Craig, John Enster
lawyer, legislator, was born March 14, 1853, in Claysville, Pa. He attended the schools, and in 1887 graduated from the Washington and Jefferson college. In 1878 he moved to Keokuk, Iowa, and was admitted to the bar the following year.
In 1886 he was elected a member of the Iowa legislature; received the re-election in 1888; and during his service took a prominent part among the lawmakers of the state. In 1889 and again in 1891 he was elected mayor of Keokuk; and under his administration great improvements were made in that city. His name was suggested as a candidate for governor at the convention held at Sioux City in 1889, but he declined to permit his name to be used in connection with the candidacy of that office. He is prominent in educational and business circles, and has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of his adopted city.