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Benjamin CRANE

Male Abt 1630 - 1691  (61 years)


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  1. 1.  Benjamin CRANE was born about 1630 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 31 May 1691.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Benjamin Crane, was in Wethersfield, Conn., as early as 1655, and may have been there a few years earlier. According to the Records of the Particular Court, held at Hartford, March, 1655, he is defendant in a civil suit with John Sadler, pltf.; also in June 1656, he is defendant in another suit with Richard Montague. He was born about 1630; was made freeman May 12, 1658, at Wethersfield, It is not positively known from whence he came to Wethersfield, but Hinman in his "History of Connecticut Settlers" seems to think that he came from Massachusetts, which statement all investigations thus far seem to warrant. February 24, 1656, the town gave him a home lot of 2 1/2 acres, more or less, bounded by the Common N.W., a brook and the home lot of John Graves N.E., the Common S.E., the highway S.W. He also bought John Dixon's or Dickenson's land in the West Field, Sept. 14, 1664. The latter is said to have removed to Hadley 1659 or 1660. It appears that this last mentioned tract of land was that on which the late home of Sam'l Coleman, deceased, stands, on Mud Lane. It was there when Mr. Crane built his dwelling-house and tanneries. The house was one of the six houses fortified by vote of the town in 1704. The town also gave him three acres of land on Beaver, now Tando's, Brook, 1660; served as juror 1664; drew land in the allotment of 1670, and purchased land of Daniel Rose, Dec. 8,1671. January 15, 1673, he is rated among inhabitants of Wethersfield to pay the town 0-4-5 1/2; acquires more land next south of Job Whitcomb's, February 22, 1680, March 25, 1680, July 13, 1680; under latter date the land is located on the Connecticut River on road to Middletown and road to Rocky Hill.

    May, 1682, Benjamin Crane wit others petitioned the General Court for liberty to "erect a plantation in the Wabaynassit country" (Windham County). It was proposed to have a "Town Grant" ten miles square.

    He married Mary Backus, daughter of William and Sarah (Charles) Backus, April 23, 1655, and carried on the tanning business about a mile below the village on the Middletown road. The spot for many years has been known as "Old Crane's Tannery Place." At his death, May 31, 1691, his son John succeeded to the business.

    Benjamin married Mary BACKUS on 23 Apr 1655. Mary died on 8 Jul 1717. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lieut. Jonathan CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1658 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 6 Jun 1735.
    2. 3. Israel CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1671; died on 28 Apr 1707 in Wethersfield, Connecticut.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lieut. Jonathan CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Dec 1658 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 6 Jun 1735.

    Jonathan married Deborah GRISWOLD on 19 Dec 1678. Deborah (daughter of Lieut. Francis GRISWOLD and Mary TRACY) was born in May 1661 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut; died about 1704. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Jonathan CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1684 in Lebanon, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 27 Aug 1757.
    2. 5. John CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1687 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.
    3. 6. Joseph CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1696; died on 20 Aug 1781.

  2. 3.  Israel CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Nov 1671; died on 28 Apr 1707 in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

    Israel married Lydia WRIGHT on 13 Sep 1695. Lydia (daughter of Thomas WRIGHT, Jr. and Elizabeth CHITTENDEN) was born on 12 Mar 1672/3; died after 1720. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Hannah CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1702; died on 20 Feb 1780 in Dalton, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jonathan CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Feb 1684 in Lebanon, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 27 Aug 1757.

    Jonathan married Mary HIBBARD on 31 Jul 1700. Mary (daughter of Robert HIBBARD, Jr. and Mary WALDEN) was born on 18 Aug 1674 in Wenham, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  John CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Oct 1687 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.

    John married Sarah SPENCER on 16 Sep 1708 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. Sarah died on 15 Sep 1715. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Abiah CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1710; died on 1 Apr 1790 in Alstead, New Hampshire.

    John married Prudence BELDEN on 18 Apr 1716. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Hezekiah CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1721; died on 3 Jan 1805.

  3. 6.  Joseph CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 May 1696; died on 20 Aug 1781.

    Joseph married Mary COUCH about 1719. Mary was born on 15 Dec 1695; died on 9 Jan 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Zebulon CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1721; died on 24 Jan 1789.
    2. 11. Capt Joseph CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1722; died on 14 Oct 1800.

  4. 7.  Hannah CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (3.Israel2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 Nov 1702; died on 20 Feb 1780 in Dalton, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Daughter of Israel Crane and Lydia Wright

    Hannah married Timothy BORDMAN on 21 Dec 1721. Timothy (son of Daniel BOREMAN and Hannah WRIGHT) was born on 20 Jul 1700 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 27 Dec 1753 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Capt Charles BORDMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1725 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Aug 1793 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    2. 13. Deacon Timothy BORDMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1727 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 5 May 1792.
    3. 14. John BORDMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1735 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 26 Apr 1817 in Rensselaerville, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abiah CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (5.John3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Oct 1710; died on 1 Apr 1790 in Alstead, New Hampshire.

    Abiah married Mary TYLER on 23 Feb 1741/2. Mary died on 26 Mar 1789. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Joseph CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1759; died on 31 Mar 1819 in Williamstown, Vermont.

  2. 9.  Hezekiah CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (5.John3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 31 Mar 1721; died on 3 Jan 1805.

    Notes:

    Name:
    He was called of Windsor, Conn., but purchased land in Bolton, Conn., May 3, 1750; also in July 1753, and April 1754. The births of three of his children are recorded there. but it would appear from the records that he moved to Bolton about 1750, and was living there April 8, 1754. He may have been the Hezekiah Crane, private in Capt. Roswell Grant's Co., Col. Johnson's Regt., in service in Providence, R.I.; enlisted Jan. 7 1778, serving a few months. It was he or his son. Feb. 1, 1805, his will was admitted to probate in East Windsor, Conn. It names wife Rachel, his son David, daughters Rachel, Rhoda and Anna, sons Aaron and Rufus; also heirs of his son Hezekiah, viz., Abner, his grandson, Eunice, Rhoda and Lucretia. This will was dated oct. 20, 1796, David Crane, Executor. Distribution ordered Jan. 15, 1810, widow being then deceased.

    Hezekiah married Rachel ROCKWELL on 2 Apr 1746. Rachel was born about 1726; died on 7 Oct 1809. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. David CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1748; died in 1841.

  3. 10.  Zebulon CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 25 Jan 1721; died on 24 Jan 1789.

    Zebulon married Sarah BELDEN in 1741 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of William BELDEN and Margaret ARMS) was born on 20 Aug 1721. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Capt Joseph CRANE Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Oct 1722; died on 14 Oct 1800.

    Notes:

    Name:
    He owned a large tract of land situated in South East; also some adjoining it, but over the line in Connecticut. It was called "Joe's Hill." At the foot of this hill, located on the Croton River, stood "Crane's Mill," built by his father.

    Feb. 24, 1776, Joseph Crane memorialized the New York delegates in Continental Congress, and the same was received Feb. 26, in which attention was called to his services in the last campaign, and praying the care of an artillery company. After the memorial had been read, action on the same was postponed until the appointment of artillery officers was resumed. March 16 he was appointed Captain Lieutenant to serve in the Artillery Company whereof John Grinnell is Captain, on his (Joseph Crane) producing a certificate that he has been examined and is duly qualified.
    "Head Quarters New York April 9, 1776 a certificate from S. Badlam Capt of Artillery dated 8th instant was read and filed. He hereby certifies that he has examined Joseph Crane as to his knowledge in gunnery and considering his merits and experience, thinks him qualified for a Captain Lieutenancy. Therefore ordered, that the said Joseph Crane pursuant to the order of the provincial Congress of the 16th of March last be Capt. Lieutenant of the continental Company of Artillery whereof Sebastian Beauman Esq is Captain."

    Dr. Crane was one of the most prominent men in the county during the Revolutionary war. Was Chairman of the South East Precinct Committee in 1775 and 1777; also one of the Supervisors in 1773, 1787 abt 1789. Was it this Dr. Crane or his son that was ordered by the Provincial Congress, Sept. 17, 1776, with Mr. Duane, Mr. Duer and Mr. Schenck, to inquire into the situation of the Light Horsemen and Lieut. Onderdonck, and report thereon?....

    Family/Spouse: Esther BELDEN. Esther was born on 31 Oct 1727; died on 27 Feb 1786. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Lt.-Col. Jonathan CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1747; died on 27 Aug 1834.
    2. 18. Eunice CRANE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1754 in South East, New York; died on 23 Jan 1839.

  5. 12.  Capt Charles BORDMAN Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah3, 3.Israel2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Sep 1725 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Aug 1793 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Son of Timothy Boardman and Hannah Crane
    • Occupation: He was a mariner and master of vessels

    Charles married Abigail STILLMAN on 7 Aug 1753 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Abigail (daughter of Deacon John STILLMAN and Mary/Mercy WOLCOTT) was born on 2 Mar 1732/3 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 8 Aug 1818 in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Deacon Timothy BORDMAN Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah3, 3.Israel2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Dec 1727 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 5 May 1792.

    Timothy married Jemima JOHNSON on 14 Nov 1751. Jemima (daughter of Joseph JOHNSON and Elizabeth PARTRIDGE) was born on 31 Aug 1732; died on 30 Dec 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Deacon Joseph BOARDMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1767 in Middletown, Connecticut; died on 26 Sep 1846.

  7. 14.  John BORDMAN Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah3, 3.Israel2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Aug 1735 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 26 Apr 1817 in Rensselaerville, New York.

    John married Lydia DEAN about 1760. Lydia was born on 12 Oct 1746 in Groton, Connecticut; died in 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. John BOARDMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1766 in Rensselaerville, New York; died on 24 Oct 1848.

    Family/Spouse: Deborah BUCK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Eunice ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
  

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