William Allen Craig, d 3-24-1890, married Amanda Jane Smith, d. 10-26-1924 and/or Lockley Ellen Edgar?

Question

Wlll James Craig, my gfa, 9-5-1865 to 3-19-1937. His father was William Allen Craig. Who was Will's mother? Amanda Jane Smith OR Lockley Ellen Edgar? I have conflicting research. Thanks.

Answer 1

Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982

Name:	William James Craig
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	71
Birth Date:	5 Sep 1865
Birth Place:	Tennessee
Residence:	Chandler, Texas, USA
Death Date:	19 Mar 1937
Death Place:	Chandler, Henderson, Texas, USA
Father:	William Henry Craig
Mother:	Amanda Jane Smith
Spouse:	Dora Craig
Household Members:	Name Age William James Craig Amanda Jane Smith William Henry Craig Dora Craig

Source Citation: Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

Answer 2

Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014

Name:	William H. Craig
Gender:	Male
Marriage Date:	4 Nov 1858
Marriage Place:	Smith, Texas, USA
Spouse:	Amanda J. Smith
Spouse Gender:	Female
Household Members:	Name Age William H. Craig Amanda J. Smith

Source Citation: Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas

Answer 3

Wm H. Craig

 in the 1880 United States Federal Census

Name:	Wm H. Craig
Age:	50
Birth Date:	Abt 1830
Birthplace:	Mississippi
Home in 1880:	Henderson, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number:	295
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Self (Head)
Marital status:	Married
Spouse's name:	Ammanda J. Craig
Father's Birthplace:	North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace:	North Carolina
Occupation:	Farmer
Months Not Employed:	12
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	Name Age Wm H. Craig 50 Ammanda J. Craig 37 John H. Craig 18 Wm. J. Craig 14 Martha J. Craig 12 George T. Craig 10 Lucy R. Craig 8 Linnia O. Craig 5 Charles L. Craig 1

Source Citation

Year: 1880; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: 1310; Page: 174D; Enumeration District: 034

Comments

in the 1870 census, William says he's born in Alabama

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William H

Parents

Mary Barefield

 in the Alabama, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1825

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Name:	Mary Barefield
Spouse:	John Craig
Marriage Date:	16 Oct 1823
Marriage Location:	Marengo

Source Information

Ancestry.com. Alabama, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1825 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997.

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William Craigg

 in the 1850 United States Federal Census

Name:	William Craigg
Gender:	Male
Age:	19
Birth Year:	abt 1831
Birthplace:	Alabama
Home in 1850:	Winston, Mississippi, USA
Occupation:	Farmer
Industry:	Agriculture
Line Number:	15
Dwelling Number:	764
Family Number:	771
Household Members:	Name Age Mary Craigg 45 William Craigg 19 John Craigg 16 Sarah Craigg 14 Matilda Craigg 12 Louisa Craigg 10

Source Citation

Year: 1850; Census Place: Winston, Mississippi; Roll: 382; Page: 370A

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Amanda's parents

John W Smith

 in the Alabama, Marriage Index, 1800-1969

Name:	John W Smith
Spouse:	Delinda Obanion
Marriage Date:	13 Nov 1841
County:	Limestone
State:	Alabama
Source information:	Hunting For Bears

Source Information

Ancestry.com. Alabama, Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.