Clarkson F. Crosby
| Hon. Clarkson F. Crosby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 11th District | |
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In office January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Azor Taber |
| Succeeded by | John W. Harcourt |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany County | |
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In office January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1845 | |
| Preceded by |
Levi Shaw Samuel Stevens Simon Veeder |
| Succeeded by |
Ira Harris Thomas L. Shafer Robert D. Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Clarkson Floyd Crosby November 3, 1817 |
| Died |
February 22, 1858 (aged 40) New York City |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) |
Angelica Schuyler (m. 1838; his death 1858) |
| Children |
John Schuyler Crosby Harriet Clarkson Crosby Eliza Maria Crosby |
| Parents |
William Bedlow Crosby Harriet Ashton Clarkson |
| Alma mater | Union College |
Clarkson Floyd Crosby (November 3, 1817 – February 22, 1858 New York City) was an American politician from New York.
Early life
He was the son of William Bedlow Crosby (1786–1865) and Harriet Ashton Clarkson (1786–1859).[1][2] He was a graduate of Union College, located in Schenectady, New York.[3]
Career
Clarkson F. Crosby was a member of the New York State Assembly (Albany Co.) in 1845. He was a presidential elector in 1848, voting for Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) in 1854 and 1855. While in the Senate, he served on the Select Committee.[4]
Personal life
On September 8, 1838, he married Angelica Schuyler (1820–1896), daughter of John Schuyler (1768–1843) and Maria Miller (1784–1832). They lived in Watervliet, New York and had three children, including:[5]
- John Schuyler Crosby (1839–1914), Governor of Montana Territory.[5]
- Harriet Clarkson Crosby (1843–1895), who married William Augustus Thompson (1834–1903)[6]
- Eliza Maria Crosby (1857–1884), who married William M. Alexander (1845–1872) and Thaddeus Alexander Snively (1851–1913)[5]
He was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
References
- Notes
- ↑ Lane, William Coolidge; Browne, Nina Eliza (1906). A.L.A. Portrait Index: Index to Portraits Contained in Printed Books and Periodicals. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York (1916). The Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York: history, customs, record of events, constitution, certain genealogies, and other matters of interest. v. 1-. Saint Nicholas Society. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Obituary Notices | Hon. Clarkson F. Crosby died...". The New York Times. February 23, 1858. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "FROM ALBANY | DUTIES OF POLICE JUSTICES. | The Nebraska Resolutions. | OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH | STATE LANDS.". The New York Times. January 25, 1854. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record. New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. 1899. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Sullivan, Robert G. "Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Thompson". www.schenectadyhistory.org. Schenectady County Public Library. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- Sources
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 137, 140, 230, 268, 331; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)
- Crosby genealogy at RootsWeb
- Obituary Notices; Hon. CLARKSON F. CROSBY died... in NYT on February 23, 1858
External links
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Azor Taber |
New York State Senate 11th District 1854–1855 |
Succeeded by John W. Harcourt |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Levi Shaw Samuel Stevens Simon Veeder |
New York State Assembly Albany County serving with Ira Harris Leonard Litchfield 1845–1845 |
Succeeded by Ira Harris Thomas L. Shafer Robert D. Watson |