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Almaren Franklin Craig

Birth	:	26 Apr 1834 Maine, USA
Death	:	20 Nov 1920 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8438988, -94.8330994
Description	:	The Laurens Sun, Laurens, Iowa, Thursday, 25 Nov 1920, Page 1: A. F. CRAIG -------------- Almaren F. Craig was born April 26, 1834 at Farmington, Maine and died on his farm south of Laurens, November 20, 1920 at the age of 86 years 6 months and 27 days. He received his early education in the rural schools of Farmington, later entering the academy of that place fitting himself for the profession of teaching and became identified with the educational activities of the community. Being of a progressive nature, the call of the West appealed to him so in the fall of 1854 he located near... Read More	The Laurens Sun, Laurens, Iowa, Thursday, 25 Nov 1920, Page 1: A. F. CRAIG -------------- Almaren F. Craig was born April 26, 1834 at Farmington, Maine and died on his farm south of Laurens, November 20, 1920 at the age of 86 years 6 months and 27 days. He received his early education in the rural schools of Farmington, later entering the academy of that place fitting himself for the profession of teaching and became identified with the educational activities of the community. Being of a progressive nature, the call of the West appealed to him so in the fall of 1854 he located near Muscatine, Iowa and began teaching in the rural schools of the Muscatine county. He was married to Marietta L. Butler, November 19, 1855 at Farmington, Maine and together the newlyweds began the establishment of their new home on the prairie of Iowa enduring the hardships and provations of those pioneer days. To this union were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. He is survived by five children, W. (M.?) Craig of (word?), L. H. Craig of Davenport, Mrs. Chas. King of Ord, Minnesota, Mrs. A. A. Bunch and Mrs. W. H. Kees of this place. He is also survived by one brother, W. F. Craig of Des Moines, twenty-five grand children and eleven great grand children as well as many other relatives and friends. His devoted wife preceded him to the Eternal City thirteen years ago leaving him to devote his remaining years in tender solicitude and helpfulness to his loved ones who cherish his memory and emulate his noble example. In his early life he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church in which he remained a faithful member during his long and useful life. His was a strong and (word?) Christian character never countenancing that which he (deemed?) wrong, (word?) in the defence of right and justice. His life has left its imprint in the history of Pocahontas county where he had been a resident for nearly thirty-eight years living to see the wild prairies developed to their present condition of cultivation and fertility. His was a life of (undying?) ambition and his one regret as he felt old age creep upon him was that life was too short to accomplish all his aim but with faith and trust he passed from earth to that land where no parting ever comes there to be forever with the Lord. The funeral was held (Saturday?) (afternoon?) and was (conducted?) by Rev. (name?) and the remains were laid by (loving?) (hands?) beside those of his wife in the Laurens cemetery.

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Almaren Franklin Craig's memorial is located at: Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA.
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Almaren Franklin Craig death on 20 Nov 1920 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8438988
Longitude: -94.8330994

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Starling Craig

(1803 - 1890)

Dorcas Dunning Wheeler Craig

(1814 - 1896)

Spouse

Marietta Louise Butler Craig

(1835 - 1907)

Siblings

Andella Craig

(1832 - 1850)

Eleanor H. Craig Cothren

(1840 - 1907)

(1842 - 1919)

(1846 - 1893)

(1848 - 1866)

(1851 - 1918)

Children

Louis Butler Craig

(1868 - 1954)

Mary Eleanor Craig Bunch-Siddall

(1875 - 1959)

Marietta Elzoda “Mattie” Craig Kees

(1875 - 1963)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

2. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

3. Swan Lake Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -94.8925018

4. Garton Family Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

5. Washington Cemetery
Havelock, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8363250, -94.7091440

6. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

7. Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

9. Smith Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8142014, -94.9925003

10. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

11. Garfield Township Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

12. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

13. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

14. Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

15. Summit Hill Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7315000, -94.6595000

16. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

17. Ellington Cemetery
Ellington Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

18. Powhatan Cemetery
Plover, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8557396, -94.5801773

19. Osborn Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

20. Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

21. Calvary Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

22. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

23. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

24. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981