Who was Benjamin Crane?

Benjamin Crane (1656–1693) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut and died in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Crane 1656–1693

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Mar 1656 · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut

Died 20 Jun 1693 · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut

Father Benjamin Crane I 9Ggf

Mother Mary Backus 9Ggm

Siblings Abraham Crane, Elijah Crane, Elisol Crane, Elizabeth Crane, Israel Crane, Jacob Crane, John Crane, Joseph Crane, Lieut Jonathan Crain 8Ggf, Mary Crane, Metitable Crane Randal Warner Rand, Sarah Crane

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Benjamin Crane I 9Ggf

Mary Backus 9Ggm

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Biography

In 1656, Benjamin Crane entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, born to benjamin crane i 9ggf and mary backus 9ggm. Benjamin Crane passed away in 1693 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

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1656

Birth of Benjamin Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut

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1693

Death of Benjamin Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Crane

This ancestor line traces from Chilton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut (1656) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Crane (1656–1693) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut and died in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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