Background
Crawford, Robert A. was born on August 22, 1855 in London, England. Son of Alexander and Mary Ann Crawford.
Crawford, Robert A. was born on August 22, 1855 in London, England. Son of Alexander and Mary Ann Crawford.
Educated Plainfield (New Jersey) Academy.
Brought to the United States, 1858, naturalized, 1875. Began as private banker, at Altoona (Iowa) Exchange Bank, 1875. Then Chairman of the Board Valley Savings Bank.
Executive vice president University State Bank.
President Reiley Investment Company Treasurer and director Drake University, Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Mason.
Married Melissa Beaty, March 25, 1876.