Susan E. Crank

The autograph book of
Lovina Jane Record Carson

When I first saw this entry in in my great great grandmother's autograph book, I thought it was an entry made by a man, "S. E. Crank."


S. E. Crank, (Susan E. Crank) Wilmot KS, 2 May 1880.   According to the 1880 US Federal Census, taken 12 Jun 1880, S. E. Crank was the 30 year old niece of 43 year old John Groom.  She is listed as housekeeper on the census. They are living in Richland Township, Cowley County, KS. 


S. E. Crank was born in August 1849 in Missouri; her parents were born in Virginia. According to the 1850 US Census, S. E.’s father’s name was Richardson Crank; her mother’s name was Catherine. Catherine was the older sister of John Groom and William Groom, who was the second husband of Laurilla Record Barnard Groom, the sister of Lovina Jane Record Carson. Her uncle, John Groom, was born in Virginia. His occupation is listed as farmer. 


In the 1885 Kansas State Census, S. E. Crank and her uncle, John Groom are still living in Richland Township, Cowley County, KS. The 1895 Kansas State Census shows that she was still living with her uncle John Groom and keeping house in Richland Township, Cowley County, KS.  In 1900, Susan E. Crank is listed as a farmer in Richland Township, Cowley County, KS.  Living with her is her 30  year old nephew, James F. Crank.  James was born in Illinois. 


By 1 Mar 1905, 55 year old S. E. Crank owned a home in Winfield, KS. Two 24 year old people were living with her by the names of Mamie Booth and A. D. Stuber (male.)  I have not been able to locate any more information about Susan E. Crank after the 1905 Kansas State Census.