Elijah Crane (August 29, 1754-February 21, 1834) was a

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farmer, and inn keeper, who served as the first Town Clerk, and on the first Board of Selectmen of

. Crane was also the first representative to the

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from Canton, and the sheriff of

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from May 16, 1810 to 1811 and from June 20, 1812 to 1834. Crane also served as the 24th Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts during 1833 and until his death in 1834. He was involved with the creation of the

Dedham Bank The Dedham Bank was a bank in Dedham, Massachusetts. It was located on the corner of High and Pearl Streets. Those involved with the establishment of the bank in 1814 include Elijah Crane, Willard Gay, Samuel Haven, John Guild, Jabez Chickerin ...

Revolutionary War service

Crane served with his militia company during the

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, at the fortification known as the Lamb's Den in the

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