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     John Halsey Crane Gravestones, Methodist Burying Ground, New Providence NJ:

"Crane, John H., son of Isaac May 16,1827-Mar.31,1859"

A problem:

New Providence Methodist Churchyard:

"John H., son of Issac and Anna Crane, born - May 18, 1827, died - March 31, 1869. Dear brother thou hast left us and thy love we deeply feel, but in hope to one day meet the in thy -." John was born on 18 May 1827. Gravestones reads this as 16 May 1827.^1,3 John died on 31 March 1869 at New Jersey, USA, at age 41. Gravestones reads this as 31 Mar 1859..^1,3 His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.^1,3

     He married Caroline Hand.²

     Mary E Cole Gravestones, Methodist Burying Ground, New Providence NJ:

"Crane, Mary Cole, wife of William, Dec.15,1827-Feb.9,1914." Mary was born on 15 December 1827.¹ She married William Crane (2) on 28 May 1849.³ Mary died on 9 February 1914 at New Jersey, USA, at age 86.¹ Her body was interred on 12 February 1914 at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.^1,2

     Jonathan Crane First Settlers, p 103: "Jonathan Mulford [Crane], who died a young man"

Gravestones, Methodist Burying Ground, New Providence NJ:

"Crane, Jonathan, son of John and Betsey, 1793-Aug. 30, 1810 ae.17." Jonathan was born circa 1793.² Jonathan died on 30 August 1810 at New Jersey, USA.² His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     Eliza Crane First Settlers, p 103:

"Eliza married Levi Clark, son of Daniel S. Clark, Esq."

Gravestones, Methodist Burying Ground, New Providence NJ:

"Crane, Eliza, wife of Levi Clark, 1800-Oct.24, 1834 ae.34." She married Levi Clark.³ Eliza was born circa 1800.² Eliza died on 24 October 1834 at New Jersey, USA.² Her body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     She married Abraham Crane.¹

     Squire Parrott Day Gravestones, Methodist Burying Ground, New Providence NJ:

"Day, Squire Parrot, son of D.W. and Caroline Day, 1849-Dec.9,1876 ae.27." Squire was born circa 1849.¹ Squire died on 9 December 1876 at New Jersey, USA.¹ His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.¹

     Capt, Rev Stephen Day First Settlers, p 116:

"7. Stephen, 2d, born December, 1778, married, 1st, Sally Mulford, daughter of Cornelius; 2d, Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Captain Daniel S. Wood. He was a captain of the militia."

Also, p 117:

"CAPT. STEPHEN DAY. (7th child of Benjamin Day, Esq., son of Daniel, son of Jonathan, son of Joseph) and Sally Mulford, had but one son, Mulford ... [list of his wives and children]

Mulford Day died 26th June, 1851.

[then the following children are from the second wife mentioned above, Elizabeth Wood]

2. Daniel, who died in 1805, aged 9 months.

3. Benjamin, who married Mary Taylor, daughter of Moses, of Bergen County, New Jersey, and had no children.

4. Stephen married Rachel Brookfield, daughter of Job, half sister of Mulford's first wife and had children ... [list of them]

5. Peter Davison, married, 1st, Stella Elizabeth Reading ... 2d, Jane Voorhies, of Mendham ...

6. Samuel Thomas married Elizabeth Crane, daughter of John, and had children: 1. Wilbor Fisk; 2. Waters Burrows; 3. Johna Crane; 4. Benjamin; 5. Stephen Sylvester.

7. Waters, who accidentally shot himself when a young man, and died.

8. Daniel W. married, 17th November, 1847, Caroline Parrot, daughter of Squier, and had children: 1. Squier Parrot.

9. Francis Ashbury married, 16th November, 1847, Hannah D. Heck, daughter of William ...

10. William McKendry married, 28th September, 1847, Lydia Anne Cole, daughter of Watson, of Trenton ...

11. Edwin Augustus."

Gravestones of New Providence:

"Day, Rev. Stephen 1778-Aug.19,1864 ae.86
Day, Betsey Wood, wife of Rev. Stephen, 1786-Jun 5,1884 ae.96"

Founders of New Providence, p 9:

"Benjamin Day married Elizabeth Roberts and had a son named Stephen who attained much prominence and was a captain in the War of 1812. Captain Stephen Day married Sally Mulford, a member of another noteworthy New Providence family, and had a son , Mulford Day, who married Sarah Brookfield. The second child of Mulford and Sally Brookfield Day was the George Bangheart Day of whose recent death I have spoken. Sally Mulford Day died after the birth of Mulford Day, and some years afterward Captain Stephen Day married for his second wife Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Captain Daniel . Wood, and member of another well known New Providence family also known in Summit.

Ten children were born to Captain Stephen and Elizabeth Wood Day. The first Daniel, died in infancy. There followed Benjamin Stephen, Peter Davison who entered the Methodist ministry; Samuel Thomas, whose family was best known in New Providence; Waters, who accidentally shot himself while hunting, when a young man; Daniel W., who married Caroline Parrott, daughter of Squier Parrott, and was for many years a leading citizen of Summitt; Francis Asbury, William McKendry, and Edwin Augustus." Stephen was born in December 1778.^4,2 He married Sally Mulford circa 1800.⁴ He married Elizabeth A "Betsey" Wood before 1805. Daniel, presumably their first child, died in 1805, aged 9 months..⁵ Stephen died on 19 August 1864 at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at age 85.² His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     She married Capt, Rev Stephen Day circa 1800.¹

     Rev Mulford Day New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Rev. Mulford Apr.8,1801-June 26,1851
Day, Sarah, wife of Rev. Mulford, dau. of Job and Rhoda Brookfield July 2,1800-June 20,1833"

First Settlers, p 117:

"Capt. Stephen Day ... and Sally Mulford, had but one son, Mulford, who married, 1st. Sarah Brookfield, daughter of Job, of Spring Valley, and had children: 1. Harriet; 2d George Bangheart; 3. Phebe Anne. His wife Sarah then died, and he married, 2d, Sarah Thompson, daughter of Elias, of Bordentown, and had other children, 4th, Elias Thompson; 5th, Rachel; 6th. Betsey; 7th. Benjamin; 8th, Mary Thompson.

Mulford Day died 26th June, 1851." Mulford was born on 8 April 1801.^3,2 He married Sarah Brookfield.^3,2 He married Sarah Thompson after 20 June 1833. Death date of first wife.³ Mulford died on 26 June 1851 at New Jersey, USA, at age 50.^3,2 His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     Elizabeth A "Betsey" Wood Gravestones of New Providence:

"Day, Rev. Stephen 1778-Aug.19,1864 ae.86
Day, Betsey Wood, wife of Rev. Stephen, 1786-Jun 5,1884 ae.96." Elizabeth was born in 1786.¹ She married Capt, Rev Stephen Day before 1805. Daniel, presumably their first child, died in 1805, aged 9 months..² Elizabeth died on 5 June 1884 at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA.¹ Her body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.¹

     Stephen Day New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Stephen 1809-Sept.26,1887 ae.78
Day, Rachel Brookfield, wife of Stephen, 1810-Dec.20,1906 ae.96
Day, Mulford B. 1843-1886
Day, Brookfield, son of Stephen and Rachel, Nov. 9,1813-Apr.27,1866"

There is a problem here: Son Mulford B is Mulford Brookstone (see First Settlers evidence below), which argues against another son with the Brookfield name. Furthermore, the second Brookfield Day's birthdate of 1813 implies his parents are 4 and 3 years old. I will simply ignore the second Brookfield here. I suspect that they are the same person and that the 1813 birthdate should be 1843, and is thus a transcription error.

First Settlers, p 117:

"4. Stephen married Rachel brookfield, daughter of Job, half sister of Mulford's first wife, and had children: 1. Elizabeth, who died at about 2 1/2 years; 2. Mulford Brookfield; 3. Daniel Davison." He married Rachel Brookfield.^1,2 Stephen was born in 1809.^1,2 Stephen died on 26 September 1887 at New Jersey, USA.² His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     Rev Peter Davison Day New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Rev. Peter D. Aug.7,1811-Oct.10,1888
Day, Jane Voorhees, wife of Peter, Aug.10,1815-Aug.1890"

First Settlers, p 117:

"5. Peter Davison, married, 1st, Stella Elizabeth Reading, of Sussex County, and had a son, Watson, who died young, and she died, and he married, 2d, Jane Voorhies, of Mendham, and had children: 2. Sarah Elizabeth; 3. Stella Jane; 4. Frances." He married Jane Voorhies.^3,2 He married Stella Elizabeth Reading.³ Peter was born on 7 August 1811.² Peter died on 10 October 1888 at New Jersey, USA, at age 77.² His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     Samuel Thomas Day New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Samuel T. Dec. 18, 1816-Feb.8,1892
Day, Elizabeth Crane, wife of Samuel T., Apr.27,1815-Apr.25,1911
Day, Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth, Mar.7,1857 2 months"

First Settlers, p 117:

"6. Samuel Thomas married Elizabeth Crane, daughter of John, and had children: 1. Wilbur Fisk; 2. Waters Burrows; 3. John Crane; 4. Benjamin; 5. Stephen Sylvester."

Notice that daughter is not listed in First Settlers. Samuel was born on 18 December 1816.¹ He married Elizabeth Crane before 1857. Daughter b (or d) 7 Mar 1857, 2 months old at d.¹ Samuel died on 8 February 1892 at New Jersey, USA, at age 75.¹ His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.¹

     Waters Burrows Day First Settlers, p 117:

"7. Waters, who accidentally shot himself when a young man, and died."

New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Waters Burrows, son of Stephen and Betsey, Dec. 15,1818-Apr.6,183[?]" The last digit did not copy in my photocopy of the transcribed record.
Waters was born on 15 December 1818.² Waters died on 6 April 1835 at New Jersey, USA, at age 16. The date is 6 Apr 183x, the last digit having been lost in photocopying.² His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.²

     Rev Edwin Augustus Day New Providence Gravestones:

"Day, Rev. Edwin Jan.8,1828-Nov.9,1884." Edwin was born on 8 January 1828.¹ Edwin died on 9 November 1884 at New Jersey, USA, at age 56.¹ His body was interred at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at Methodist Burying Ground.¹