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     Adam was born on Tuesday, 19 September 1815 in Campsie, Stirling, Scotland.¹
     On 7 May 1835 Adam was named as an heir in the will of Robert Young.²

     Isabella was born on Monday, 23 September 1816 in High Church parish, in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.¹
     On 7 May 1835 Isabella was named as an heir in the will of Robert Young.²

     William was born on Wednesday, 23 September 1812 in High Church parish, in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.¹

     William was born on Friday, 22 October 1813 in High Church parish, in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.¹
     On 7 May 1835 William was named as an heir in the will of Robert Young.²

     William and Isabel Foulds, daughter of Andrew Foulds and Anne Dunlope, were married on Saturday, 5 December 1812 in Low Church parish, in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.¹
     William was a lieutenant in the Renfrewshire Militia in 1812.¹

     William was born on Tuesday, 4 June 1889 in Ohio.¹ William and Bessie Bell Grant, daughter of Theodore Dimoto Grant and Martha Weaver, were married.^2,3 William died at age 52 on Tuesday, 5 August 1941 in Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan.⁴ William was buried on 9 August 1941 at Fennville Cemetery in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.¹
     William Blayney retired in 1941.¹ His last known residence was in Saugatuck.¹ The cause of his death was sudden heart attack.¹

     Deming and Polly Crane, daughter of Stephen Crane and Polly Masco, were married.¹

     Ruth was born on Saturday, 11 August 1894 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.² Ruth and Calvin Joel Klinger, son of Joel Klinger and Susan Marie Young, were married on Wednesday, 14 August 1912 in Kalamazoo.¹
     On 8 January 1920 Ruth appeared on the 1920 federal census in the household of her husband, Calvin Joel Klinger, at 431 Walnut in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.³

     Manley was born circa 1874 Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹ Manley and Elmira Grant, daughter of John Grant and Nancy Loveland, were married on Tuesday, 20 April 1920 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹
     Manley was a construction worker in 1920.¹ Manley lived in Kalamazoo in 1920.¹

     Courtland was born on Saturday, 28 October 1865 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan.² Courtland and Blanche Elizabeth Klinger, daughter of Joel Klinger and Susan Marie Young, were married on Wednesday, 4 July 1888 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, by Fayette S. Day, Justice of the Peace, and witnessed by Jane L. Curtis and Charles Livingston, both of Kalamazoo.¹ Courtland died at age 74 on Sunday, 31 December 1939 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.² Courtland was buried on 3 January 1940 at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.³
     Courtland was a farmer in 1888.¹
     On 21 April 1910 Courtland was enumerated as the head of the household at 904 Bridge St. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, in the federal census of 15 April 1910. Blanche Elizabeth Klinger, Viola Elia Burrows, Herschel Adrian Burrows, Frank Wesley Burrows, Ethel Hazel Burrows, Lillian May Burrows, Hattie Theo Burrows and Harry Theodore Burrows also lived there at the time of the enumeration. According to this census, Courtland worked at a paper mill and rented the family's home. Alfred Dokey, a 16-year old born in Michigan working as a farm laborer, also lived with the family at the time.⁴

     Dewayne died at 6 months of age.¹

     Ethel was born on Monday, 17 December 1900.
     On 21 April 1910 Ethel appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of her father, Courtland Sylvester Burrows, at 904 Bridge St. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹

     Frank was born on Saturday, 19 September 1896. Frank died at age 73 in April 1970.¹ Frank was buried on 11 April 1970 at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.²
     On 21 April 1910 Frank appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of his father, Courtland Sylvester Burrows, at 904 Bridge St. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.³ According to Social Security records, his last known residence was probably near or in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹

     Helen was born on Saturday, 23 January 1926 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹ Helen and Ronald Frank Fradet, son of John Frank Fradet and Minnie Wilmina Wagner, were married on Tuesday, 28 December 1943 in Kalamazoo.¹ Helen died at age 52 in September 1978.²

     Herschel and Florence Garnet Dingman, daughter of Ora J. Dingman and Sylvia Jean Shade, were married. Herschel and Florence (?) were married. Herschel was born on Monday, 2 July 1894 in Grandville, Kent County, Michigan.¹ Herschel died at age 50 in August 1944 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.^1,2 Herschel was buried on 14 August 1944 at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.²
     On 21 April 1910 Herschel appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of his father, Courtland Sylvester Burrows, at 904 Bridge St. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. According to the census, he worked as a "screen boy" at a paper mill at the time.³

     Mildred died at the age of 2.¹

     Robert died at 6 months of age.¹

     Viola and Ray Rose were married. Viola and Glenn Alfred McKenna, son of James T. McKenna and Isabelle Murray, were married. Viola and Edward Price Parmalee were married. Viola was born on Sunday, 22 February 1891 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan.^1,2 Viola died at age 81 in December 1972.²
     On 21 April 1910 Viola appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of her father, Courtland Sylvester Burrows, at 904 Bridge St. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. According to the census, Viola had been married for one year, although her husband is not present in the household. She is also recorded as working as laundress in a laundry.³

     Lissa was born circa 1860 in Ohio.¹ Lissa and (?) Clary were married before 1907.² Lissa Bush and Horace William Crane, son of Joseph Delevan Crane and Lucyette Parmeter, were married on 3 July 1907 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, by E. V. Armstrong, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and witnessed by Lucy Etta Grant and Oscar Kelley of Kalamazoo.¹ Lissa and Horace William Crane were divorced on 24 March 1908.³ Lissa Bush and Horace William Crane may have been divorced on 24 March 1909.³
     Lissa lived in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, in 1907.¹

     (?) and Charles Grant, son of Charles Grant, may have been married on Tuesday, 21 August 1827 in Home District (now York County), Upper Canada (now Ontario), by Rev. James Harris, Presbyterian.¹

     John and Edith Rebecca Grant, daughter of Myron Grant and Rebecca Leach, were married.^1,2

     Kenelm and Jane Grant, daughter of Charles Grant and Jane Holmes, were married.¹
     He was a captain in the 60th Regiment and seignoir of Nicolet.¹

     Lulu was born circa 1884 Illinois.² Lulu and (?) Rogers were married before 1920.³ Lulu and George Lewis Klinger, son of Joel Klinger and Susan Marie Young, were married before 1921.^1,4,5
     [R=Principal][C= ,0 ,0 ]-- As of before 1920,her married name was Lulu Rogers.² On 7 January 1920 Lulu appeared on the 1920 federal census as a resident in the household of George Lewis Klinger at 511 Sprague Ave. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. At the time of the census, Lulu is said to be married, although George Klinger is noted to be a widow. The census also records that she was a housekeeper, and she may have been a housekeeper in the Klinger house. Based on this information, it appears that Lulu and George married at a later date, although no record of their marriage has been found.² Lulu and George Lewis Klinger lived at 511 Sprague Ave. in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, between 1921 and 1924.^4,5,6

     Adelia was born in March 1879 in Michigan.¹
     On 11 June 1880 Adelia appeared on the 1880 federal census in the household of her father, Horace William Crane, in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.² On 8 June 1900 Adelia appeared on the 1900 federal census in the household of her father, Horace William Crane, at 822 Lafayette in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Adelia worked as a servant at the time of the census enumeration.¹

     Alexander was born circa 1848 in Michigan.¹ Alexander may have been born in August 1849.² Alexander and Sarah J. (?) were married before 1880.³
     On 3 October 1850 Alexander appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Hamilton, Van Buren County, Michigan.¹ On 15 June 1860 Alexander appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.⁴
     On 23 June 1900 Alexander was enumerated as the head of the household in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, in the federal census of 1 June 1900. Sarah J. Crane, Violet M. Crane, James G. Crane, Florence A. Crane and Linton W. Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. According to the census enumeration, Alexander was a farmer, who owned his farm on a mortgage.²
     On 15 April 1910 Alexander was enumerated as the head of the household in Owosso Township in the federal census of 15 April 1910. Sarah J. Crane, Violet M. Crane, James G. Crane and Linton W. Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. According to the census, Alexander owned and operated his own farm.⁵

     Alfred was born circa 1841 in New York.¹
     On 3 October 1850 Alfred appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Hamilton, Van Buren County, Michigan.¹ On 15 June 1860 Alfred appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.²

     Ann was born circa 1832. Ann and Charles Williams were married before 1858.²
     Ann Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 1 June 1840 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.³ On 9 July 1850 Ann appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of her father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁴ On 23 June 1869, Ann purchased a lot previously owned by Martin Crane, in Kalamazoo from Stephen B. Crane and Eunice Crane.⁵ On 15 July 1869, Ann sold a lot in Kalamazoo to Joseph Delevan Crane.⁶ On 13 April 1870, Ann purchased a lot in Kalamazoo from Joseph Delevan Crane and Hannah E. Crane.⁷ On 19 July 1870 Ann appeared on the 1870 federal census in the household of her father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo.⁸ On 15 June 1880 Ann appeared on the 1880 federal census in the household of her son-in-law, William H. McKinstry, in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. She was employed as a housekeeper at the time of the census enumeration.⁹

     Charles was born circa 1852 in Michigan.¹
     On 15 June 1860 Charles appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, James E. Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹

     Clinton was born circa 1854 in Michigan.² Clinton may have died circa 28 June 1863.³ Clinton was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.³
     On 24 July 1860 Clinton appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his grandfather, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.²

     Cyrus was born circa 1856 in Michigan.¹
     On 6 July 1860 Cyrus appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen L. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹ On 16 September 1870 Cyrus appeared on the 1870 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen L. Crane, in Pine Grove Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.² His mother, Maria (?), died on 7 November 1870 in Pine Grove Township.³ His father, Stephen L. Crane, died on 4 April 1873 in Pine Grove Township.⁴

     Daniel was born circa 1871 in Michigan.¹

     Florence was born in November 1884 in Michigan.¹
     On 23 June 1900 Florence appeared on the 1900 federal census in the household of her father, Alexander Crane, in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹

     George was born circa 1847 in Michigan.¹
     On 18 July 1850 George appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen L. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹ His mother, Maria (?), died on 7 November 1870 in Pine Grove Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.² His father, Stephen L. Crane, died on 4 April 1873 in Pine Grove Township.³

     George was born circa 1852 in Michigan.¹
     On 6 July 1860 George appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen L. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.²

     George was born circa 1854 in Michigan.¹
     On 15 June 1860 George appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹

     Helen was born circa 1844 in New York.¹
     On 3 October 1850 Helen appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of her father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Hamilton, Van Buren County, Michigan.¹ On 15 June 1860 Helen appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of her father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.²

     Horace was born on Sunday, 1 March 1857 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁴ Horace may have been born circa 1856 in Michigan.⁵ Horace and Nancy Loveland, daughter of Harvey Loveland and (?) (?), were married on Tuesday, 18 April 1876 in Casco, Allegan County, Michigan, by J. G. Pattis, Justice of the Peace, while H. W. Bishop and Edie Smith, both of Casco, acted as witnesses.⁶ Horace William Crane and Lissa Bush were married on 3 July 1907 in Kalamazoo by E. V. Armstrong, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and witnessed by Lucy Etta Grant and Oscar Kelley of Kalamazoo.¹ Horace and Lissa Bush were divorced on 24 March 1908.⁴ Horace William Crane and Lissa Bush may have been divorced on 24 March 1909.⁴ Horace and Alma Lillian Patterson, daughter of Lathan Haight and Mary Elizabeth Hovey, were married on Saturday, 12 June 1909 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.⁴
     On 24 July 1860 Horace appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his grandfather, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo.⁵ His brother, Clinton Delevan Crane, may have died circa 28 June 1863.⁷ Horace was a brickmaker in 1876.⁶ Horace lived in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, in 1876.⁶ Horace witnessed the marriage of his sister, Mary Alice Crane, to John Grant on 7 August 1876 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. An alert reader may notice what some might consider to be a somewhat scandalous fact that Horace's sister married the ex-husband of Horace's own wife, whom he married only a few months earlier.⁸
     On 11 June 1880 Horace was enumerated as the head of the household in South Bend in the federal census of 1 June 1880. Nancy Crane, Elmira Grant, Mary A. Crane and Adelia Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. At the time of the census, Horace was employed as a bridge maker.⁹ His stepdaughter, Eliza, died on 9 June 1888 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan, at age 17.¹⁰
     On 8 June 1900 Horace was enumerated as the head of the household at 822 Lafayette in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, in the federal census of 1 June 1900. Nancy Crane, Mary A. Crane and Adelia Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. At the time of the census, Horace was said to be working as a day laborer. The record also tells us that the family owned their home on a mortgage. Horace's father and stepmother lived next door at 820 Lafayette.¹¹ His wife, Nancy Loveland, died on 10 February 1906 in South Bend.^12,4 Horace was a elevator man in 1907.¹ Horace lived in South Bend in 1907.¹ Horace and Alma Lillian Haight lived at 1206 McCartney Street in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, between 1909 and 1910 along with Lucyette Parmeter.^13,14 His father, Joseph Delevan Crane, died on 14 November 1909 at the County Infirmary in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.^15,16,17 His mother, Lucyette Parmeter, died on 7 March 1910 at 1206 McCartney Street in South Bend at age 73.^18,14 On 25 April 1930 Horace appeared on the 1930 federal census as an inmate at the Winnebago County Home in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin.¹⁹

     Ida was born circa 1862 in Michigan.¹
     On 16 September 1870 Ida appeared on the 1870 federal census in the household of her father, Stephen L. Crane, in Pine Grove Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.² Her mother, Maria (?), died on 7 November 1870 in Pine Grove Township.³ Her father, Stephen L. Crane, died on 4 April 1873 in Pine Grove Township.⁴

     Ira was born circa 1836.¹
     Ira Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 1 June 1840 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.² On 9 July 1850 Ira appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.³ On 24 July 1860 Ira appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo.¹

     James was born circa 1818.² James and Lucy (?) were married before 1848.³ James died on Wednesday, 10 September 1862 in Iuka, Mississippi.⁴
     James E. Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 7 August 1820 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Junius, Seneca County, New York.⁵ James E. Crane may be one of the inhabitants who appeared on the federal census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.⁶ James held several community offices while living in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan - first he served as School Inspector in 1856, then as Township Supervisor from 1857 to 1858, and finally as Justice of the Peace in 1860.⁷
     On 15 June 1860 James was enumerated as the head of the household in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, in the federal census of 1 June 1860. Lucy Crane, John Crane, Viola Crane, Charles Crane and Philetus[?] Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. The census enumeration reported that he was a farmer born in New York, whose real estate was valued at $2500, and personal estate at $1400.⁸ James enlisted in the Union Army as a private on 7 November 1861.⁴ James enlisted in the 14th Infantry Regiment of Michigan, Company K on 7 January 1862.⁴

     James was born in June 1881 in Michigan.¹
     On 23 June 1900 James appeared on the 1900 federal census in the household of his father, Alexander Crane, in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan. According to the census, he worked as a farm laborer.¹ On 15 April 1910 James appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of his father, Alexander Crane, in Owosso Township. According to the census, he worked as a farmer.²

     John was born circa 1852 in Michigan.¹
     On 15 June 1860 John appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Thomas Collins Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹

     John was born circa 1848 in Michigan.¹
     On 15 June 1860 John appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, James E. Crane, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹

     John was born circa 1868.¹ John was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church by Father I. A. Lebel on 1 April 1870 at the St. Augustine's Church in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁴

     Joseph may have been born circa 1826 in Seneca County, New York.⁶ Joseph may have been born on Friday, 28 February 1823 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.^7,8 According to his death record, Joseph was born on 20 February 1823 in New York.⁴ Joseph and Lucyette Parmeter, daughter of Horace Parmeter and Sarah (?), were married on Tuesday, 25 January 1853 at the home of Hozea (?) Parmeter in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, by Lyman Kendale, Justice of the Peace.³ Joseph filed for divorce from his wife, Lucyette Parmeter on 9 July 1860 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.² Joseph and Lucyette Parmeter were divorced on 18 September 1860 in Kalamazoo.² Joseph and Hannah E. (?) were married before 1870.⁹ Joseph and Mary A. Hickman were married on Thursday, 19 June 1884 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.¹⁰ Joseph Delevan Crane died at 12:35 in the morning on 14 November 1909 at the County Infirmary in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, where he had stayed during the last six days of his life.^7,11,4 Joseph was buried on 16 November 1909 at Riverview Cemetery in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.^7,12,4
     Joseph Delevan Crane may be one of the inhabitants who appeared on the federal census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.¹³ Joseph Delevan Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 1 June 1840 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre.¹⁴ On 3 October 1850 1850 appeared on the 1850 federal census as a resident in the household of Marcus Merriman in Hamilton, Van Buren County, Michigan.¹⁵ On 24 July 1860 Joseph appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo.¹⁶ Joseph Delevan Crane was described as 5'7" with blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion in 1861.⁶ Joseph joined the Union Army in Kalamazoo on 11 September 1861.⁶ He enlisted in Company I of the Michigan Second Cavalry in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 2 October 1861 for a period of three years.⁶ Joseph was mustered in on 25 October 1861 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁶ Joseph reached the rank of private.⁶ Joseph was in charge of "ex. horses" in October 1862.⁶ Joseph was company cook between January 1863 and November 1863.⁶ His son, Clinton, may have died circa 28 June 1863. Given that Joseph was away in the Union Army at this time, it is unlikely that he learned of his eldest son's death until sometime later.¹⁷ Joseph was "co. com." In December 1863.⁶ Joseph was discharged from the army by virtue of having re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on 4 January 1864 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.⁶ He re-enlisted on 5 January 1864 in Mossy Creek, Tennessee.⁶ Joseph was absent with leave on veteran's furlough between 14 April 1864 and May 1864 in Michigan.⁶ Joseph was company cook between August 1864 and December 1864.⁶ He was finally discharged from the cavalry on 17 August 1865 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.⁶ On 15 July 1869, Joseph purchased a lot in Kalamazoo from Ann Williams.¹⁸ On 13 April 1870, Joseph, along with Hannah E. Crane, sold a lot in Kalamazoo to Ann Williams.¹⁹
     On 8 June 1900 Joseph was enumerated as the head of the household at 820 Lafayette in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, in the federal census of 1 June 1900. Mary A. Crane also lived there at the time of the enumeration. Despite his advancing years, Joseph worked as a laborer at the time of the census. His son, Horace, lived next door at 822 Lafayette.²⁰ Joseph and Mary A. Hickman lived at 820 North Lafayette Street in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, in 1903.²¹ He wife, Mary A., died on 28 April 1903 in South Bend at age 78.²² Joseph Delevan Crane was ill during the last several years of his life, although with what is unknown.¹¹ The cause of his death was uremic poisoning and an enlarged prostate.⁴

     Linton was born in December 1892 in Michigan.¹
     On 23 June 1900 Linton appeared on the 1900 federal census in the household of his father, Alexander Crane, in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.¹ On 15 April 1910 Linton appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of his father, Alexander Crane, in Owosso Township.²

     Martin was born circa 1834. Martin was killed in action by a confederate sharpshooter on 28 March 1865 in Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3 What is certain is that Martin Crane, son of Stephen B. Crane and Eunice McCarty, died sometime before June 1869. This evidence suggests that it's possible that the Martin Crane killed at Petersburg is the same man.⁴ If the two are the same, Martin was originally buried at Meade Station near Petersburg, Virginia, probably in a single shallow pit or mass grave.³ Martin was reburied between 1866 and 1869 at Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia, by the U.S. Burial Corps.³
     Martin Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 1 June 1840 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.⁵ On 9 July 1850 Martin appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁶ He may be the same Martin Crane who enlisted in the Union Army with the rank of private on 22 April 1861.² This Martin Crane lived in Allegan County, Michigan, prior to his enlistment.² Martin enlisted in the 2nd Infantry Regiment of Michigan, Company I on 25 May 1861.² Martin re-enlisted in the same regiment and company on 31 December 1863.²

     Mary was born on Wednesday, 24 January 1877 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.^2,1
     On 11 June 1880 Mary appeared on the 1880 federal census in the household of her father, Horace William Crane, in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.³ On 8 June 1900 Mary appeared on the 1900 federal census in the household of her father, Horace William Crane, at 822 Lafayette in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The census refers to her as Minnie. It also reports that her occupation has something to do with wool.²

     Mary was born in April 1858 in Michigan.^5,6 Mary may have been born in April 1859 in Michigan.^7,6 Mary may have been born on Friday, 24 April 1857.⁸ Mary and John Grant, son of Charles Grant and Esther McWilliams, were married on Monday, 7 August 1876 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. The bride's brother, Horace, acted as a witness to the ceremony.⁹ Mary died at age 68 on Thursday, 20 January 1927 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁸ Mary was buried on 22 January 1927 at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹⁰
     On 27 June 1860 Mary appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of her grandfather, Horace Parmeter, in Kalamazoo.¹¹ On 24 July 1860 Mary appeared on the 1860 federal census in the household of her grandfather, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo.¹² Her brother, Clinton Delevan Crane, may have died circa 28 June 1863.¹³ On 3 June 1870 Mary appeared on the 1870 federal census in the household of her grandmother, Sarah Parmeter, in Kalamazoo.¹⁴ Lucyette Parmeter and John Miller were made the legal guardians of Mary Alice Crane on 28 January 1873 in Kalamazoo.¹ Witness:
     When John married his second wife, Mary Alice Crane, in Indiana, Alice's brother, Horace, acted as a witness. Strangely enough, Horace himself had married John's ex-wife, Nancy Loveland Grant, only a few months earlier. According to Muryl Grant, John and Alice's grandson, John and Horace had come to know one another through itinerant work on pickle farms in Allegan County. Presumably this is how Horace met John's first wife and how John was introduced to Alice, Horace's younger sister. While we cannot know exactly how events transpired, the situation certainly has the flavor of a soap opera. Alice (as she was most often known) died on 20 January 1927 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. She was buried in Riverside Cemetery in that city.^5,8,10,15 On 12 June 1880 Mary appeared on the 1880 federal census in the household of her husband, John Grant, in Goshen.¹⁶ Mary and John Grant lived at home on West Washington St. in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, in 1886.¹⁷ Her daughter, Sarah, died on 26 March 1886 at her home in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.^5,17 Her stepdaughter, Eliza, died on 9 June 1888 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan, at age 17.¹⁸ Mary was a washwoman in 1900.⁷
     On 2 June 1900 Mary was enumerated as the head of the household at 70 Calhoun St. in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, in the federal census of 1 June 1900. Clinton Grant also lived there at the time of the enumeration. Her daughter, Lucy, lived next door, where she was the housekeeper for Jonathon Johnson, whom she would later marry. It is uncertain why Alice and her youngest son were living apart from her husband and her other sons at the time (who continued to reside at the homestead in Lee Township in Allegan County), although it is possible that the reasons were primarily economic.⁷ Her daughter, Lucy married Jonathon Johnson on 24 December 1903 in Goshen.¹⁹ Mary and John Grant lived at 905 Gordon Place in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, between 1906 and 1908.^20,21,22 Mary and John Grant lived at 1127 Seminary Street (now Riverview Drive) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, between 1909 and 1915.^{23,24,25,26,27,28} Her father, Joseph Delevan Crane, died on 14 November 1909 at the County Infirmary in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.^29,30,31 Her mother, Lucyette Parmeter, died on 7 March 1910 at 1206 McCartney Street in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 73.^32,4 On 19 April 1910 Mary appeared on the 1910 federal census in the household of her husband, John Grant, in Kalamazoo.⁶ Mary witnessed the marriage of her daughter, Lucy Etta Grant, to Frank Wesley Lurvey on 4 July 1912 in Kalamazoo.³³ Her daughter, Lucy Etta Grant, died on 10 April 1913 in Kalamazoo.³⁴ Her husband, John Grant, died on 23 April 1915 in Kalamazoo at age 66.³⁵ Mary Alice Crane petitioned the court for the commitment of John D. Grant to the at Kalamazoo State Hospital on 18 October 1915.³⁶
     On 27 January 1920 Mary was enumerated as the head of the household at 1127 Seminary Street (now Riverview Drive) in Kalamazoo in the federal census of 1 January 1920. Clinton Grant and Harry William Havener also lived there at the time of the enumeration.³⁷ The cause of her death was uterine carcinoma and tertiary syphilis.⁸

     Orvis was born circa 1829.
     Orvis Crane may be one of the inhabitants who appeared on the federal census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre, Seneca County, New York.² Orvis Crane may be one of the inhabitants enumerated in the federal census of 1 June 1840 in the household of Stephen B. Crane in Tyre.³ On 9 July 1850 Orvis appeared on the 1850 federal census in the household of his father, Stephen B. Crane, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁴