Stephen Crane (delegate)

For other notable men with this name see: Stephen Crane (disambiguation).

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Stephen Crane (1709 – July 1, 1780) was an American politician from Elizabeth, New Jersey who was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1776.

Related Topics:
1709 - July 1 - 1780 - American - Elizabeth, New Jersey - Continental Congress - 1774 - 1776

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He also served in the state?s general assembly and governor?s council.

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Crane was part of the Congressional delegation that opposed separation from Great Britain which caused the state?s provincial congress to replace their entire delegation in June of 1776.

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