William Croghan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1752. He came to America, serving as a British soldier prior to the Revolution, but when the war broke out, he became a patriot. After the outbreak of the war, he served with a Virginia militia unit. In 1784, he was commissioned to survey public lands in Kentucky where he remained and opened a land office in 1791. He built Locust Grove, the family home, six miles outside of Louisville, Kentucky, between 1790 and 1795. William married Lucy Clark, the sister of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The couple had eight children. Locust Grove was a prosperous home and farm.
Information from William Croghan, Jr.'s memorial and from the historical marker. Submitted by Angela, Member #48520699.
Information from William Croghan, Jr.'s memorial and from the historical marker. Submitted by Angela, Member #48520699.
William Croghan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1752. He came to America, serving as a British soldier prior to the Revolution, but when the war broke out, he became a patriot. After the outbreak of the war, he served with a Virginia militia unit. In 1784, he was commissioned to survey public lands in Kentucky where he remained and opened a land office in 1791. He built Locust Grove, the family home, six miles outside of Louisville, Kentucky, between 1790 and 1795. William married Lucy Clark, the sister of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The couple had eight children. Locust Grove was a prosperous home and farm.
Information from William Croghan, Jr.'s memorial and from the historical marker. Submitted by Angela, Member #48520699.
Information from William Croghan, Jr.'s memorial and from the historical marker. Submitted by Angela, Member #48520699.
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