William Craik

William Craik (October 31, 1761 – February 9, 1807) was an American lawyer and planter who served as a United States representative from Maryland and as a state judge. Early and family life Born near Port Tobacco, Maryland, the son of prominent physician Dr. James Craik, surgeon of the Continental Army and later President George Washington's personal physician, Craik attended Delameve School in Frederick County and later studied law. He married Ann (1784–1806), daughter of prominent Virginia planter and patriot William Fitzhugh. Career Admitted to the bar, Craik commenced practice in Port Tobacco and Leonardtown. In 1788, he was a delegate to the states convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution.