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CRAIG PETER STEBBINS CRAIG, KNO, FASG (Age 81) Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, November 26, 2009, surrounded by family in the Cleveland Park home he had lived in for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sally; his children, Steve, Cary, Jenny and Katie; his brother John; four grandchildren; eight nephews and a niece; and countless friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 19 at Gloria Dei Old Swede''s Church in Philadelphia, PA; and 4 p.m., Sunday, December 27 at the Friends Meeting of Washington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place ( www.cchfp.org ) or Crossings: Caring for Our Own at Death ( www.crossings.net ).
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Bonnie Andrews
August 20, 2020
Just found this site- Thank you, Peter for helping me straighten our some of my Steelman records and my line- With every ancestor found, a dozen more pop up- Prayer to your family - Ella Olafdotter Stille
1634–1718- my 7th great-grandmother
Linnéa Törnqvist
December 29, 2009
Erik and I join with the many mourning Peter Craig's passing, yet also celebrating the wonderful legacy he has left for the Swedish Colonial Society over many years of contributions. I met Peter about 45 years ago and he was admired by my parents, Alice & Carl Lindborg. May he rest in peace.
Eugenia Eberle
December 6, 2009
I feel very blessed to have known Peter Craig and want to thank his family for sharing him with so many people like myself. He will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy. Eugenia Eberle (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
December 6, 2009
I feel very blessed to have known Peter Craig and want to thank his family for sharing him with so many people like myself. He will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy. Eugenia Eberle (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Herbert Rambo
December 5, 2009
The news of Peter Stebbins Craig’s passing on Thanksgiving Day came as a body blow. We saw his health was slipping, but his keen intellect continued to burn bright as a beacon that drew admirers during his lifetime and will continue to do so for generations to come.
Peter’s contributions to the knowledge of New Sweden and the Colonists are immeasurable. His stature as a New Sweden Scholar is such that he had few, if any peers. Peter will be mourned in many circles and certainly his passing creates a void that will not be filled anytime soon.
The Officers and Councillors can feel good that with the recent presentation of the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, The Swedish Colonial Society was able to honor his good work and faithful service to our organization while he was here. It is fortunate that so many Swedish Council of America visitors from important institutions throughout the USA were with us in Philadelphia when we honored Dr. Craig.
With sad hearts, the members of the Society join those who are grieving.
Herbert R Rambo, KNO, FSCS
Governor
The Swedish Colonial Society
December 5, 2009
The news of Peter Stebbins Craig’s passing on Thanksgiving Day came as a body blow. We saw his health was slipping, but his keen intellect continued to burn bright as a beacon that drew admirers during his lifetime and will continue to do so for generations to come.
Peter’s contributions to the knowledge of New Sweden and the Colonists are immeasurable. His stature as a New Sweden Scholar is such that he had few, if any peers. Peter will be mourned in many circles and certainly his passing creates a void that will not be filled anytime soon.
The Officers and Councillors can feel good that with the recent presentation of the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, The Swedish Colonial Society was able to honor his good work and faithful service to our organization while he was here. It is fortunate that so many Swedish Council of America visitors from important institutions throughout the USA were with us in Philadelphia when we honored Dr. Craig.
With sad hearts, the members of the Society join those who are grieving.
Herbert R Rambo, KNO
Governor
The Swedish Colonial Society
David Edward Milam
December 4, 2009
I express my deepest sympathy to Dr. Craig's family- Dr. Craig was a tremendous help to me in my research, and he will be greatly missed.
Todd Clements Priest
December 3, 2009
We are so greatful for Dr. Peter Craig a fine man and a great scholar and Lawyer. He will be missed in the world of Swedish American Studies. We are so greatful for His research of many generations of the Swedish Clements Family of Cecil County, MD, DE, and all over American!
The Swedish Clements Family
David Green
December 3, 2009
Dr. Craig's lectures were a rare opportunity to learn from a great scholar and historian. His books are valued additions to my library. Those of us researching colonial Swedish history and families have lost a great resource. Condolences to the Craig family.
Jill D'Andrea
December 3, 2009
He has contributed so much to preserving Swedish colonial history. I always enjoyed his lectures and seeing him at the Swedish Colonial Society events. I treasure his research and books. I will miss him.
Bob Howey
December 2, 2009
I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Craig speak a number of times and shared some e-mail exchanges. His works on early history along the Delaware are treasured works in my genealogy library. His work has helped join many of us together as cousins. He will be missed.
Kip Sperry
December 1, 2009
Peter was a good friend and a fine family historian. He helped a lot of people with their genealogy--especially through his publications. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes to his wife and family.
Kip Sperry (Orem, Utah)
Kip Sperry
December 1, 2009
Peter was a good friend and a fine family historian. He helped a lot of people with their genealogy--especially through his publications. He will be greatly missed.
Kip Sperry (Orem, Utah)
December 1, 2009
While working with Peter when he served on the board of directors for the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, I came to appreciate his brilliant mind and his commitment to both Swedish research in the Delaware Valley and GSP projects. We have lost a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Sandra M. Hewlett, CG
Pennsylvania
Karen Parker
December 1, 2009
He was a great help to me in tracing my family history and will be truly missed.
December 1, 2009
Truly, truly, the African proverb is correct:
When an elder dies, a library burns.
Peter Craig's incredible work teasing out the ancient history of the Delaware New Sweden colonists has been a treasure for so many!
Our sympathy goes out to his family.
Syrene Forsman,
The Swedish Finn Historical Society
Christine Rose
December 1, 2009
I always enjoyed visiting with Peter at meetings of the Fellows, which is where I first met him. He was always gracious and willing to share his vast expertise. Am so very sorry to hear of his passing ...
Christine Rose
December 1, 2009
Although we lived on opposites sides of the world, I always felt like I was talking to a nextdoor neighbor in the exchanges that Peter & I had over the years. His help was truly invaluable and my thoughts & prayers are with his family. Don Houk in Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2009
Even though we lived on opposite sides of the world, it always seemed like I was talking to a nextdoor neighbor in our exchanges. His generous help was truly invaluable and my thoughts & prayers are with his family just as Peter's memory will remain in my heart with deep appreciation.
Don Houk in Tokyo
Kenneth Peterson
November 29, 2009
I learned from him, admired him, and I miss him. God bless his family.
Sally and Nagle Bridwell
November 29, 2009
Nagle and I extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Peter was such a dear friend of mine. I so enjoyed seeing him at our Swedish Colonial Society meetings. He will always remain in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry Stallcup
November 29, 2009
I shall miss Peter greatly. I met Peter some 27 years ago. He and I spent a dozen week long SAG Conference trips to the Family History Library studying microfilmed records. We had many long discussions about one point or another of New Sweden history. I already miss him.
David Greene
November 29, 2009
Peter Craig was a fine man and a great scholar. He will be missed in the world of Swedish Delaware genealogy.
Elisabeth & Bengt Thorsell
November 29, 2009
As one of Peter's friends in Sweden, I am glad I made Peter's acquaintance many years ago, and have many good memories from days gone by. He will not be soon forgotten, and his works on the Old Swedes will be important for many years to come. Our sympathy to his family!
Ellen Rye
November 29, 2009
My condolences to Peter's family and to all others who knew, respected and loved him.
November 29, 2009
Katie and family. We send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Fondly Pat and Dick Roth
Kyle Banks
November 29, 2009
He lives on in our hearts and memory, a powerful example of someone who stood up for what he knew was right and fought the good fight. A dedicated and tireless servant of justice, it was an honor to know you. Rest in peace.
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