Elijah Crane
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Elijah Crane (August 29, 1754[2]-February 21, 1834)[3] was a Canton, Massachusetts farmer, and inn keeper,[2] who served as the first Town Clerk, and on the first Board of Selectmen of Canton, Massachusetts.[4] Crane was also the first representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Canton,[5] and the sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from May 16, 1810[1] to 1811 and from June 20, 1812[1] to 1834.[6]
Quick Facts Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff, Preceded by ...
Elijah Crane | |
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Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff | |
In office June 20, 1812[1] – 1834 | |
Preceded by | William Brewer[1] |
Succeeded by | John Baker, II[1] |
In office May 16, 1810[1] – 1811 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Clark Cutler[1] |
Succeeded by | William Brewer[1] |
Town Clerk of Canton, Massachusetts | |
In office May 16, 1810[1] – 1811 | |
Preceded by | None, new office |
Member of the Board of Selectmen for Canton, Massachusetts | |
Preceded by | None, new office |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
Preceded by | None, new office |
Personal details | |
Born | August 29, 1754[2] Milton, Massachusetts August 29, 1754[2] |
Died | February 21, 1834[3] Canton, Massachusetts[3] |
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Crane also served as the 24th Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts during 1833 and until his death in 1834.
He was involved with the creation of the Dedham Bank.[7]