John H. Crandall, son of Jairus, was born March 18, 1843, in Genesee. July 6, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 27th N. Y. Vols. Three months later he was discharged on account of pulmonary disease. Aug. 6, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A, 136th N. Y., was orderly sergeant 2 years, commanded his company at battle of Aversburgh and Benton Ville, N. C., receiving a personal greeting from Gen. Slocum for bravery. He was in 31 battles and was mustered out in June 1865. In 1870 he married Laura O. Finch, daughter of Jason of Bolivar and settled in Genesee as a lumberman and farmer. In November, 1881, he removed to Bolivar and has held various business relations, and stood high in the esteem of his townsmen. He is a member of H. C. Gardner Post, g. A. R., was its second commander, serving three years. He was supervisor of Genesee two years, postmaster of Bolivar from September, 1890, to March, 1894, supervisor of Bolivar in 1894, collector two years, excise commissioner six years. Children, Mary E. (Mrs. H. D. Hazard of Wirth), Belva D., Jessie G. and Hazel L.
