John Wallace Crawford

Background

Crawford, John Wallace was born on March 4, 1847 in Company Donegal, Ireland. Son of John Austin and Susie (Wallace) Crawford.

Education

Came to the United States in boyhood. Ran away from home to enlist, but was several times refused because of youth. Finally joined 48th Pennsylvania Volumes.

Severely wounded.

While in hospital at West. Philadelphia, was taught to read and write by Sister of Charity.

Career

After war went West; became government scout. Served under General Crook in Sitting Bulletin campaign, 1876 (appointed chief of scouts). And in campaigns against Apaches in New Mexico.

Retired from army life.

1886; miner and ranchman in New Mexico many years. Went to Klondike, 1898.

Returned after 2 winters. Author: The Poet Scout—A Book of Song and Story, 1885.

Campfire Sparks, 1888.

Tat, a drama in 3 acts (produced Alta Theatre, San Francisco, October, 1900). Fonda, drama in 3 acts. Colonel Bob, drama (with Marie Madison), 1909.

Private Brown, serial story.

Whar’ the Hand o’ God Is Seen. and other poems, 1911. Also many short stories.

Home: San Marcial, North.M.

Achievements

• John Wallace Crawford has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Anna M. Stokes, 1869.

Father:

John Austin Crawford

Mother:

Susie (Wallace) Crawford

Spouse:

Anna M. Stokes