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1. Title:   JCC Card File
2. Title:   Marshall Craig7/25/2001and obituary in "The Skibbereen Eagle",12/26/1891
3. Title:   Marshall Craig7/25/2001

Notes
a. Note:   (Obituary from "The Skibbereen Eagle", Saturday, Dec. 26, 1891) ---- It is with regret that we record the death of Mr. David Craig, which took place at his residence, Kilbrogan Hill, Bandon, on Friday last. Though he had attained the ripe age of 78 years, he was remarkably active and energetic and took a prominent part in all public affairs in Bandon. He was born at Gortn..ry(?) near Londonderry, and in his early life gave much attention to agricultural matters, holding successive appointments on the estates of Rev. John Lyle, of Knocklarne(?), Coleraine, and on the property of Sir William Charley(?), Donegal. He came to Bandon thirty years ago to succeed his cousin, James Craig, as sub-agent to his Grace the Duke of Devonshire. During the early years of his residence in Bandon his time was principally occupied in directing the extensive draining operations and erection of farm buildings, which have so transformed the estate of the Duke of Devonshire in Bandon and made it a model in the county. Mr. Craig was one of the best known men in Bandon; his strict probity, his unerring judgement, and his genial disposition caused him to be respected by all. He was senior elected guardian for the division of Kilbrogan, Bandon Union; for several years he held the post of deputy vice-chairman, and took an active part in the deliberations of the board; and in politics was a staunch Liberal Unionist. He was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church in Bandon, and took an active interest in all its concerns. His death will come as a serious blow to the minister and congregation. He was for many years treasurer of the church, and was a Sabbath school teacher and active worker. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended by representatives of all classes in the town and neighborhood. The chief mourners were Mr. James Reid Craig, of Belfast, nephew and Messrs. James Melville Craig, Robert and Thomas Craig, of Bandon, cousins. The coffin was conveyed from his residence to Kilbrogan graveyard by the members of the Presbyterian church, and tenants and workmen of the Duke of Devonshire in Bandon. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Thomas Brown through illness, the service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. J, Howard Murphy, Cork, and an impressive address was delivered by the Rev. Mathew Kerr, Cork. Wreaths were sent by the Rev. Thomas Brown, Mrs. Brown, Mr. R.E. Hudson, J.P, and Miss Craig. Among those present were -- Rev. W.D. Harper, Rev. Charles Robertson, Rev. F. Stonham, Major Poole, J.P; Captain Wheeler, J.P, George R. Cronin, R.M, R. Clear, J.P, J.J. Welply, M.D; G.K. Sherlock, B.O.S; T.K. Sullivan, Lieutenant H. Baldwin, A.B. Curling, Major Johnston, S.H. Johnston, E. Sherlock (solicitor), F. Lewis (solicitor), A.S. Gash, E. Griffith, W. Bird, P. Good, J. Good, W. Nicholson, A. Dow, C. McPherson, J. Heron, J.B. Scott, W. H. Harte, E.H.Ilaris(?), A. Webster, John Sullivan, C. Crowley, T. Foley, J. Keyms(?), J. Highett, J. Porter, P. Shiols, T. Dixon, etc, etc. Mr. J. W. Dawson, Bandon, had charge of the funeral arrangements.


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