John Jenkins Craner

   Ancestral File Number: 20G8-G1.

  General Notes:

JOHN JENKINS CRANER (1860-1931)


John was born 5 April 1860 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah. He was the second child and second son of twelve children born to George and Sarah Emma Jenkins Craner. He was baptized 19 April 1868 in Tooele. His father had provided well for his family and so as a young man, John was able to go to Provo, Utah to attend the Brigham Young College.
John Jenkins Craner
When John was 20 years old he met Emily Goodman of Provo. She is the daughter of John Richardson and Sarah Lee Goodman, Provo, Utah. She was born 20 January 1861. They were married 23 December 1880 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ceremony was performed by Daniel H. Wells. They lived in Provo until 1883 when they moved to Colton, Utah. They were engaged in cattle raising, hotel and general mercantile business. They owned the Craner and Marble Hotel and Store. He was also postmaster for a considerable length of time in Colton. It was said of the Craners: "No poor people ever went hungry or no sick room was ever forgotten by Mrs. Craner, who, being blessed with an abundance of wealth, contributed liberally to those in need."
John and Emily were the parents to five children: (Four of their own and Martin McAvoy, who lost a twin sister and his mother at childbirth and his father at age six.)

Name: --- Birth Date: --- Death Date:
1.John Thomas Craner --- 6 Sep 1881 --- 7 Aug 1926
2.George Edward Craner --- 3 Aug 1883 --- 9 Dec 1887
3.Sarah Emily Craner (Sadie) --- 21 Oct 1884 --- 27 Apr 1957
4.Martin McAvoy Craner --- 15 Mar 1894 --- 27 Dec 1965



Martin McAvoy Craner (known as McAvoy) was born15 March 1894 in Price, Utah. He was the son of Martin and Sarah Jane Timbrel McAvoy. His mother died, 30 March 1894, soon after he was born. A twin sister, Martha McAvoy, was born and died on 15 Mar 1894. His parents had been married on 24 Jan 1893 in Provo, Utah. His father died 29 Oct 1901 from heart failure. Martin lived with John and Emily and assumed the "Craner" name.
They moved to Corinne, Utah in 1910 where they purchased a large farm and cattle ranch (The "model" farm). John took keen interest in all local affairs and served Box Elder county as commissioner for two terms. He was one of the original organizers of the Security Savings Bank of Brigham City and served as director. He also served as a director after the merger of the Security Savings Bank and the State Bank of Brigham City into the State Security Bank of Brigham City. In 1921, they moved to Brigham City.


They were both active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They were always active in the community wherever they lived. They were well liked by everyone. Emily died 17 January 1926 in Ogden, Utah. She was 65 years old. Her funeral services were held in Brigham City, although, she was buried in the Provo Cemetery.
John married Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wagstaff Stubbs of Provo 14 Nov 1928. They moved to Provo and lived there up to the time of his death, 1931. He was one of the organizers of the Farmers State Bank of Provo and served as a director. He died 1 April 1931 at the Dee Hospital in Ogden following an operation of kidney trouble and high blood pressure, previously performed a week earlier. According to the obituary, John J. Craner was described as being "Prominent in Business and Livestock" His funeral services were held in the Brigham First Ward. There were services held in Provo also. He was buried by his first wife, Emily, in the Provo Cemetery. He was 71 years old.


Sources: Family Group Sheets, Naomi Lowe, 607 Holiday Drive, Brigham City, Utah 84302
Obituaries in Local Newspapers
History, Mary Ethel Craner Veibell

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  LDS Information:

Baptism: 19 Apr 1868

Endowment: 23 Dec 1880, Endowment House

Sealed to Parents: BIC

He was sealed to his spouse on 23 Dec 1880 at Endowment House. (Emily Lee Goodman was born on 25 Jan 1861 in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA, died on 17 Jan 1926 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA and was buried on 20 Jan 1926 in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA.)