Lt.-Col. Jonathan CRANE

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The beginning of the Revolutionary war found Mr. Crane ensign in a company of minute-men, and he continued in service throughout the period of seven years. March 1, 1776, he was ensign in 5h South East company, Capt. Joshua Barnum, Jr., Col. Jacobus Swartwout, 2d regiment. He was at the battle of Ridgefield, April, 1777; also the engagement at Ward's House, near White Plains. Mr. Crane was frequently employed in carrying messages to General Washington while located at the Highlands. His widow received a pension. He was a farmer, and spent his life on the farm he purchased from the State, it having been confiscated as the property of a tory. It was located in the southerly portion of the town of South East, and known as "Crane's Ridge," about three miles southeast from Brewster.

Jonathan married Bethiah BALDWIN on 28 Feb 1771. Bethiah was born on 1 Jan 1752 in Mansfield, Connecticut; died on 14 May 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Anson CRANE was born on 25 Jan 1783; died on 7 Jun 1860; was buried in Milltown Cemetery, Brewster, Putnam Co., New York.

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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?....

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

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