James Craig
Alternate Names
James Craig (Birth Name)
Birth Date
On 1821 June 1 (Born)
Death Date
On 1868 March 2 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Born in Ennistimon, County Clare, Ireland
1821 June 1
Mother
Elizabeth MacNamara
Father
David Creagh
Baptized
1844 April 8 (Age 22)
Married
Margaret Ann McCulkins
1847 (Age 25)
Traveled in
Brigham Young Vanguard Company
1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 25)
Pioneers in Company
Date Details
On 1847 April 16
Joined Company
On 1847 July 21
Company Arrived
Served in
British Mission
1854 September 4 – 1858 June 21 (Age 33)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Date Details
On 1854 September 4
Departed from Home
On 1858 June 21
Arrived at Home
Traveled in
John W. Berry Company
1858 May 10 – June 21 (Age 36)
Pioneers in Company
Roles
Returning Missionary
Date Details
On 1858 May 10
Joined Company
On 1858 June 21
Company Arrived
Married
Caroline Bailey
1863 November 7 (Age 42)
Died in Santa Clara, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
1868 March 2 (Age 46)
Media
James Craig (1821 - 1868) Profile
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Person
1850 United States Census
1850 United States Census. Salt Lake County, Utah.
1860 United States Census
1860 United States Census.
DESERET Weekly
"The Utah Pioneers", DESERET Weekly, (25 August 1894), Page 6.
LATTER-DAY Saint biographical encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson
"James Craig", LATTER-DAY Saint biographical encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, 4, Page 694.
Mission
Andrew Jenson collection, circa 1841-1942
"International missions, European mission ledger", Andrew Jenson collection, circa 1841-1942, Page 43.
Transcript for European mission ledger
BRITISH Mission manuscript history and historical reports, 1841-1971
BRITISH Mission manuscript history and historical reports, 1841-1971, 19 August 1854, Page 11.
Historian's Office missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, circa 1925
Historian's Office missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, circa 1925.
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 28 June 1854.
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 17 October 1854, Page 4.
Millennial Star
"Arrival", Millennial Star, 17, (13 January 1855), 2. Page 27.
"Release of Elders - Changes and Appointments for 1856", Millennial Star, 17, (8 December 1855), 49. Page 777.
Pioneer
Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853
Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, 7 April 1847.
Transcript for Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal, 1847 April-July
Arthur P. Welchman reminiscences and diary, circa 1854-1917
Arthur P. Welchman reminiscences and diary, circa 1854-1917, Page 93-94.
Transcript for Welchman, Arthur P., Reminiscences and diary, [ca.1854-1917], fd. 1, 93-94
BIGHAM Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877)
"Thomas Bullock to Brigham Young", BIGHAM Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877), (26 June 1858).
Transcript for Bullock, Thomas, to Brigham Young, 26 June 1858, in Brigham Young, Office Files 1832-1878, reel 36, box 26, fd. 5
Erastus Snow journals, 1835-1851; 1856-1857
Erastus Snow journals, 1835-1851; 1856-1857, April.
Transcript for Erastus Snow journals, 1835-1851; 1856-1857, 1847 April-December, 1-92
George Goddard papers, 1855-1899, Journals
George Goddard papers, 1855-1899, Journals, April, Vol. 2, Page 114-116.
Transcript for George Goddard papers, 1855-1899, Journals, Volume 2, 1857 April-1858 July
Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866
"Journal, 1847 April - October", Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866, (5 April 1847), Page 5.
Transcript for Heber C. Kimball journal in Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 21 June 1858.
Isaiah M. Coombs collection, 1835-1938
Isaiah M. Coombs collection, 1835-1938, 13 April 1858, Vol. 8, Page 47.
Transcript for Isaiah M. Coombs collection, 1835-1938, Diaries, Volume 8, 1858 April 13-1858 September 1, 16-66
MISSIONARY reports, 1831-1900
"Thomas Bullock, letter, Salt Lake City [Utah] to Deseret News editor", MISSIONARY reports, 1831-1900, (22 July 1858), Page 1-6.
Transcript for Thomas Bullock, letter, 22 July 1858
Norton Jacob reminiscence and journal, 1844 May-1852 January
"Journal, 1844 May-1852 January", Norton Jacob reminiscence and journal, 1844 May-1852 January, Page 47-85.
Thomas Bullock journal, 1858 May-June
Thomas Bullock journal, 1858 May-June, May.
Transcript for Thomas Bullock journal, 1858 May-June
Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849
"Journal, 1847 April-June", Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, (April).
Transcript for Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal, 1847 April-June
William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853
William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, April, Vol. 2.
Transcript for William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2) Volume 2, 1847
