EDWARD CRAIG Page 787 EDWARD CRAIG, deceased, farmer and stock-dealer; born in Champaign Co., Ohio, March 13, 1835; at 8 years of age he emigrated with his parents to Illinois, and located in Morgan Co., where he followed farming and stock-raising, until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he went to Missouri and engaged in stock-dealing until 1866, when he located and followed farming and stock- raising until his decease, which occurred Feb. 9, 1873, while upon a trip to Missouri to purchase cattle. His remains now lie buried in the Allen Grove Cemetery; he took a deep interest in the cause of religion, and lived and died a consistant Christian. His marriage with Euphemia C. Legg was celebrated Sept. 12, 1866; four children were the fruit of this union, of whom Clyde L., Grace and Blanche now survive. Mrs. Craig is a daughter of James Legg, whose biography also appears in this work.

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