Alexander Craighead served as pastor of the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. On November 11, 1743, he and others renewed the National Covenant of Scotland and the Solemn League and Covenant at this location (photo credit: R. Andrew Myers).

Alexander Craighead served as pastor of the Windy Cove Presbyterian Church in Bath County, Virginia.

Alexander Craighead founded (in 1749) and served as pastor of the Windy Cove Presbyterian Church in Bath County, Virginia.

Memorial tablet at Windy Cove Presbyterian Church, Bath County, Virginia (photo credit: R. Andrew Myers).

Alexander Craighead served as pastor of the Sugar (Sugaw) Creek Presbyterian Church in modern-day Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alexander Craighead founded the Sugar (Sugaw) Creek Academy.

Historical marker in Charlotte, North Carolina on “The Importance of Religion” describes the influence of Scots-Irish Presbyterians in Mecklenburg County, including Alexander Craighead.

Alexander Craighead is buried at the Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pages 9-16 are missing.

Pages 9-16 are missing.

Credit: Michael Daniels

Credit: Michael Daniels