Died- At his home in New Diggings, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1895, Francis Craig, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Lafayette county. Mr. Craig was born in Durham, England, Nov. 17, 1827, thus making his age at the time of his death 68 years. He came to New Diggings in 1850 and has followed the occupation of mining and farming. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday afternoon.
The Mining Times 19 Sep 1895
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Death, the Silent Warden, that keeps the key, that "ope's those gates elysian" has caused great sorrow to fall upon another family and friends of the deceased. Mr. Francis Craig departed this life on Thursday, September 13th, 1895. He had suffered from brain trouble for some time, when upon the evening of the 13th, the waiting soul was liberated and the wife, children and friends gazed upon the lifeless form of the husband and father lying white and still in death. All that skilled physicians and loving hands could do, was done.
He was born Nov. 17, 1821 in Durham, England, in 1850 he came to New Diggings. He married Jane Coulthard in 1849. She died in 1857; had three children, Joseph, Mary A. and Frank. His second marriage was to Jane Coulthard (obviously wrong name) in 1858; she died in the same year. His third marriage was to Margaret Wilson, Sept. 12th, 1859. They had four children, Margaret J., Ruthetta, Ida and William. All the children are living. Mr. Craig has occupied a position which made him very popular, has held many offices, and has been largely engaged in mining and farming. His mining interests have been quite extensive. We can truly say that he was the poor man's friend, for of all the miners he has had employed, not one would ever accuse him of holding back a dollar; nor was he behind time in making payments. There are hundreds who recall his liberal-handedness. He was a thorough business man, having rare executive ability, and capable of handling more than one thing at a time.
Deceased was a man of excellent taste, having a love for the beautiful, he built for himself a fine home, which has beautiful surroundings; his yard being filled with choice shrubbery fruit trees and flowers. For a number of years he has been an active worker in the cause of temperance. Much of the success and the grand work which has been done by the I.O.G.T. lodge of this place is largely due to his efforts. In politics for a long time he was a democrat, but being an active temperance worker he thought it his duty to to belong to the prohibition party. He was always ready to give aid and help on any movement which had for its aim the advancement of society. In the deceased our village loses one of its most public spirited and enterprising men.
The burial services were held on Sunday, September 16, at the family residence and were conducted by Rev. J. Alderson of the Primitive Methodist church. Mr. Alderson delivered an eloquent sermon and paid a fitting tribute to the dead. The floral offerings were beautiful. Many friends from Galena, Darlington, Benton, Shullsburg, Scales Mound, Council Hill, Leadmine and other places were present. The Philharmonic Ladies Quartette of Shullsburg furnished excellent music.
Interment was made in the cemetery a short distance from the residence. The active pallbearers were Joseph, John, Jonathan, Thomas, and Fenwick Coulthard, and Culthbert Craig. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs J.C. Spare of Galena, Christopher Alderson, Isaac Bird, Henry Sanders, Patterson Raisbeck and Frederick Featherstone. He has solved the great mystery of life, joined the silent majority, and we who remain cherish only pleasant memories of a dear departed friend.
The Pick and Gad 26 Sep 1895
The Mining Times 19 Sep 1895
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Death, the Silent Warden, that keeps the key, that "ope's those gates elysian" has caused great sorrow to fall upon another family and friends of the deceased. Mr. Francis Craig departed this life on Thursday, September 13th, 1895. He had suffered from brain trouble for some time, when upon the evening of the 13th, the waiting soul was liberated and the wife, children and friends gazed upon the lifeless form of the husband and father lying white and still in death. All that skilled physicians and loving hands could do, was done.
He was born Nov. 17, 1821 in Durham, England, in 1850 he came to New Diggings. He married Jane Coulthard in 1849. She died in 1857; had three children, Joseph, Mary A. and Frank. His second marriage was to Jane Coulthard (obviously wrong name) in 1858; she died in the same year. His third marriage was to Margaret Wilson, Sept. 12th, 1859. They had four children, Margaret J., Ruthetta, Ida and William. All the children are living. Mr. Craig has occupied a position which made him very popular, has held many offices, and has been largely engaged in mining and farming. His mining interests have been quite extensive. We can truly say that he was the poor man's friend, for of all the miners he has had employed, not one would ever accuse him of holding back a dollar; nor was he behind time in making payments. There are hundreds who recall his liberal-handedness. He was a thorough business man, having rare executive ability, and capable of handling more than one thing at a time.
Deceased was a man of excellent taste, having a love for the beautiful, he built for himself a fine home, which has beautiful surroundings; his yard being filled with choice shrubbery fruit trees and flowers. For a number of years he has been an active worker in the cause of temperance. Much of the success and the grand work which has been done by the I.O.G.T. lodge of this place is largely due to his efforts. In politics for a long time he was a democrat, but being an active temperance worker he thought it his duty to to belong to the prohibition party. He was always ready to give aid and help on any movement which had for its aim the advancement of society. In the deceased our village loses one of its most public spirited and enterprising men.
The burial services were held on Sunday, September 16, at the family residence and were conducted by Rev. J. Alderson of the Primitive Methodist church. Mr. Alderson delivered an eloquent sermon and paid a fitting tribute to the dead. The floral offerings were beautiful. Many friends from Galena, Darlington, Benton, Shullsburg, Scales Mound, Council Hill, Leadmine and other places were present. The Philharmonic Ladies Quartette of Shullsburg furnished excellent music.
Interment was made in the cemetery a short distance from the residence. The active pallbearers were Joseph, John, Jonathan, Thomas, and Fenwick Coulthard, and Culthbert Craig. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs J.C. Spare of Galena, Christopher Alderson, Isaac Bird, Henry Sanders, Patterson Raisbeck and Frederick Featherstone. He has solved the great mystery of life, joined the silent majority, and we who remain cherish only pleasant memories of a dear departed friend.
The Pick and Gad 26 Sep 1895
Died- At his home in New Diggings, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1895, Francis Craig, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Lafayette county. Mr. Craig was born in Durham, England, Nov. 17, 1827, thus making his age at the time of his death 68 years. He came to New Diggings in 1850 and has followed the occupation of mining and farming. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday afternoon.
The Mining Times 19 Sep 1895
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Death, the Silent Warden, that keeps the key, that "ope's those gates elysian" has caused great sorrow to fall upon another family and friends of the deceased. Mr. Francis Craig departed this life on Thursday, September 13th, 1895. He had suffered from brain trouble for some time, when upon the evening of the 13th, the waiting soul was liberated and the wife, children and friends gazed upon the lifeless form of the husband and father lying white and still in death. All that skilled physicians and loving hands could do, was done.
He was born Nov. 17, 1821 in Durham, England, in 1850 he came to New Diggings. He married Jane Coulthard in 1849. She died in 1857; had three children, Joseph, Mary A. and Frank. His second marriage was to Jane Coulthard (obviously wrong name) in 1858; she died in the same year. His third marriage was to Margaret Wilson, Sept. 12th, 1859. They had four children, Margaret J., Ruthetta, Ida and William. All the children are living. Mr. Craig has occupied a position which made him very popular, has held many offices, and has been largely engaged in mining and farming. His mining interests have been quite extensive. We can truly say that he was the poor man's friend, for of all the miners he has had employed, not one would ever accuse him of holding back a dollar; nor was he behind time in making payments. There are hundreds who recall his liberal-handedness. He was a thorough business man, having rare executive ability, and capable of handling more than one thing at a time.
Deceased was a man of excellent taste, having a love for the beautiful, he built for himself a fine home, which has beautiful surroundings; his yard being filled with choice shrubbery fruit trees and flowers. For a number of years he has been an active worker in the cause of temperance. Much of the success and the grand work which has been done by the I.O.G.T. lodge of this place is largely due to his efforts. In politics for a long time he was a democrat, but being an active temperance worker he thought it his duty to to belong to the prohibition party. He was always ready to give aid and help on any movement which had for its aim the advancement of society. In the deceased our village loses one of its most public spirited and enterprising men.
The burial services were held on Sunday, September 16, at the family residence and were conducted by Rev. J. Alderson of the Primitive Methodist church. Mr. Alderson delivered an eloquent sermon and paid a fitting tribute to the dead. The floral offerings were beautiful. Many friends from Galena, Darlington, Benton, Shullsburg, Scales Mound, Council Hill, Leadmine and other places were present. The Philharmonic Ladies Quartette of Shullsburg furnished excellent music.
Interment was made in the cemetery a short distance from the residence. The active pallbearers were Joseph, John, Jonathan, Thomas, and Fenwick Coulthard, and Culthbert Craig. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs J.C. Spare of Galena, Christopher Alderson, Isaac Bird, Henry Sanders, Patterson Raisbeck and Frederick Featherstone. He has solved the great mystery of life, joined the silent majority, and we who remain cherish only pleasant memories of a dear departed friend.
The Pick and Gad 26 Sep 1895
The Mining Times 19 Sep 1895
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Death, the Silent Warden, that keeps the key, that "ope's those gates elysian" has caused great sorrow to fall upon another family and friends of the deceased. Mr. Francis Craig departed this life on Thursday, September 13th, 1895. He had suffered from brain trouble for some time, when upon the evening of the 13th, the waiting soul was liberated and the wife, children and friends gazed upon the lifeless form of the husband and father lying white and still in death. All that skilled physicians and loving hands could do, was done.
He was born Nov. 17, 1821 in Durham, England, in 1850 he came to New Diggings. He married Jane Coulthard in 1849. She died in 1857; had three children, Joseph, Mary A. and Frank. His second marriage was to Jane Coulthard (obviously wrong name) in 1858; she died in the same year. His third marriage was to Margaret Wilson, Sept. 12th, 1859. They had four children, Margaret J., Ruthetta, Ida and William. All the children are living. Mr. Craig has occupied a position which made him very popular, has held many offices, and has been largely engaged in mining and farming. His mining interests have been quite extensive. We can truly say that he was the poor man's friend, for of all the miners he has had employed, not one would ever accuse him of holding back a dollar; nor was he behind time in making payments. There are hundreds who recall his liberal-handedness. He was a thorough business man, having rare executive ability, and capable of handling more than one thing at a time.
Deceased was a man of excellent taste, having a love for the beautiful, he built for himself a fine home, which has beautiful surroundings; his yard being filled with choice shrubbery fruit trees and flowers. For a number of years he has been an active worker in the cause of temperance. Much of the success and the grand work which has been done by the I.O.G.T. lodge of this place is largely due to his efforts. In politics for a long time he was a democrat, but being an active temperance worker he thought it his duty to to belong to the prohibition party. He was always ready to give aid and help on any movement which had for its aim the advancement of society. In the deceased our village loses one of its most public spirited and enterprising men.
The burial services were held on Sunday, September 16, at the family residence and were conducted by Rev. J. Alderson of the Primitive Methodist church. Mr. Alderson delivered an eloquent sermon and paid a fitting tribute to the dead. The floral offerings were beautiful. Many friends from Galena, Darlington, Benton, Shullsburg, Scales Mound, Council Hill, Leadmine and other places were present. The Philharmonic Ladies Quartette of Shullsburg furnished excellent music.
Interment was made in the cemetery a short distance from the residence. The active pallbearers were Joseph, John, Jonathan, Thomas, and Fenwick Coulthard, and Culthbert Craig. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs J.C. Spare of Galena, Christopher Alderson, Isaac Bird, Henry Sanders, Patterson Raisbeck and Frederick Featherstone. He has solved the great mystery of life, joined the silent majority, and we who remain cherish only pleasant memories of a dear departed friend.
The Pick and Gad 26 Sep 1895
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