MRS. ANN M. CRANE, farmer, P. 0. Kilbourne; is a native of the Empire State, born in Orleans Co., Oct. 17, 1829. Her father's name was Ezra Sanford, and her mother's was Almira Chamberlain, both natives of Vermont. Mrs. Crane moved to Michigan at an early age, and was married Jan. 7, 1846, to Amzi G. Crane, a native of New Jersey. In 1849, they moved to Aurora, Dearborn Co., Ind., remaining there until 1865, when they moved to Havana, and in 1869, moved to Crane Creek Township. While there, he associated with Mr. Cobb, under the firm name of Crane & Cobb, which partnership continued until the death of Mr. Crane, Sept. 6, 1871. Mr. Crane, during his life, was an active business man, and an enthusiastic worker in the Church. They had six children, but two now living:  Jennie and George. Jennie is an efficient teacher in Havana Public School. Mrs. Crane now resides in Kilbourne Precinct, and, in conjunction with her son, is engaged in farming.



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