"74. Jonathan Crane3 [16], (Jonathan,2 Benjamin1) married Mary, daughter of Robert Hibard, senior, of Windham, July 31, 1705. She was born in Windham, Aug. 18, 1674. Jonathan Crane Jr.'s will was dated Aug. 29, 1748, and certified Sept. 10, 1757. Amount £701-2-3, and names, 'wife Mary, children Silas, Zerviah and Ann, children of Jonathan, grandson Timothy Buel, son of my daughter Mary, Sarah, Anna, Theoda and Jerusha, Anna and Azaria Bill, children of my daughter Mary.' He was buried in the cemetery in Lebanon, Conn. Inscription on his headstone is as follows:
Here lies ye body of Jonathan Crane, who was born Feby. 2 A. D. 1684, and departed this life Aug. 27, 1757, in the 74 year of his age.
His body lies in shade of night
His soul we trust is in ye light
Before the throne in humble days
Singing his blessed Redeemer’s praise."