Capt Joseph CRANE

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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?....

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

1. Lt.-Col. Jonathan CRANE was born on 27 Apr 1747; died on 27 Aug 1834.
2. Eunice CRANE was born on 20 Nov 1754 in South East, New York; died on 23 Jan 1839.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of Samuel Couch of Fairfield, Connecticut