Biography Information by Tom Richardson (#47507774) - Updated as of 16 Sep 23
Edward Thompson Craft was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Although no vital records indicate exact birth date and birth location, other sources and evidence are consistent with the mentioned date. His birth location was based on his parents residence at the time of his birth and his gravestone which lists Botetourt County as birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing the above is correct until other evidence is obtained to prove otherwise. His parents were Jacob Craft and Catherine Garman. It appears he had 7 siblings; Mary Jane (m. Wade), Sarah Elizabeth (m. Wade), William Adam, Jacob Richard, David L A, George Jefferson and Samuel Charles.
According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 12 Aug 1850, the family lived in the Western District #8 of Botetourt County, Virginia. Craig county was formed from parts of Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties. According to the 1960 United States Federal Census taken on 29 Jun 1860, they lived near Middle Mountain in The Valley of Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. At the time, Edward was 7 years old and lived with his parents Jacob Craft (36) and Catherine (37) and his 5 siblings; Mary J (11), Elizabeth (9), William A (5), Jacob R (3), and David L (8 Mos). In addition, his paternal uncle Richard Craft (22) also lived with them. Based on the children's birth locations, sometime between 1861-1863, the family moved about 180 miles north into Gilmer County, West Virginia. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 27 Jul 1870 they were living near Letter Gap, Center Township, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward was 17 years old and lived with his parents, Jacob Craft (47) and Catherine (48) and his 6 siblings; Sarah E (19), William (16), Jacob (13), David (10), George (9) and Samuel (7).
At the age of 23, Edward married 24-year-old Catherine McLaughlin on 20 Apr 1876 in Lewis County, West Virginia. Unfortunately, Catherine passed away in 1891. It appears Edward never remarried. It appears Edward and Catherine had nine children; Bridget Teresa (m. McCudden), William Martin, Michael Luke, Edward Joseph, John Francis, James Basil, Catherine Agnes (m. Copley), Thomas Vincent, and Anna. Anna passed away as an infant. After his marriage to Catherine in 1876, it appears they moved to neighboring Lewis County. According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 16 Jun 1880 they were living near Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward T. Craft was 27 years old and lived with his spouse Catharine (27) and their three children; Bridget (3), William (2) and Michael (10 mos). According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jun 1900 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 48 years old and lived with his eight children; Bridget A Craft (23), William (22), Michael (20), Edward (19), John (17), James (15), Catherine (13) and Thomas (11). According to the 1910 United States Federal Census taken on 2 May 1910 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 56 years old lived with his son Thomas V Craft (20). It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1916.
Edward passed away from Brights and heart disease at the age of 63 on 12 Feb 1916 in Camden, Lewis County, West Virginia. He was laid to rest around 14 Feb 1916 in Saint Bernard Church Cemetery in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia.
Edward Thompson Craft was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Although no vital records indicate exact birth date and birth location, other sources and evidence are consistent with the mentioned date. His birth location was based on his parents residence at the time of his birth and his gravestone which lists Botetourt County as birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing the above is correct until other evidence is obtained to prove otherwise. His parents were Jacob Craft and Catherine Garman. It appears he had 7 siblings; Mary Jane (m. Wade), Sarah Elizabeth (m. Wade), William Adam, Jacob Richard, David L A, George Jefferson and Samuel Charles.
According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 12 Aug 1850, the family lived in the Western District #8 of Botetourt County, Virginia. Craig county was formed from parts of Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties. According to the 1960 United States Federal Census taken on 29 Jun 1860, they lived near Middle Mountain in The Valley of Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. At the time, Edward was 7 years old and lived with his parents Jacob Craft (36) and Catherine (37) and his 5 siblings; Mary J (11), Elizabeth (9), William A (5), Jacob R (3), and David L (8 Mos). In addition, his paternal uncle Richard Craft (22) also lived with them. Based on the children's birth locations, sometime between 1861-1863, the family moved about 180 miles north into Gilmer County, West Virginia. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 27 Jul 1870 they were living near Letter Gap, Center Township, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward was 17 years old and lived with his parents, Jacob Craft (47) and Catherine (48) and his 6 siblings; Sarah E (19), William (16), Jacob (13), David (10), George (9) and Samuel (7).
At the age of 23, Edward married 24-year-old Catherine McLaughlin on 20 Apr 1876 in Lewis County, West Virginia. Unfortunately, Catherine passed away in 1891. It appears Edward never remarried. It appears Edward and Catherine had nine children; Bridget Teresa (m. McCudden), William Martin, Michael Luke, Edward Joseph, John Francis, James Basil, Catherine Agnes (m. Copley), Thomas Vincent, and Anna. Anna passed away as an infant. After his marriage to Catherine in 1876, it appears they moved to neighboring Lewis County. According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 16 Jun 1880 they were living near Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward T. Craft was 27 years old and lived with his spouse Catharine (27) and their three children; Bridget (3), William (2) and Michael (10 mos). According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jun 1900 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 48 years old and lived with his eight children; Bridget A Craft (23), William (22), Michael (20), Edward (19), John (17), James (15), Catherine (13) and Thomas (11). According to the 1910 United States Federal Census taken on 2 May 1910 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 56 years old lived with his son Thomas V Craft (20). It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1916.
Edward passed away from Brights and heart disease at the age of 63 on 12 Feb 1916 in Camden, Lewis County, West Virginia. He was laid to rest around 14 Feb 1916 in Saint Bernard Church Cemetery in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia.
Biography Information by Tom Richardson (#47507774) - Updated as of 16 Sep 23
Edward Thompson Craft was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Although no vital records indicate exact birth date and birth location, other sources and evidence are consistent with the mentioned date. His birth location was based on his parents residence at the time of his birth and his gravestone which lists Botetourt County as birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing the above is correct until other evidence is obtained to prove otherwise. His parents were Jacob Craft and Catherine Garman. It appears he had 7 siblings; Mary Jane (m. Wade), Sarah Elizabeth (m. Wade), William Adam, Jacob Richard, David L A, George Jefferson and Samuel Charles.
According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 12 Aug 1850, the family lived in the Western District #8 of Botetourt County, Virginia. Craig county was formed from parts of Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties. According to the 1960 United States Federal Census taken on 29 Jun 1860, they lived near Middle Mountain in The Valley of Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. At the time, Edward was 7 years old and lived with his parents Jacob Craft (36) and Catherine (37) and his 5 siblings; Mary J (11), Elizabeth (9), William A (5), Jacob R (3), and David L (8 Mos). In addition, his paternal uncle Richard Craft (22) also lived with them. Based on the children's birth locations, sometime between 1861-1863, the family moved about 180 miles north into Gilmer County, West Virginia. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 27 Jul 1870 they were living near Letter Gap, Center Township, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward was 17 years old and lived with his parents, Jacob Craft (47) and Catherine (48) and his 6 siblings; Sarah E (19), William (16), Jacob (13), David (10), George (9) and Samuel (7).
At the age of 23, Edward married 24-year-old Catherine McLaughlin on 20 Apr 1876 in Lewis County, West Virginia. Unfortunately, Catherine passed away in 1891. It appears Edward never remarried. It appears Edward and Catherine had nine children; Bridget Teresa (m. McCudden), William Martin, Michael Luke, Edward Joseph, John Francis, James Basil, Catherine Agnes (m. Copley), Thomas Vincent, and Anna. Anna passed away as an infant. After his marriage to Catherine in 1876, it appears they moved to neighboring Lewis County. According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 16 Jun 1880 they were living near Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward T. Craft was 27 years old and lived with his spouse Catharine (27) and their three children; Bridget (3), William (2) and Michael (10 mos). According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jun 1900 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 48 years old and lived with his eight children; Bridget A Craft (23), William (22), Michael (20), Edward (19), John (17), James (15), Catherine (13) and Thomas (11). According to the 1910 United States Federal Census taken on 2 May 1910 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 56 years old lived with his son Thomas V Craft (20). It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1916.
Edward passed away from Brights and heart disease at the age of 63 on 12 Feb 1916 in Camden, Lewis County, West Virginia. He was laid to rest around 14 Feb 1916 in Saint Bernard Church Cemetery in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia.
Edward Thompson Craft was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Although no vital records indicate exact birth date and birth location, other sources and evidence are consistent with the mentioned date. His birth location was based on his parents residence at the time of his birth and his gravestone which lists Botetourt County as birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing the above is correct until other evidence is obtained to prove otherwise. His parents were Jacob Craft and Catherine Garman. It appears he had 7 siblings; Mary Jane (m. Wade), Sarah Elizabeth (m. Wade), William Adam, Jacob Richard, David L A, George Jefferson and Samuel Charles.
According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 12 Aug 1850, the family lived in the Western District #8 of Botetourt County, Virginia. Craig county was formed from parts of Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties. According to the 1960 United States Federal Census taken on 29 Jun 1860, they lived near Middle Mountain in The Valley of Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. At the time, Edward was 7 years old and lived with his parents Jacob Craft (36) and Catherine (37) and his 5 siblings; Mary J (11), Elizabeth (9), William A (5), Jacob R (3), and David L (8 Mos). In addition, his paternal uncle Richard Craft (22) also lived with them. Based on the children's birth locations, sometime between 1861-1863, the family moved about 180 miles north into Gilmer County, West Virginia. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 27 Jul 1870 they were living near Letter Gap, Center Township, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward was 17 years old and lived with his parents, Jacob Craft (47) and Catherine (48) and his 6 siblings; Sarah E (19), William (16), Jacob (13), David (10), George (9) and Samuel (7).
At the age of 23, Edward married 24-year-old Catherine McLaughlin on 20 Apr 1876 in Lewis County, West Virginia. Unfortunately, Catherine passed away in 1891. It appears Edward never remarried. It appears Edward and Catherine had nine children; Bridget Teresa (m. McCudden), William Martin, Michael Luke, Edward Joseph, John Francis, James Basil, Catherine Agnes (m. Copley), Thomas Vincent, and Anna. Anna passed away as an infant. After his marriage to Catherine in 1876, it appears they moved to neighboring Lewis County. According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 16 Jun 1880 they were living near Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, Edward T. Craft was 27 years old and lived with his spouse Catharine (27) and their three children; Bridget (3), William (2) and Michael (10 mos). According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jun 1900 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 48 years old and lived with his eight children; Bridget A Craft (23), William (22), Michael (20), Edward (19), John (17), James (15), Catherine (13) and Thomas (11). According to the 1910 United States Federal Census taken on 2 May 1910 they owned a farm in Court House District in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, a widowed Edward T. Craft was 56 years old lived with his son Thomas V Craft (20). It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1916.
Edward passed away from Brights and heart disease at the age of 63 on 12 Feb 1916 in Camden, Lewis County, West Virginia. He was laid to rest around 14 Feb 1916 in Saint Bernard Church Cemetery in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia.
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Edward T Craft Sep 16, 1852 Feb 12, 1916 Born in Bodatot Co Va (*Botetourt), Died in Lewis Co W Va
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