Biographical Sketch of George & Joseph Cresswell, Washington County, MO

>From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and 
Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing 
Company, 1888.

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George and Joseph Cresswell, farmers and dealers in general merchandise
and mineral, are the sons of Joseph Cresswell, a native of Washington
County, who was born March 26, 1832; the latter, a son of George and
Hannah Cresswell, natives of England, and well known early settlers of
Washington County, Mo., was reared in his native county, and after 
attaining his majority married Miss Amanda McCracken, of Washington
County, whose father, William McCracken, was born in Pennsylvania, and
came to Washington County in 1821.  To this union were born two child-
ren, George and Joseph, whose names head this sketch.  The father died
January 5, 1867, and the mother is still living.  George Cresswell, the
eldest of the two sons, was born in Washington County October 7, 1852,
and was reared in the place of his birth.  December 19, 1877, occurred
his marriage to Miss Mary Ann Nicholson, a daughter of Thomas and Sarah
Nicholson, also of Washington County.  Mr. and Mrs. Cresswell have four
children, viz.: Rolla, Luther, Minnie and Maud.  Joseph Cresswell was
born in Washington County April 20, 1855, and was brought up on a farm.
On October 7, 1879 he was married to Miss Maggie Nicholson, whose par-
ents were William and Mary (Martin) Nicholson.  Their three children
are named Ava, Willie and Roy.  Both are prominent and enterprising
business men, enjoying an enviable reputation, and commanding the re-
spect and esteem of a host of friends and acquaintances.

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