Who was Israel Crane?

Israel Crane (1671–1707) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. and died in Wethersfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Israel Crane 1671–1707

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1671 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.

Died 28 Apr 1707 · Wethersfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.

Father Benjamin Crane I

Mother Mary Backus

Siblings Abraham Crane Ab, Benjamin Crane Ii, Child Crane, Elijah Crane Ab, Elisol Crane, Elizabeth Crane, Elizabeth Crane Ab, Jacob Crane, Jesse Crane, John Crane, John Crane Ab, Joseph Crane, Mary Crane, Metitable Crane, Sarah Crane

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Crane I

Mary Backus

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Children

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Biography

In 1671, Israel Crane entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut., born to benjamin crane i and mary backus. Israel Crane passed away in 1707 in Wethersfield, Fairfield, Connecticut..

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1671

Birth of Israel Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.

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1707

Death of Israel Crane in Wethersfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Israel Crane

This ancestor line traces from Chilton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1487) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. (1671) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Israel Crane (1671–1707) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. and died in Wethersfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Israel 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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