Joseph Crane SEARS

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Joseph Sears lived in South East, New York, till 1827-8, when he removed to his father's place, remaining there till 1836, when he purchased the farm of his brother James in Millplain, Connecticut.

The house that Herman R. Sears was born in, was also the birthplace of George Belden Sears.

The old boundary line between Connecticut and New York passed through the house, and the room they were born in was on the New York Side. By a later survey the whole house is in Connecticut.

Mr. Sears was a public-spirited man, and interested in all improvements.

He was Rep. to State Leg. in 1835-6 and 1842.

He was greatly beloved by all his neighbors, especially the young, was an active church member, often on committees, and in 1829 sent to the Presbytery.

Joseph married Patty M. BARNUM on 26 Oct 1814. Patty was born on 9 Dec 1793 in South East, New York; died on 14 Nov 1815 in South East, New York; was buried in Old Cemetery, Milltown, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mary Ann BRUSH on 22 Feb 1818. Mary (daughter of John BRUSH and Mary PLATT) was born on 3 Jan 1796; died on 13 Dec 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Comfort Sears, like his father, was strict in the observance of the Sabbath, and required the same of his children, though he never united with the church.

In February, 1793, his house took fire in the night, and was entirely destroyed. He turned out with only his shirt on, and got out the things; first of all a barrel of pork; in some way he injured his great toe, either by freezing or a bruise, and it was the cause of his death many years after.

Comfort married Eunice CRANE on 18 Dec 1777. Eunice (daughter of Capt Joseph CRANE and Esther BELDEN) was born on 20 Nov 1754 in South East, New York; died on 23 Jan 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Judge Joseph C. Crane

James married Desire TOBEY on 28 May 1730. Desire (daughter of Thomas TOBEY and ? CROW) was born in 1707; died on 28 Jul 1781. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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• Fact: Daughter of Samuel Belden