Fayette County PA Archives Biographies.....Craig, R. Porter October 2, 1836 - ????
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Source: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia, Fayette Co, PA, pg 156
Author: John H. Gresham & Samuel T. Wiley

    R Porter Craig is the son of John S Craig and Jane 
Springer Craig.  John S Craig, the father of the subject of 
this sketch, was of Irish descent. He was born in East 
Liberty, on the west side of the Youghiogheny river opposite 
to what is now Dawson borough, April 4, 1800.  He lived 
seven years with his grandfather, Hon John Smilie at Dawson, 
and eight years with his uncle, Joseph Huston, two miles 
north of Uniontown.
    In 1816-17 he was at the Union Rolling Mill and in 
charge of the works for over one year.  In 1818 he went to 
the Old Forge, two miles north of Uniontown, which he 
assisted in running till he was married.  On April 4, 1822, 
he was married to Miss Jane Springer, daughter of John 
Springer. One week after his marriage he removed to the Old 
Redstone Furnace, and acted as manager there of the same 
until 1824.  He commenced farming about 1824 and continued 
to farm until his death.  He died February 2, 1887.  In 
April, 1856, he went West and returned in September, and 
bought the farm in North Union township where he lived and 
died.
    William Craig, grandfather of R Porter Craig, came from 
Ireland in the latter part of the eighteen century, and 
settled in Fayette county.  Jane Springer Craig was born 
June 13, 1804.  
    R Porter Craig was born October 2, 1836, in Menallen 
township, Fayette county, Penna.  He was raised on a farm 
and has been a farmer all of his life, and is now a producer 
of grains and small fruits.  He was educated in the common 
schools of North Union township, and one of his old teachers 
was James Springer.  
    He was married February 24, 1863, to Catherine M 
Springer, by Rev Sinsabau, a Methodist pastor.  To this 
union were born three children: Albert R Craig, born January 
2, 1865, he is a farmer married to Fannie Rankin of South 
Union township; Charles H Craig, born September 5, 1867, 
living at home; Walter C Craig, born June 8, 1869, living at 
home.  
    Mr Craig has been a member of the Baptist church since 
1855, and held the office of deacon for many years.  Mrs 
Craig is a member of the same church.  Mr Craig is a member 
of the Masonic order.  He is a pleasant gentleman, and is of 
quiet easy manners, and is highly respected by his 
neighbors.  
    Dennis Springer, the father of Mrs Craig, was born 
February 3, 1787, in North Union township.  He was a farmer. 
 He married Miss Sarah Brownfield, daughter of Thomas and 
Elizabeth Brownfield.  She was born September 25, 1797, and 
came to this county in 1805 with her parents from near 
Winchester, Virginia.  

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