William Craig (1819 - 1891)

Born 27 Feb 1819 in Norton, Yorkshire, England

Husband of Hanna (Dixon) Craig — married 1840 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 29 May 1891 at age 72 in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

Biography

William, son of John Craig & Mary Barkess, was born on 27 February 1819 and baptised in Norton, Yorkshire, England.^{[1] [2] [3]} His maternal grandfather was Samuel Barkess.

William's marriage to Hannah Dixon was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1840 in the Newcastle On Tyne district, Northumberland, England.^[4]

In the 1861 census William was recorded as married in Durham, Ontario, Canada.^[5]

• William Craig Married M 1819 England
• Hannah Craig F 1812 England
• William Craig M 1845 United States
• Thomas Craig M 1842 United States
• Mary B Craig F 1841 England
• Joseph Craig M 1849 Upper Canada
• John Craig M 1852 Upper Canada
• Esther Craig F 1847 United States

In the 1871 census William (age 52) was recorded as married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada.^[6]

• William Sr. Craig Married M 52 England
• Hannah Craig F England
• John Craig F Ontario

In the 1881 census William (age 62) was recorded as married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada.^[7]

• William Craig Married M 62 England
• Hannah Craig F England

In the 1891 census William (age 72) was recorded as married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada.^[8]

• William Sus. Craig Married M 72 England
• Hannah Craig F England

Note

Note: The late William Craig was born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 27th, 1819, but did not come to Port Hope until 1852. In that year he started the Tannery which still bears his name. Until his death on Friday, 29th May, 1891, he was actively connected with the philanthropic and benevolent institutions of the Town, was for many years the main-stay of the Baptist Church and for four years was Mayor of the Town. He was the father of four sons and two daughters who occupy most honorable positions in the various places where destiny has placed them. Of the daughters, one is the wife of Judge Chisholm, of Berlin, for many years a well-known citizen of Port Hope and the other is the wife of Dr. J. W. Clemesha, a foremost physician of the Town. Of the sons T. Dixon sat for two terms as member for EastDurham ; John is a missionary in India ; Joseph resides in Minneapolis and William succeeded to his father's business in Port Hope.

Sources

• WikiTree profile Craig-1119 created through the import of chisholmroberts.ged on Dec 19, 2011 by Chris Chisholm. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Chris and others.

1. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007571901; FHL microfilm: 816008; Record number: 15196343
   FamilySearch Record: CJGC-L2PZ (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Craig baptism (born 27 Feb 1819), son of John Craig & Mary Barkess, in Norton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing FHL microfilm: 828144
   FamilySearch Record: JMLN-5M9 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Craig baptism on 7 Mar 1819 (born 27 Feb 1819), son of John Craig & Mary Barkess, in New Malton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ Birth: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007570849; FHL microfilm: 596981; Record number: 140; Packet letter: D
   FamilySearch Record: CN6S-HNN2 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Craig born on 27 Feb 1819, son of John Craig & Mary Barkess, in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Craig, William.
   GRO Reference: 1840 Apr-May-Jun in Newcastle On Tyne Volume 25 Page 447.
5. ↑ 1861 Census: "Canada Census 1861"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Craig, married in Durham, Ontario, Canada. Born in England.
6. ↑ 1871 Census: "Canada Census 1871"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Sr Craig (52), married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Born in England.
7. ↑ 1881 Census: "Canada Census 1881"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Craig (62), married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Born in England.
8. ↑ 1891 Census: "Canada Census 1891"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
   William Sus Craig (72), married in Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Born in England.