BIO: Michael CRAIG, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 362.
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  MICHAEL CRAIG, senior member of the firm of M. & F. Craig, coal operators, 
at present particularly interested in the Industry mine, at New Castle, 
Clearfield county, Pa., has been a resident of Brisbin for many years and is 
one of the prominent men of this borough.  He was born in Lanarkshire, 
Scotland, October 11, 1860, and is a son of James and Bridget (Rooney) Craig.
  Michael Craig accompanied his parents to America and to Brisbin in 1881 and 
has always since been connected with the coal industry.  He began operating 
Sterling mine No. 2, October 11, 1888, and leased the property until 1897, 
when he bought it, and also has a lease on Sterling No. 3; and the firm owns 
extensive coal lands which they lease to Berwind White Co., Kelly Bro. Co., 
and also Blythe Coal Company, and are in the gas and oil business also in 
West Virginia.  Mr. Craig is a stockholder in the Osceola Bank.  He has been 
a very active and public spirited citizen and has frequently served in the 
borough council and has twice been borough treasurer.
  Mr. Craig was married on June 4, 1907, to Miss Susan McPhilomy, who was 
born at Snow Shoe, Center county, and was one month old when she was brought 
to Brisbin by her parents, John McPhilomy and wife.  Mr. and Mrs. Craig have 
one daughter, Catherine.  They are members of the Roman Catholic church.  He 
is identified with the Knights of Columbus at Clearfield.  He casts his vote 
with the Democratic party.