The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-12
OBITUARY..
James D. Craig.

The death Of Mr.. James D. Craig,
deI:Ity city treasurer, spread Il gloom
over that office yesterday, as well as
over the entire City Hail, where he had
labcred SO long and faithfully, and where
he had SO many close, personal friends.
Mr.. Craig died peacefully ut 1 O'Clock
yesterday morning at his home, No. 500
East Franklin Street, with all his chill
Gren gathered at his bedside.
ME-. craig had not been In good health
since 1897, when he suffered a stroke OF
paralysis. On Sunday, however. lie
appeared to be in better health than for
some time. lie ATTENDED services at Cen
;enary Church In the morning, anG, IN
The afternoon. il company with Mr.. An
drew Welsh drove out to Bon Air to see
a sick friend. Upon his return to the
city, which was shortly after O'CLOCK,
he said that he Gid not feel as well as
he had felt in the morning, but he would
attend services at Centenary. Upon his
retprn from church, he expressed much
satisfaction in the sermon. and retired
shortly afterwaTd. During the early part
% the night lie was attacked with
tit of coughing. and expressed some I'M
easiness in regard to his cnest.
His son. Norve.l, went for the family
physician, Or. !. S. Wexford. about mid
aight. The doctor gave him some medi-
cine, and advised linn not to go to his
pluCS La Lax GiitIl AlC atSlu SSCii
him. The medicine haG a temporary
effect. but shortly, before l O'Clock the
TWO sens of Mr.. Craig were called to his
room. His daughters were there, en-
seavoring to prop their father UP in bed.
md Mr.. John D. Craig, Jr., assisted them,
while MIR. Norvell Craig went again for
The doctor.
At seven minutes TO O'Clock it was
apparent that NIr. craig was growing
-.,;r, Ir.1o NGf
his two daughters in his arms, while he
,azed upon his sons.
II am going" he said, and exactly. at
| O'clock he passed away.
Mr.. Craig was born on December Sth, 81
years ago next. month. He came to Viz
ginia from Missouri eac,y in life. and grew
up in Chesterfield county, where he mar
ried Miss Mary L. Walden, of the promi-
nent Chesterfield family of that name.
His wife died about two years ago. lie
IS survived by four children-A1eSsrs. Jas.
D.. Jr., Norvell B., and Misses Mary D..
Ind Annie Virginia, all OF whom lived with
tim.
There was probably not a better known
riglre in financial circles in the State
Than MIR. Craig. Trained as he was for
tlie legal profession, early in life he de-
telored q remarkable mind for financial
matters, ard in 1870 connected himself
he served as Individual book-keeper until
1882 He gained the confidence of al
lis associates during those years. and be-
tame very popular and grew distinguish
I'd as a financier.
His scope was enlarged and he left the
lank to accept a position in the internal
Revenue Office. which he held for some
line. During the time of the settle
hent of the State debt. by the Debt Con-
mission, AR Craig was clerk OF the
,estions were of marked value to the
Henry II. Wickham, j. Hoge Tyler, Rich
Dsbnev and Governor Mckinney. He
ilso did other work for legislative COM
nsttoea and his services We're always
ought When matters of finance We're at
esuc.
He was appointed IN 1886 as city col
ector to succeed a. r. Woodson, by Judge
Atkins. and on July /. 1855 he was cllos-
q chief deputy TO City Treasurer John
s {. Cht;dres. AT the death OF Mr. Chill
lre::. in 1894 Mir. Craig was elected by
council - the unexpired term. which ran
Or Two months. He declined to stand
or reelection. and upon the election of
he present City Treasurer. CAPTAIN G.
/. Philips, Mr. Craig was continued in
sEce as deputy. His services have been
smost Invaluable TO the treasurer
nd his death came as a shock
Their gentlemen In the treasurer's otiec
I'D ii. The City Hail.