Background
Craft, Edward Oliver was born on November 13, 1916 in Kingsbury, Indiana, United States. Son of John Allen and Olive May (Canfield) Craft.
Craft, Edward Oliver was born on November 13, 1916 in Kingsbury, Indiana, United States. Son of John Allen and Olive May (Canfield) Craft.
AB, Indiana University, 1938. Juris Doctor with high distinction, Indiana University, 1940.
Practice law, Evansville, 1940-1941. Member legal staff Office Legislation Counsel, United States House of Representatives, 1941-1972, legislation counsel, 1962-1972. Partner firm Wickham & Craft, Washington, Chicago, Bloomington, Indiana, 1977-1981, Piper & Marbury, Bloomington and Washington, 1981-1984.
Of counsel Wickham & Geske, Washington, 1987-1988.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member American, Federal, Indiana bar associations, American Judicature Society, Order of Coif.
Married Wilma Clare Williams, October 26, 1940. Children: Elizabeth, Alice, John.