Early Life and Times of Boone County, Indiana, published May 1877, republished 1974

OLIVER CRAVEN. Mr. Craven, one of the early settlers of Thorntown, was born in
Randolph County, N.C. June 1, 1812. Came here in the year 1833, and where he has
since resided. He was first married to Rebecca Talsey, January 1, 1838. In 1837 he was
elected justice of the peace, and as such has acted for over forty-three years, perhaps the
longest time of any man of the county. Joined the M.E. Church in 1837, and has acted
with and been a member of that church ever since. The following children were born to
him and his first wife: Alice M., Caroline M., Jason L., Nancy E. and Nathan J. Three
are deceased; one resides in Minnesota, and one in Chicago, Ill. Mr. C. was the second
time married, this time to Susan Pauly, on December 19, 1849. Names of their children:
Sarah F., Ella, Mary A., Delilah A., Oliver M., William and Laura B. Two of the above
died in infancy. Mr. C. having served the people as justice of the peace so long is enough
to convince all of fidelity and integrity. He has served as president of the Old Settlers’
Meetings at Thorntown three years.

CRAVEN TALSEY PAULY