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John W. Craddock

Birth	:	2 Feb 1838 Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1912 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Island Cemetery, Fruitland, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3588982, -91.1117020
Description	:	He was 74y, 7m, 22d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Muscatine Journal, Thurs., Aug, 15, 1912 p. 7 col. 4 in pages provided by Paul Dickey in May, 2001. WELL KNOWN ISLAND RESIDENT SUCCUMBS ---------- JOHN W. CRADDOCK CALLED BY DEATH YESTERDAY -------- Pioneer Resident Passes Away at his home after illness of several months -------- John W. Craddock, a pioneer resident of Muscatine county and one of the best known residents of Muscatine Island, passed away at his home yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He had been ill for several months and had been growing worse slowly until it was such that he could not... Read More	He was 74y, 7m, 22d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Muscatine Journal, Thurs., Aug, 15, 1912 p. 7 col. 4 in pages provided by Paul Dickey in May, 2001. WELL KNOWN ISLAND RESIDENT SUCCUMBS ---------- JOHN W. CRADDOCK CALLED BY DEATH YESTERDAY -------- Pioneer Resident Passes Away at his home after illness of several months -------- John W. Craddock, a pioneer resident of Muscatine county and one of the best known residents of Muscatine Island, passed away at his home yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He had been ill for several months and had been growing worse slowly until it was such that he could not survive and the expected end came peacefully. He was born in Ypsilanti, Mich., February 2, 1838, from where he moved to Muscatine in 1854, having lived in this county ever since. He was a veteran fo the Civil War, having served in the Eighteenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry and was a member of the Shelby Norman Post, G. A. R. On November 22, 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah Wamsley in Louisa county. He is survived by his bereaved wife and two sons, Arthur and Jesse, both at home. The funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. G. P. Bagley, pastor of the Island and Musserville Methodist Episcopal churches, officiating. The obsequies were held at the Island church. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. W. Craddock, residing on section 5, Port Louisa Township, on Muscatine Island, was born in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich. in 1838, and was the second in a family of eight children born to Abraham and Mary (Watling) Craddock. The parents were natives of England, and after their migration to America settled in Ypsilanti, where the father engaged in the boot and shoe business. While residing there he became quite wealthy, being the owner of a number of buildings in the city, but in 1849 incurred a serious loss by fire, after which he went to California, remaining five years. On the 22d of November, 1856, he landed in Louisa County, Iowa, settling on the island, where he purchased sixty acres of land, though afterward increasing his farm, and giving great care to its cultivation. His death occurred in 1871, but his wife is still living, and resides o the old homestead. Our subject received his education in the graded schools of Ypsilanti, and remained in his native State until nineteen years of age, when with his parents he came to Louisa County, Iowa, and engaged in farming. On the 16th of June, 1862, he enlisted in the War for the Union at Muscatine, and was assigned to Company K, 18th Iowa Infantry, being mustered in at Clinton. He was engaged in many skirmishes, but left the regiment at Sedaia, and was discharged at Jefferson City in December, 1863, on account of disability. After his discharge he was confined in the hospital for some time, but later returned to his home. On the 22d of November, 1866, in Louisa County, Iowa, the marriage of J. W. Craddock and Sarah Wamsley, a native of Muscatine County, was celebrated. The lady is a daughter of Abraham and Catherine (Cander) Wamsley, both of whom were born in Virginia, and came to Iowa at an early day, settling in Muscatine County, where the father died some years ago, aged thirty-five years. Her mother is still living, and is now the wife of Elisha Beatty. Mr. and Mrs. Craddock are the parents of two children, Arthur and Jesse, both at home. The farm of our subject is pleasantly situated about three miles from Fruitland, on the island, and seven miles from the city of Muscatine, and comprises 100 acres of fine, arable land, all highly cultivated and improved. Through not an office-seeker, Mr. Craddock takes great interest in political affairs, and is a stanch supporter of the Republican party, while socially, he is a member of William Vaile Post No. 447, G. A. R., at Fruitland, He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He came to Muscatine Island when it contained but a few settlers, and for over thirty years has been one of its prominent and progressive citizens, ever ready to aid in public enterprises, and is highly esteemed by all.

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Where is John W. Craddock's memorial?
John W. Craddock's memorial is located at: Island Cemetery, Fruitland, Muscatine County, USA.
When did John W. Craddock death?
John W. Craddock death on 14 Aug 1912 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3588982
Longitude: -91.1117020

Family Members:

Parent

Abraham Craddock

(1801 - 1872)

Mary Watling Craddock

(1817 - 1890)

Spouse

Sarah Ann Wamsley Craddock

(1847 - 1942)

Siblings

Anna Avice Craddock Colburn

(1836 - 1867)

Albert Craddock

(1840 - 1862)

Alonzo C. Craddock

(1842 - 1905)

Mary Eliza Craddock Botsford

(1845 - 1887)

Walter J. Craddock

(1857 - 1920)

Children

Jesse Craddock

(unknow - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Fruitland, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3588982, -91.1117020

2. Kiser Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3657990, -91.1905975

3. Lutheran Homes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4183000, -91.1015000

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Coordinate: 41.3335991, -91.1986008

7. Hampton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3610740, -91.0120240

8. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

9. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

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Coordinate: 41.3663420, -91.0087790

11. High Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4284000, -91.1660000

12. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

13. Houtz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4150009, -91.1999969

14. Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

15. Lettsville Cemetery
Letts, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3278800, -91.2287400

16. Glancy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3098673, -91.0061006

17. Grandview Cemetery
Grandview, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2783012, -91.1742020

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4199982, -91.2144012

19. Miller Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3181000, -90.9822006

20. Cranston Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3792000, -91.2506027

21. Essex Cemetery
Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

22. Jewish Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4506000, -91.0125000

23. Eliza Creek Cemetery
Eliza, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2771988, -90.9981003

24. Gilbert Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4510994, -91.0119019