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]

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• Fact: Son of Jonathan Crane and Bethiah Baldwin

Anson married Experience BRUSH on 26 Dec 1806. Experience (daughter of John BRUSH and Experience PLATT) was born on 13 Mar 1786/7; died on 7 Jun 1860; was buried in Milltown Cemetery, Brewster, Putnam Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]