About John D. Craddock
Lived 1881 – 1942 (aged 60). John D. Craddock was an American politician.
John Durrett Craddock (October 26, 1881 – May 20, 1942) was a U.S. representative from Kentucky.
Biography Craddock was born in Munfordville, Kentucky on October 26, 1881, a son of Berry Carter Craddock and Alice Green (McCarty) Craddock. He attended the public schools of Hart County and the Green River Collegiate Institute. During World War I, he recruited volunteers for the American Red Cross and YMCA, and organized several Liberty Loan drives.
Family In 1910, Craddock married Mary E. Craddock; despite having the same last name before their marriage, they were not related. They were the parents of a son, John D. Craddock Jr.
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Who was John D. Craddock?
American politician (1881-1942)
When was John D. Craddock born?
John D. Craddock was born on 26 October 1881 in Munfordville.
When did John D. Craddock die?
John D. Craddock died on 20 May 1942 in Louisville.
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John D. Craddock was a politician.
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John D. Craddock was American.
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