Introduction
Edwin Field Crane, as a lawyer, is prominent in Camden. He is noted particularly in real estate and income tax law, and practices before the United States Treasury Department. Mr. Crane is also well known in civic circles and in public recreational affairs, a leadership in the latter being marked by his being chairman of the Forest Hill Athletic Board of Forest Hill Park of the city of Camden. During the World War he performed notable work as Draft Board chairman. Mr. Crane is popular in society in Camden, and he is well liked by the citizens of his community generally.
Edwin Field Crane was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, August 1, 1888, the son of Edward Field Crane, a former commission merchant of Philadelphia, and Nellie (Early) Crane, now a resident of Seaside Park.
Edwin Field Crane first attended the public schools of Camden and was graduated from the Camden High School in 1906. Subsequently, he attended the Temple University of Philadelphia, from which school he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. While attending Temple University, Mr. Crane read law under David J. Smythe, a lawyer of Philadelphia, and on September 1, 1910, he passed the Pennsylvania State bar examinations; in December, 1912, he passed those of the State of New Jersey. Since beginning his practice he has specialized in real estate and income tax cases. In February, 1924, he was admitted to practice before the United States Treasury Department. He maintains offices at Fourth and Market streets, in Camden. Mr. Crane has also done considerable building, operating in Parkside, Collingwood and Woodlynn.
Mr. Crane’s activities in behalf of increased attention to athletics among school children brought him into prominence as a leading recreational exponent in Camden. Since 1923 he has headed the Forest Hill Athletic Board, and he is also advisory coach for the Camden High School. He was active in home war work during the World War, and was chairman of the Second District Draft Board of Camden County. Mr. Crane is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, and other organizations.
Mr. Crane married, in Camden, October 27, 1915, Dorothy Jean Maguire, daughter of Gabriel Izard and Julia (Housel) Maguire. Of their union there are two children: 1. Robert Early, born July 21, 1917. 2. Peter Douglas, born March 21, 1921. The Crane family home is at No. 1146 Kenwood Avenue, in Parkside.
Source: South Jersey: A History, 1624–1924 (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1924)
South Jersey: A History, 1624–1924
Edwin Field Crane, as a lawyer, is prominent in Camden. He is noted particularly in real estate and income tax law, and practices before the United States Treasury Department. Mr. Crane is also well known in civic circles and in public recreational affairs, a leadership in the latter being marked by his being chairman of the Forest Hill Athletic Board of Forest Hill Park of the city of Camden. During the World War he performed notable work as Draft Board chairman. Mr. Crane is popular in society in Camden, and he is well liked by the citizens of his community generally.
Edwin Field Crane was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, August 1, 1888, the son of Edward Field Crane, a former commission merchant of Philadelphia, and Nellie (Early) Crane, now a resident of Seaside Park.
Edwin Field Crane first attended the public schools of Camden and was graduated from the Camden High School in 1906. Subsequently, he attended the Temple University of Philadelphia, from which school he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. While attending Temple University, Mr. Crane read law under David J. Smythe, a lawyer of Philadelphia, and on September 1, 1910, he passed the Pennsylvania State bar examinations; in December, 1912, he passed those of the State of New Jersey. Since beginning his practice he has specialized in real estate and income tax cases. In February, 1924, he was admitted to practice before the United States Treasury Department. He maintains offices at Fourth and Market streets, in Camden. Mr. Crane has also done considerable building, operating in Parkside, Collingwood and Woodlynn.
Mr. Crane’s activities in behalf of increased attention to athletics among school children brought him into prominence as a leading recreational exponent in Camden. Since 1923 he has headed the Forest Hill Athletic Board, and he is also advisory coach for the Camden High School. He was active in home war work during the World War, and was chairman of the Second District Draft Board of Camden County. Mr. Crane is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, and other organizations.
Mr. Crane married, in Camden, October 27, 1915, Dorothy Jean Maguire, daughter of Gabriel Izard and Julia (Housel) Maguire. Of their union there are two children: 1. Robert Early, born July 21, 1917. 2. Peter Douglas, born March 21, 1921. The Crane family home is at No. 1146 Kenwood Avenue, in Parkside.
Camden High School Yearbook
1928
Edwin Field Crane — Camden High School Yearbook, 1928
Camden High School Yearbook
1930
Edwin Field Crane — Camden High School Yearbook, 1930
Society News
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Edwin Field Crane entertained yesterday at two tables of bridge preceded by luncheon at her home in Colwick.
Nab 2 Men, Recover $700 Stolen Gems
Camden Courier-Post —
Delaware Township Police Solve Jewel Robbery of 6 Weeks Ago
More than $700 worth of loot from a $1200 Delaware township jewel robbery was recovered yesterday with arrest of two colored men charged with the theft.
The arrests were made following investigation by Chief John Branin of Delaware township into the robbery, May 1, of the home of Samuel Stevens, Chapel avenue and Merchant street.
The suspects are James Bradley, 25, and Emmett Bass, 20, both of Homestead. They were given a hearing last night by Police Recorder Edwin F. Crane and held without bail for the grand jury.
Stevens is employed as a butler by Mayor Frederick L. Holman of Merchantville. His home was entered by forcing a rear window and the jewels taken from an upstairs bedroom.
Branin began an investigation at once, and learned the two Homestead men were attempting to sell some jewelry. Further investigation led to the discovery of the remainder of the loot, which Stevens identified.