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Col John Cranston

Birth
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
Nov 1751 (aged 75–76)
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA Add to Map
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Commander of Fort George from 1741-1744. He was active and prominent in Rhode Island affairs his entire life, serving as deputy for Newport at least 10 times. Son of Gov. John Cranston and Mary Clarke, husband of Ann Newberry and Elizabeth Wair, father of 6.
Commander of Fort George from 1741-1744. He was active and prominent in Rhode Island affairs his entire life, serving as deputy for Newport at least 10 times. Son of Gov. John Cranston and Mary Clarke, husband of Ann Newberry and Elizabeth Wair, father of 6.