Crawford
Archibald Sr.
1733 – 1806
♦Evidence
Archibald Crawford, son of John and Jane Crawford, had an interesting birth, being born on the Atlantic Ocean as the family sailed to their new home.
The British Are Coming
Interesting life experiences must have been in his genes as Archibald’s house was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War. Archibald wasn’t a soldier because of missing fingers. However, he was a staunch supporter of the war. Thus, the British came early one morning and burnt his house as payback for his support. The attack was so sudden that he had to rescue his son Archibald from the burning house.
His wife Mary Benedict was pregnant at the time, but made it through the winter living in the barn only going to a neighbor’s house when it was time for the baby to arrive.
The Children
Archibald and Mary raised their children in New York. Their children include:
- Daniel
- John
- Lewis
- Wallace
- Archibald
- Robert