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Walter Lionel Crossman 1908–1970

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Crossman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 MAR 1908 · Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada
Died 05 FEB 1970 · Hendersonville, N.C.
Father Walter Perry Crossman
Siblings Kenneth K Crossman, Peall Z Crossman
Records
1911 Census of Canada 1921 Census of Canada 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Web: North Carolina, Find A … Michigan, Marriage Records U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes U.S., Border Crossings from Canada … North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975 North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, Walter Lionel Crossman entered the world in Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada, born to walter perry crossman. Walter Lionel Crossman passed away in 1970 in Hendersonville, N.C..

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1911 Census of Canada

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    Census 1921 Census of Canada

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  6. 6
    Burial Records Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Michigan, Marriage Records

  8. 8
    Naturalization U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes

  9. 9
    Record U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.

  10. 10
    Record North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

  11. 11
    Record North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004

Life Timeline

1908
Birth of Walter Lionel Crossman in Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada
Birth
1970
Death of Walter Lionel Crossman in Hendersonville, N.C.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Crossman

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland (1512) to Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada (1908) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Crossman (1908–1970) was born in Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada and died in Hendersonville, N.C.. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Walter Perry Crossman
Father

Walter Crossman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Lionel Crossman PTP
1908–1970
Dorcester, New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Walter Crossman's Descendants

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Walter Lionel Crossman PTP 1908–1970