This unknown but possibly-related man settled in Jefferson twp, Louisa co Iowa c1840. In 1850, settling almost next door to him (where he marr 2nd c1845 Sophia Trask b. in Geauga co OH), were my GG Grparents John & Ann CRAIG WILSON
(both b in yr 1800 in PA - probly SE corner & lived 1828-44 in Tyler co WV then possibly on OH river in SE OH before settling in IA).
My searches for Orson/Curson Craig in OH or elsewhere = fruitless. However, when I searched "Unknown county" in OH, I got 6 hits where someone had Orson as a first name - all frm NE OH - Lake, Geauga & Trumbull counties.
If anyone can provide any info or suggestions for tracing Orson V. Craig, I'd be most grateful.
About all I know abt Ann Craig was i think her father was John Craig 1769 ____ - 1848 Tyler co WV. It's said he marr in 1804 Mary HIGGINBOTHAM/HICKENBOTTOM, probly in PA. Ann may have had a sister Sarah Craig (1803 PA, probly greene co - 1881 Tyler co WV) who m James HILL b.1797 in Greene co PA, son of Elizabeth MITCHELL by her first husb also named james Hill.
I'm posting here since Orson seems to occur as a given name particularly in this area. Orson surname seems more scattered.
Any response appreciated!
Thanks in Advance,
Jerry Miley JLMiley@comcast.net