| THE MILL SIXTOWNS
John Craig brought up by his grandparents from a young age, lived at the Mill. Grandparents – James Douglas worked as a Corn Miller Martha (Matty) Douglas – Housekeeper Also lived at the Mill was his Uncle Hugh Douglas – who worked as a Corn Miller Recorded on census 1901 &1911 |
| John Craig and Annie Craig (nee Graham) a widow of George Barnett.
On returning from the war John Craig worked as an Agricultural Labourer unsure at this point which house, he lived in? He married Annie Graham about 1929 and they lived in the house up from the Mill where Donnelly’s is now. |
| George & Annie Barnett (nee Graham)
Barnett Family of 5 James (Jim)… August 2019 Margaret (Peggie) …July 1921 Anna … May 1923 Sarah (Ethel)…. April 1925 George…… May 1927 |
John & Annie Craig (nee Graham) 2nd Marriage
Craig Family of 5 John….. August 1930 Fred …. September 1932 Tillie….. September 1934 Robert…. August 1936 Norah…. April 1938 |
| Craigs House –
John Craig and family moved to Craigs house possibly around 1939 – 1940 situated at the corner/laneway also up to McGlade’s house and shop (Conway’s now) – Regular visits to the shop and good laughs on the lane I believe. Family moved to this house following the death of mum Annie due to illness, leaving young children for John Craig to take care off. This house became the family home. Tillie would often sit up at the window and look out at the mountain reading or knitting. John Craig continued to live here until he died 6 months following the death of his 2nd son Fred who was tragically killed on a motorcycle (this was an accident that broke his heart). John Craig the eldest son continued to live in the house unsure to when? Other family members moved away to work / marriage etc. |
I have attached photos
- Tillie Craig outside the front of the house late 1950s
- The Old House 1919
- John Craig Military Photo x 2
- Annie Craig nee Graham – widow Barnett
Craigs House 2
Craigs House
WW1 soldier John Craig
WW1 soldier John Craig
John Craig fought in the WW1. Here he is seen in his full military uniform. He survived the war and came back to live in Cavanreagh.
Annie Craig with one of her children
Annie Craig with one of her children
Tillie Craig at some time in the 1950`s. According to local folklore, this house had a small shop incorporated in the building and this is why the window behind Tillie is unusually large for this house.
Tillie Craig at some time in the 1950`s. According to local folklore, this house had a small shop incorporated in the building and this is why the window behind Tillie is unusually large for this house.