Background
Crane, R. B. was born on January 1, 1857 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Rezin H. and Mary Jane (Chaney) Crane.
Crane, R. B. was born on January 1, 1857 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Rezin H. and Mary Jane (Chaney) Crane.
Self educated.
Engaged in candy business, Toledo, O., 1870-1883. Member Meagley & Crane, wholesale grocers, later Crane & Robinson, wholesale fruit and produce, 1883-1893. Began in banking with Holcomb National Bank, 1893, advancing to manager.
Was organizer, Commerce Trust Company (later Commerce Guardian Trust & Savings Bank), president, 1921-1924, Chairman of the Board, since 1924.
President Magnolia Land & Lumber Сompany. Vice president Franklin Printing & Engraving Company.
Director M. East. Wilcox Company.
Mason (32°, Shriner).
Married Myrtle C. Cowdrick, October 19, 1893.