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David F. Crawford

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David F. Crawford

Birth
Indiana, USA
Death
21 Oct 1912 (aged 71–72)
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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The Daily Review, 21 Oct 1912

Mr. Crawford was one of two members of Grant's old regiment. He died at his daughter's (Mrs Armstrong)home. He died of a stroke of apoplexy. He was born in Terre Haute. His family settled seven miles northwest of Blue Mound. He lived in Dixon, IL before coming to Decatur. He fought during the Civil War in Texas, was wounded in Murphysboro, and spent 7 mos in Andersonville Prison. He was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grindol of St. Louis, Mrs. Davidson of Blue Mound, and Mrs. Armstrong. His wife died in Dec. 1901.

The Daily Review, 24 Oct 1912, pg. 12
The funeral of David Crawford was held Thursday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. F. Armstrong, 983 W. Main St. It was largely attended. short and simple services were held at the house and at the Hall cemetery near Blue Mound, where interment took place. The body was taken from Decatur on the Wabash at 2:25. About thirty-five people accompanied the body to Blue Mound. The pallbearers were six nephews. Robert, John and Charles Crawford of Blue Mound. Ora Crawford of Sadorus, Bruce Fulk of Mr. Auburn and David Black of Decatur.
The Daily Review, 21 Oct 1912

Mr. Crawford was one of two members of Grant's old regiment. He died at his daughter's (Mrs Armstrong)home. He died of a stroke of apoplexy. He was born in Terre Haute. His family settled seven miles northwest of Blue Mound. He lived in Dixon, IL before coming to Decatur. He fought during the Civil War in Texas, was wounded in Murphysboro, and spent 7 mos in Andersonville Prison. He was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grindol of St. Louis, Mrs. Davidson of Blue Mound, and Mrs. Armstrong. His wife died in Dec. 1901.

The Daily Review, 24 Oct 1912, pg. 12
The funeral of David Crawford was held Thursday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. F. Armstrong, 983 W. Main St. It was largely attended. short and simple services were held at the house and at the Hall cemetery near Blue Mound, where interment took place. The body was taken from Decatur on the Wabash at 2:25. About thirty-five people accompanied the body to Blue Mound. The pallbearers were six nephews. Robert, John and Charles Crawford of Blue Mound. Ora Crawford of Sadorus, Bruce Fulk of Mr. Auburn and David Black of Decatur.


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  • Maintained by: Kathy
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  • Added: Dec 22, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45714439/david_f-crawford: accessed ), memorial page for David F. Crawford (1840–21 Oct 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45714439, citing Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Kathy (contributor 46983676).