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CRAIG, HENRY C., farmer and banker; residence, Clayton; born July 2, 1818, in Scott county, Ind. His parents were John and Priscilla (Crafton) Craig, both of Kentucky. He removed with his parents to Adams county, Ill., and settled in Liberty township, in 1829. They had only one neighbor on the east for twenty miles, and three on the west for the same distance. There was but one store in Quincy, kept by a Mr. Anderson, in a log cabin 14x16 feet in size. Mr. Craig has always lived on a farm except the years 1867 and 1868, when he held the office of Sheriff, and resided in Quincy. He has also filled the office of Supervisor and other local offices for many years. He married Virginia Farmer, March 12, 1837. They have had twelve children, five living: Margaret A., Emily S., Lucinda N., Lizzie and Warren F. Mrs. Craig was born in Alabama, Sept. 2, 1819. They removed to Clayton in 1869. Mr. Craig is a member of the Masonic Order. He started in life with no capital but a good head and willing hands, and now owns a joint interest in the Clayton bank and 500 acres of farming lands.