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Dr Isaac Crawford

Birth	:	17 Apr 1796 Argyle, Washington County, New York, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 1846 Crawfordsville, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Markillie Cemetery, Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2496986, -81.4460983
Description	:	Dr. Isaac Crawford was born in Argyle, Washington Co., N.Y., in 1796, and was a son of James and Martha (Dickey) Crawford, who were married July 4, 1776 in Nova Scotia, and soon after went to America, where James Crawford joined the American army, and was later a prisoner during the war of the Revolution, being chained in a dungeon at Halifax for many months. His manacles made him a cripple for life, he not being treated as a common prisoner of war. His wife was for weeks a waiter upon the prisoners, and together they contrived a... Read More	Dr. Isaac Crawford was born in Argyle, Washington Co., N.Y., in 1796, and was a son of James and Martha (Dickey) Crawford, who were married July 4, 1776 in Nova Scotia, and soon after went to America, where James Crawford joined the American army, and was later a prisoner during the war of the Revolution, being chained in a dungeon at Halifax for many months. His manacles made him a cripple for life, he not being treated as a common prisoner of war. His wife was for weeks a waiter upon the prisoners, and together they contrived a plan for escape. Leaving her child, aged only six months, with her parents, she procured a sleigh and was successful in getting him safely aboard a steamer. After the war they returned to Nova Scotia, obtained their baby boy, and then settled in Cambridge, N.Y. Dr. Crawford was the third son of this union, and after graduating in medicine at Columbus, Ohio, and becoming the husband of Nancy Frazier, he located in New Athens, Ohio, where for a number of years he engaged in practice and in the drug trade. Prior to the death of Mrs. Crawford she bore five children, of whom only two now survive -Mrs. S.E. Rankin and J.W. Crawford. The oldest, Mary Ann, married William Bradsee; the third, J.W.; the fourth, William D.; married Miss Maggie Jones, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; the fifth is Mrs. Rankin. Mrs. Rankin's husband, Maj. Samuel E. Rankin, was, during the late war, Major of the 8th Iowa Infantry, and after his return from the service was elected State Treasurer of Iowa, to which position he was twice re-elected. He was later the founder and editor of the Greeley News, of Kansas, and was engaged in the work when his death occurred. He was a leading lawyer in this county, and twice represented it in the State Legislature. He also, in company with other ardent anti-slavery men, published at Ft. Madison, and later in Washington Press of to-day. His son, John Adams Rankin, is now Clerk of the District Court of Anderson County, Kan. Eleven children graced their union, six living: John A.; Mary, the wife of Lincoln Barnes; Crawford, Birdie, Lizzie and Sarah. Maj. Rankin was one of the fearless few who maintained a depot on the underground Railroad, and many a dusky son Ham was indebted to him for succor, food, and finally assured freedom. He was on the staff of Grant, at Vicksburg, on the staff of Sherman, Judge-Advocate and Provost-Marshal of Memphis, Tenn,. And served in almost all the important battles of the West and South. He was known as an educated gentleman, an able writer, and intrepid solder, an orator with few peers; a man courteous, discreet, tolerant, yet bold and incisive for the right. After the death of his first wife, Dr. Crawford wedded Mary Neal, of New Athens, whose brothers, as mentioned in the sketch of Capt. S.A. Russell, founded the village of Crawfordsville. The Doctor and his wife came here in 1841, and he built a house on the corner where the Iowa house now stands. In his honor the village was named, and he was the first physician, continuing in practice five years, when his death occurred. He was an ardent Whig, and in this county was a prominent politician. His avowed anti-slavery opinions were widely proclaimed. Mary (Neal) Crawford became the mother of five children, three surviving: Sarah Neal, Mrs. Melissa Morehouse, and Mary M. Coe, of Nebraska. Mrs. Crawford is supposed to be the oldest person living in the county, and in June 30, 1887, in her eighty-seventh year and except partial deafness, is sprightly and enjoys life in a high degree. The energy of Dr. Crawford aided largely in the building of Crawfordville. He was an ardent Seceder, religiously, and was one of the first members of the Church in this village. James, his son by his second wife, was a graduate of Rush Medical College, of Chicago, but his death occurred May 28, 1875, from disease contracted in the army. Miss Sarah has been a teacher in this county, and has taught seventeen terms of school, the nine having been taught in the Crawfordsville. She is now the only milliner in the village and has a very neat store. Thompson, the son of Dr. Crawford's last wife, with his brother James, were sent out by a committee, on 1856, and became interested in the border ruffian war in Kansas, and were intimately associated with John Brown, which continued until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion. The two sisters. Sarah and Melissa, were also engaged, and were both proficient in the use of a Sharp's rifle, as well as manufacturers of cartridges. They were women whose names deserve to live in history, and such we desire to honor in this volume. Claims that had been taken by their brothers in Kansas were stocked and watched over by them while the men were engaged in the border ruffian war, and many sleepless nights were passed on the wild prairies, where with rifles in hand. A lonely vigil was kept with no help within miles should they be attacked, and as they then hourly expected. The Crawford family has been one renowned in the history of this county, and elsewhere mention is made of other members. Thompson was a member of the 8th Iowa Infantry, and for twenty-three months a prisoner of war. He was also a scout for several months, being trusted with the most difficult and arduous duties. He was a man full of courage, and although so many times captured, managed to escape thrice from the prison pen at Andersonville. He would have shared John Brown's fate had he not been confined to bed with pneumonia. Brown waited six weeks for his recovery before making his. John W. Crawford, the only male representative of the original Crawford stock, was wedded in Crawfordsville, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1836, to Miss J. Crawford, of Trumbull County, Ohio. She was not in any way related, although bearing the same name. They have reared seven children, six sons and one daughter. James B. married Nellie Coe; they have three children. William D. graduated in medicine and died after several years of successful practice in his native town; his wife was Jennie Maxwell, who bore one son, Howard. Russell E; Frank H. is the husband of Julia A. Moore, of Youngstown, Ohio; he is now yardmaster of the Lucy Furnace, at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Crawford has been, and is yet, one of the most enterprising men of the county, and to his efforts is due the building of the Burlington & Northwestern Railway. For this purpose he called the first meeting, and was one of the first Directors elected. J.W. Crawford and sons, James B. and F.H., the road from Winfield to Washington with their own money, but were reimbursed after the iron was laid, from taxes collected. For twenty-four years Mr. Crawford followed bridge-building, and in 1887, with his son James, formed a partnership in the building of iron bridges, with headquarters at Burlington. They have the exclusive agency for Iowa and Western Illinois, to which their entire attention will be given, as the representatives of the Pittsburgh Bridge Company. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. Crawford is a decided Republican. He is a noted party organizer in his county, and has filled all the important offices in his township. Copyrighted by Chapman Bros. 1885 ACME Publishing Company Chicago, 1887 FROM http://washingtoncountyhistoricalsociety-iowa.org/feature_0110.html

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Where is Dr Isaac Crawford's memorial?
Dr Isaac Crawford's memorial is located at: Markillie Cemetery, Hudson, Summit County, USA.
When did Dr Isaac Crawford death?
Dr Isaac Crawford death on 7 Sep 1846 in Crawfordsville, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Isaac Crawford's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2496986
Longitude: -81.4460983

Family Members:

Parent

James Crawford

(1757 - 1838)

Martha Dickey Crawford

(1751 - 1840)

Spouse

Mary B. Neal Crawford

(1801 - 1895)

Siblings

Margaret Crawford Graham

(1780 - 1835)

Martha Crawford Taylor

(1786 - unknow)

David Crawford

(1790 - 1872)

Children

Mary Ann Crawford Russell

(1819 - 1845)

Sarah Neal Crawford

(1839 - 1920)

Melissa R. Crawford Morehouse

(1841 - 1912)

Mary Malinda Crawford Coe

(1845 - 1926)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Markillie Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2496986, -81.4460983

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2503500, -81.4433000

3. Old Hudson Township Burying Ground
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2453003, -81.4392014

4. Christ Church Episcopal Columbarium
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2425040, -81.4393550

5. Draper Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2402992, -81.4049988

6. Boston Hills Pet Memorial Park
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2645990, -81.4891640

7. Oviatt Cemetery
Macedonia, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797420, -81.4785580

8. O'Brien Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2113991, -81.4558029

9. Birce Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2620613, -81.3947213

10. Trotter Farm Cemetery
Streetsboro, Portage County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2651450, -81.3924160

11. Fairview Cemetery
Hudson, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2552986, -81.5049973

12. Mater Dolorosa Cemetery
Peninsula, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2304900, -81.5079300

13. Maple Lawn Cemetery
Darrowville, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1991997, -81.4400024

14. Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum
Twinsburg, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3013992, -81.4471970

15. Silver Springs Cemetery
Stow, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1982994, -81.4167023

16. Locust Grove Cemetery
Twinsburg, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3088989, -81.4432983

17. Northlawn Memorial Gardens
Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1997986, -81.5045013

18. Cackler Cemetery
Sugar Bush Knolls, Portage County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2033005, -81.3807983

19. Streetsboro Cemetery
Streetsboro, Portage County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2355995, -81.3452988

20. All Saints Cemetery
Northfield, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2893982, -81.5363998

21. Cedar Grove Cemetery
Peninsula, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2408981, -81.5608978

22. Aurora Mennonite Cemetery
Aurora, Portage County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2913017, -81.3441010

23. Boston Cemetery
Boston, Summit County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2669983, -81.5600967

24. Russell Cemetery
Franklin Township, Portage County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1814003, -81.3653030