Surnames: Crago, Flenniken, McMeans, McMinn, McCain
John Crago, a retired farmer of Cumberland Township, was born February 15, 1814, and is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Greene County. He is a son of John Crago. He owns 330 acres of well improved land, where his great grandfather settled and was afterwards killed by
Indians. The Cragos all came of industrious and energetic ancestors and are noted for their morality and patriotism; they were represented in the Revolutionary War.John Crago, of whom we now write, received his education in the subscription schools of his township, where he was married in 1840 to Eleanor Flenniken, daughter of John and Mary Flenniken, both natives of Greene County and of Irish and English descent. They have two children:
Caroline Crago, wife of M L McMeans; and William H Crago, a farmer who was born in Cumberland township, April 5, 1843. He grew up on the farm, attended the district school and has made farming his chosen occupation.In 1862 Mr Crago enlisted in a cavalry company, which was afterwards consolidated and became Company D, Twenty Second Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was discharged for disability March 22, 1864.
Mr Crago has been blind for a number of years; but is possessed of such a wonderful memory that he can go all over his farm and attend to almost any kind of work. He transacts his own business affairs, in which he has been greatly prospered, having at present a competence sufficient to keep
him in comfort for the rest of his days.Note From: Linda C. Pettingell
This bio refers to "M L McMeans" as husband of Caroline Crago. The correct spelling is
M L McMinn, my gggrandfather. He was known as Luther McCain. This almost tripped me up on my DAR application! Thanks, Linda Curtis Pettingell.