Ira Babcock Crandall was born in the town of Alfred, N. Y., Feb. 10, 1822, and died of pneumonia at his home in the same village Feb. 12, 1903.
He was one of nine children born to Judge Clark and Amelia Vincent Crandall, only two of whom now remain, Mrs. Mary E. Post, of Chicago, and Mrs. Amanda M. Burdick, of Alfred. October 8, 1846, Mr. Crandall was married to Harriet L. Nye, who died May 21, 1891. Three children were born to them, two of whom are living; Mrs. Helen M. Crandall, of Alfred and Mrs. Velma K. Handlin, of Seymour, Iowa.
Mr. Crandall was baptized in young manhood, and joined the First Alfred church of which he has since remained a loving member. He had a deep interest in its progress and in the advancement of all good causes associated therewith, particularly the University, on whose board of trustees he served longer than any other man. He was kind and genial. Although 81 years of age, his face was young and his greeting was cheery. Services at the home, conducted by the pastor and Pres. Davis. L. C. R.
