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Jonathan Crane 1658–1735

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Crane in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1658 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 12 Mar 1735 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Benjamin Crane
Mother Mary Backus (1632–1717)
Siblings Abraham Crane, Benjamin Crane, Elijah Crane, Elisol Crane, Elizabeth Crane, Israel Crane, Jacob Crane, John Crane, Mary Crane, Metitable Crane

Researchers connected through Jonathan Crane 1658–1735

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Crane 1658–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jonathan Crane was born in 1658 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of benjamin crane and mary backus. Jonathan Crane passed away in 1735 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Jonathan Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1735
Death of Jonathan Crane in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Crane

This ancestor line traces from Sawley, Yorkshire, England (1358) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1658) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Crane (1658–1735) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jonathan Crane's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Crane PTP
1658–1735
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Backus PTP
1632–1717
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Crane's Descendants

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Jonathan Crane PTP 1658–1735