Albert Jarius Crandall 1874-1942  
Categories: Deacon / Deaconess, Little Genesee, New York, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 132, No 18, p 282, May 4, 1942.
  Deacon Albert Jarius Crandall died suddenly Friday, March 27, from a heart attack.   He was born in the town of Wirt, N. Y., February 9, 1874, the son of George H. and Caroline Bristol Crandall.   He was united in marriage at Little Genesee to Amy Sanford, February 7, 1903.   He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Letha Polen of Little Genesee, and Mrs. Leta DeGroff of Buffalo, N. Y.; three grandsons, Dewaine and Douglas Polan and Stanley DeGroff; and a brother, George R. Crandall, of Plainfield, N. J.
  Deacon Crandall joined the Little Genesee Seventh Day Baptist Church fifty-seven years ago when Rev. George Burdick was pastor.   September 30, 1915, he was ordained deacon.   From 1919 to 1940, he served as treasurer of the church.   He was very faithful to his duties as treasurer, and the church voted deep appreciation of his services when he asked to be relieved of the work.
  He was a charter member of the local Grange and held many important offices during the years of his membership.
  Mr. Crandall worked for a gas company as pumper.   He was on his way to work when he was stricken and died instantly.
  Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday, March 29, by his pastor, Harley Sutton.   Burial was in the local cemetery.
  Mr. Crandall will be missed very much by the Little Genesee Church and community.   He was respected by all.     H. S.

Census: 1880 Wirt, Allegany Co., New York: age 6

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 176, No 25, p 16, June 22, 1964.
Amy Sanford Crandall, daughter of Albert and Lina Barber Sanford, was born June 28, 1881, in Little Genesee, N. Y., and died May 29, 1964, at her home in Little Genesee.
She spent her entire lifetime in Little Genesee. She was married in 1903 to Albert Crandall who died in 1943.
She was baptized and joined the Genesee First Seventh Day Baptist Church July 9, 1892, and was a faithful member until her death. She was a member of the Sunshine Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Polen of Little Genesee, and Mrs. Gerald DeGroff of Kenmore, N. Y.; two brothers, John Sanford of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Mark Sanford of Little Genesee; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Herbert E. Saunders. Burial was in the Wells Cemetery, Little Genesee. H. E. S.