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     Keziah was born in 1778.¹ She married Jonathan (5) Crane in 1798.¹ Keziah died in 1860 at Fountain, Indiana, USA.¹

     Jonathan (5) Crane Went to Ohio. Jonathan was born at Passaic Valley, New Jersey, USA, on 8 December 1774.¹ He married Keziah Tappan in 1798.¹ Jonathan died in 1863 at Fountain, Indiana, USA.¹

     Susannah was born.¹ She married Moses Crane.¹

     Moses died at Indiana, USA.¹ He Moved to Ohio, then Indiana. He married Susannah Dilts.² Moses was born at Passaic Valley, New Jersey, USA, on 3 November 1778.¹

     Lt Joseph Crane First Settlers, p 102:

"JOSEPH CRANE, brother of Isaac, came up from Westfield, and purchased of Nathaniel Smith, in May, 1764, the Farm of 154 acres lying north of Isaac Crane's, and west of Benjamn Pettit's farm, and extending to the river. He married Ruth Miller, sister of his brother Isaac's wife, and had children, 7 sons, and 4 daughters:

1. Samuel, who married, 7th Nov. 1792, Abby Roberts.

2. John married 23d Sept. 1792, Betsey Mulford, daughter of Jonathan, Jun.

3. Stephen married Esther Thomas, daughter of William, of Stony Hill, and went to Ohio.

4. Jonathan married Keziah Tappin, daughter of James Tapping, and went to Ohio.

5. Abner married, in Ohio, Huldah Robinson, daughter of John, from Westfield.

6. Joseph, Jun., married Sally Bebout, daughter of William; lived on the Bebout farm.

7. Moses married, in Ohio, Susannah Dilts, of Warren County.

8. Joanna married William Valentine, son of Obadiah; went to Redstone. ...

9. Annar married Benjamin Corrington, 13th Nov. 1782; went to Redstone.

10. Ruth married William Hole, 5th July, 1785, son of Charles; went to Redstone. ...

11. Betwey married, 1st May, 1794, Daniel Doty, son of John; wneto Middletown, Ohio. ...

Joseph Crane was born 1741, and died 7th June, 1778, aged 37 years.

Ruth, the widow of Joseph Crane, went to Ohio, with her sons, and died, over 90 years of age."

I believe the following came with the Crane Tree:

Joseph Crane was lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment, Essex County Militia, during the Revolutionary War. "He moved from Westfield to the Passaic Valley and settled on a farm of 154 acres which he purchased of Nathanial Smith in May 1764 located on the north and adjoining his brother, Isaac, and west of Benjamin Pettit. His farm extended to the river. His widow went with her sons to Ohio and died there over 90 years of age." "Joseph was commissioned a 2nd Lt in Capt. Amos Dodd's Co., Essex County Troop. Mortally wounded while making a gallant forlorn-hope assault on Ft. Delancy at Saltersville, a port on Newark Bay. Died as a result of his wounds." Alphretta Gunn Madison. The birthdates of his children are printed in the Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Vol 48, May 1793, Page 93. Joseph was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, in 1741.^1,3 He married Ruth Miller at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, on 8 June 1761.¹ Joseph died on 7 June 1778 at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^1,3

     Stephen died.¹ Stephen was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, circa 1725.¹

     Jacob died.² He "Went to Canada soon after the Revolutionary War." Alphretta Gunn Madison. Jacob was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, circa 1730.²

     She married Isaac Crane.¹ Mary was born circa 1737.¹

     Jonathan was born.¹ Jonathan died on 14 December 1770.¹

     Isaac was born.² He New Providence records:

1784:
"Crane, Isaac Miller, son of Isaac Crane, died July 28." Isaac died on 28 July 1784 at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Crane Tree gives 28 Apr 1784.^2,1

     Samuel Parsons First Settlers, p 102: "He [Samuel Parsons] died 25th Dec. 1822, aged 64 years."

Also, p 315: "Samuel, born 21st February, 1757, and married Polly Crane, daughter of Isaac. He died 25th Dec. 1822. She died 12th Nov. 1850, aged 90 years."

Pension List of Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers:

"Parsons, Samuel, Serg. of Caly., Mary, Feb. 5, 1838." with footnote:
"b. Feb. 21, 1757; d. Dec. 25, 1822; res. Essex Co; m. Mary Crane, d. Nov. 12, 1850, aged 90 yrs." He married Mary "Polly" (5) Crane.³ Samuel was born on 21 February 1757.^3,1,2 He served in the military during war time circa 1776.² Samuel died on 25 December 1822 at age 65.^3,4

     She married Samuel Parsons.¹ Mary was born on 11 January 1761.^2,3 Mary died on 11 November 1850 at age 89.^1,4,5

     Nathaniel Bonnell First Settlers, p 49:

"NATHANIEL BONNEL, 3d, (2d child of Capt. Nathaniel Bonnel) and Martha Crane, had children:

1. Philemon, born 29th march, 1785, married, 26th January, 1806, Racheal Noe, daughter of John.

2. Huldah, born 1st September, 1787, married, 1st, Timoth D. Pettit, son of Capt. Banjamin. ... Had an only son, Timothy D. 2d, she married David Noe, son of John. ...

3. Jonathan Crane, born 29th September, 1790 -- married, 2d November, 1814, Phebe Ward, daughter of Ichabod, son of David.

4. Mary, born 29th February, 1792 -- married, 9th January, 1813, Charles Day, son of Moses, and had an only daughter, Elizabeth Day, and Mr. Day died.

5. Jane, born 3d July, 1795, married her cousin, John M. Stites, son of Capt. Abner ...

6. Elizabeth, born 11th February, 1797 -- married Matthias Osborn, son of Nehemiah. ...

7. Sarah, born 17th February, 1799, married James T. Lennington, and went to Ohio.

8. Maline Miller, born 22d July, 1802 -- married Elizabeth D. Walker, of New York.

Nathaniel Bonnel, 3d, died 15th April, 1814. His widow died 20th June, 1846. Maline M. Bonnel sailed for California, 17th July, 1849, and died of cholera, at sea, the next day."

New Providence Presbyterian Records:

Baptisms:
1787: "Bonnel, Philemon, son of Nath^ll., Ju^r., July 29."
1787: "Bonnel, Huldah, daughter of Nath^ll., Jun^r., Nov. 11."
1791: "Bonnel, Jonathan Crane, son of Nath^ll., Jun^r., Feb. 13."
1793: "Bonnel, Mary, daughter of Nath^ll., jun^r., June 16."

Deaths:
1783: "Bonnel, a child of Nath^ll., Jun., died Jan. 30." [?]

Morris Co Heirs:

"C:76
NATHANIEL BONNEL, deceased intestate (Orphans' Court March 1815). His children were named as: PHILEMON BONNEL, HULDAH NOE, JONATHAN C. BONNEL, MARY DAY, JANE, ELIZABETH, SARAH and MALINE BONNEL.

Commissioners: William Brittin, Robert Hann and Jabez Thompson. APril 15th 1815.

(Administration granted April 23, 1814 to Philemon and Jonathan C. Bonnel. Doc. 9:21.)." Nathaniel was born in June 1756.³ He married Martha Crane in 1783.³ Nathaniel died on 15 April 1814 at age 57.¹ Nathaniel's will was probated at Morris, New Jersey, USA, on 23 April 1814.²

     Martha Crane New Providence records:

1763:
"Crane, Martha, a daughter of Isaac, Nov. 27." Martha was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Crane Tree says 1784.^2,3 She was baptized at New Providence Presbyterian, New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 27 November 1763. Religion: Presbyterian.¹ She married Nathaniel Bonnell in 1783.⁴ Martha died on 20 June 1846.⁵

     Abner Stites His surname is Stiles according to the Crane Tree evidence. Abner was born in 1763.¹ He married Huldah Crane on 18 February 1786.^1,3 Abner died on 29 August 1831.^1,4

     Huldah Crane New Providence records:

1765:
"Crane, Huldah, daughter of Isaac, March 31." Huldah was born.^2,3 She was baptized at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 31 March 1765. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ She married Abner Stites on 18 February 1786.^2,4 Huldah died on 24 June 1835.^2,5

     Nathan died.¹ Nathan was born.¹ He married Sally (5) Crane on 4 November 1792.¹

     Sally was born in 1769.¹ She married Nathan Elmer on 4 November 1792.¹ Sally died on 19 July 1838.¹

     Isaac Crane "Moved to Passaic Valley and bought land - 178 acres lot No. 1, and part of No. 2, Corsen's Survey of Elizabethtown lots, where he made his home. It was located above the first mountain and south of the Joseph Cory farm." Alphretta Gunn Madison. He married Mary Miller.¹ Isaac was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, circa 1735.¹

     Huldah died.¹ Huldah was born.¹ She married Lt John Crane 3d.²

     (?) died.¹ (?) was born.¹ She married Elijah (5) Crane.¹

     Elijah died.¹ Elijah was born.¹ He married (?) Ross.¹

     She married John Crane (4).¹ Phebe was born in 1760.¹ Phebe died in 1818.¹

     He married Phebe Ross.¹ John was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, on 17 June 1755.¹ John died on 14 May 1837 at age 81.¹

     Mary died.¹ Mary was born.¹ She married Aaron Sayres.¹

     Sarah died.¹ Sarah was born.¹ She married Isaac Kendricks.¹

     John was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, in April.^1,2 He Married 1st, Huldah Grant; 2nd, ---- Bedell; 3rd; a widow Force. John Crane was a Revolutionary War soldier, 2nd Lt., New Jersey. He married Huldah Grant.³ He married (?) Bedell.³ John died on 12 September 1807.⁴

     John Crane 2d First Settlers, p 101:

"JOHN CRANE, 2d, (son of John, 1st, son of Stephe) had children:

1. John, 3d, who married, 1st, Huldah Grant; 2d, Miss Bedell, of Westfield; 3d, a widow Force.

2. Stephen.

3. Jacob, who went to Canada, soon after the Revolutionary war.

4. Isaac, who married Mary Miller, daughter of John, and removed to Passaic Valley.

5. Joseph married Ruth Miller, sister of Isaac's wife, and came to Passaic Valley."

Crane Tree, I believe:

"Moved to Westfield, NJ. He succeeded to the Crane Homestead, also the sawmill and the gristmill." Alphretta Gunn Madison. He married Anna McGhee.² John was born at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, in February 1700.² John died on 11 September 1763 at Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, at age 63.²

     Jacob was born on 28 December 1699.¹ He married Abigail (3) Crane at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 3 March 1723.¹ Jacob died on 21 September 1777 at age 77.¹

     Abigail was born at Cranford, Union, New Jersey, USA, on 25 January 1703.¹ She married Jacob DeHart at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 3 March 1723.¹ Abigail died on 10 June 1770 at age 67.¹