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Leila <I>Greenhow</I> Cravens

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Leila Greenhow Cravens

Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death
8 Feb 1886 (aged 45–46)
Jefferson County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Beloved wife of Alexander Cravens who was from a wealthy banking family in Madison, Indiana.

Loving mother of Margaret Cravens.

Third daughter of Dr. Richard Greenhow and Rose O'Neale, the "Rebel Rose" of the Civil War.

Right after the Battle of Bull Run, Rose sent Leila to Utah to live with her sister, Florence on her promise that she be given a quality education. Florence begged Rose to send Rosey along also but she didn't.
Beloved wife of Alexander Cravens who was from a wealthy banking family in Madison, Indiana.

Loving mother of Margaret Cravens.

Third daughter of Dr. Richard Greenhow and Rose O'Neale, the "Rebel Rose" of the Civil War.

Right after the Battle of Bull Run, Rose sent Leila to Utah to live with her sister, Florence on her promise that she be given a quality education. Florence begged Rose to send Rosey along also but she didn't.


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  • Created by: Debbie
  • Added: Jul 29, 2004
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9197550/leila-cravens: accessed ), memorial page for Leila Greenhow Cravens (1840–8 Feb 1886), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9197550, citing Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Debbie (contributor 46570228).