John
CRANE
Born
1 October 1687
,
Norwich, Connecticut Colony
Died
1 March 1765
,
Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Born: 1 October 1687 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony
Father:
Jonathan CRANE
Mother:
Deborah GRISWOLD
Paternal grandparents:
Benjamin CRANE
, Mary BACKUS
Maternal grandparents:
Francis GRISWOLD
, Sarah UNKNOWN
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Sarah SPENCER 16 September 1708 in Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah SPENCER was born August 1686 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah died 15 September 1715 in Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic). Sarah was the child of Samuel SPENCER and Sarah UNKNOWN.
John married (2) Prudence BELDEN (BELDING) 18 April 1716 in Coventry, Crown Colony of Connecticut . Prudence BELDEN (BELDING) was born 12 February 1694 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA. Prudence was the child of Samuel BELDEN and Hannah ELDERKIN.
John CRANE died 1 March 1765 in Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Spouse & Children of John CRANE
John CRANE married 
Sarah SPENCER
Marriage date: 16 September 1708
Marriage place: Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Sarah SPENCER was the child of Samuel SPENCER and Sarah UNKNOWN
Sarah SPENCERMarriage date: 16 September 1708
Marriage place: Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Sarah SPENCER was the child of Samuel SPENCER and Sarah UNKNOWN
Children of John CRANE and Sarah SPENCER
John CRANEBorn: 31 July 1709, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 9 March 1793, Becket, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 March 1793, Becket, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Rebecca HUNTINGTON 24 January 1734 Place: Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic)
John CRANE married Prudence BELDEN (BELDING)
Marriage date: 18 April 1716
Marriage place: Coventry, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Prudence BELDEN (BELDING) was the child of Samuel BELDEN and Hannah ELDERKIN
Prudence BELDEN (BELDING)Marriage date: 18 April 1716
Marriage place: Coventry, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Prudence BELDEN (BELDING) was the child of Samuel BELDEN and Hannah ELDERKIN
Children of John CRANE and Prudence BELDEN (BELDING)
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Birth — 16871 October 1687
Norwich, Connecticut Colony
1708 Marriage / PartnerJohn CRANE and Sarah SPENCER 16 September 1708, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic)
He was 20 years old.
1709 Birth of ChildJohn CRANE was born 31 July 1709, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic)
John was 21 years old.
1715 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah SPENCER died 15 September 1715, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic)
1716 Marriage / PartnerJohn CRANE and Prudence BELDEN (BELDING) 18 April 1716, Coventry, Connecticut, USA
He was 28 years old.
1734 Marriage of ChildJohn CRANE married 24 January 1734, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic) to Rebecca HUNTINGTON
Death — 17651 March 1765
Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 77.
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Last updated: 8/4/2021 1:22:29 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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