William John Crawford
1850 - 1931 (80 years)
Generation: 1
1. William John Crawford was born on 14 Nov 1850 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Sep 1931 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1900, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
- Census: 1910, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
- Census: 1920, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
- Census: 1930, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Notes:
W.J. Crawford was born in Pittsburg, Penn., November 14, 1850, and passed away September 22, 1931 at his home near Bostwick, Nebr., at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 8 days. When just a small boy he with his parents moved to Des Moines county (sic), Iowa, where he lived until 1885.
On February 22, 1876, he was united in marriage to Hannah McKeown. Five children came into this home, four of whom are now living. The eldest, a son, died in infancy.
In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Crawford and family came to Nebraska and located on the farm where he resided until the time of his death. Mrs. Crawford preceded him in death, on June 11, 1918.
At the age of 22 he became affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian church (sic) of Sharon, Iowa. Thirteen years later, when they moved to this community, he and Mrs. Crawford placed their names on the Beulah roll of membership. This was over 45 years ago. Mr. Crawford was a pioneer both in this community and in the life of the Beulah congregation. He was steadfast in his faith and for a number of years performed the duties of ruling elder in the Beulah congregation, the highest office the church can offer a layman. For many years Mr. Crawford was the Session's efficient clerk.
He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and two daughters, Walter, Claude and Celia Crawford, and Mrs. Zella Moranville; four grandchildren: Esther, Charles, Water and Ruth Moranville, all of this place; two brothers and three sisters: Robert and Edd Crawford, Mrs. Cora White, Mrs. Eva Guy and Mrs. Ila Hill, all of southern California; besides other relatives and many close friends.
Funeral services were held in the Beulah church (sic) at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor Rev. A.J. McFarnland, assisted by a mixed quartet and interment was made in the Beulah cemetery (sic).
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, September 24, 1931; pg. 8
Buried:
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Lot 46, Grave 2William married Hannah McKeown in 1877. Hannah (daughter of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton) was born in May 1854 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in Jun 1918 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Emma Zella Crawford was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 2 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
- Walter Knox Crawford was born on 10 Sep 1880 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1957 in Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
- Claudius Hill Crawford was born on 26 Jul 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 4 Aug 1952 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
- Celia L. Crawford was born on 24 Jul 1886 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 1992 in Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.