Background
A son of Anthony Craggs of Holbeck, Durham, he was baptized on 10 June 1657.
A son of Anthony Craggs of Holbeck, Durham, he was baptized on 10 June 1657.
He was in business as an army clothier and held several official positions, becoming joint Postmaster-General in 1715. And, making the most of his opportunities in all these capacities, he amassed a great deal of money. Craggs also increased his wealth by mixing in the affairs of the South Sea Company, but after his death an act of parliament confiscated all the property which he had acquired since December 1719.
lieutenant is possible that Craggs the Elder committed suicide.
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After following various callings in London, Craggs, who was a person of considerable financial ability, entered the service of the Duchess of Marlborough, and through her influence became in 1702 member of parliament for Grampound, retaining his seat until 1713.