James J. Crail

Brief Life History of James J.

When James J. Crail was born on 12 September 1812, in Kentucky, United States, his father, William C Crail, was 28 and his mother, Margaret Mayall, was 27. He married Sarah Elizabeth Miller on 13 May 1834, in Sangamon, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Illinois, United States in 1870 and Vermont, Fulton, Illinois, United States in 1880. He died on 15 September 1892, in Vermont, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, Fulton, Illinois, United States.

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Family Time Line

James J. Crail
1812–1892
Sarah Elizabeth Miller
1815–1898
Marriage: 13 May 1834
Mary Elizabeth Crail
1837–1916
Caroline J. Crail
1845–
Ebenezer Crail
1850–1855
James Monroe Crail
1841–1875
Thomas J Crail
1847–
Florence Crail
1855–
Sarah Emma Crail
1857–1882
Charles F. Crail
1861–1916

Sources (11)

  • Jas J Brandt, "United States Census, 1860"
  • James Crail, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
  • James J. Crail, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1818 · Jackson Purchase

The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dietrich, Frieda.

Scottish: habitational name from Crail in Fife.

Americanized form of German Krail: cognate of Krauel .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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