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     Samuel Craige was born before 1761 at Canterbury Village, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Aged more than 14 at time of death of his mother.^2,3 He married Elizabeth White in 1786.⁴

Samuel Craige died on 3 December 1789 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.²
Samuel Craige was buried after 3 December 1789 at Burial location unknown ; From Find A Grave:
     In Moses Craige's will dated 26 March 1768 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Samuel Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, Moses. Will. Made March 26, 1768. Heirs: bros. James, John & Samuel; mother-in-law unnamed; Eaphream Shaw. Exec'r, Alexander Craige. Wits., James Wilson, William Wilson, John Anderton. Prob. April 25, 1768. Arch?? vol. All, pages 186-188. Reg. of Wills, Liber L. folios 43-44. Note:-Arch. vol. All, page 188 mentions Annalena Craige & children."⁵
In James Craige's will dated 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Samuel Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^6,7
In Annalena Man's will dated 3 January 1775 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Samuel Craige was named as an heir; Recrod #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh+     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195

Record #2: Ancesry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Recrod #3: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^8,3,9 He was mentioned regarding the death of Annalena Man between 3 January 1775 and 5 April 1775; Presumably died between the date of he will and the date of the probate thereof
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^10,1

     Elizabeth White was born at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.¹ She married Samuel Craige, son of Hugh Craige (Jr.) and Annalena Man, in 1786.¹

Elizabeth White died on 12 December 1793 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.¹
Elizabeth White was buried after 12 December 1793 at Burial location unknown ; From Find A Grave:

     Mary Craige was born between 1786 and 1789.¹

     Hugh Craige (Sr.) was born on 30 August 1671 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Original data: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.² He was baptized on 3 September 1671 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.²
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Hugh Craige (Sr.) immigrated in 1700 to Kent Co., Delaware, USA; "Hugh Craige, from Scotland, 1700, settled in Kent Co., Del." (Image attached.)³

     John Craige married Elisabeth Campbell.¹

John Craige died before 4 June 1738 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.^2,3

His estate was probated on 4 June 1738 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
; Record #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1739     Moses     Admx Sarah      I     27
1741     George     Admx Isabella     J     58
1741     James     Admx Prudence     J     59
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64

Record #2: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^4,3

     Elisabeth Campbell married John Craige.¹

     John Craige was born on 25 April 1682 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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     Alexander Craige was born in 1700 at Cecil Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Alexander Craige died between 5 December 1777 and 13 December 1777 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA.¹
     In Moses Craige's will dated 26 March 1768 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Alexander Craige was named as executor; "Craige, Moses. Will. Made March 26, 1768. Heirs: bros. James, John & Samuel; mother-in-law unnamed; Eaphream Shaw. Exec'r, Alexander Craige. Wits., James Wilson, William Wilson, John Anderton. Prob. April 25, 1768. Arch?? vol. All, pages 186-188. Reg. of Wills, Liber L. folios 43-44. Note:-Arch. vol. All, page 188 mentions Annalena Craige & children."²
In James Craige's will dated 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Alexander Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^3,4 He was mentioned regarding the death of Annalena Man between 3 January 1775 and 5 April 1775; Presumably died between the date of he will and the date of the probate thereof
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^5,6

     James Craige was born circa 1734; If this date of birth is correct, James' mother would probably have been Agnes Man (d. 1741), not Annalena Man, though he calls his mother Annalena in his will.²
James Craige died between 18 February 1771 and 27 February 1771; Died between date of will and date of probate thereof.¹

His estate was probated on 27 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.¹

     In Moses Craige's will dated 26 March 1768 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, James Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, Moses. Will. Made March 26, 1768. Heirs: bros. James, John & Samuel; mother-in-law unnamed; Eaphream Shaw. Exec'r, Alexander Craige. Wits., James Wilson, William Wilson, John Anderton. Prob. April 25, 1768. Arch?? vol. All, pages 186-188. Reg. of Wills, Liber L. folios 43-44. Note:-Arch. vol. All, page 188 mentions Annalena Craige & children."³

James Craige left a will on 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^1,4
James Craige is mentioned in the will of Annalena Man on 3 January 1775 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Recrod #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh+     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195

Record #2: Ancesry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
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Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Recrod #3: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^5,6,7

     Moses Craige was born in 1704.¹
Moses Craige died on 22 June 1739 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.¹

His estate was probated after 22 June 1739 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
; Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1738     John     Admx Elisabeth     H     153
1741     George     Admx Isabella     J     58
1741     James     Admx Prudence     J     59
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64.²

     In James Craige's will dated 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Nanny Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^1,3
In Annalena Man's will dated 3 January 1775 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Nanny Craige was named as an heir; Recrod #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh+     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195

Record #2: Ancesry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Recrod #3: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^4,5,2 She was living on 3 January 1775; Mentioned in the will of her mother.²

     John Craige married Agnes Shaw, daughter of Joshua Shaw and Martha (?).⁴
John Craige was born circa 1702 at Cecil Co., Maryland, USA; NS Criage Family Tree gives no source for this DOB or POB.^2,5 He married Agnes Shaw, daughter of Joshua Shaw and Martha (?), circa 1725 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.^6,7

John Craige died between 14 April 1766 and 12 November 1766 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Died between date of will and date of probate thereof.^5,8

His estate was probated on 12 November 1766 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.^8,9

     John Craige was also known as John Craige.⁵

John Craige witnessed the will of Joshua Shaw on 19 March 1732/33; "Shaw, Joshua. Will. Made March 19, 1732/3. Heirs: children Samuel, William, Ephriam, Mary, Prudence, Agness; wife not named. Exec'rs, John Craige, Samuel Shaw. Wits., John Craige, James Craige, Prudence Shaw, Martha Shaw. Prob. April 4, 1733. Arch. vol. A45, pages 200-201. Reg. of Wills, Liber H, folio 51."¹⁰ John Craige was was mentioned in a land transaction by Ephraim Shaw on 25 November 1758 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA, From Ephraim and Leah SHAW, John and Agners CRAIGE and John and Prudence GRAY, TO Richard WOODESON land originally warrnated in 17 Apr 1737 to William SHAW deceased. (Image attached)

N.B.: I do not know if the William SHAW mentioned is Ephraim's brother or an uncle. I assume that Prudence GRAY and Agnes CRAIGE are Ephraim's sisters. I futher assume that the John CRAIGE (husband of Agnes SHAW) is the brother of Leah (CRAIGE) SHAW. GA Vaut.¹¹

John Craige left a will on 14 April 1766 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA;
Calendar of Kent County Delaware probate records, p. 223:
"Craige, John. Yeoman. Will. Made April 14, 1766. Heirs: wife Agnes; son Thomas; daus. Mary (wife of William Watson), Prudence (wife of Andrew Neal), Ezabel, Ann, Margret & Elizabeth Craige. Exec'x, wife Agnes. Wits., John Arnett, Edward Gibbs, John Newman. Prob. Nov. 12, 1766. Arch. vol. All, pages 167-169. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folio 18."

Record #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Record #2: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1775     Annelanny     Her Will     S     168
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195.^4,12,9

In Moses Craige's will dated 26 March 1768 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, John Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, Moses. Will. Made March 26, 1768. Heirs: bros. James, John & Samuel; mother-in-law unnamed; Eaphream Shaw. Exec'r, Alexander Craige. Wits., James Wilson, William Wilson, John Anderton. Prob. April 25, 1768. Arch?? vol. All, pages 186-188. Reg. of Wills, Liber L. folios 43-44. Note:-Arch. vol. All, page 188 mentions Annalena Craige & children."¹³
In James Craige's will dated 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, John Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^1,14

     Moses Craige was born circa 1730 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.²
Moses Craige died between 26 March 1768 and 25 April 1768; Died between date of will and date of probate thereof. Mentioned as deceased in his brother James' 18 Feb 1771 will.^1,3,4
Moses Craige was buried after 26 March 1768 at Burial location unknown ; From Find A Grave:
     Moses Craige left a will on 26 March 1768 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; "Craige, Moses. Will. Made March 26, 1768. Heirs: bros. James, John & Samuel; mother-in-law unnamed; Eaphream Shaw. Exec'r, Alexander Craige. Wits., James Wilson, William Wilson, John Anderton. Prob. April 25, 1768. Arch?? vol. All, pages 186-188. Reg. of Wills, Liber L. folios 43-44. Note:-Arch. vol. All, page 188 mentions Annalena Craige & children."⁴
Moses Craige is mentioned in the will of James Craige on 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^1,5
Moses Craige is mentioned in the will of Annalena Man on 3 January 1775 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Recrod #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh+     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195

Record #2: Ancesry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Recrod #3: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^6,7,8

     In Joshua Shaw's will dated 19 March 1732/33, Samuel Shaw was named as an heir; "Shaw, Joshua. Will. Made March 19, 1732/3. Heirs: children Samuel, William, Ephriam, Mary, Prudence, Agness; wife not named. Exec'rs, John Craige, Samuel Shaw. Wits., John Craige, James Craige, Prudence Shaw, Martha Shaw. Prob. April 4, 1733. Arch. vol. A45, pages 200-201. Reg. of Wills, Liber H, folio 51."²

     In Joshua Shaw's will dated 19 March 1732/33, William Shaw was named as an heir; "Shaw, Joshua. Will. Made March 19, 1732/3. Heirs: children Samuel, William, Ephriam, Mary, Prudence, Agness; wife not named. Exec'rs, John Craige, Samuel Shaw. Wits., John Craige, James Craige, Prudence Shaw, Martha Shaw. Prob. April 4, 1733. Arch. vol. A45, pages 200-201. Reg. of Wills, Liber H, folio 51."²

     Prudence Shaw was born circa 1712 at Canterbury Village, Kent Co., Delaware, USA.² She married James Craige, son of Hugh Craige (Sr.), between 1733 and 1741 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
; Prudence was named as the Administrtrix of James' will in 1741, refers to daughter Prudence; Prudence Shaw is a witness. James Craige is also a witness, so he and Prudence were definitely not married as of March 19. 1733.^3,4 Prudence Shaw married John Gray after 1741 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife
Linnell Family Family Tree v14: "after first husband James Craig died in 1739 she married John Gray as his first wife."^5,2,6
Prudence Shaw died after 22 November 1758 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Prudence is listed as the wife of John Gray in a land deed dated 22 Nov 1758 (Wm Shaw land deed.)⁴
     In Joshua Shaw's will dated 19 March 1732/33, Prudence Shaw was named as an heir; "Shaw, Joshua. Will. Made March 19, 1732/3. Heirs: children Samuel, William, Ephriam, Mary, Prudence, Agness; wife not named. Exec'rs, John Craige, Samuel Shaw. Wits., John Craige, James Craige, Prudence Shaw, Martha Shaw. Prob. April 4, 1733. Arch. vol. A45, pages 200-201. Reg. of Wills, Liber H, folio 51."⁷ She was the administrator of James Craige's estate after 15 December 1741 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; There was a will recorded in in 1741 in Kent Co., DE for a James CRAIG, with a Prudence CRAIG as administratrix. This could be the James who was the son of Hugh CRAIGE Sr.
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1738     John     Admx Elisabeth     H     208 153
1739     Moses     Admx Sarah      I     27
1741     George     Admx Isabella     J     57
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64.⁸ Prudence Shaw was was mentioned in a land transaction by Ephraim Shaw on 25 November 1758 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA, From Ephraim and Leah SHAW, John and Agners CRAIGE and John and Prudence GRAY, TO Richard WOODESON land originally warrnated in 17 Apr 1737 to William SHAW deceased. (Image attached)

N.B.: I do not know if the William SHAW mentioned is Ephraim's brother or an uncle. I assume that Prudence GRAY and Agnes CRAIGE are Ephraim's sisters. I futher assume that the John CRAIGE (husband of Agnes SHAW) is the brother of Leah (CRAIGE) SHAW. GA Vaut.⁹

     Agnes Shaw married John Craige, son of Hugh Craige (Jr.) and Annalena Man.²
Agnes Shaw was born circa 1700 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA.³ She married John Craige, son of Hugh Craige (Jr.) and Annalena Man, circa 1725 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.^4,5


Her estate was probated in 1769 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
;
Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Name     Agnes Craige
Probate Place     Kent, Delaware, USA
Inferred Death Place     Delaware, USA
Item Description     General Index A-Z, 1680-1948
Date     1769
Deceased:     Agnes Craige
Subject:     Letter of Administration
Book:     L
Vol.:     1
Page:     65.⁶
Agnes Shaw died before 27 February 1772 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; I am not certain about the two probate records for women named Agnes CRAIGE: one from 1769 and a second from 1772. They are both about Administration of her estate.
     --Are they for the same woman with two different probates, or
     --Are they for two different women with the same name?^7,6

Her estate was probated on 27 February 1772 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
;
Calendar of Kent County Delaware probate records, p. 264:
"Craige, Agnes, Admin. of, to Ann Craige. Feb 27, 1772. Arch. vol. A11. page 146."⁷
     In Joshua Shaw's will dated 19 March 1732/33, Agnes Shaw was named as an heir; "Shaw, Joshua. Will. Made March 19, 1732/3. Heirs: children Samuel, William, Ephriam, Mary, Prudence, Agness; wife not named. Exec'rs, John Craige, Samuel Shaw. Wits., John Craige, James Craige, Prudence Shaw, Martha Shaw. Prob. April 4, 1733. Arch. vol. A45, pages 200-201. Reg. of Wills, Liber H, folio 51."⁸ She was was mentioned in a land transaction by Ephraim Shaw on 25 November 1758 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA, From Ephraim and Leah SHAW, John and Agners CRAIGE and John and Prudence GRAY, TO Richard WOODESON land originally warrnated in 17 Apr 1737 to William SHAW deceased. (Image attached)

N.B.: I do not know if the William SHAW mentioned is Ephraim's brother or an uncle. I assume that Prudence GRAY and Agnes CRAIGE are Ephraim's sisters. I futher assume that the John CRAIGE (husband of Agnes SHAW) is the brother of Leah (CRAIGE) SHAW. GA Vaut.⁹
In John Craige's will dated 14 April 1766 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Agnes Shaw was named as executor;
Calendar of Kent County Delaware probate records, p. 223:
"Craige, John. Yeoman. Will. Made April 14, 1766. Heirs: wife Agnes; son Thomas; daus. Mary (wife of William Watson), Prudence (wife of Andrew Neal), Ezabel, Ann, Margret & Elizabeth Craige. Exec'x, wife Agnes. Wits., John Arnett, Edward Gibbs, John Newman. Prob. Nov. 12, 1766. Arch. vol. All, pages 167-169. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folio 18."

Record #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Record #2: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1775     Annelanny     Her Will     S     168
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195.^2,10,11

     John Gray married Prudence Shaw, daughter of Joshua Shaw and Martha (?), after 1741 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife
Linnell Family Family Tree v14: "after first husband James Craig died in 1739 she married John Gray as his first wife."^1,2,3
John Gray died before 22 December 1760 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.³

His estate was probated on 22 December 1760 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
;
Per Linnell Family Family Tree v14:
Fact details: 22 Dec 1760, Kent County Delaware "John Gray, Yeorman,Admin. Arch vol A20, page 22. Reg of Wills, Liber K folio 249."³
     He was was mentioned in a land transaction by Ephraim Shaw on 25 November 1758 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA, From Ephraim and Leah SHAW, John and Agners CRAIGE and John and Prudence GRAY, TO Richard WOODESON land originally warrnated in 17 Apr 1737 to William SHAW deceased. (Image attached)

N.B.: I do not know if the William SHAW mentioned is Ephraim's brother or an uncle. I assume that Prudence GRAY and Agnes CRAIGE are Ephraim's sisters. I futher assume that the John CRAIGE (husband of Agnes SHAW) is the brother of Leah (CRAIGE) SHAW. GA Vaut.⁴

     William Craige was born on 22 September 1676 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.¹ He was baptized on 1 October 1676 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.² He married Margaret Finnie on 5 December 1699 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland,
; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.³

     Margaret Finnie married William Craige, son of John Craige and Elisabeth Campbell, on 5 December 1699 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland,
; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.¹

     Elizabeth Craige was born on 17 September 1702 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; Ancestry.com - Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.¹ She was baptized on 20 September 1702 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.¹

     George Craige married Isabella (?)²


His estate was probated in 1741
; There was a will recorded in in 1741 in Kent Co., DE for a George CRAIG, with an Isabella CRAIG as administratrix. This could be the George who was the sone of Hugh CRAIGE Sr.
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1738     John     Admx Elisabeth     H     208 153
1739     Moses     Admx Sarah      I     27
1741     James     Admx Prudence     J     59
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64.³
George Craige died in 1741 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Will was probated in 1741.^1,3

     Isabella (?) married George Craige, son of Hugh Craige (Sr.).¹


Her estate was probated on 21 March 1751 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.²

Isabella (?) died between 11 February 1754 and 21 March 1754.¹
     She was the administrator of George Craige's estate in 1741; There was a will recorded in in 1741 in Kent Co., DE for a George CRAIG, with an Isabella CRAIG as administratrix. This could be the George who was the sone of Hugh CRAIGE Sr.
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1738     John     Admx Elisabeth     H     208 153
1739     Moses     Admx Sarah      I     27
1741     James     Admx Prudence     J     59
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64.²

Isabella (?) left a will on 11 February 1754 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Heir: Jane Craige "my youngest daughter"
William Walker "my son-in-law" and Jane Craige, executors.²

     Jane Craige was born before 1754.¹
     In Isabella (?)'s will dated 11 February 1754 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Jane Craige was named as executor; Heir: Jane Craige "my youngest daughter"
William Walker "my son-in-law" and Jane Craige, executors.¹

     Mary Craige married William Walker.¹

     Isabel (Isobel) Craige was also known as Isabel Craige.²
In James Craige's will dated 18 February 1771 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Isabel (Isobel) Craige was named as an heir; "Craige, James. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1771. Heirs: mother Anelena; sisters Leah Shaw, Isbel Craige, Nanny Craige; bros. John & Samuel; nephew James Shaw; cousins John Craige & J arnes Craige; uncle Alexander Craige ; Alexander Huston. Exec'r, cousin John Craige. Wits., Benjamin Jackson, Ann Craige. Prob. Feb. 27, 1771. Arch. vol. All, pages 161-163. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 94-95. Note :-Will mentions bro. Moses, dec'd."

Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^2,3
In Annalena Man's will dated 3 January 1775 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA, Isabel (Isobel) Craige was named as executor; Recrod #1: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.
N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1763     Hugh+     His Will     K     322
1768     Thomas     Admx Nancy     S     39
1768     Moses     His Will     S     43
1769     John     Admx D. B. R. Ann     S     65
1769     James     His Will          S     95
1777     Alexander     His Will     S     195

Record #2: Ancesry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source Citation: Delaware, Kent County, Orphan's Court Records; Author: Delaware Public Archives; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

Recrod #3: Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.^4,5,1 She was living on 3 January 1775; Mentioned in the will of her mother.¹

     James Craige married Prudence Shaw, daughter of Joshua Shaw and Martha (?), between 1733 and 1741 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
; Prudence was named as the Administrtrix of James' will in 1741, refers to daughter Prudence; Prudence Shaw is a witness. James Craige is also a witness, so he and Prudence were definitely not married as of March 19. 1733.^2,3
James Craige died on 15 December 1741.⁴

His estate was probated after 15 December 1741 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
; There was a will recorded in in 1741 in Kent Co., DE for a James CRAIG, with a Prudence CRAIG as administratrix. This could be the James who was the son of Hugh CRAIGE Sr.
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971
Source.Citation: Wills, 1680-1860; and Index to Wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Delaware County, District and Probate Courts.

N.B.: Other CRAIGE/CRAIG wills recorded on this page:
Date     Name     Other          Book     Page
1738     John     Admx Elisabeth     H     208 153
1739     Moses     Admx Sarah      I     27
1741     George     Admx Isabella     J     57
1739     Sarah     Adm Hugh and Alexander     J     64.⁵
     James Craige was also known as Craig.⁶
James Craige and Hugh Craige (Jr.) were mentioned in a land transaction on 8 February 1731 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA,
Memo: This Indenture is between John Houssman(?) of Kent Co. on one part and James Craig and Hugh(?) Craig laborers of Kent Co. of the other part.
Ancestry.com - Delaware, U.S., Land Records, 1677-1947
Source Citation: Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 778
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Delaware, U.S., Land Records, 1677-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. This collection was indexed by Ancestry World Archives Project contributors.
Original data: Delaware, Land Records, 1677–1947. Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County, RG 2555, Subgroup 000, Series 011. Delaware Public Archives, Dover, Delaware.
Delaware, Land Records, 1677–1947. Recorder of Deeds, Kent County, RG 3555, Subgroup 000, Series 021. Delaware Public Archives, Dover, Delaware.
Delaware, Land Records, 1677–1947. Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County, RG 4555, Subgroup 000, Series 030. Delaware Public Archives, Dover, Delaware.^7,8