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Benjamin Crosby 1870–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 February 1870

Birth Location: Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 15 March 1931

Death Location: Ruffin, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Henry Crosby

Mother: Mary Black

Spouse(s): Mary Thomas

Children(s): Benjamin Crosby

In 1870, Benjamin Crosby entered the world in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Edward Crosby And Mary Elizabeth Black. In 1880, Benjamin Crosby resided in Bells, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Crosby resided in Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. Benjamin Crosby married Mary Caroline Thomas, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Crosby, Dorothy Crosby, Edward Crosby, Junior T Crosby, Kisler Crosby, Lenia Crosby, Lula Crosby, Pearl Crosby. Benjamin Crosby passed away in 1931 in Ruffin, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Benjamin Crosby entered the world in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Edward Crosby And Mary Elizabeth Black.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Crosby resided in Bells, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Crosby resided in Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Crosby married Mary Caroline Thomas, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Crosby, Dorothy Crosby, Edward Crosby, Junior T Crosby, Kisler Crosby, Lenia Crosby, Lula Crosby, Pearl Crosby.
  • Benjamin Crosby passed away in 1931 in Ruffin, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Crosby
1820–1890
Birth Location: Colleton County, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Black
1824–1904
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina
MB

Spouses(s)

Mary Thomas
1873–1948
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Crosby
1895–1959
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Benjamin Crosby's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Crosby
1870–1931
Birth Place: Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Henry Edward Crosby
1820–1890
Colleton County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Black
1824–1904
Colleton, South Carolina
Grandparents
Henry Crosby
1800–1935
South Carolina, USA
Mary Blacker
1810–
South Carolina
Robert (A. Black) Sr
1793–1853
Colleton Co., South Carolina, USA
Nancy (W) Rice
1803–1861
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Crosby
1769–1850
Mary Clark
1770–1860
Hannah Baker
1776–1812
Robert Black
1764–1820
Elizabeth Weston
1775–1872
W. Rice
1766–1842
Rebecca Branch
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Crosby
1729–1776
Hannah Russell
1730–1776
William Black
1726–1800
Janet Wallace
1739–1774
William WESTON
1750–1821
Grace Hirons
1761–1821
David Rice
1752–1850
Clarkie Blake
1750–1800

Benjamin Crosby's Descendants

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Benjamin Crosby (18 February 1870–15 March 1931) m. Mary (Caroline) Thomas (Jan 1873–30 October 1948)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Crosby 1895–1959 m. Pearl Swancy 1892–1973
    1. 1. Mary (Helen) Crosby 1920–2007 m. Rudolph (Box) Sr 1919–1972
    2. 2. Christine Crosby 1923–

Benjamin Crosby's Timeline

7 Records

1870
18 February 1870
Birth of Benjamin Crosby in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 10
Benjamin Crosby resided here in Bells, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Bells, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Benjamin Crosby resided here in Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Benjamin Crosby resided here in Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Benjamin Crosby resided here in Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Benjamin Crosby resided here in Ruffin, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Ruffin, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1931
15 March 1931
Age 61
Death of Benjamin Crosby in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 February 1870
    Event Place: Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Colleton, South Carolina; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341927
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bells, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1226; Page: 269C; Enumeration District: 099
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1524; Page: 121; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241524
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1456; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375469
    [6] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Colleton
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bells, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bells, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1226; Page: 269C; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1524; Page: 121; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241524

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1456; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375469

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bell, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruffin, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Colleton, South Carolina; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341927

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 March 1931
    Event Place: Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Colleton
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ruffin, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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