Alexander J. Craig Explained

Order:8th
Office:Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
Alexander J. Craig
Predecessor:John G. McMynn
Successor:Samuel Fallows
Termstart:January 8, 1868
Termend:July 6, 1870
Birth Date:11 November 1823
Birth Place:Wallkill, New York

Alexander J. Craig (November 11, 1823  - July 6, 1870) was an American educator and politician from Wisconsin.

Born in Wallkill, New York, Craig was self-educated. He moved to Palmyra, Wisconsin in 1843 where he taught school and farmed. He was the editor of the 'Journal of Wisconsin Education' published by the state of Wisconsin. In 1860, he was President of the Wisconsin Teachers Association. In 1859, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He then became assistant supervisor of public instruction 1860–1867. During the American Civil War, Craig served in the 40th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin and served from 1868 until his death in office.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. 'Wisconsin Journal of Education,' The Association: 1864, Biographical Sketch of Alexander J. Craig, Vol. 9, pg. 47
  2. http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2477&search_term=craig Alexander J. Craig