Biographies C
Samuel S. Craig
Samuel S. Craig, one of the enterprising young farmers of Muhlenberg County, was born April 8, 1854, in Greenville Ky., and is the second of four boys and one girl born to Leroy and Martha J. (Gibbs) Craig, born in Hopkins and Logan counties, respectively. Leroy Craig was the son of Samuel Craig, a native of Virginia, and of Scotch origin. Samuel was a soldier in the war of 1812.
Samuel S. was reared on a farm, and was but nine years old when his father died, at which time he was bound to a Mr. Bell until he should be of age. He then commenced life for himself at farming and now owns 150 acres of good land in fair condition. He was married May 4, 1876, to Vitula J. Vick, daughter of J.M. and Eliza J. (Williams) Vick. Four children bless this union: Vanna M., Iva, Harry S. and Shelby. Mr. and Mrs. Craig are members of the Methodist Episcopal and Baptist Churches, respectively.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 901.
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