Biographical Sketch of Thomas Craddik
Thomas Craddick, born on April 13, 1856, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, is a self-made farmer residing in Arcola Township. He is the son of Irish immigrants Michael and Catherine Craddick, who moved to Arcola in 1869. Both parents are interred in the local cemetery. Craddick manages a 114-acre farm, remains unmarried, and is noted for his popularity and business acumen within the community.