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"Reverend" Cranston Brenton 1874–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1874

Birth Location: Jamaica, New York, USA

Death Date: 21 December 1937

Death Location: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA

Father: Benjamin Brenton

Mother: Orvetta Hall

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Curtis

Children(s): Jonathan Brenton

The story of "Reverend" Cranston Brenton began in 1874 in Jamaica, New York, USA. In 1880, "Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided in Queens, Queens, New York, USA. In 1910, "Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided in Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. "Reverend" Cranston Brenton married Elizabeth Alden Curtis, and had children including Jonathan William Brenton. "Reverend" Cranston Brenton passed away in 1937 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of "Reverend" Cranston Brenton began in 1874 in Jamaica, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, "Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided in Queens, Queens, New York, USA.
  • In 1910, "Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided in Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • "Reverend" Cranston Brenton married Elizabeth Alden Curtis, and had children including Jonathan William Brenton.
  • "Reverend" Cranston Brenton passed away in 1937 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Brenton
1832–1911
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
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Orvetta Hall
1844–1928
Birth Location: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Curtis
1879–
Birth Location: Hartford, Connecticut
EC

Children(s)

Jonathan Brenton
1906–
Birth Location: Hartford, Connecticut
JB

"Reverend" Brenton's Ancestors

Self
"Reverend" Brenton
1874–1937
Birth Place: Jamaica, New York, USA
Parents
Benjamin Jahleel Brenton
1832–1911
Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Orvetta Hall
1844–1928
Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
Grandparents
James (Jahleel) Brenton
1806–1881
New York, USA
Elizabeth Eldred
1808–1875
Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Brenton
1777–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Brenton
1738–1830
Rachael Cooke
1746–1825

"Reverend" Brenton's Descendants

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"Reverend" (Cranston) Brenton (20 Nov 1874–21 December 1937) m. Elizabeth (Alden) Curtis (Abt 1879–)
  1. 1. Jonathan (William) Brenton 1906–

"Reverend" Brenton's Timeline

8 Records

1874
20 Nov 1874
Birth of "Reverend" Cranston Brenton in Jamaica, New York, USA
Jamaica, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
"Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided here in Queens, Queens, New York, USA
Queens, Queens, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
"Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided here in Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1913
1913
Age 39
"Reverend" Cranston Brenton was employed in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
"Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided here in Yonkers Ward 3, Westchester, New York, USA
Yonkers Ward 3, Westchester, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
"Reverend" Cranston Brenton resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1937
21 December 1937
Age 63
Death of "Reverend" Cranston Brenton
None
1937
21 December 1937
Age 63
Death of "Reverend" Cranston Brenton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1874
    Event Place: Jamaica, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 510; Volume #: Roll 0510 - Certificates: 15500-15749, 03 May 1918-03 May 1918
    [2] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1683; Volume #: Roll 1683 - Certificates: 62626-62999, 08 Jul 1921-09 Jul 1921
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Trinity College; Year: 1910
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 3, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1279; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 220
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1222; FHL microfilm: 2341297
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Westchester; Roll: 1819399; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 918; Page: 583b; Enumeration District: 277
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T624_133; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1374146
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Queens, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 918; Page: 583b; Enumeration District: 277

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Trinity College; Year: 1910
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T624_133; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1374146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yonkers Ward 3, Westchester, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 3, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1279; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 220

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1222; FHL microfilm: 2341297

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yonkers, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1683; Volume #: Roll 1683 - Certificates: 62626-62999, 08 Jul 1921-09 Jul 1921

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Westchester; Roll: 1819399; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1937
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1937
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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