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Re: James CRANSTON, b. 1872, Durrisdeer, Dumfries

charlesbennett142 — 2012-05-23 10:48:57Z

James Cranston died 1919 at the Bowen St Hospital in Wellington NZ and was cremated and interred in the Karori Cemetery. He died of exhaustion due to stomach cancer. Survived by a wife and two children.

Archibald & Margaret (nee Johnston) CRANSTON

barncogirl — 2012-04-30 03:56:43Z

Archibald Cranston born 1904 Glasgow, Scotland, died 1969.
Margaret Johnston born 1912 Glasgow, married in Scotland. Margaret may have died near to Chorley, Preston England.

Obituary: Ruth Cranston Shaver (1920 - 2001)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 20:43:33Z

Ruth Evelyn Shaver, 80, of 682 Pleasant Drive, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday (March 30, 2001) in Warren Manor. She was born July 13, 1920, in Clarendon, the daughter of Louis Cranston and Ruth Johnston Barnes. A lifelong Warren County resident, she was a member of Clarendon United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Littlefield of Tiona; two sons: Dennis Shaver of Sheffield and Stephen A. Shaver of Warren; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mary Ball and Joyce Rhoades, both of Avon Park, Fla. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack C. Winger, pastor of Clarendon United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department or the Warren Manor Activity Fund.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
March 30, 2001

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/4237/Ruth--Sh...

Obituary: Melvin Cranston (1927 - 2002)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 20:37:16Z

He was born Feb. 26, 1927, in the town of Portland, the son of Claude J. and Helen M. Turk Cranston.

A Chautauqua County resident all of his life, he attended Cassadaga Valley Central School. He was a self-employed dairy and grape farmer, owning farms in Arkwright and the town of Pomfret. He also sold used farm equipment. He was a member of the Fredonia Grange and a former member of the Forrest Lodge F&AM 166 of Fredonia.

He is survived by three brothers: Louis S. Cranston of Sinclairville, Kenneth E. Cranston of Brocton and Owen B. Cranston of Stow.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Blodgett who died Feb. 26, 1969.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Stephen Cranston will officiate. Burial will be in Portland Evergreen Cemetery.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Brocton or Portland Volunteer Fire Department.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
December 3, 2002

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/7856/Melvin-C...

Obituary: Owen B. Cranston (1931 - 2007)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 20:12:43Z

Owen B. Cranston, 76, of Stow, died Sept. 8, 2007 at ECMC Hospital in Buffalo.

He was born August 10, 1931 in Stockton, the son of the late Claude and Helen (Turk) Cranston.

A graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, before attending college. He earned his B.S. degree in civil engineering at the Indiana Institute of Technology before completing an M.S. degree in civil/sanitary engineering at Kansas University.

His career took him to Woodbury, N.J., Kansas City, Mo, Buffalo, Penfield and Hornell, N.Y. After retiring from the N.Y. State Department of Health, he returned to Chautauqua County. In retirement he enjoyed antique tractors, gardening, carpentry and attending to the four walnut trees he started for nuts.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara (Bernhard) Cranston, son of Kirk O. Cranston of Phelps, N.Y. and one brother, Kenneth Cranston of Brocton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Louis Cranston, and one sister, Lucille Blodgett.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association and the Kidney Fund.

The Morse Funeral Home in Brocton is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
September 13, 2007

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/9810/Owen-B--...

Re: Obituary: Kenneth Cranston (1921 - 2010)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 20:08:28Z

This obituary of Kenneth's brother Louis confirms the parental relation described in the original post:

http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.cranston/365/mb.ashx

Obituary: Louis S. Cranston (1915 - 2007)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 20:06:02Z

Louis S. Cranston 91 of Heritage Village Health Care Center, Gerry, formerly of Stockton, died July 24, 2007 at the facility.

Born October 21, 1915 in Dunkirk son of the late Claude and Helen Turk Cranston. A Chautauqua County resident all of his life he had attended Stockton schools.

Louis was self-employed as a dairy farmer from 1942-1980. He was also employed from 1934-1942 as a truck driver, during WW II at Marlin Rockwell, 1950-1954 at Burnham Machine in Cassadaga, 1956-1976 in construction at various places throughout Chautauqua County.

He was a former member of the Stockton-Centralia Grange, Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Club. Husband of 30 years to the late Alice H. Kelley Cranston who he married June 9, 1973 and died May 13, 2002 and his first wife Geneva Cranston (1971); Step-father of Pearl (Paul) Fuller of Arthur City, Texas, Charles (Pat) Brown of Jamestown, Dineen (James) Benson, Eileen (Roy) Love, Lowell Post all of Randolph, Maureen Mikula of Cassadaga, Lynn (Marcia) Post of Falling Waters, West Virginia, Laverne (June) Post of Valatie; Step-grandfather of Frank Johengen, Kate Bixby, Edward and Eric Benson, Erin, Kevin and Amber Post, Justin and Alicia Mikula; Great step grandfather of Riley Basile; Brother of Kenneth Cranston of Brocton, Owen Cranston of Stowe and the late Melvin Cranston and Lucille Blodgett also survived by two nephews.

Memorials to Stockton VFD, PO Box 12, Stockton, NY 14784-0012.

The Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
August 2, 2007

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/9757/Louis-S-...

Obituary: ‘‘Smokey’’ Kahshotah David Cranston (1967 - 2009)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 19:59:16Z

“Smokey” Kahshotah David Cranston, 42, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2009, in his residence.

He was born May 5, 1967, in Oakridge Ore., the son of Charles and Bernice (Dukeman) Cranston.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 12 p.m. at the Frank Acquavia Memorial Post 221, Lake Shore Dr. West in Dunkirk. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Gardinier-Colletti Memorial Home, Dunkirk.

To send an e-condolence log onto www.clingerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
May 13, 2009

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/530394/--Smok...

Re: Obituary: Kenneth Cranston (1921 - 2010)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 19:54:22Z

A minute ago I wrote that the Census "lists him as being 9 years old (born 1920-1921) rather than 6 or 7 (if he was born 1923-1924)."

But I failed to notice that the obit was from 2010, so the age does match after all; 9 years old on April 1 1930 means he was born between April 2 1920 and April 1 1921, and 88 on February 10, 2010 means he was born between February 11, 1921 and February 10, 1922. So a birth date between February 11, 1921 and April 1 1921 satisfies both.

Obituary: Kenneth Cranston (1921 - 2010)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-04-22 19:49:13Z

Kenneth Cranston, 88, formerly of Stockton, and Brocton resident for the past 25 years. Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 12 from the Morse Funeral Home of Brocton at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to call one hour prior to the service.

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Published in:

The Post-Journal
Jamestown, NY
February 10-11, 2010

Source: http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/550981/Kennet...

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Kenneth appears to be the son of the following parents residing in Stockton, NY in the 1930 census:

Claud J Cranston
Helen M Cranston

Though it lists him as being 9 years old (born 1920-1921) rather than 6 or 7 (if he was born 1923-1924).

Re: Archibald Cranston and Elizabeth Thom Lindsay

MarciHess51 — 2012-03-31 19:56:41Z

I have 4 Archibald Cranstons in my tree. Their wives are Angeline Harper, Phebe Dillon, Hazel Rapp, and Grace Traver. No wife with a last name of Lindsay and no one with a last name of Cathcart. What year was this Archibald born?

Re: Archibald Cranston and Elizabeth Thom Lindsay

LisaCarey5 — 2012-03-31 03:44:55Z

Hi Don,
Can you give more specifics? Is his Archibald Cranston the son of David Cranston, b. 1796 and Isabelle Hislop?
Is your Archibald from the Scranton, PA area?
Thanks,
Lisa

Archibald Cranston and Elizabeth Thom Lindsay

Don_Muirhead — 2012-03-30 02:03:04Z

Seeking descendants of this Cathcart family.

Don

Re: Obituary: Clarita Cranston Knapp (1922 - 2012)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-03-18 05:58:03Z

Just noticed Clarita's date of death (February 9, 2012) didn't make it into the Star Tribune obit.

Obituary: Clarita Cranston Knapp (1922 - 2012)

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-03-18 05:46:49Z

Knapp, Clarita Cranston Age 89 of Minnetonka [Minnesota], formerly of Brooklyn Park. Clarita was born May 29, 1922, near Grey Eagle, MN, the first child of Avery Asa and Kathryn Pellet Cranston. She died Thursday at age 89. She helped her parents farm near Grey Eagle during the Great Depression. She attended school in Grey Eagle, MN, and also attended business school in Minneapolis. She worked medical secretary and practical nurse before marrying Donald V. Knapp in Grey Eagle, MN in 1947. They moved to Michigan for four years returning to the Minneapolis area in 1953. He worked as an electrical engineer until his death in 1971. The couple were charter members of the Riverview United Methodist Church, and Clarita Knapp held leadership positions with the Girl Scouts and the United Methodist Church Women. She was a great believer in education and in the value of reading and served as a Great Books leader. Before her retirement at age 83, she served as secretary for Hopkins United Methodist Church, Mizpah United Church of Christ in Hopkins and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. Survivors include four daughters, Carol (Rev. Terry) Mahnke, Rake, IA, Kathy Knapp, Minnetonka, Donna (Steve) Becker, Vadnais Heights, and Bonnie, St. Louis Park; a sister, Lenore (Robert) Johnson, Anoka; two brothers, Bernard (Eunice) Cranston, Mankato, MN, and Keith Cranston, Mesa; three nephews and four nieces; grandsons, Kerr (Portland, OR) and Jon (St. Paul), and John (Lincoln, NE) and Joseph, Vadnais Heights; and granddaughters, Beth (Andy) Johnson-Knapp, Minneapolis, and Michelle Becker of Iowa as well as two great-grandsons: Donald Johnson-Knapp and Ambrose James Mahnke. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, February 18th, Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000 www.evansnordby.com

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Published in:

Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Minneapolis, MN
February 11-12, 2012

Source: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n...

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Clarita's paternal ancestry is:
F: Avery Asa Cranston (1890, WI - 1969, MN)
GF: William McClellan “Clell” Cranston (1864, OH - 1955, WI)
GGF: Thomas Cranston (1837, OH - 1923, WI)
GGGF: John Cranston (1811, PA - 1881, OH)

John's ancestry is described here, #1.2.1:

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/oh/county/guernsey/bios/cranston...

Re: Violet Cranston marr. William Spark

MarciHess51 — 2012-02-27 20:50:56Z

I'm curious if you've found anything since this post. John CRanston & Mary Coffield had a daughter named Mary Elizabeth. I descend from her brother Eckelbary but would love to learn more about the siblings and their lines.

Cranston

2012-02-08 03:49:38Z

Hi Rode;
Couldn't find any info at this time on Lemuel Allen or Sarah Cranston.
Have a good day
Al Stafford

Re: R.I. Cranston's continued

lindaf14810 — 2012-02-08 03:48:51Z

my great-grandfather, Lemuel Allen, born in New York ( I think in Franklin county) in 1846, had a son, Joseph, a George, a Charles and a Watson Horace. The name is repeated throughout the family..
Lemuel married Phelinda Brooks. They moved to Rochester, NY where he died in the early 1900's. Could there be a connection?

Margaret or Elizabeth Cranstoun, early 1600s, m. Thomas Craig of Riccarton...who was her mother?

haninger7 — 2012-01-30 19:03:48Z

First of all, was her name Margaret or Elizabeth?

Secondly, we know that her father was James Cranstoun. He was married twice, first to Elizabeth MacGill and then to Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of the Earl of Bothwell.

By his first wife he had a daughter. By his second wife, he had another daughter. There is confusion as to which daughter was named Elizabeth and which was named Margaret. Furthermore, there is confusion as to which daughter married Patrick Cockburn and which married Thomas Craig of Riccarton. Some reliable sources put it one way and some reliable sources put it the other way.

Given that I seem to descend from Thomas Craig three times, I would really like to know the identity of his wife once and for all. Was she a child of Elizabeth MacGill or Elizabeth Stewart? Is her mother's name listed in any document of her?

Re: Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

LisaCarey5 — 2012-01-10 16:20:25Z

Thanks Scott, I had not noticed the other Boone and will look at that when I go home tonight.
Thanks for helping,
Lisa

Re: Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-01-10 04:16:30Z

By the way, it's often worthwhile checking nearby in the census for relatives. I don't know if you noticed this, but with Thomas and Laura Boone Cranston living in Marcy Twp. (later Duryea Borough), Luzerne Co., PA in 1880, you'll find a John Boone aged 31 there, also born in Ohio, but giving his parents' birthplace as Pennsylvania. It's possible he's her elder brother, and one of them is incorrectly reporting their parent's birthplace. The parents may have come from PA and briefly moved to Ohio before returning home.

There are quite a few other Boones in Luzerne county at other locations who are possibly cousins or even their parents, e.g. Townsend and Mary Boone.

It's possible, since Daniel left Pennsylvania as a boy, that you are also cousins rather than lineally related.

Scott

Re: Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-01-10 02:52:12Z

Censuses often include information that is reported by someone else in the family, so it's possible that Laura's husband (or even one of their children) could have responded to the census taker on her behalf and provided incorrect information. But in the case of the 1900 census it's clearly the daughter (or someone even more removed, e.g. a son-in-law or grandchild) who is responding, so that's the more probable source of error in this conflict between "Ohio" and "Pennsylvania".

You say she died in 1887; at this late date it's quite possible there's a death certificate for her, which may include information about her parentage and more specifics about her place of birth. Though, again, the reporting can be in error, given the necessity of a secondhand informant.

Scott

Re: Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

LisaCarey5 — 2012-01-10 02:33:28Z

Hi Scott,
Thanks for the response. Here were my thoughts on the OHIO thing. She is rumored to be a descendent of The Daniel Boone. He was a Quaker from Pennsylvania. Some of the first settlements in Kentucky were named "Ohio" and then later Ohio, County. So, I was assuming that it may be a mistake. Her daughter (Laura) also, lists her mother's birthplace as PA in the 1900 census. Just a long shot, but I cannot find her in anything other then the 1880 census and have no clue on her parentage.
Thanks,
Lisa

Re: Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

ScottRCAnderson — 2012-01-09 05:24:03Z

> Laura Boone, b. 1852 in "Ohio" (I have no idea if that is
> Ohio County of Kentucky or Tennessee or actually Ohio
> She lists it that way in the 1880 census

It is certainly the state of Ohio. The state is all they list on the census (besides their current location, or if a foreign country).

The 1880 census also has parents' birthplace, and in her case they are also both listed as Ohio. Kind of unusual at this time to head back east to eastern Pennsylvania.

Scott

Cranstons from Scotland and settle in Scranton, PA area

LisaCarey5 — 2012-01-09 04:02:55Z

Hi, I am trying to connect my great great grandmother Laura Boone, b. 1852 in "Ohio" (I have no idea if that is Ohio County of Kentucky or Tennessee or actually Ohio. She lists it that way in the 1880 census; she is dead before the 1890 census. She marries twice - First to Thomas Cranston, b 1853, Scotland U.K. in 1873; Thomas dies in 1886ish; she remarried in 1887 to Joseph Fadden and died the same year. I have been told all my life she is a descendant of "The Daniel Boone". I cannot find any direct lineage from Daniel's 3 boys that lived. Laura lived, married and died in and around Avoca, Scranton, Duyrea, Pennsylvania. Other lines she is connected to are: Bullock and Ruddy. Anybody out there see any links?
Thanks,
Lisa

Re: James Cranston New Zealand

sdsteedman — 2011-12-10 19:59:10Z

David,

Email sent as reply. The obituary I mentioned came from Papers Past New Zealand. This is the James Cranston who married a New Zealander but it could be your James is his father. That would tie in as in that generation (from my perspective) there was also a Robert Cranston.

This would also mean that the James Cranston you are researching was part of the Heavty Brigade but I cannot make headway with this connection.

Re: James Cranston New Zealand

cranston2349 — 2011-12-10 19:58:19Z

Hi, My great grandfather was James Cranston who was head land stewart at durrisdeer,Dumfriesshire, I believe this area was just outside Edinburg. Also I believe that one of his brothers went to New Zealand. I wonder if we are talking aboiut the same James Cranston. I have a birth cert for James but I have never been able to find a death cert. James Cranston signed the marrage cert for my grandfather Robert Cranston in 1907 in Dublin. James wife was Mary Ann Smith. I know that there was an Isobella, Agnes, Annie and David so it could well be the same family. Where did you get the obituary ????. my e mail is davidcranston2@eircom.net. ps. my brother Robert and my son Gary both live in New Zealand. Regards David Cranston

James Cranston New Zealand

sdsteedman — 2011-12-08 05:21:39Z

I am the great grand daughter of one James Cranston born in Dumfries, Scotland. From his obituary I learned that he was the son of James Cranston who was manager of the Estates of the Duke of Buccleugh and the nephew of Sir Robert Cranston (Former Lord Provost of Edinburgh. I know that they are connected to Isobella J Cranston as the son of James who migrated to NZ gave IJ Cranston , his aunt, as his next of kin when he signed up WW1. Her address was Dunsyre Manse. I believe that James Cranston senior served with the Royal Greys. Does anyone know about this?

Obituary: Robert Joseph Ernest Cranston (1945-2011)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-10-31 13:37:45Z

Cranston, Robert Joseph Ernest

Feb. 3, 1945 - Sept. 25, 2011

Mr. Robert Cranston of Calmar passed away at the age of 67 years. Bob will be sadly and lovingly missed by his family; son, Rob (Pat); daughter, Wendy Cranston (Hans Andersen), six grandchildren: Chelsea, Alanna, Sydney, Camryn, Shea and Colby; two sisters: Marie Duncan and Ann Zettler; loving companion Mary Campbell; nieces and nephews: Laurie (Andy), Fonda (Chris), Francis (Jeff), Rowan and Adam as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Bob was predeceased by his wife, Karen, parents Ernest and Jeanne, brother, Fredrick, brother-in-law, Peter Duncan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Calmar Legion Hall, Calmar, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial Donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute, 11160 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1 Z2.

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Published in:

The Leduc Representative
Leduc, AL
September 30, 2011

Read More: http://www.yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=538...

Re: Cranston in Farnham, Surrey.

westaussie45 — 2011-10-06 11:54:28Z

Hi John,

I will give you all the information I have on Cranston/e as soon as I can. I will not have Internet access except for email for a while due to health problems. My address is raycity@iinet.net.au

Kind regards
Christine.

Re: Cranston in Farnham, Surrey.

lizdriscoll — 2011-10-06 11:51:18Z

Hi,

I am researching Cranstone Family in Farnham and Hampshire.
Noah Cranstone (born Hampshire c1783) married Jane Hampshire 1803 Byfleet, Surrey.
Daughter Caroline Cranstone born Farnham 1814 married John Caesar daughter Harriet Caesar born 1846 Farnham. Is anyone following this line? Or can anyone give me more information on Noah Cranstone.

Thank you
LizD
Australia

Helen Cranston, age 85, of Erie,pa,daughter of the late Jose' and Helen Spiller Osuna.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-10-03 11:10:12Z

Helen Cranston, age 85, of Erie,pa,
passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Millcreek Manor. She was born in Erie on October 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Jose' and Helen Spiller Osuna. Helen graduated from Mercyhurst High School and Mercyhurst College. Helen was a Health Advocate and worked extensively with the Hispanic community. She was lovingly called Donija Elena. She was also a member of the Community Health Net Board and the Board of Incorporators at Saint Vincent Health Center. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband William Cranston, a daughter, Eloise Gomola, a son, Phillip Cranston, and a great-grandson Xavier Thor. Helen is survived by two daughters, Nancy Fair and her husband Andy and Leith Thor and her husband Chuck, both of Erie; a son, Joseph Cranston of Erie; a son-in-law, Frank Gomola of Sheffield, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; two sisters, Marilyn Hernandez of Cleveland, Ohio and Eloise Osuna of Caracas, Venezuela; and two brothers, Ralph Osuna of Hamilton, Ohio and Alfred Osuna of Germany. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502 on Saturday, October 1st, from 6 until the time of service at 8 p.m. Private burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 West 10th St., Erie, PA 16502.
(in the Erie Times-News on September 25, 2011 )

Obituary: Gordon E. Cranston Jr. (1960-2011)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-10-01 04:11:35Z

Gordon Cranston Jr., VSS production engineer

GREENFIELD - Gordon Edward Cranston Jr., 51, of Greenfield passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at his parents' home in Williamsburg with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Northampton on Feb. 1, 1960, he was the son of Gordon and Shirley Cranston.

He received diplomas at Hampshire Regional High School and Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School and became a certified electronic technician. He spent most of his working career at L&H TV & Appliance in Northampton, and then changed career paths to become a production engineer at VSS in Greenfield.

Throughout his years, Gordon enjoyed boating, fishing, restoring muscle cars, watching the Red Sox and spending time with his family.

He leaves behind his daughter Rachael Roberts and her husband, Ed, of Goshen; his son, Gordon Cranston III and his wife, Chrissy, of Haydenville; and his daughter Lauren Cranston of Greenfield. He also leaves his siblings, Debra McDonald, Susan Ryan, Bonnie Callahan and Richard Cranston; and three granddaughters, Morgan and Adalynn Roberts and Lillian Cranston. Many friends and family are left behind as well, along with his dog, Bella.

A celebration of life will be held in his honor at his daughter Rachael's home at 31 S. Chesterfield Road, Goshen, on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made in the name of Gordon Cranston Jr. to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

"Fast cars and boats forever."

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Published in:

The Daily Hampshire Gazette
Northampton, MA
September 10, 2011

http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/09/10/gordon-cranston-jr-vss-...

Cranton family

danas1918 — 2011-08-15 20:37:10Z

I am looking for information about a Cranston family from Ireland. I know that Walter James Cranston was born in Ireland in 1850 and his parents were John and Sarah Cranston. Walter immigrated to Canada where he married Agnes Cowan in 1877 and they later moved to Midland, Michigan. I would like to know when Walter moved to Canada from Ireland and if John and Sarah also came to Canada. I also would like to know about the other children of John and Sarah.
Thank you for your help.

Cranston Family

danas1918 — 2011-08-01 15:52:24Z

I see so much information about the Cranstons, but I do not see many connections with my family. I am looking for information about Walter James Cranston who married Agnes A. Cowan in October 1877 in Leeds. Walter was 27 years old and he was from Ireland and Agnes was 20 years old and from Canada. Walter's parents were John and Sarah Cranston and Agnes' parents were John and Rachel Cowan. I believe that Walter and Agnes were the parents of Rachel Cranston-Hammill, my grandmother who died in 1920 in Lansing, Michigan . Does anyone have ties with these Cranstons?

Obituary: Loren H. Cranston (1939-2011)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-07-29 14:17:10Z

Loren H. Cranston

Loren H. Cranston passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in the care of AVOW Hospice. Born Jan. 18, 1939, Loren grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa in the loving care of his parents, Lawrence and Helen Cranston and siblings, Elizabeth Klingenborg, Gordon Cranston, Margaret Meyer, and surviving little brother Donald Cranston and his wife Pam of Algonquin, Ill.

Loren worked for Doerfer Engineering in Cedar Falls after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 1966. He loved his work and enjoyed a fulfilling career there until 1989, when he left due to his heart disease. Loren moved to Naples in 1994, after traveling fulltime in a motor home across in the U.S.

Loren was tenacious and spirited. He had a passion for; babies, collegiate wrestling, baking and giving away cookies, building and working with his hands, and helping anyone in need. He loved his family and leaves his legacy through his son, Michael Cranston and his wife Kristen of Eugene, Ore., his daughter Jennifer Hummel and her husband Michael of Minneapolis, and his daughter Molly Cranston of Jacksonville, Fla. Loren was blessed to have grandsons, Jack and Sam Maschka and stepgranddaughters, Sharyn and Ashley Vasquez. Loren joins his beloved daughter, Kathleen Jo McFadden in God’s care.

Loren leaves behind his wife Karen, who will always be thankful for their years together and the deep love and friendship they shared.

The family invites those who knew Loren to please join us in celebrating his life with a time of fellowship on Saturday, June 25th at AVOW Hospice Ispiri Chapel at 1205 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL, 10 a.m. to noon.

Memorials for Loren may be made to AVOW Hospice, Naples, FL. For online condolences, please visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com.

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Published in:

The Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier
Waterloo, IA
June 19, 2011

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Obituary: John P. Cranston (1929-2011)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-04-29 22:23:38Z

John P. Cranston, 82, died Feb. 13, 2011. He was born Feb. 7, 1929, to James and Annie O’Donnell Cranston. Cranston was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters, Rose Kearney, Mary McDonagh, Annie Greer, Eileen Tully Brook and Margaret Fahey. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Cranston; sister, Lily Hassard; and two daughters, Margaret Harms and Shaun Mettler. He also had three grandchildren. A funeral mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Woodman Thurs., Feb. 17, at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Woodland. Evergreen Memorial Gardens handled the arrangements.

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Published in:

The Reflector
Battle Ground, WA
March 9, 2011

http://www.thereflector.com/Obits/2011obits.php

Re: R.I. Cranston's continued

LarryCrawford80 — 2011-03-07 20:31:19Z

I was wondering if your information on Lemuel Allen had him having a son named Joseph born about 1804 in New York? ldcrawford@heritagewifi.com thank you Sue

R.I. Cranston's continued

RoseEgge — 2011-03-07 20:28:25Z

I went down to Hannah, dau. of Richmond and Sarah Hooksey. After her was a Sarah Manchester, daughter of aJoseph and Sarah Cranston. She married Joseph Allen, son of Lemuel of Conn. Lemuel was in Conn regiment, Captain Issac Sargents, Maj. Backus regiment of Light Horse, went to relieve Washington at New York. He marched Sept. 7 and was dismissed on Nov. 2, 1776. Rose

Obit: James Allen Cranston (1933-2010)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-02-13 00:59:28Z

Cranston, James Allen 76 11/24/1933 11/11/2010

James Cranston passed away Nov. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. Born Nov. 24, 1933, in Minot, N.D., to Cecil and Henrietta Cranston, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Vancouver High School. He attended Willamette University prior to joining the U.S. Navy Pilot Training Program. Seeking his next challenge after the Navy, he pursued a long and successful career in the commodities industry as an international broker. His work took him to Portland and San Francisco where, together with his wife, Reggie, he raised his two children. Jim was a longtime resident of Portland and touched the lives of many as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and volunteer. He was the first to offer help in almost any situation, and was the last to accept it due to his fierce independence. He loved a gathering of good friends and family, experiencing new cultures during his world travels, and was an exceptional cook-fearlessly barbecuing in any weather. Jim is survived by his son, Mike (Nancy); daughter, Paula Ordway (Gary); grandchildren, Jimmy, Lauren, Emma, and Gracie; brother, Robert of Dallas, Texas; and dear friend, Marge Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Mike of Donnelly, Idaho. Remembrances in Jim's honor may be made to Loaves & Fishes.

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Published in:
The Oregonian
Portland, OR
November 21, 2010

http://obits.oregonlive.com/obituaries/oregon/obituary.aspx?...

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James' father appears to be Cecil C. Cranston (b. abt. 1908, Montana), whose father appears to be Andrew Cranson (sic) (b. abt. 1880, Minnesota), whose parents were born in Canada.

Obit: Thomas N. Cranston (1950-2011)

ScottRCAnderson — 2011-02-12 21:35:45Z

Thomas N. Cranston, 60, of Carlisle peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1950, in Aberdeen, Md., and was the son of the late Norman and Audrey M. (Sauseville) Cranston.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane E. (Shafer) Cranston, who died May 25, 1999.

Thomas was a graduate of the University of Scranton and retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after 22 years of clerical service. He was an accomplished poet and 64 of his poems have been published. He was a Dominican brother and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle.

Thomas is survived by three sisters.

Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences.

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Published in:
The Sentinel
Carlisle, PA
January 11, 2011

http://www.cumberlink.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituarie...

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Thomas' father appears to be the one Norman Cranston in the SSDI:

CRANSTON, NORMAN
Birth: 28 May 1913
Death: May 1977
Last Address of Record: 17013 (Carlisle, Cumberland, PA)
Last Benefit: 17013 (Carlisle, Cumberland, PA)
Issued By: Pennsylvania
SSN: 207-05-0608

Re: Looking for a Ron/ Ronald Cranston

pamela2150 — 2010-09-07 03:46:21Z

No relation to our Chicago Cranstons.

But check out Ancestry.com. Here are a few Ronald Crantons listed below.

California Death Index, 1940-1997
Birth, Marriage & Death PreviewName: Ronald V Cranston
Social Security #: 555241216
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1905
Birthplace: Oregon
Death Date: 25 Aug 1979
Death Place: San Joaquin, CA
Name: Ronald V Cranston
Birth: 22 Aug 1905 - Oregon
Death: 25 Aug 1979 - San Joaquin

1910 United States Federal Census
Census & Voter Lists
Name: Ronald V Cranston
Birth: abt 1906 - Oregon
Residence: 1910 - Baker Ward 1, Baker, Oregon

Social Security Death Index
Birth, Marriage & Death
Name: Ronald Cranston
SSN: 555-24-1216
Last Residence: 95240 Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States of America
Born: 23 Aug 1905
Last Benefit: 93940 Monterey, Monterey, California, United States of America
Died: Aug 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951
Name: Ronald Cranston
Birth: 23 Aug 1905
Death: Aug 1979 - Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States of America
Civil: California
Other: Monterey, Monterey, California, United States of America

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Immigration & Travel
Name: Ronald Cranston
Arrival Date: 24 Jun 1946
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birth Location: Scotland
Birth Location Other: Leith, Scotland
Age: 36
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/Race/Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Port of Departure: London, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Airline: Pan American Airways
Name: Margaret (Ronald) Cranston
Birth: abt 1910 - Scotland
Departure: London, England
Arrival: 24 Jun 1946 - New York, New York
Residence: Scotland

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Immigration & Travel
Name: Ronald Cranston
Departure: Liverpool, England
Arrival: 21 Aug 1956 - New York, New York

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Immigration & Travel
Name: Ronald Cranston
Origin: Ohio, USA
Departure: Liverpool, England
Arrival: 21 Aug 1956 - New York, New York

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Immigration & Travel
Name: Ronald Cranston
Birth: Ohio
Departure: Liverpool, England
Arrival: 21 Aug 1956 - New York, New York

Pamela Cranston

Re: Looking for a Ron/ Ronald Cranston

ScottRCAnderson — 2010-09-07 03:33:44Z

This is a very common name. You'll need to provide more information if anyone's going to be able to identify him:

• Dates such as birth, marriage, death;
• Locations where he lived;
• Names of parents, siblings, wives.

Scott

Looking for a Ron/ Ronald Cranston

gottemgood — 2010-09-07 03:17:17Z

Im currently looking for any info, relatives etc on Ron/Ronald Cranston for my father..anything at all would be of help as my father has been searching for almost 35 years.
gottemgood@hotmail.com

Re: Wesley T Cranston

ScottRCAnderson — 2010-08-09 05:24:23Z

I see these records:

Social Security Death Index:
Name: Wesley Cranston
Born: 29 Dec 1905
Died: Apr 1976
SSN: 394-18-8471
Issued: WI (before 1951)
Last Residence: Glendale, Los Angeles, California 91207

California Death Index:
Name: Wesley T. Cranston
Born: 29 Dec 1905
Died: 11 Apr 1976
SSN: 394-18-8471
Birthplace: IL
Death Place: Los Angeles County

1930 United States Federal Census:
Name: Wesley Cranston, 24, IL, Painter
Father: Joseph, 50, IL, Parents both born in Scotland, Railroad Switchman
Mother: Elenore, 42, MI, Parents both born in Wisconsin
Residence: 2820 Wilcox St., Chicago, Cook, Illinois

1920 United States Federal Census:
Name: Westley Cranston, 14, IL
Father: Joseph, 44, IL, Parents both born in Illinois, Saloonkeeper
Mother: Elenora, 32, MI, Father born at sea, mother born in Wisconsin
Residence: 212 Irving Ave., Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Wesley T Cranston

ToniRusso31 — 2010-08-08 22:07:25Z

Looking for info re: Wesley T. Cranston - born about 1910 IL
died in LA County Cal.

Re: cranston family children

BeachBumbler — 2010-08-05 04:31:10Z

Cathy, most definitely is the right person. I know about the 3 daughters and the marriage to Cyril Little but unable to find anything else. There is another lady also searching and she thinks she has found Cyrill's grave in Bellingham. Still kind of a mystery. I did read your other post. Sure is more info then Beverly and I have found. My Grandmother is Susan Delia Cranston, born 3/6/1920, in Langdon, ND. As I understand the family still lived in Canada then but were in ND and there was a storm and they were delayed awhile and she was born there instead. Married name was Bennett. There were 5 sisters. Elsie, Alma, Margaret(Kay), my Grandmother, and Lillian. Those are in birth order. I don't know what happened in that family but both Elsie and your Alma ran off young and were never heard from again. My grandma did the genealogy stuff and did find out a little about Alma and Cyril and the 3 daughters. But I know that Kay and grandma never did understand why they left and what happened. I honestly don't know about Lillian, she wasn't close to grandma and as far as I know to Kay either. I think I met her twice. I believe that the problem between was that Lil was a little wild for them and she drank a lot. Well that's it for now, can provide info on some of the kids and grand kids and husbands and some family history. And I would love more info about Alma.
If you don't mind just use my regular email. BeachBumbler@aol.com. Thanks Donna Bennett

Re: cranston family children

catherinejwebber1 — 2010-08-04 14:27:01Z

Hi,

I knew that my Alma had married someone named Little, but we didn't have a first name. The children that I knew of from that marriage were Ina, Mary and Betty. We were under the impression that there were three daughters.

The stories that we had were that Alma was married to Little and that when he died, she went a bit crazy. She was hooking up with several men and reportedly living in a place that was a known whorehouse.

She was married to a Stephen W. Currie for awhile. She got pregnant with my Mom while married to him, but he wasn't her father. My Mom's father was Adolph Robert Siehe. Alma had a few more children with Adolph, my Uncle Everett and Norma. I haven't traced all of the children yet. Alma also had at least one child with Stephen Currie. Her name was Roberta Louise Currie.

When my Mom was growing up, every time some momentous event would happen like graduation or when she got married, my Uncle Everett would show up with some sibling that my Mom had never met.

Alma has definitely been one of my brick wall ancestors. I'm so glad that it looks like I have finally found her family. A lot of the info about her seems to match yours.

I will send you a private note with my email so that you can contact me directly.

Cathy

cranston family children

Donna_A_Bennett — 2010-08-04 04:03:47Z

Robert P Cranston and Lena May Musgrove had 5 children. Elsie, Alma, Kathleen, Susan, and Lillian. Susan is my Grandmother and the rest are my aunts. Elsie and Alma left home when they were young and very little is known about them. One of them is believed to have married a Malcolm Mcloud and one believed to have married a Cyril Little. One of them has record of a child named Ina. One is thought to have live in canada. If anyone know of these people or families I would greatly appreciate the help.

Thanks,
Donna

Re: cranston family children

bcollart — 2010-08-04 04:02:51Z

Hello,
I am a cousin to the Cranston Family. I have also been searhing Alma Mary and I did find them in Bellingham, WA She was married to Cyril Little and they were married in Bellingham. The children that I have listed to them is Ina May Little and Betty Mary Little. Cyril died in 1937 in Bellingham and he is buried at Woodlands. I did find that she married a few more times, but I don't have them recorded as of yet because I was in questions one of her marriages. I need to make another trip up to Bellingham to follow the marriages because she seems to be living in Vancouver and going back and forth to Bellingham. I would love to hear the information that you have on her.
My Grandmother was a Cranston a sister to Robert Perry. Cranston was the original name Abraham changed it from Gravelstine to Cranston.
Would love to hear any information that you have on the Gravelstine/Cranston Family.
Thanks,