Elijah Craig date of birth:

1738

How old was Elijah Craig when died?

70

Where was Elijah Craig born?

Orange County, VA

When did Elijah Craig die?

May 18, 1808

Where did Elijah Craig die?

Georgetown, KY

What is Elijah Craig nationality?

American

What is Elijah Craig's occupation?

Bapist Preacher

Elijah Craig claim to fame:

Bourbon Whiskey

Short Biography

Elijah Craig (1738/1743 – May 18, 1808) was a Baptist preacher in Virginia, who became an educator and capitalist entrepreneur in the area of Virginia that later became the state of Kentucky. He has sometimes, although rather dubiously, been credited with the invention of bourbon whiskey.