Amorett Reed Crane (1834-1899)

REED, CRANE

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/22/2009 at 07:44:25

Jackson Sentinel, November 9, 1899.

CRANE-
At her home, in the Fourth ward, Thursday, November 2, 1899, occurred the death of Mrs. F. W. Crane, after suffering from paralysis for seven years. For a number of months she has been helpless. Amorett A. Reed was born at Moriah, Essex County, New York, May 30, 1834, and was married to Mr. Crane, who survives her, January 1, 1852, In May, 1855, they moved to Iowa, and settled on a farm west of this city, where they lived until 1870, when they moved to Maquoketa. Besides the husband, two sons, Harlan S. and Elmer R., remain to mourn her death. The funeral was held at the home last Saturday forenoon, Rev. Samuel Shepherd officiating and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery.