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James Crawford “Crof” McGaha

Birth	:	12 Jun 1832 Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 1908 Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6856003, -72.6917038
Description	:	From The Sylvan Valley News Brevard, North Carolina. 1908 Compiled And Published By Sue Dempsey Brewer Page 27 Feb. 14, 1908 J.C. McGaha Dead---- J. Crawford McGaha, better known as "Crof", died under sad and peculiar circumstances Wednesday of last week. He left home last Wednesday morning to look up some hogs that were out in the range without food, and the Snow made it a duty to feed them. He told his family when he left that if he did not find them he would probably send the night at Tom Fowler's and hunt farther the next day, so when... Read More	From The Sylvan Valley News Brevard, North Carolina. 1908 Compiled And Published By Sue Dempsey Brewer Page 27 Feb. 14, 1908 J.C. McGaha Dead---- J. Crawford McGaha, better known as "Crof", died under sad and peculiar circumstances Wednesday of last week. He left home last Wednesday morning to look up some hogs that were out in the range without food, and the Snow made it a duty to feed them. He told his family when he left that if he did not find them he would probably send the night at Tom Fowler's and hunt farther the next day, so when night came and he did not return there was no uneasiness at his home. He was at Fowler's house in the afternoon and made arrangements with Fowler to come over and work for him on Friday, and left for home before dark. This was the last seen of him alive. Friday morning Fowler went to McGaha's according to promise and the discovery was made that Mr. McGaha was missing. A searching party was organized and the body found near the trail where it had lain two nights and a day undisturbed. The find was terrible shock to the neighbors and friends who were in the searching party, as well to his many friends in all this mountain country. Mr. McGaha was 76 years old, was born, married, and lived along and useful life on the waters of Little River. His house was known far and wide for its hospitality, and there are few citizens of the county but have participated in its cheer and shelter. He was a good neighbor, a true friend and an honored citizen. Mr. McGaha was a liberal member of the old M.E. church, and the prime mover and principal contributor in building the Little River Chapel, near his home, as a place of worship for his denomination. His house has always been the home of the Methodist Episcopal Clergymen who have visited this country since the war, and his donations have kept up the semblance of life and interest among the few who worshipped at Little River Chapel. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss. V.B. McGaha, his only son, was for many years Sheriff of the county. The daughters are all married, one of them being the wife of A.L. Hardin, our efficie county surveyor. W.B.Hardin, who lives in the edge of South Carolina married one, and Steve Keith, now living in the Indian Territory, married the third. No visible cause for his sudden death is known. He left home last Wednesday morning in his usual health, and the exertion of walking over the mountains in the snow must have been too great and heart failure resulted. His sudden death will be regretted by a large circle of friends, and the News joins them in sympathy for the immediate family.

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Where is James Crawford “Crof” McGaha's memorial?
James Crawford “Crof” McGaha's memorial is located at: North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin County, USA.
When did James Crawford “Crof” McGaha death?
James Crawford “Crof” McGaha death on 6 Feb 1908 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Crawford “Crof” McGaha's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6856003
Longitude: -72.6917038

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse McGaha

(1804 - 1898)

Candice Hightower McGaha

(1803 - 1875)

Spouse

Harriet Shipman McGaha

(1831 - 1912)

Siblings

William Steel McGaha

(1830 - 1898)

Children

Mitchel Bascombe McGaha

(1855 - 1862)

Sarah Sallie McGaha Hardin

(1858 - 1940)

James Moultre McGaha

(1869 - 1871)

Florence McGaha Bishop

(1871 - 1895)

Missouri T McGaha

(1874 - 1897)

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