When his brother Stephen Crane died in Vermont in 1844, he brought Stephen's children, Horace and Emily, to Indiana to raise them.
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Newport Hoosier State
Wednesday, November 16, 1881
Erastus Crane, who resided near St. Bernice, Helt Township, died of old age on Friday last. He had been in feeble health for some time. The deceased was born in Vermont in 1804, and settled in this county in 1839, where he continued to reside up to the day of his death. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for many years, and was respected by all who knew him. He was 77 years of age.
When his brother Stephen Crane died in Vermont in 1844, he brought Stephen's children, Horace and Emily, to Indiana to raise them.
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Newport Hoosier State
Wednesday, November 16, 1881
Erastus Crane, who resided near St. Bernice, Helt Township, died of old age on Friday last. He had been in feeble health for some time. The deceased was born in Vermont in 1804, and settled in this county in 1839, where he continued to reside up to the day of his death. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for many years, and was respected by all who knew him. He was 77 years of age.
Family Members
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Stephen Crane
1802–1844
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Daniel B Crane
1806–1834
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Oliver Crane
1808–1826
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Roswell Crane
1811–1842
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Benjamin Crane
1813–1885
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Sylvanus Blerano "Burt" Crane Sr
1815–1865
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William E Crane
1817–1818
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Mariam Elmira Crane Nichols
1819–1895
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Leander Crane
1821–1858
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Carlton W. Crane
1825–1863
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Miriam Julia Crane Wishard
1827–1900
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Dunbar Joseph Crane
1830–1868
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