Background
Craig, Asa Hollister was born on December 19, 1847 in Caldwell, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Perry and Maria (Hollister) Craig.
Craig, Asa Hollister was born on December 19, 1847 in Caldwell, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Perry and Maria (Hollister) Craig.
Education common school and Albion (Wisconsin) Academy (non-graduate).
Craig (Mistress Charles H. Edgerton). Teacher public schools until 1872. County superintendent schools, 1873, 1890-1895.
Engaged in farming, since 1875.
Postmaster, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, 1914-1923. Appointed captain of all postmasters in Wisconsin for sale of Treasury Saving Certificates and personally sold over $40,000 worth.
Originated and developed “Craig’s Honey Melon,” “Craig’s Silver Bantam” and “Craig’s Giant Bantam” sweet corn.
Mason (32°).
Married Rebecca Birthrong, July 5, 1873 (died January 16, 1923).