10 Facts About James Craik

James Craik was Physician General of the United States Army, as well as George Washington's personal physician and close friend.

James Craik studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, then joined the British Army after graduation and served as an army surgeon in the West Indies until 1751.

James Craik then opened up a private medical practice in Norfolk, Virginia, and shortly thereafter relocated to Winchester, Virginia.

James Craik saw a great deal of action in various battles of the French and Indian War.

James Craik fought at the Battle of the Great Meadows and participated in the surrender of Fort Necessity, then accompanied General Edward Braddock on Braddock's unsuccessful attempt to recapture the region in 1755, treating Braddock's ultimately fatal wounds.

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James Craik then served under Washington in actions in Virginia and Maryland, during various engagements with Indians.

James Craik served as an army surgeon, ultimately advancing to the second-highest post in army medicine.

James Craik warned Washington about the plots of the Conway Cabal, and treated the wounds of General Hugh Mercer at the Battle of Princeton and Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette at the Battle of Brandywine.

James Craik had a town house at 117 South Fairfax Street, 209 Prince Street, and then 210 Duke Street.

James Craik died in Alexandria in 1814; he is buried in the graveyard of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in that city.