Mrs. Daniel S. STANLEY (Hannah CRANMER) was the youngest daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (COLE) CRANMER. Her parents were the second family in the township. She was married in 1820. In 1830 Mr. STANLEY purchased the farm in Northfield, a short distance south of the center, now the home of their son. M.W. STANLEY. Mr. and Mrs. STANLEY were charter members of the M.E. Church, organized July 21, 1831. Throughout her life Mrs. STANLEY honored her profession in a quiet, unobtrusive way. She was a kindly, hospitable woman and the Methodist preachers and their wives always felt sure of a warm welcome at Sister STANLEY’s.
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