Daniel Crawford 1826-1902

CRAWFORD, HART

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 2/16/2002 at 01:06:04

DANIEL CRAWFORD.

Daniel Crawford was born in Carl county, Ohio, February 2, 1826, and died at Bentonsport on January 8, 1902. Mr. Crawford was married to Celesta Hart in 1847. To this union eleven children were born. Seven of them are living. Mr. Crawford moved from Ohio to Van Buren county in 1847 where he resided until 1859. From here he moved to Missouri and back again to Iowa. In 1861 he enlisted in the 36th regiment of Iowa Infantry. After giving three years of faithful service to his country he was discharged, since which time he resided alternately in Missouri and Iowa, until 1882 when he finally located in Bentonsport until he died. Mr. Crawford was painfully afflicted. He suffered greatly. He was a good citizen, much beloved by his relatives and friends, and highly respected by the citizens of Bentonsport and the community at large. His funeral took place January 10. Services were conducted at the home of Rev. R. Collier and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Bentonsport.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 10 of Obit Book C found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in July 1999. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

I am NOT related to Daniel Crawford and am posting this obit for those who may find him in their family history.

(originally posted 18 Aug 1999)