John Craven was born in Morgan co., Ill., Feb. 13, 1835, and is a son of John Craven, sr., of Griggsville tp. He was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools of Morgan Co. He came to this county with his parents in 1850, settling on sec. 20, Griggsville tp., where he still resides, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married May 12, 1864, to Henrietta George, daughter of Samuel George, deceased, who came to Griggsville in 1847. Mrs. Craven was born Oct. 17, 1837, in London, England. Mr. and Mrs. Craven have had 6 children, of whom 5 are living: Mary E, Anna, Maud and Jennie (twins) and John.

History of Pike County Pg. 531 contributed by Carolyn Conner Puskas