Moses Craig
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Moses Watson Craig (1702 - 1777)

Moses Watson Craig aka Creag
Born in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jerseymap
Ancestors ancestors
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of — married 1732 in Ballybay, County Monaghan, Irelandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 75 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, USAmap
Profile last modified | Created 30 Nov 2012
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Biography

Alternate birth place possibly Ireland; death place possibly Somerset County New Jersey, USA.

Taken from Wife Hannah's wiki tree profile: Children of Hannah Allen and Moses Craig are:

  1. Rachel Craig, b. 1720, Gloucester, NJ, USA1, d. 1800, Mecklenburg, NC, USA1.
  2. Robert Craig, b. Nov 15, 1734, Bedminster, Somerset, NJ, USA1, 1, 1, d. Oct 05, 1797, Tewksbury, Hunterdon, NJ, USA1, 1, 1.
  3. Agnes Craig, b. 1736, Bedminster, Somerset, NJ, USA1, d. date unknown.
  4. Catherine Craig, b. 1740, Neshanic Station, Somerset, NJ, USA1, d. date unknown.
  5. Moses Craig, b. 1742, Bedminster, Somerset, NJ, USA1, d. date unknown.
  6. Aaron Craig, b. Aug 26, 1748, Bedminster, Somerset, NJ, USA1, d. Aug 31, 1785, Bedminster, Somerset, NJ, USA1.
  7. Thomas Craig, b. Apr 13, 17551, d. 1777


Burial: Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA.[1]

In 1736 Moses Craig came from the North of Ireland and settled in Bedminster Twp., Somerset Co., New Jersey. He had three sons: John, Aaron and Robert. Of these sons, Dr. Aaron Craig was a surgeon in the Revolutionary War. [2][3]


CRAIG – There were various Craigs who came from the North of Ireland (but all Scotch) to New Jersey at an early date, including several who settled in Monmouth Co. Moses Craig, b. 1702, d, July 31, 1777 came in 1736 and settled in Bedminster Twp., Somerset Co. Sons were Robert, John and Arron, the latter, (Dr. Aaron) being a surgeon in the Revolutionary War. Generally speaking, Somerset Craigs belong to this line. There have also been Somerset descendants, however of Andrew Craig, who came direct from Scotland about 1684, and in, 1700, was located near Westfield. He was born in 1662, and d. Oct. 6, 1739; wife was Susannah _____, who was b. in 1662 and d. April 6, 1727. His sons were Andrew, John and William. John had a son, Samuel who settled in Westmoreland Co., PA, whose life and descendants have recently been published.[4]

This is how Moses Craig is characterized. There were various Craigs who came from the north of Ireland (all of them Scottish) to New Jersey at an early date, including several who settled in Monmouth County. Moses Craig came to New Jersey in 1736 and settled in Bedminster Township. He was married, possibly in Ireland, to a woman named Hannah. She was born in 1706 and died 3 Sept. 1776 in her 70th year. Moses bought the homestead farm in Tewkesbury of Jacob Van Deveer as per deed bearing the date of May 2, 1757, and for love and affection for his son Robert, conveyed the same to him by deed bearing the date of 11 December 1759. Moses is listed in the Janeway account books in July 1738 and August 1741. He and Hannah are both buried at Lamington Cemetery.


John Craig et al received property for use of the Minister at Peapack & Lametum (Lamington) located in Somerset Co., New Jersey from Daniel D. Dunstar, recorded in F-2-455 on March 15, 1745.[5]

Moses Craig received property located in Somerset Co., New Jersey from George Leslie, recorded in G-2-458 on March 15, 1745.[6]

[Note: John and Moses are probably brothers. Both properties purchased on the same date.]


New Jersey CALENDAR OF WILLS — I730-I750 page 127

1748, Feb. 14. Crowell, Benjamin, of Somerset Co. Int. Administration on estate granted to widow, Elizabeth. Bondsman — John Craig, her father, of Middlesex Co., yeoman.

1749, Feb. 14. Bond of John Craig, adm.de.bonis non of Elizabeth (Craig) Crowell, dec’d. Fellow bondsman — Samuel Oliver, Junior, “both of the Borough of Elizabeth, yeoman.” Lib. E, pp. 264, 363.

1749-50, Jan. 2. Inventory (£187.9.6) includes bonds and notes from Philip and William Kerney, Vincent Bodine. John Hall, James and Robert McQuown. William Case, Robt. Allen. Wm. Todd, Jno. Van Clean, Tho. Harding, Simon Stoughton. Jno. Henery, Junr., Hendrick Misener, Case and Helen Bill, Ephm. Lockheart, Moses Craig, Albert Decline, Geo. Remers, Isaac and John Lefever. Jonathan Winans, Tho. Jeffery, Reid Whitehead, Junior, Ephm. Terrell, Senr. Made by John Terrill, Thomas Clark. John Craig, adm. [Note: John Craig was married to Ann McQuown, sister of Robert and James McQuown, and their father William McQuown witnessed the will of Elizabeth (Craig) Crowell’s father, John Craig’s will.][7]


Dr Aaron Craig , born: 26 Aug 1748 Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA; Death: 31 Aug 1785 (aged 37) Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA; Burial: Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA; Memorial #: 53686980

Bio: Doctor Aaron Craig

Surgeon in the Revolutionary War. Source: John Scott, 12th pastor made a list of the Rev War soldiers buried in the cemetery.

There are 36 burials. Family Members Parents Moses Watson* Craig 1702-1777 Hannah Allen Craig 1706-1776 [Note: Watson was the middle name of Moses III, son of Moses Jr. and grandson of Moses Sr.] Spouse Margaret Fisher Craig 1743-1785 Siblings Rachel Craig Helms* 1720-1800 [Note: Rachel married Tilman A. Helms.] Robert Allen Craig 1734-1797 Moses Craig 1743-1811 Children Robert Craig 1777-1860 Charles Berrill Craig 1781-1786

Maintained by: A AAA American (47337652) Originally Created by: Alice Martin LaRue (46851451); Added: 14 Jun 2010 [8]


1753, May 9. CRAIG, John of Somerset Co.; will of. Wife, Ann, sole Executrix. Children – Samuel, John, Alexander Chambers, William Linn, Margrat, James. Personal estate. Witnesses – John Belyeu, Wm. MCQUOWN, Robert Craig, Proved June 6, 1753. Lib. F, p. 175. 1753, June 11. Inventory. £397.10, incl. books, 10s; 2 bushels of buckwheat, a Negro man, £55; the improvement, £30; made by Moses Craig and Thomas HELMS. Ibid page 186 and 187: [Note: the LINN family also moved to Cumberland Co., PA and lived near the MCQUOWN family.][9]


“The following is a copy of the will of John Craig (Creag) copied from the original file in the State House of in Trenton, NJ: “In the name of God Amen this ninth day of May 1753. I, John Craig sound and perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this Transitory life do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner following viz I commend my soul to Almighty God and my Body I commit to the Earth and touching such wordily Estate as it hath pleased God to Bless me withal I dispose of as followeth: I give and bequeath to my son Samuel four pounds together with the great pot and a full suit of blue clothe shouss and stockings. I give and bequeath to my son John a full suit of clothes also a pair of shous and stockings. I give and bequeath to my son Alexander Chambers five pounds. I give and bequeath to my son William Linn five pounds. I give and bequeath to Ann my well beloved wife the third part of what remains of my Estate if she remains unmarried bot if she marieth then to have bot an equal part with the Cerels. I give and bequeath to my son James Thirty pounds above his ekual proppershon wi the Rest. I do make my well beloved wife the full and soul Executrix of this my last will and testament. Further my will is that at the time of parting or dividing that there shall be men chosen to do justice, further my will is that my son James be put to trade. John Creag (seal) Witness present: John Belyou William McQuown Robert Craig (Proved June 6, 1753) Ann Creag the Executrix was sworn June 6, 1753. Inventory June 11, 1763 (1753 probably), of John Craig of Somerset, Live stock, farm tools, crops, etc. by Moses Craig, and appraiser. Ann X Craig Ex’t Thomas Helms as appraiser These few scraps of information are sll that are to be found in the records regarding this old pioneer settler. The inventory makes clear that he was a farmer, and inventory and will show that like most of these Pre-Revolutionary settlers he ws a man of limited means.”[10]


Moses Craig, of Somerset Co.; will of. Son, Robert, £300.Daughter, Agnes Cox, £100. Daughter, Catherine Huff, £150, the use of which to be paid to her as she has need of it, and, if not expended in her lifetime, £50 is to be paid to my son, Moses's sons, Moses Watson and John, and % of rest, to her son, Moses Huff, and the rest to the remainder of her children. My friend, James Cole, £10. Rest of personal and real to my sons, Moses and Aaron. Executors — son, Robert, and friend, James Cole. Witnesses — John Craig, John Wurts. Proved Feb. 18, 1779.[11]

FINDAGRAVE Moses Watson Craig Jr.* BIRTH 1702 Ireland DEATH 31 Jul 1777 (aged 74–75)Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA BURIAL Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA MEMORIAL ID 58204784 [Note: This is actually Moses Craig Sr., Moses Watson Craig was his grandson.]

FINDAGRAVE Hannah Allen Craig BIRTH 1706 New Jersey, USA DEATH 3 Sep 1776 (aged 69–70) New Jersey, USA BURIAL Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA MEMORIAL ID 58204619

Sources

  1. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58204784/moses-watson-craig : accessed 08 September 2021), memorial page for Moses Watson Craig Jr. (1702–31 Jul 1777), Find A Grave: Memorial #58204784, citing Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA ; Maintained by Deirdre (contributor 48960828) .
  2. History of Huntington and Somerset Co., New Jersey
  3. Samuel Craig Sr. – Pioneer to Western Pennsylvania and his by Jane Marie Craig and others;
  4. Somerset County NJ Historical Quarterly – Earliest American Ancestors of Somerset Families – various
  5. New Jersey Colonial Documents – Property Records
  6. New Jersey Colonial Documents – Property Records
  7. http://www.archive.org/stream/calendarofnewjer02newj/calendarofnewjer02newj_djvu.txt
  8. URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53686980/aaron-craig Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53686980/aaron-craig : accessed 22 February 2022), memorial page for Dr Aaron Craig (26 Aug 1748–31 Aug 1785), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53686980, citing Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA ; Maintained by A AAA American (contributor 47337652) .
  9. “New Jersey Colonial Documents, Calendar of Wills – 1751 – 1760 page 77:
  10. Excerpted from THE CRAIG FAMILY – EARLY GENERATIONS (continued)
  11. New Jersey - Calendar of Wills I77I-I780 Nov. 29. 1776




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Craig-14123 and Craig-1605 appear to represent the same person because: These are the same person. The middle name Watson is a grandson. Middle names were not common prior to about 1800. One of the daughters is too early for this family and since she was born in Gloucester, that is the other end of New Jersey. There would also be a 31 year span of births if she is included.

Cordially, Bruce E. McEwen

posted by Bruce McEwen
Craig-2783 and Craig-1605 appear to represent the same person because: Same name, same wife
posted by Bob Tonsmeire

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