This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: poorophelia Surnames: CRAIG Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.craig/2855.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not so alarming as the journal has been passed down through the family and is still in the hands of a CRAIG descendant. The references to the later deaths are written in another hand than the listing of births, much as a family bible would be. I should have noted this. The remainder of the journal appears to be exercises in mathematics, economics and business, and also includes 2 lengthy poems. Many of the pages are dated, and on most James Craig has signed his name. It's 61 pages, and no, unfortunately I couldn't find a reference to location anywhere in it. The original was found in an old trunk on a CRAIG farm near Paris, Illinois. It has passed through the Thomas Craig (whom I had mentioned in my last posting) - William N Craig - Henry S Craig - line. I was told by this CRAIG descendant (whose identification is private) that James CRAIG was a shopkeeper in PA after the family moved from NJ. The Thomas CRAIG branch of the family then moved to IL. Wish I could be more specific. As I search for these needles in haystacks I will add more information. Again, as yet I haven't found documented sources for any of this information. I would love to join in with others exploring documents and sources related to this line. Janis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.