Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=188 Surname: Cravens ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Thursday August 17, 1871 Page 3 Column 3 DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. — Joseph Cravens, an old citizen of this county, died at his residence in this township on Tuesday morning last, aged 65 years. The deceased had resided in the county about 35 years, during which time he filled numerous positions of trust and responsibility in township affairs. He was highly esteemed as a good citizen and kind-hearted neighbor. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. - ------------------------------------------------ wife: Mary Brown children: Reuben, George W., Rebecca, William, Mary Jane, Joseph, Susannah, and Isaac M. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>