John Henry Crigger

Brief Life History of John Henry

When John Henry Crigger was born in 1876, in Rose Hill, Lee, Virginia, United States, his father, Stephen Crigger, was 33 and his mother, Sarah Ann Rollins, was 29. He married Julia Ann Davis on 13 February 1898, in Lee, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Lee, Virginia, United States in 1920 and Magisterial District 6, Bell, Kentucky, United States in 1940. He died on 23 February 1949, in Norton, Wise, Virginia, United States, at the age of 73.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know John Henry? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John Henry Crigger
1876–1949
Julia Ann Davis
1882–
Marriage: 13 February 1898
Lonnie Crigger
1898–1953
Walter Franklin Crigger
1901–1947
Robert Crigger
1903–1936
Eulis Cecil Crigger
1905–1968
Elmer Franklin Crigger
1909–1998
Joseph Sewell Crigger
1910–1977
Cassie Lee Crigger
1913–1994
Pearl M Crigger
1915–1981
George Crigger
1917–
Thomas Woodrow Crigger
1917–
James Herman Crigger
1921–1990
Thelma Lou Sullivan
1931–2011

Sources (29)

  • John Henry Crigger, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Henry Crigor, "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900"
  • Henry Crigger, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940"

World Events (8)

1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

1892 · The Radio is invented

Kentucky native Nathan Stubblefield invented the radio in 1892

1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson

A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and German Krieger or Krueger .

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.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.