Prof.  Craven  purchased  a  farm  southeast  of  the  in-
stitute. For  a  while  he  lived  on  this  farm  in  a  log
house,  but  soon  built  a  two-story  frame  building,
which  now  constitutes  the  rear  part  of  the  Ganna-
way  house.     Here  he  raised  provisions  and   some


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stock.  The  first  thing  he  did  on  rising  in  the  morn-
ing was  to  go  immediately  to  the  barn  to  feed.
However,  he  was  not  an  early  riser,  as  he  usually
kept  late  hours  at  night.  He  made  it  a  rule  never
to  study  before  breakfast,  but  his  mind  never  rested
at  any  other  portion  of  the  day.  He  read  Rollin's
history  through  the  second  time,  in  going  to  and
from  the  college,  a  distance  of  half  mile.  He  was
assisted  in  the  farm  work  by  a  hired  negro  man,
while  Mrs.  Craven  was  assisted  in  her  work  by  a
negro  girl.
Besides  these  helps,  other  servants  were  employed
from  time  to  time,  one  of  them,  a  negro  man,  who
ran  away  and  carried  with  him  the  keys  of  the  insti-
tute. The  second  child,  James,  was  born  at  this
place.  Prof.  Craven  was  very  fond  of  his  children,
and  helped  to  nurse  them,  especially  when  they  were
sick.  It  was  his  practice  to  hold  family  prayers  at
night.  He  kept  a  horse  and  buggy,  and  often  took
the  family  to  ride.  He  liked  fier}^  steeds,  and  always
drove  at  a  rapid  rate.
52  Life  of  Braxton  Craven.
