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John CRAWFORD

John CRAWFORD

Male 1797 - 1841  (44 years)

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  • Name John CRAWFORD 
    Birth 1797 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1840  Harrison Township, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • 1840 census shows:
      Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 -2: This accounts for Marquis and Francis
      Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 - 1: This may be Permelia's son by her first marriage
      Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 - 2: William and George
      Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49 - 1: John
      Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 - 1: Lucinda Jane
      Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 - 1: Both Louisa and Christena are in this range
      Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 - 1: Permelia
    Will 22 Mar 1837  Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • In March of 1837, John Crawford being weak in body but of sound mind and memory made his last will and testament.
      He asks that his body be decently buried is a manner suitable to his circumstances in life. His executor is to make an inventory of his personal property and to sell such property as is necessary to pay all his debts. The remainder to be delivered to his beloved wife Parmelia Crawford to be used for her own support and the support of his infant children during her widowhood or until the end of fifteen years. John further directs that the executor take charge of his farm and lease it out from year to year not to exceed fifteen years, the profits to support his family.
      He asks that his sons William and Marquis, at the age of fifteen be bound out to learn a suitable and profitable trade.
      Joseph Denbo is appointed executor.
    Will 13 May 1841  Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Death 1841 
    Person ID I26302  MM
    Last Modified 26 May 2019 

    Father William CRAWFORD,   b. Abt 1773, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1852, Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Nancy DENBO,   b. Abt 1773, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5983  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary BOOKER,   b. 16 Aug 1801, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1828, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years) 
    Marriage 7 Feb 1821  Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. George Washington CRAWFORD,   b. 9 Feb 1821, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 1888, Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
     2. Christena CRAWFORD,   b. 14 Apr 1822, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1883 (Age 61 years)
     3. William CRAWFORD,   b. 30 Apr 1825, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1906, Sterling Township, Crawford, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     4. Louisa CRAWFORD,   b. 29 Feb 1828, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1890 (Age 61 years)
    Family ID F5976  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Family 2 Permelia WYNNE,   b. 1809, KY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 10 Sep 1829  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Lucinda Jane CRAWFORD,   b. Abt 1833, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1870 (Age < 36 years)
     2. Marquis DeLafayette CRAWFORD,   b. Sep 1836, Harrison Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Apr 1927, Corydon, Harrison, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     3. Francis Marion CRAWFORD,   b. Abt 1840, IN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 May 1875, Galesburg, Knox, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years)
    Family ID F5975  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Feb 1821 - Harrison Co., IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsWill - 22 Mar 1837 - Harrison Co., IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsWill - 13 May 1841 - Harrison Co., IN Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1840] 1840 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1840), 1840.

    2. [S1167] Indiana County, District & Probate Courts, Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, 1167.

    3. [S141] Indiana Marriage Records 1800-1941, 141.