Crane, David D., 1763-1838

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David Crane, the son of Abigail Ogden and David Crane, Jr. (1721-1794), was born in 1763 in Newark, New Jersey. He served as a private and a musician in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. On November 30, 1784, he married Martha Banks (1766-1844) and together they had two sons and one daughter. He later became known as Judge David D. Crane after serving as an Essex County Justice of the Peace. From 1787-1829, Crane was a constable, overseer of the poor, and overseer of the highway system. In 1820, he chaired the committee to manage the town docks at Port Newark and in 1829 headed the committee to supervise the moving of the old cemetery in Newark. Crane probably died in Newark, New Jersey, in 1838.

From the description of Receipt book, 1786-1836. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 52363884

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creatorOf Crane, David D., 1763-1838. Receipt book, 1786-1836. New Jersey Historical Society Library
creatorOf Crane, David D., 1763-1838. Justices of the peace collection, 1775-1847. New Jersey Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Conger, Joseph. person
associatedWith Crane, Edward M., person
associatedWith Davis, Phebe. person
associatedWith Halsey, William, 1770-1843. person
associatedWith Johnson, Uzal, 1757?-1827. person
associatedWith Ward, Caleb. person
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Essex County (N.J.)
Newark (N.J.)
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Finance, Personal
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Birth 1763

Death 1838

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