The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 2, 1900, page 1, column 2
William Cravens, the venerable father of Trustee John B. Cravens, of Hamblen township, is very ill. While walking around near his dwelling he suffered a stroke of paralysis and fell to the ground. The entire right side of his body is paralyzed and at this writing his recovery seems doubtful. He is seventy-four years of age. – Brown County Dem.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 16, 1900, Volume XL, Number 33, page 1
William Craven, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hamblen Township, was stricken with paralysis January 18; died January 29, his age being 74 years, 8 months, 26 days. He was conscious during his illness until death. He had formerly served his people as Justice of the Peace for eight years and served as superintendent of roads and made a faithful officer. He lived a faithful Christian for forty years and told his family before death that he was going to take a journey and the way was clear and he was ready to go. The funeral took place at Nineveh on Wednesday, Rev. Spicer conducting the services. – Brown County Demo.
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Franklin Democrat, Friday, 10 January 1908, pg 3
SKETCH OF WILLIAM’S SON, THOMAS WILLIAM CRAVEN –
Wm. Craven and family came from England to the United States fifty-five years ago and settled near Barnesville, Ohio. At that time Mr. Craven and wife and three children, viz, John D., Elizabeth and Hannah composed the family. The family built up a happy home in Ohio and prospered while there. But restless to build up more rapidly, Mr. Craven sold the homestead and moved to Brown county, Hamblin township. Finding real estate so cheap in the Brown county hills, he bought a large tract of land. While living in Ohio, the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Craven were Mary Jane, Lucilla, Tom W., subject of this sketch, Alice and Manda. After moving to Brown county there were added George L., Ella and Ida.
Wm. Craven died at his daughter, Ella’s home, at a ripe old age, November 22, 1907. [sic-22 Nov was death of Wm's wife. Wm died 29 Jan 1900] To return to the subject of this sketch, Thomas W. lived with his parents till 21 years of age. Then, as the customary rule was, at 21 years of age he gained his freedom and began to make his own way in the world. Putting his hand into his pocket he took out his money – two cents – and looking earnestly at his all, he took it, opening wide his hand, holding the pennies, he walked to where his father was, and told him, that he would that day, begin the battle of life for himself. As his father was not able to aid him, only gave him good advice. Thomas W. began by hiring out, and proving himself worthy, soon had a reputation that was worth more than wealth. Frugality, industry, honesty and morality soon gave young Craven a start.
A partner in life he found in Miss Laura A. Gillaspy, daughter of Wm. E. and Elizabeth Gillaspy to whom he was married August 18, 1882. They settled in Brown county and lived there two years; then sold the homestead and moved to Nineveh, where Mr. Craven followed the blacksmith trade. He was soon recognized as a good workman, and with the assistance of Mrs. Craven, they have succeeded in acquiring a comfortable home in the beautiful little town.
To their union is added Pearl, Orthor (who died when ten months of age), Rebe, Anna and Ralph. The three girls are graduates of Nineveh’s high school, and Pearl is at present assistant to Prof. Lydy. What about Ralph? He is a bright little son of six years of age, is in school and giving good promise. Mr. Craven after 15 years at the bellows and forge, went into the hardware and harness trade. It was twenty years ago that it was proposed to build a model high school building. This agitation was general but nothing was done. Sixteen years ago, Mr. Craven said jestingly to a number of his neighbors: “Boys, you will never have a creditable school building till you elect me for your trustee.”
Mr. Craven’s courage and friendliness to popular education were known and his fellow citizens, after many years, put him in for trustee. He readily made the levy and arranged amply for the building. His financiering through all this has been good and he now has the financial affairs of his township in a healthy condition.
The new building is on a beautiful plot, containing four acres, on which Mr. Craven has a grove of 124 maples and a few of other kinds of forest growth. There are cement walks around with graveled yard. The structure from cellar to garret contains 24 rooms. The foundation is of solid stone and the cement floor of all the cellar rooms is complete. There are three heating furnaces which keep the many rooms at a regular temperature.
Prof. Webb, ye scribe, with Mr. Craven, visited the school. Prof. L. L. Lydy is principal and Pearl Craven assistant. In the lower grades are Fred Ritcher, Lester Snow and Nellie Springer. We noted in attendance about 124 and every room managed carefully by this able corps of teachers. Prof. L. L. Lydy is a graduate of the State normal. We went with Mr. Craven and visited Opal Forsythe and Celest’a Long’s schools. Both schools were in good shape, with live teachers devoted zealously to their schools and the scholars were busy and in sympathy with their teachers’ work.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
William Cravens, the venerable father of Trustee John B. Cravens, of Hamblen township, is very ill. While walking around near his dwelling he suffered a stroke of paralysis and fell to the ground. The entire right side of his body is paralyzed and at this writing his recovery seems doubtful. He is seventy-four years of age. – Brown County Dem.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 16, 1900, Volume XL, Number 33, page 1
William Craven, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hamblen Township, was stricken with paralysis January 18; died January 29, his age being 74 years, 8 months, 26 days. He was conscious during his illness until death. He had formerly served his people as Justice of the Peace for eight years and served as superintendent of roads and made a faithful officer. He lived a faithful Christian for forty years and told his family before death that he was going to take a journey and the way was clear and he was ready to go. The funeral took place at Nineveh on Wednesday, Rev. Spicer conducting the services. – Brown County Demo.
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Franklin Democrat, Friday, 10 January 1908, pg 3
SKETCH OF WILLIAM’S SON, THOMAS WILLIAM CRAVEN –
Wm. Craven and family came from England to the United States fifty-five years ago and settled near Barnesville, Ohio. At that time Mr. Craven and wife and three children, viz, John D., Elizabeth and Hannah composed the family. The family built up a happy home in Ohio and prospered while there. But restless to build up more rapidly, Mr. Craven sold the homestead and moved to Brown county, Hamblin township. Finding real estate so cheap in the Brown county hills, he bought a large tract of land. While living in Ohio, the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Craven were Mary Jane, Lucilla, Tom W., subject of this sketch, Alice and Manda. After moving to Brown county there were added George L., Ella and Ida.
Wm. Craven died at his daughter, Ella’s home, at a ripe old age, November 22, 1907. [sic-22 Nov was death of Wm's wife. Wm died 29 Jan 1900] To return to the subject of this sketch, Thomas W. lived with his parents till 21 years of age. Then, as the customary rule was, at 21 years of age he gained his freedom and began to make his own way in the world. Putting his hand into his pocket he took out his money – two cents – and looking earnestly at his all, he took it, opening wide his hand, holding the pennies, he walked to where his father was, and told him, that he would that day, begin the battle of life for himself. As his father was not able to aid him, only gave him good advice. Thomas W. began by hiring out, and proving himself worthy, soon had a reputation that was worth more than wealth. Frugality, industry, honesty and morality soon gave young Craven a start.
A partner in life he found in Miss Laura A. Gillaspy, daughter of Wm. E. and Elizabeth Gillaspy to whom he was married August 18, 1882. They settled in Brown county and lived there two years; then sold the homestead and moved to Nineveh, where Mr. Craven followed the blacksmith trade. He was soon recognized as a good workman, and with the assistance of Mrs. Craven, they have succeeded in acquiring a comfortable home in the beautiful little town.
To their union is added Pearl, Orthor (who died when ten months of age), Rebe, Anna and Ralph. The three girls are graduates of Nineveh’s high school, and Pearl is at present assistant to Prof. Lydy. What about Ralph? He is a bright little son of six years of age, is in school and giving good promise. Mr. Craven after 15 years at the bellows and forge, went into the hardware and harness trade. It was twenty years ago that it was proposed to build a model high school building. This agitation was general but nothing was done. Sixteen years ago, Mr. Craven said jestingly to a number of his neighbors: “Boys, you will never have a creditable school building till you elect me for your trustee.”
Mr. Craven’s courage and friendliness to popular education were known and his fellow citizens, after many years, put him in for trustee. He readily made the levy and arranged amply for the building. His financiering through all this has been good and he now has the financial affairs of his township in a healthy condition.
The new building is on a beautiful plot, containing four acres, on which Mr. Craven has a grove of 124 maples and a few of other kinds of forest growth. There are cement walks around with graveled yard. The structure from cellar to garret contains 24 rooms. The foundation is of solid stone and the cement floor of all the cellar rooms is complete. There are three heating furnaces which keep the many rooms at a regular temperature.
Prof. Webb, ye scribe, with Mr. Craven, visited the school. Prof. L. L. Lydy is principal and Pearl Craven assistant. In the lower grades are Fred Ritcher, Lester Snow and Nellie Springer. We noted in attendance about 124 and every room managed carefully by this able corps of teachers. Prof. L. L. Lydy is a graduate of the State normal. We went with Mr. Craven and visited Opal Forsythe and Celest’a Long’s schools. Both schools were in good shape, with live teachers devoted zealously to their schools and the scholars were busy and in sympathy with their teachers’ work.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 2, 1900, page 1, column 2
William Cravens, the venerable father of Trustee John B. Cravens, of Hamblen township, is very ill. While walking around near his dwelling he suffered a stroke of paralysis and fell to the ground. The entire right side of his body is paralyzed and at this writing his recovery seems doubtful. He is seventy-four years of age. – Brown County Dem.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 16, 1900, Volume XL, Number 33, page 1
William Craven, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hamblen Township, was stricken with paralysis January 18; died January 29, his age being 74 years, 8 months, 26 days. He was conscious during his illness until death. He had formerly served his people as Justice of the Peace for eight years and served as superintendent of roads and made a faithful officer. He lived a faithful Christian for forty years and told his family before death that he was going to take a journey and the way was clear and he was ready to go. The funeral took place at Nineveh on Wednesday, Rev. Spicer conducting the services. – Brown County Demo.
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Franklin Democrat, Friday, 10 January 1908, pg 3
SKETCH OF WILLIAM’S SON, THOMAS WILLIAM CRAVEN –
Wm. Craven and family came from England to the United States fifty-five years ago and settled near Barnesville, Ohio. At that time Mr. Craven and wife and three children, viz, John D., Elizabeth and Hannah composed the family. The family built up a happy home in Ohio and prospered while there. But restless to build up more rapidly, Mr. Craven sold the homestead and moved to Brown county, Hamblin township. Finding real estate so cheap in the Brown county hills, he bought a large tract of land. While living in Ohio, the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Craven were Mary Jane, Lucilla, Tom W., subject of this sketch, Alice and Manda. After moving to Brown county there were added George L., Ella and Ida.
Wm. Craven died at his daughter, Ella’s home, at a ripe old age, November 22, 1907. [sic-22 Nov was death of Wm's wife. Wm died 29 Jan 1900] To return to the subject of this sketch, Thomas W. lived with his parents till 21 years of age. Then, as the customary rule was, at 21 years of age he gained his freedom and began to make his own way in the world. Putting his hand into his pocket he took out his money – two cents – and looking earnestly at his all, he took it, opening wide his hand, holding the pennies, he walked to where his father was, and told him, that he would that day, begin the battle of life for himself. As his father was not able to aid him, only gave him good advice. Thomas W. began by hiring out, and proving himself worthy, soon had a reputation that was worth more than wealth. Frugality, industry, honesty and morality soon gave young Craven a start.
A partner in life he found in Miss Laura A. Gillaspy, daughter of Wm. E. and Elizabeth Gillaspy to whom he was married August 18, 1882. They settled in Brown county and lived there two years; then sold the homestead and moved to Nineveh, where Mr. Craven followed the blacksmith trade. He was soon recognized as a good workman, and with the assistance of Mrs. Craven, they have succeeded in acquiring a comfortable home in the beautiful little town.
To their union is added Pearl, Orthor (who died when ten months of age), Rebe, Anna and Ralph. The three girls are graduates of Nineveh’s high school, and Pearl is at present assistant to Prof. Lydy. What about Ralph? He is a bright little son of six years of age, is in school and giving good promise. Mr. Craven after 15 years at the bellows and forge, went into the hardware and harness trade. It was twenty years ago that it was proposed to build a model high school building. This agitation was general but nothing was done. Sixteen years ago, Mr. Craven said jestingly to a number of his neighbors: “Boys, you will never have a creditable school building till you elect me for your trustee.”
Mr. Craven’s courage and friendliness to popular education were known and his fellow citizens, after many years, put him in for trustee. He readily made the levy and arranged amply for the building. His financiering through all this has been good and he now has the financial affairs of his township in a healthy condition.
The new building is on a beautiful plot, containing four acres, on which Mr. Craven has a grove of 124 maples and a few of other kinds of forest growth. There are cement walks around with graveled yard. The structure from cellar to garret contains 24 rooms. The foundation is of solid stone and the cement floor of all the cellar rooms is complete. There are three heating furnaces which keep the many rooms at a regular temperature.
Prof. Webb, ye scribe, with Mr. Craven, visited the school. Prof. L. L. Lydy is principal and Pearl Craven assistant. In the lower grades are Fred Ritcher, Lester Snow and Nellie Springer. We noted in attendance about 124 and every room managed carefully by this able corps of teachers. Prof. L. L. Lydy is a graduate of the State normal. We went with Mr. Craven and visited Opal Forsythe and Celest’a Long’s schools. Both schools were in good shape, with live teachers devoted zealously to their schools and the scholars were busy and in sympathy with their teachers’ work.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
William Cravens, the venerable father of Trustee John B. Cravens, of Hamblen township, is very ill. While walking around near his dwelling he suffered a stroke of paralysis and fell to the ground. The entire right side of his body is paralyzed and at this writing his recovery seems doubtful. He is seventy-four years of age. – Brown County Dem.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 16, 1900, Volume XL, Number 33, page 1
William Craven, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hamblen Township, was stricken with paralysis January 18; died January 29, his age being 74 years, 8 months, 26 days. He was conscious during his illness until death. He had formerly served his people as Justice of the Peace for eight years and served as superintendent of roads and made a faithful officer. He lived a faithful Christian for forty years and told his family before death that he was going to take a journey and the way was clear and he was ready to go. The funeral took place at Nineveh on Wednesday, Rev. Spicer conducting the services. – Brown County Demo.
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Franklin Democrat, Friday, 10 January 1908, pg 3
SKETCH OF WILLIAM’S SON, THOMAS WILLIAM CRAVEN –
Wm. Craven and family came from England to the United States fifty-five years ago and settled near Barnesville, Ohio. At that time Mr. Craven and wife and three children, viz, John D., Elizabeth and Hannah composed the family. The family built up a happy home in Ohio and prospered while there. But restless to build up more rapidly, Mr. Craven sold the homestead and moved to Brown county, Hamblin township. Finding real estate so cheap in the Brown county hills, he bought a large tract of land. While living in Ohio, the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Craven were Mary Jane, Lucilla, Tom W., subject of this sketch, Alice and Manda. After moving to Brown county there were added George L., Ella and Ida.
Wm. Craven died at his daughter, Ella’s home, at a ripe old age, November 22, 1907. [sic-22 Nov was death of Wm's wife. Wm died 29 Jan 1900] To return to the subject of this sketch, Thomas W. lived with his parents till 21 years of age. Then, as the customary rule was, at 21 years of age he gained his freedom and began to make his own way in the world. Putting his hand into his pocket he took out his money – two cents – and looking earnestly at his all, he took it, opening wide his hand, holding the pennies, he walked to where his father was, and told him, that he would that day, begin the battle of life for himself. As his father was not able to aid him, only gave him good advice. Thomas W. began by hiring out, and proving himself worthy, soon had a reputation that was worth more than wealth. Frugality, industry, honesty and morality soon gave young Craven a start.
A partner in life he found in Miss Laura A. Gillaspy, daughter of Wm. E. and Elizabeth Gillaspy to whom he was married August 18, 1882. They settled in Brown county and lived there two years; then sold the homestead and moved to Nineveh, where Mr. Craven followed the blacksmith trade. He was soon recognized as a good workman, and with the assistance of Mrs. Craven, they have succeeded in acquiring a comfortable home in the beautiful little town.
To their union is added Pearl, Orthor (who died when ten months of age), Rebe, Anna and Ralph. The three girls are graduates of Nineveh’s high school, and Pearl is at present assistant to Prof. Lydy. What about Ralph? He is a bright little son of six years of age, is in school and giving good promise. Mr. Craven after 15 years at the bellows and forge, went into the hardware and harness trade. It was twenty years ago that it was proposed to build a model high school building. This agitation was general but nothing was done. Sixteen years ago, Mr. Craven said jestingly to a number of his neighbors: “Boys, you will never have a creditable school building till you elect me for your trustee.”
Mr. Craven’s courage and friendliness to popular education were known and his fellow citizens, after many years, put him in for trustee. He readily made the levy and arranged amply for the building. His financiering through all this has been good and he now has the financial affairs of his township in a healthy condition.
The new building is on a beautiful plot, containing four acres, on which Mr. Craven has a grove of 124 maples and a few of other kinds of forest growth. There are cement walks around with graveled yard. The structure from cellar to garret contains 24 rooms. The foundation is of solid stone and the cement floor of all the cellar rooms is complete. There are three heating furnaces which keep the many rooms at a regular temperature.
Prof. Webb, ye scribe, with Mr. Craven, visited the school. Prof. L. L. Lydy is principal and Pearl Craven assistant. In the lower grades are Fred Ritcher, Lester Snow and Nellie Springer. We noted in attendance about 124 and every room managed carefully by this able corps of teachers. Prof. L. L. Lydy is a graduate of the State normal. We went with Mr. Craven and visited Opal Forsythe and Celest’a Long’s schools. Both schools were in good shape, with live teachers devoted zealously to their schools and the scholars were busy and in sympathy with their teachers’ work.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
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John Burnett Craven
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Hannah Craven Taggart
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Matilda "Tilly" Craven Mathis
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Thomas William Craven
1859–1934
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Alice Adeline Craven Oaks
1861–1948
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Amanda Ann Craven Hanks
1863–1958
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Rhoda Ellen "Ella" Craven Wallick
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