.

Unknown Crawford

He was married to Unknown Bratcher.

Kathlene Crawley (Private). Parents: Thomas Herbert Crawley and Dixie Wayne Cox.

She was married to Joseph E. Vandiver in 1980.

Thomas Devane Crawley Parents: Thomas Herbert Crawley and Dixie Wayne Cox.

Thomas Herbert Crawley

He was married to Dixie Wayne Cox . Children were: Kathlene Crawley, Thomas Devane Crawley.

James Creel

He was married to Elizabeth Vandiver on 12 May 1813 in Wood County, Virginia.

Anthony Crick

He was married to Teresa Kay Franklin .⁽²⁵²⁾ Children were: Matthew Crick, Bradley Crick.

Bradley Crick⁽²⁵³⁾ Parents: Anthony Crick and Teresa Kay Franklin.

Matthew Crick⁽²⁵⁴⁾ Parents: Anthony Crick and Teresa Kay Franklin.

Cordie Ester Crisco

She was married to Andrew J. Horton . Children were: Betty Jean Horton.

Dora Elizabeth "Bessie" Crofford was born on 1 Dec 1902. She died on 26 Dec 1987 in Crockett, Texas. She was buried in Crockett, Texas.

Children were: Doylan Milliff, Franklin Milliff, Michael Crofford Milliff, Winton Milliff.

Elizabeth Crouch or Eliz Staten 24 Nov 64.

She was married to Charles Vandiver on 8 Mar 1864 in McLean Co., Kentucky.⁽²⁵⁵⁾

Crowder

He was married to Charlene Ferguson.

Eleanor Mary Crowder was born on 19 Nov 1871. She died on 10 Jun 1956.

She was married to John Henry Monroe.

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