Biography, Vernon Creager


VERNON C./G.8 CREAGER

son of Perry Edward7 CREAGER and Montella HARVEY
(James Monroe6, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger)
by
Audrey (Shields) Hancock

Contributions courtesy of:
Karen Anderson
Julia Gamble


VERNON C./G.8 CREAGER was the son of Perry Edward7 CREAGER (James Monroe6 CREAGER, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger) and Montella HARVEY. He was born 14 May 1920. He married Lillian Skelton, daughter of Herman Skelton and Sadie Thorne. Lillian was born 20 October 1927 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan.

Vernon in his christening outfit.

May 2007, Courtesy of: Julia Gamble



1930 U. S. Federal Census
St. Joseph County, Michigan
Enumeration District: 75-6
CREAGER, Harry (sic) [Perry] age 47
CREAGER, Montella, age 37
CREAGER, Ralph, 18, [abt. 1912]
CREAGER, James, 15, [abt. 1915]
CREAGER, Vernon, 9, [abt. 1921]
CREAGER, Irene, 8, [abt. 1922]
CREAGER, Betty J., 2 [abt. 1928]
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[NOTE: Son, Robert CREAGER, was born after 1930]




CREAGER BROTHERS SERVE THEIR COUNTRY
One brother dies; the other returns home.
Ralph Creager & Vernon Creager

May 2007, Courtesy of: Julia Gamble


Brothers were serving their country when news of their brother's (Ralph's) death. News of Ralph's decease reached Vernon in the Phillipines. (Vernon: PFC HQ CO 85 CML MORTAR World War II) Vernon returned home from his service requirements.

Vernon died an untimely death at the age of 35 years from an automobile accident 24 January 1956 near Niles, Cass County, Michigan in Milton Township. He left his young widow, Lillian, and four children (Ronald, Donald, Dale LeRoy, and Virginia) to mourn his passing.
See: Find-a-Grave: Vernon G. Creager [Note: Death Record: Vernon C. Creager]


May 2007, Courtesy of: Julia Gamble



Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995
Vernon C. Creager, age 35
(Gravestone reads: Vernon G. Creager)
Birth Date: 14 May 1920
Birthplace: Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Death Date: 24 January 1956
Death Place: Rural Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan, USA
Burial Date: 26 January 1956
Burial Place: Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillian Creager
Father's Name: Perry Creager
Mother's Name: Montella Harvey
(Source: Internet, 4 Oct 2010, E-mail to ASH: Karen Anderson:
IGI Family Search Transcriptions: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995:
Source Film Number 1941383; Reference Number fn 9)


After Vernon's untimely death, his widow Lillian married 23 December 1957 to her second husband, Oscar J. Holderman. Lillian was born 20 October 1927; died 14 May 2007. Oscar was born 20 April 1933 and died 15 June 2004 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA. Both are also buried at Constantine Cemetery. The design of their gravestone includes intertwined wedding rings with the date Dec. 23, 1957.
(Source: Internet, 10 Oct 2010, E-mail to ASH: Karen Anderson)

Children of Vernon and Lillian:

1. Ronald8 Creager (Perry Edward7, James Monroe6 CREAGER, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger)

2. Donald8 Creager (Perry Edward7, James Monroe6 CREAGER, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger)

3. Dale LeRoy8 Creager (Perry Edward7, James Monroe6 CREAGER, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger) (1953-1964)
See: Find-a-Grave: Dale Leroy Creager

Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995
Dale Leroy Creager, age 11
Birth Date: 16 October 1953
Birthplace: Three Rivers, Michigan, USA
Death Date: 30 December 1964
Death Place: Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Vernon Creager
Mother's Name: Lillian Skelton
(Source: Internet, 4 Oct 2010, E-mail to ASH: Karen Anderson:
IGI Family Search Transcriptions: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995:
Source Film Number 1940452)

4. Virginia8 Creager (Perry Edward7, James Monroe6 CREAGER, David5, Casper4, Johann Christian3 Creager, Johann Casper2 Krieger/Creager, Hans Ernst1 Krieger)


See also: R. G. Strong GEDCOM: Lillian Skelton



Webpage by:   Audrey (Shields) Hancock of Portage, Michigan




Created: 31 May 2007
Revised: 10 October 2010






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