Craven, W. D. (William Darcy), b. 1846.
John Joseph Craven (1822-1893), an Essex County, N.J. physician, worked with Samuel Morse at the Magnetic Telegraph Company, experimenting in the construction of underwater telegraph cables. In 1851 Dr. Craven studied medicine with Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1912), and earned a degree at the Baltimore Academy of Medicine. Before serving as a surgeon in the Civil War, Dr. Craven practiced medicine in Newark. In 1867, he moved his medical practice to Jersey City, where he invented scientific and sanitary machinery for factories and for the transportation of fresh meat products.
From the description of Biographical sketch of John Joseph Craven, n.d. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 38866829
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