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 David D. Crane Receipt Book, 1745-1866. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 61324457

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Newark (N.J.)
Essex County (N.J.)
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Constables
Finance, Personal
Justices of the peace
Public officers
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Justices of the peace
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Active 1745

Active 1866

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