C. E. Crane facts for kids
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Dr. C. E. Crane
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| 17th and 19th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1877 – April 1880 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick S. Ellis |
| Succeeded by | J. C. Neville |
| In office April 1874 – April 1876 |
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| Preceded by | Alonzo Kimball |
| Succeeded by | Frederick S. Ellis |
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| Born | November 27, 1827 Huron County, Ohio |
| Died | May 8, 1898 (aged 70) |
| Cause of death | throat cancer |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Profession | Physician |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Surgeon |
| Unit | 5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
C. E. Crane (born November 27, 1827 – died May 8, 1898) was an American doctor and politician. He served as the Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, two different times. He also worked as a surgeon for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Life and Early Career
C. E. Crane was born on November 27, 1827. His birthplace was Huron County, Ohio. He grew up in Erie County, Ohio, and later moved to Norwalk, Ohio.
He went to college at Western Reserve College. After finishing school, he moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1849. Soon after arriving, he started his own medical practice. He became a doctor, helping people in the community.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, C. E. Crane became a surgeon. He joined the Union Army. He served with the 5th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
This group fought in many important battles. These battles took place in the eastern part of the war. Some famous battles they were part of include Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg.
Political and Medical Work
After the war, Dr. Crane continued his medical work. He helped start the Brown County Medical Society. He was the president of this society for many years, from 1868 to 1880.
He was also very active in local politics. He was elected Mayor of Green Bay five times. These terms were in 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, and 1879. Besides being mayor, he was also the president of the school board. He was a member of the board of health, too.
In 1879, he started a medical partnership. He teamed up with Dr. Louis Carabin. Their medical office was located on Washington Street in Green Bay.
Family and Later Life
In 1872, C. E. Crane married Louise Desnoyers. Louise was the daughter of Captain Thomas Beard. She was also the widow of a previous Green Bay mayor, Francis X. Desnoyers.
C. E. Crane passed away on May 8, 1898. He died from throat cancer.
