Brief Life History of Walter
When Walter Crawford was born on 21 November 1843, in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Thomas Crawford, was 31 and his mother, Jean Wedderspoon, was 33. He married Margaret Pintz on 12 June 1879, in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons. He lived in Dawson, Nebraska, United States in 1880 and Wood River Township, Dawson, Nebraska, United States in 1885. He died on 22 December 1889, in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, United States, at the age of 46, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Walter? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (11)
- Walter Crawford in household of John W Erwin, "Nebraska State Census, 1885"
- Walter Crawford, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
- Walter Crawford, "Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1847 · The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland is established.
The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland was formed in 1847. For most of its existence the United Presbyterian Church was the third largest Presbyterian Church in Scotland and flourished in Scotland for 53 years. After being reunited with the Church of Scotland in 1929, it continues to bring relief to the local communities.
1860
Historical Boundaries: 1860: Nebraska Territory, United States 1860: Dawson, Nebraska Territory, United States 1867: Dawson, Nebraska, United States
Name Meaning
Scottish and English: habitational name from any of various places called Crawford, primarily the one in Lanarkshire (Scotland), and possibly also from the one in Lancashire. Both are named in Old English with crāwe ‘crow’ + ford ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.