Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Arthur Craighead
Add photo

Arthur Craighead 1900 - 1966

Arthur Craighead of Troutville, Botetourt County, Virginia was born on July 1, 1900, and died at age 66 years old in December 1966.
Arthur Craighead
Troutville, Botetourt County, Virginia 24175
July 1, 1900
December 1966
Male
Looking for another Arthur Craighead?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Arthur.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Arthur Craighead's History: 1900 - 1966

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 07/1
    1900

    Birthday

    July 1, 1900
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 12/dd
    1966

    Death

    December 1966
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Arthur Craighead lived 6 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Arthur

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1900, in the year that Arthur Craighead was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
Did you know?
In 1926, Arthur was 26 years old when on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Arthur Craighead's Family Tree & Friends

Arthur Craighead's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Arthur's Friends

Friends of Arthur Friends can be as close as family. Add Arthur's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Arthur Craighead to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top