Preceded by William Brewer Preceded by Benjamin Clark Cutler Preceded by None, new office | Succeeded by John Baker, II Succeeded by William Brewer Preceded by None, new office | |
Died 21 February 1834, Canton, Massachusetts, United States | ||
Elijah Crane (August 29, 1754-February 21, 1834) was a Canton, Massachusetts farmer, and inn keeper, who served as the first Town Clerk, and on the first Board of Selectmen of Canton, Massachusetts. Crane was also the first representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Canton, and the sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from May 16, 1810 to 1811 and from June 20, 1812 to 1834.
Revolutionary War service
Crane served with his militia company during the Siege of Boston, at the fortification known as the Lamb's Den in the American Revolutionary War.
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