of Portage County, Ohio · documented from the public record
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Cassius M. Crane
Cassius M. Crane⚭ Marcella S. Bennett (m. 29 Dec 1870)
childrenEvalyn Crane · Lucy B. Crane · Ralph C. Crane
Their story
What the record says
Merchant of Garrettsville.
With brother Arthur E. Crane bought the general store of Beecher & King, forming Crane Bros.
Brother Fred C. Crane later joined, subject withdrew 1885 selling interest to Elton P. Crane.
32nd-degree Mason, twice worshipful master of Lodge No. 246 F. & A. M. of Garrettsville.
Republican, 15 years on school board, councilman.
Married 29 Dec 1870 Marcella S. Bennett, daughter of Dr. P. C. Bennett of Freedom.
Four children, one died in infancy.
Daughter Lucy B. married C. W. S. Wilgus.
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