Clarke County AlArchives Biographies.....Creagh, John Gates April 21, 1792 - August 25, 1843
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Source: Willis Brewer, Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men From 1540 to 1872. (;872. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield Company, Inc., 1995, 2000), pages 178-179
Author: Willis Brewer

“John G. Creagh was an early resident and leading citizen of this county.  His 
father, the son of an Irish officer in Braddock’s army, was a Virginian who 
removed to South Carolina and came to what is now Clarke county in 1812.  The 
son, born in 1787, was educated at Dr. Waddell’s academy in South Carolina.  
As early as 1820 he held a leading position at the bar of this county.  
Between 1823 and 183 he was five times chosen to the legislature, and was also 
judge of the county court.  He died near Grove Hill in 1839, leaving an 
enviable reputation of moral worth and practical knowledge.  His wife was a 
Miss Faulkner (or Falconer) of South Carolina, who survived him and married 
Hon. A. B. Cooper of Wilcox.  Richard P. Creagh, a younger brother, was 
attorney general of Mississippi when he was killed in a rencontre in 1823.  
The late Dr. Memorable W. Creagh, who thrice represented Marengo in the 
legislature, was also a brother.”

Additional Comments:
John G's tombstone gives his death date and he was 51 years, 1 month and 25 days 
old.  That determined his birth date given.  His obituary also confirms his 
death date.

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