Who was William CROSBY?

William CROSBY (1792–1831) was born in Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA and died in Southeast Putnam NY. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Snow CROSBY 1792–1831

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 May 1792 · Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA

Died 7 Sep 1831 · Southeast Putnam NY

Father Thomas Crosby

Mother Hannah Butler Snow

Siblings Abner L Crosby, Esther Crosby, Judson Crosby, Laury Crosby, Lydia Crosby

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Crosby

Hannah Butler Snow

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1792, William Snow CROSBY entered the world in Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA, born to thomas crosby and hannah butler snow. William Snow CROSBY passed away in 1831 in Southeast Putnam NY.

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1792

Birth of William Snow CROSBY in Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA

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1831

Death of William Snow CROSBY in Southeast Putnam NY

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William CROSBY

This ancestor line traces from Hursley, Hampshire, , England (1542) to Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA (1792) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William CROSBY (1792–1831) was born in Southeast, Dutchess, New York, USA and died in Southeast Putnam NY. 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 William 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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