Fred Craigmyle (1873 - 1941)

From History of Shelby County - Missouri State History Library.

Fred Craigmyle

The interesting subject of this brief memoir is in all essential respects a self made man. He began the battle of life for himself at the age of twenty, and without variance or a shadow of turning he has remained in his part of the great field of human endeavor from that time to the present (1910), except that he is now living on and cultivating a farm of 175 acres of his own, which he has acquired through his industry, thrift and excellent management.

Mr. Craigmyle was born in Shelby County, Missouri, on February 18, 1873. His grandfather Craigmyle was a native of Kentucky, as was also his father, having been born in that state in 1821. H came to Missouri in about 1855, and took up his residence in Marion County, but after a residence of a few years in that county he moved to Shelby County and located on a good farm near Oakdale. There he followed farming and general stock raising until his death in November 1878. He was successful in his undertakings and prospered here in a gratifying manner.

On May 30, 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Sallie Evans, a native of Maryland. They became the parents of three children, all of whom are living and reside in Shelby County. They are Kate, the wife of Fred Beottcher, John T. and Fred. The father was a Democrat in political faith and a member of the Southern Methodist Church in his religious connection. The mother is still living and has her home on the old homestead.

Their son Fred was educated in the district schools of Shelby County, but his opportunities in this respect were limited. For his services were needed on his father's farm during the working seasons, and even in the winter months he was often obliged to remain away from school to perform some duty at home. In April 1890 he purchased a farm of 160 acres and set up for himself as a farmer of extensive operations. He worked hard and saved his revenues, making every hour of his time and every stroke of his arm tell to his advantage, and managing his affairs with excellent judgment in order to secure a foothold in the struggle among mankind for advancement. On this land he carries on general farming and handles large numbers of live stock of various kinds. Every year of effort has added to his success and prosperity, and he is now one of the substantial and well-to-do farmers of the township in which he lives. His farm is near Oakdale in Jackson Township.

On February 15, 1899 he was united in marriage with Miss Maud Coomes, a native of Shelby County. They have on child, their son Lloyd, who is at home and going to school. In politics the father is a firm and faithful Democrat, and while he neither seeks nor desires a political office of any kind, he takes an active interest and a helpful part in the affairs of his party, giving it loyal support on all occasions and doing what he can to help make it successful in all its campaigns. In religious affiliation he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

As a good citizen, Mr. Craigmyle has manifested a deep and earnest interest in the growth, development and improvement of his township and county and he has at all times done what he could to push their car of progress along on lines of wholesome advancement. His worth as a man and his usefulness as a citizen have won him the confidence and respect of all classes of people where ever he is known.

F. C. Craigmyle Dies After Long Illness

Ferdinand Clayborn Craigmyle, 68, died at his home west of here Sunday afternoon following an illness of several years. His death, which occurred at 3 o’clock, was attributed to kidney and heart disease. He was bedfast for four months.

Funeral services were held for Mr. Craigmyle at the Oak Dale Methodist Church where he was a member yesterday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. Wm. G. Rutherford conducted the services and burial was in the Oak Dale Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 18, 1873 in the Oak Dale vicinity, a son of Ferdinand and Sallie Evans Craigmyle, and lived near Oak Dale until four years ago when he purchased the farm where he was living at the time of his death.

On February 15, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Maude Coomes who survives. He is survived by one son, Lloyd of the home. Another son, Loren, died in infancy. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Edith Craigmyle an aunt, Mrs. Caroline Duncan and several nephews and other relatives.

Shelby County Herald
Shelbyville, Missouri
September 1931

FUNERAL OF JOHN T. CRAIGMYLE HELD HERE

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church here Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock for John Thomas Craigmyle, who died at his home east of town last Wednesday morning following a paralytic stroke of the preceding night. The services were conducted by the Rev. Elmer Mangold of Hunnewell, assisted by the Rev. F. M. Branic of the city. Burial was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

Mr. Craigmyle had been a life-long resident of this county. He was born in this county July 1864. Besides his widow be is survived by three sons, one daughter, and one brother. Those from a distance who attended the funeral included: Everett Craigmyle of Quincy, Ill.; T. J. Douglass of Mullinsville, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Douglass and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, of Kansas City; and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Douglass of St. Louis.

Shelby County Missouri cemetery record: 1864-1931, IOOF Cemetery

Thompson Funeral Home Record: d. September 2, 1931 IOOF

Shelby County Herald
Shelbyville, Missouri
February 1990

Clayborne Craigmyle

Clayborne Craigmyle, 96, of Shelbina, died Saturday, February 24, 1990, at 8:11 p.m. at the Salt River Nursing Rome in Shelbina, where he had been a resident for five years.

He was born in Shelby County on August 9, 1893, the son of John T. and Virginia F. Douglass Craigmyle.

He married Eula Moser on December 27, 1917, at Lakenan. She preceded him in death Jan.26, 1988.

Survivors include one daughter, Thelma Million of Shelbina; and one sister, Katherine Fisher of Monroe City.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Craigmyle and Everette Craigmyle.

Mr. Craigmyle was a member of the Shelbina United Methodist Church and the IOOF Lodge. He was a graduate of Shelbina high School. He was a retired farmer and American Family Insurance agent.

Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina. Rev. Robert Hickman officiated. Entombment was in the Community Mausoleum. Visitation was Monday from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Shelbina or to the Shelbina Library.

Shelby County Herald
Shelbyville, Missouri
January 1988

Eula Craigmyle

Services for Eula G. Craigmyle, 91, Shelbina, were held at 10:30 a. m. Friday at the West Chapel of Greening Eagan Hayes Funeral Home. The Rev. Milford Gibbs officiated. Entombment was in the Shelbina Mausoleum.. Mrs. Craigmyle died at 8 p. m. , Jan. 26, 1988, at Salt River Nursing Home, Shelbina.

She was born Aug. 5, 1896, in Edinburg, Ill., to Elmer and Laura J. Alexander Moser.

She married Clayborn Craigmyle Dec. 26, 1917, in Lakenan. He survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Thelma Million of Shelbina.

Mrs. Craigmyle was a member of the Shelbina United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge of Shelbina. She attended Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, and was a graduate of Shelbina High School.

Descendants of Ferdinand Craigmyle

1 Ferdinand Craigmyle Born: 1821 in Kentucky Died: November 1878

+Sarah Ann Evans Born: Abt 1833 in Maryland Married: May 31, 1860 in Shelby County, Missouri Died: Aft 1910

2 Ferdinand Clayborn Craigmyle Born: February 18, 1873 in Shelby County, Missouri Died: July 20, 1941 in Shelby County, Missouri

+Maude E. Coomes Born: in Shelby County, Missouri Married: February 15, 1899

3 Lloyd Craigmyle

+Edith

3 Lorene Craigmyle Born: March 16, 1900 Died: March 16, 1900

2 Kate Craigmyle

+Fred Beottcher

2 John Thomas Craigmyle Born: July 1864 Died: September 02, 1931 in Shelby County, Missouri

+Virginia F. Douglass Born: 1863 Died: 1934

3 Clayborne Craigmyle Born: August 09, 1893 in Shelby County, Missouri Died: February 24, 1990 in Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri

+Eula Moser Born: August 05, 1896 in Edinburg, Illinois Married: December 27, 1917 in Lakenan, Missouri Died: January 26, 1988 in Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri

4 Thelma Craigmyle

+Million

3 Katherine Craigmyle

+Fisher

3 Thomas Craigmyle

3 Everette Craigmyle Born: 1895 Died: 1944

+Ruby Ellen

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Descendants of Septimus Craigmyle

1 Septimus Craigmyle Born: 1814 in Kentucky
+Martha Turner Born: Abt 1825 Married: Abt 1845
2 Elizabeth Craigmyle Born: 1846 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri
2 Mary S. Craigmyle Born: 1848 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri
2 William Turner Craigmyle Born: November 16, 1849 in Shelby County, Missouri
+Lutishia Miller Born: December 17, 1855 in Shelby County, Missouri Married: September 14, 1873 in Shelby County, Missouri
3 Olivia Manerva Craigmyle Born: October 06, 1874 in Shelby County, Missouri
3 Laura Mae Craigmyle Born: January 25, 1881 in Shelby County, Missouri
+Jodie W. Wilson Married: October 21, 1905 in Bethel, Shelby County, Missouri
4 Beulah Mae Craigmyle Born: April 14, 1906 in Shelby County, Missouri
+Brode L. Parsons Born: October 01, 1902 in Shelby County, Missouri
3 Lonnie Orvile Craigmyle Born: April 18, 1883 in Shelby County, Missouri
3 Mattie Alice Craigmyle Born: September 10, 1887 in Shelby County, Missouri
3 Loren Turner Craigmyle Born: November 17, 1889 in Shelby County, Missouri
2 James T. Craigmyle Born: July 04, 1852 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri
+Lucinda Waite Culler? Married: March 26, 1882 in Shelby County, Missouri
2 John R. Craigmyle Born: 1857 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri
+Sarah E. Hubbard Married: August 11, 1887 in Shelby County, Missouri
2 George W. Craigmyle Born: 1866 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri

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