He was born to Rev Thomas Craighead and Margaret Holmes or Wallace. He died in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg Co, NC. Reverend Craighead was married to Jane Agnes Brown. Craighead County, Arkansas was named for Alexander Craighead's and Jane Agnes Brown's son, John B. Craighead.
This is a Cenotaph. This is his actual burial place.
This is a Cenotaph. This is his actual burial place.
He was born to Rev Thomas Craighead and Margaret Holmes or Wallace. He died in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg Co, NC. Reverend Craighead was married to Jane Agnes Brown. Craighead County, Arkansas was named for Alexander Craighead's and Jane Agnes Brown's son, John B. Craighead.
This is a Cenotaph. This is his actual burial place.
This is a Cenotaph. This is his actual burial place.
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Pastor of Rockey River & Sugar Creek Churches 1758 - 1766. Advocate of American Independence from 1743. Inspirer of the Mecklenburg Decleration. Erected by his Descendants & Admirers
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