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Leonard W Crosby 1815–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Monroe County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Leonard Crosby

Mother: Sally Purcell

Spouse(s): Margaret Aikin, Margaret Parke

Children(s): Mary Smith, Mary Crosby, Dicey Crosby, Francis Crosby, Martha Crosby, Susan Crosby, Margaret Crosby, Aaron Crosby, Frances Crosby, William Crosby, Elizabeth Crosby, Thomas Crosby

In 1815, Leonard W Crosby entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Leonard Jeter Crosby And Sally Sarah Purcell. In 1840, Leonard W Crosby resided in Leake, Mississippi, USA. In 1841, Leonard W Crosby resided in Leake, Mississippi. Leonard W Crosby married Margaret Ann Parke, Margaret Julia Ann Aikin, and had children including Aaron A J Crosby, Dicey Indiana Crosby, Elizabeth Crosby, Frances M Crosby, Francis Amanda Crosby, Margaret Ann Crosby, Martha Jane Crosby, Mary Ann Crosby, Mary Smith, Sarah Corsby, Susan D Crosby, Thomas L Crosby, William E Crosby. Leonard W Crosby passed away in 1860 in Monroe County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Leonard W Crosby entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Leonard Jeter Crosby And Sally Sarah Purcell.
  • In 1840, Leonard W Crosby resided in Leake, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1841, Leonard W Crosby resided in Leake, Mississippi.
  • Leonard W Crosby married Margaret Ann Parke, Margaret Julia Ann Aikin, and had children including Aaron A J Crosby, Dicey Indiana Crosby, Elizabeth Crosby, Frances M Crosby, Francis Amanda Crosby, Margaret Ann Crosby, Martha Jane Crosby, Mary Ann Crosby, Mary Smith, Sarah Corsby, Susan D Crosby, Thomas L Crosby, William E Crosby.
  • Leonard W Crosby passed away in 1860 in Monroe County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leonard Crosby
1789–1844
Birth Location: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Sally Purcell
1792–1827
Birth Location: Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Aikin
1800–1834
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Margaret Parke
1817–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Smith
1834–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Mary Crosby
1838–1900
Birth Location: Scott County, Mississippi
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Dicey Crosby
1855–1918
Birth Location: Scott County, Mississippi, USA
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Francis Crosby
1836–1910
Birth Location: Alabama
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Martha Crosby
1834–1864
Birth Location: Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
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Susan Crosby
1837–1900
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Margaret Crosby
1840–1924
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Aaron Crosby
1841–1912
Birth Location: Smith County, Mississippi
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Frances Crosby
1843–1921
Birth Location: Scott County, Mississippi
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William Crosby
1847–1926
Birth Location: Scott County, Mississippi, USA
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Elizabeth Crosby
1852–1936
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Thomas Crosby
1847–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Leonard Crosby's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Crosby
1815–1860
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Leonard Jeter Crosby
1789–1844
Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sally ((Sarah)) Purcell
1792–1827
Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Taylor) Crosby
1762–1797
Brassington, Derbyshire, England
Sally (Sarah) Jeter
1767–1840
Lunenberg County, Virginia, USA
Jonathan (Purcell) Sr
1754–1813
,Hampshire,West Virginia,USA
Catherine Douthit
1758–1799
Hampshire County, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Denis Crosby
1724–1771
Hannah (Revels)
1728–1785
William Sr
1711–1797
Margaret Vaughan
1721–1775
Edward Purcell
1731–1782
Ann Hampton
1734–1775
John Douthat
1727–1803
Margaret Burk
1740–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1696–1723
Susannah Benton
1695–1724
Thomas Revel
1676–1728
Elizabeth Houseman
1680–1728
*Samuel Owner)
1714–1795
Mary Dudley
1732–1803
Col. HAMPTON\Patriot
1693–1775
Sarah Wright
1693–1747

Leonard Crosby's Descendants

1.
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Leonard (W) Crosby (1815–1860) m. Margaret (Julia Ann) Aikin (15 Jan 1800–22 Sep 1834) m. Margaret (Ann) Parke (1817–Aft 1860)
  1. 1. Mary Smith 1834– m. Richard Smith 1825–
    1. 1. Ellen Smith 1853–1922 m. Calvin Berry 1841–1916
      1. 1. Charlin (B.) Berry 1868–
      2. 2. Lee Berry 1874– m. Mary Shelby 1877–
        1. 1. Millie Berry 1898–
        2. 2. Charlotte Berry 1899–
        3. 3. Alice Berry 1915–
        4. 4. Rosey Berry 1918–1993 m. Colonel (P) Peacock 1882–1910
        5. 5. Sammie Berry 1925–1992
        6. 6. Roberta Berry 1915–1990
        7. 7. Authur (L) Berry 1903–
        8. 8. Dora (A) Berry 1905–
        9. 9. Lee (E) Berry 1907–
      3. 3. William (Berry) Sr 1875–1955 m. Nancy Braceford 1873–1968
        1. 1. Louisana Berry 1897–1956 m. Willie Allen 1892–1954
        2. 2. Willie Berry 1900–1980 m. Sammie Neeley 1905–1978
        3. 3. William (Henry) Berry 1903–1980 m. Allear Willmington 1902–1989
        4. 4. Joseph Berry 1903–1975
        5. 5. Jimmye Berry 1904–1982 m. Jessie Cobbs 1903–1974
        6. 6. Theodore (Berry) Sr 1907–1977 m. Catherine Sally 1910–1978
        7. 7. Churcha Berry 1909–
        8. 8. Edgar Berry 1912–1957 m. Mattie (M) Neal 1922–1958
        9. 9. Samuel (L) Berry 1917–1917
        10. 10. T (L) Berry 1913–1916
        11. 11. Clarence (O Goodson) Sr 1935–2002 m. Katy Ross 1933–2011
        12. 12. Syrena Latham 1909–1950 m. Alph Lathan 1907–1984
        13. 13. Theodore Berry 1913–1916
        14. 14. William (H Berry) Jr 1901–1980
        15. 15. Anna Berry 1898–
      4. 4. Mollie Berry 1878–
      5. 5. Martha Berry 1880–
      6. 6. Hezekiah Berry 1882– m. Mattie Ammon 1893–1982
        1. 1. Mack Berry 1901–1973 m. Bernice Harris 1908–1978 m. Edna Hoard 1920–1985
        2. 2. Jacob Berry 1910–1992 m. Alisee Berry 1914–1989 m. Leola McCullum 1909–1993 m. Leola McCullum 1909–1993
        3. 3. Mollie (Berry) b.1906 1906–2001 m. Walter Davis 1907–
        4. 4. Maggie (L) Berry 1908–1995 m. Josiah (L. D.) Goins 1899–1968
        5. 5. Kian Berry 1910–
        6. 6. Inez Berry 1911–1950 m. Andrew Mayfield 1884–1980 m. Steve Reed 1915–2004 m. Dennis (Broy) Sr 1901–
        7. 7. Butler Berry 1915–
        8. 8. Williametta Berry 1919–
        9. 9. Annie (Mae) Berry 1922–
        10. 10. Max Berry 1901–
        11. 11. Willie (Mae) Berry 1906– m. Walter Davis 1909–
        12. 12. Jacob Berry 1904–1992
      7. 7. Richard (E) Berry 1873–1961 m. Lillian (D) Gordon 1873–1991 m. Estella Berry 1893–1927
        1. 1. Emma (Mae) Berry 1939–1939
        2. 2. Leroy Berry 1921–1980
        3. 3. Percy Berry 1923–2009 m. Eliza Holmes 1918–2014
        4. 4. Gus Berry 1928–2005
        5. 5. Della (Pauline) Berry 1936–2023 m. Willie Hunter 1924–1993
        6. 6. Rosetta Berry 1888– m. Charles (R) Peacock 1886–
        7. 7. Charlene (A) Berry 1936–2009
        8. 8. Sylvesta Berry 1930–2007
        9. 9. Selvy Berry 1914–1982
        10. 10. Cedella Berry 1920–
        11. 11. Celophus Berry 1926–2001
        12. 12. Leroy Berry 1923–1980
      8. 8. Sam Berry 1893–1974 m. Cora (Roseman) Berry 1896–1974
        1. 1. Alberta Berry 1915–2004 m. Marcellus Alexander 1915–1990
        2. 2. Samella(Sammie) Berry 1918–1977 m. Walter (N.) Alexander 1914–1960
        3. 3. James (Wilson) Berry 1919–1961 m. Rebecca Townes 1927–2004
        4. 4. Ernest Berry 1928–1998 m. Geraldine (Delores) Walker 1930–1984
        5. 5. Elnora Berry 1920– m. James (A. Yates) Sr 1922–2004 m. John (Wesley Ware) (Waire) 1919–1997
        6. 6. Sam (Berry) Jr 1930–1999
        7. 7. Willie (T) Berry 1931–2021
        8. 8. Jessie (Minnie May) Berry 1925–2000 m. Richard Jenkins 1923–1999
        9. 9. Ellen Berry 1922–1922
      9. 9. Marshall Berry 1897–1988 m. Naoma Johnson 1894–1942 m. Mary Williams 1911–
      10. 10. Mattie (Berry) b.1887 1887–
    2. 2. Maria Smith 1857–
    3. 3. Jefferson Smith 1862–
    4. 4. Smith 1870–
    5. 5. Rebecca Smith 1856–
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Crosby 1838–1900
  3. 3. Dicey (Indiana) Crosby 1855–1918
  4. 4. Francis (Amanda) Crosby 1836–1910 m. Pvt. (Samuel Gray) Johnson 1829–1863
    1. 1. Joseph Johnson 1854–1938
    2. 2. Kate Johnson 1858–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Johnson 1857–1910
    4. 4. William (Leonard) Johnson 1856–1937
    5. 5. Charles (Henry) Johnson 1865–1941 m. Caroline Yelverton 1866–1931
      1. 1. James (Archie Johnson (cousin to) wife) 1889–1963
      2. 2. Joseph (Samuel) Johnson 1891–1959 m. Mary (E) Boxx 1897–1982
        1. 1. Joe (Vernor) Johnson 1926–1987 m. Elaine (Marie Jones) Johnson 1928–2020
        2. 2. Beatrice Johnson 1929–1984 m. Charles (Joe) McAlpin 1928–2013
        3. 3. Dorothy Johnson 1932–2003 m. Wilmer (Lee) Young 1928–2002
        4. 4. Paula (Inez) Johnson 1924–1993 m. Emmitt Parish 1924–1955
        5. 5. Gerald (Edward) Johnson 1920–1988
        6. 6. James (Paul) Johnson 1922–1971
      3. 3. Ronie (S) Johnson 1896–1964
      4. 4. William (A) Johnson 1897–1967 m. Paula (Lavada) McDaniel 1905–1982
        1. 1. Doris (Evelyn) Johnson 1926–2014
        2. 2. Hazel (Annette) Johnson 1936–2016
        3. 3. Jack (David) Johnson 1938–2005
        4. 4. Muriel (Francis) Holman 1925–2004
        5. 5. Bobby (Jo Johnson) Sr 1932–1974
        6. 6. Harold Johnson 1929–1996
        7. 7. Betty (Jean) Johnson 1934–1995
      5. 5. Annie (Elizabeth Johnson) (Laurel) 1900–1975
      6. 6. Idelar Johnson 1887–1888
    6. 6. Margaret Johnson 1859–1910
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Crosby 1834–1864 m. william, (PRIMUS,sr) mr. 1836–
    1. 1. KATIE (MARIAH PRIMUS) Harris –1962
  6. 6. Susan (D) Crosby 1837–1900
  7. 7. Margaret (Ann) Crosby 1840–1924 m. Council (A. Burnham) Rev. 1835–1910
    1. 1. Frances (A. "Fannie") Burnham 1859–1952
    2. 2. Lenard (Ellis) Burnham 1861–1918
    3. 3. William (J) Burnham 1864–1888
    4. 4. Martha (Jane) Burnham 1869–1959
    5. 5. John (David) Burnham 1869–1954
    6. 6. Mary Burnham 1871–1902
    7. 7. Martha (Jane) Burnham 1886–1959
    8. 8. Ivan Burnham
    9. 9. William (J) Burnham 1864–1888
  8. 8. Aaron ("A.J.") Crosby 1841–1912
  9. 9. Frances (M.) Crosby 1843–1921
  10. 10. William (E) Crosby 1847–1926 m. Ethel (F) Baugh 1856–1938
    1. 1. Alonzo ((Lonzo)) Crosby 1886–1974
    2. 2. Henry (Leonard) Crosby 1879–
    3. 3. William (Otho) Crosby 1881–1940
    4. 4. Alvin (or Alva M) Crosby 1890–1967
    5. 5. Clifton Crosby 1894–1967
    6. 6. Mary (Madorah "Dora") Crosby 1872–1956
    7. 7. John (Attison) Crosby 1875–1965
  11. 11. Elizabeth Crosby 1852–1936
  12. 12. Thomas (L) Crosby 1847–

Leonard Crosby's Timeline

6 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Leonard W Crosby in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 25
Leonard W Crosby resided here in Leake, Mississippi, USA
Leake, Mississippi, USA
1841
1841
Age 26
Leonard W Crosby resided here in Leake, Mississippi
Leake, Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 35
Leonard W Crosby resided here in Scott, Mississippi, USA
Scott, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Leonard W Crosby resided here in Brandon, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Brandon, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Death of Leonard W Crosby in Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
Monroe County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Leake, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Leake, Mississippi; Roll: 216; Page: 30; Family History Library Film: 0014841

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Leake, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Scott, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Scott, Mississippi; Roll: 381; Page: 274a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brandon, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: M653_590; Page: 965; Family History Library Film: 8035

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
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