TITLE:  Robert Craig

SOURCE:  The Keowee Courier

SUBMITTED BY:  Susan Brock-Booker

FORMATTED BY:  Kim Grissom, Jun 2003

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CRAIG, Robert 
(1835-1914) Keowee Courier April 1914 ----Robert Craig, one of 
Oconee's most highly respected citizens, died at his home in the Tabor 
section last Friday, April 17th, and was buried in the cemetery of 
Chauga church on Sunday, the 19th. Mr. Craig was 79 years of age. He 
was a consistent Christian ad staunch church worker for many years, 
and leaves behind an enviable record as citizen, Christian and 
Confederate soldier. He served throughout the war, rendering valiant 
service to the cause of the Confederacy, after the conflict of arms 
taking up with energy the work of rehabilitating the country left 
desolate by reason of the war. In early life he married Miss Sarah 
Wheeler, of Georgia, and had she lived until the 19th of April (the 
day of his burial) he would have celebrated with his life companion 
the 50th anniversary of their wedding. He is survived by his wife and 
two sons, Arthur Craig, of Central, Pickens county, and W. R. Craig, 
of the Westminster section and six daughters, Mrs. Heppie Moorehead, 
Mrs. Clarkie Dickson, Mrs. Sallie Dickson, Mrs. Carrie Honea, Mrs. 
Fannie Perkins and Miss Mollie Craig, who reside in the vicinity of 
Westminster. There are numerous grandchildren also to mourn his 
passing away. To the bereaved ones we extend sincere sympathy in 
their sorrow. Contributed by: Susan Brock-Booker, sbrockbooker@aol.com



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