Amos Crandall, son of Silas, was born in Waterford, Conn. He married Cynthia Potter. In 1818, he walked from Rhode Island to Alfred in company with Samuel Lanphear, and took up 50 acres, which Green Champlin now owns. After building his log house, he walked back. In 1819, Mr. Crandall moved his family to their new home, with an ox team and one horse. After a few years he sold his place and took up another lot at Five Corners, where he resided until 1860 when he removed to the village. He taught school winters, also singing school, and was chorister of the seventh-day Baptist church for many years, ... Mr. Crandall died Sept. 9, 1887, his wife died May 21, 1881. their children were Ezra P., Mary A., Julia P., and Almond E. The only survivor is Almond E. Crandall who married Emma E. Sisson, and settled on the homestead. Their children are Herbert L. and Jessie W. In 1860, he removed to the village, and engaged in merchandising with his brother, Ezra P., who died in 1879. In 1871, his brother's son, Will H. Crandall, became his partner and the business was continued until 1889, when they sold out. They are now connected in the insurance business. A. E. Crandall has been cashier of the bank, supervisor of the town and justice of the peace, 14 years.
