of Wayne County, New York · documented from the public record
The family in the record
David P. Craven b. 1841
David P. Craven⚭ Julia E. Bennett
childrenJames E. Craven · David H. Craven · John R. Craven · Thurman P. Craven · Galen G. Craven · Beatrice G. (Craven) Pratt · Mary (Craven) Parmar · Martha (Craven) McCarthy
Their story
What the record says
Born Oct 17, 1841 at Ontario, Wayne County, New York.
Married Julia E. Bennett.
Emigrated to Jasper County, Iowa in 1864, settling in Mariposa Township.
Bought government land at $2.25/acre, eventually owning 560 acres in Hickory Grove and Mariposa townships.
Served as township assessor, trustee and clerk.
A Democrat.
Moved back to New York in 1892, later living retired in Ontario, NY.
Five sons and three daughters.
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