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James Melvin Crosby 1890–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jun 1890

Birth Location: Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1950

Death Location: Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Nathan Crosby

Mother: Frances Tinkham

Spouse(s): Mary Campbell, Grace Hamm

Children(s): Garth Crosby, Virginia O'Brien

The story of James Melvin Crosby began in 1890 in Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1891, James Melvin Crosby resided in Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1901, James Melvin Crosby resided in Nova Scotia, Canada. James Melvin Crosby married Grace Winnefred Hamm, Mary Margaret Campbell, and had children including Garth Malcolm Crosby, Virginia M O Brien. James Melvin Crosby passed away in 1950 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Melvin Crosby began in 1890 in Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1891, James Melvin Crosby resided in Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1901, James Melvin Crosby resided in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • James Melvin Crosby married Grace Winnefred Hamm, Mary Margaret Campbell, and had children including Garth Malcolm Crosby, Virginia M O Brien.
  • James Melvin Crosby passed away in 1950 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Crosby
1841–
Birth Location: Ohio, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frances Tinkham
1851–1903
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Mary Campbell
1898–1971
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
MC
Grace Hamm
1892–1931
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Children(s)

Garth Crosby
1920–1988
Birth Location: Moncton, New Brunswick
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Virginia O'Brien
1921–2008
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
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James Crosby's Ancestors

Self
James Crosby
1890–1950
Birth Place: Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Nathan Ira Crosby
1841–
Ohio, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Frances (Willis) Tinkham
1851–1903
Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Crosby's Descendants

1.
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James (Melvin) Crosby (30 Jun 1890–1950) m. Mary (Margaret) Campbell (3 Feb 1898–9 Jul 1971) m. Grace (Winnefred) Hamm (27 March 1892–7 May 1931)
  1. 1. Garth (Malcolm) Crosby 1920–1988
  2. 2. Virginia (M) O'Brien 1921–2008 m. Edward (Philip) Harrigan 1920–2008

James Crosby's Timeline

9 Records

1890
30 Jun 1890
Birth of James Melvin Crosby in Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 1
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 11
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 31
James Melvin Crosby resided here in 259 Archibald, Moncton City, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
259 Archibald, Moncton City, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
1930
1930
Age 40
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Winthrop, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts
1940
1940
Age 50
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Winthrop Town, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop Town, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
James Melvin Crosby resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
Death of James Melvin Crosby
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Beaver River, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Massachusetts; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2090
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6312; Family No: 81
    [3] Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1840-1921, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Birth Registrations: 1836-1907, 1908-1921; Volume Number: 1904; Page Number: 68600142
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0576; FHL microfilm: 2340696
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Port Maitland, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Page: 18; Family No: 213
    [7] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 15
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Salmon River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6312; Family No: 81

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Port Maitland, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Page: 18; Family No: 213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 259 Archibald, Moncton City, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1923
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0576; FHL microfilm: 2340696

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Winthrop, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0576; FHL microfilm: 2340696

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Winthrop Town, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Massachusetts; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2090

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1950
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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