Crawley, Joe O., 1870-1938

Most of the items in the Joe O. Crawley Family Papers were collected and/or created by Joe O. Crawley (1870-1938), Mrs. Joe (Sarah Elizabeth) Crawley (1876-1972) and their daughter, Mildred Crawley Christopher (1903-1989).

Joe O. Crawley was born in 1870, moved to Arlington to work for a contractor in 1891, and made his career in the building industry. Joe married Sarah Elizabeth Thomas in 1895. They had three children: Cecil, Jim, and Mildred. Joe Crawley helped to construct the first Presbyterian churches in Arlington and the Arlington College/Carlisle Military School buildings. Joe Crawley also helped to build and/or remodel some of Arlington's early homes and businesses. He was elected Arlington Street Commissioner and also served as Fire Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department. He became grounds superintendent for North Texas Agricultural College (NTAC) in 1924 and remained there until his death in Arlington in 1938.

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