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Nathaniel Crosby 1835–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 December 1835

Birth Location: Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Death Date: 18 December 1885

Death Location: Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Capt. Crosby

Mother: Mary Lincoln

Spouse(s): Cordelia Smith

Children(s): Harry Crosby, Frank Sr

Nathaniel Crosby was born in 1835 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America, the child of Capt Nathaniel Crosby And Mary Lincoln. In 1840, Nathaniel Crosby resided in Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA. In 1850, Nathaniel Crosby resided in Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory, USA. Nathaniel Crosby married Cordelia Jane Smith, and had children including Frank Lawrence Crosby Sr, Harry Lowe Crosby. Nathaniel Crosby passed away in 1885 in Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Nathaniel Crosby was born in 1835 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America, the child of Capt Nathaniel Crosby And Mary Lincoln.
  • In 1840, Nathaniel Crosby resided in Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA.
  • In 1850, Nathaniel Crosby resided in Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory, USA.
  • Nathaniel Crosby married Cordelia Jane Smith, and had children including Frank Lawrence Crosby Sr, Harry Lowe Crosby.
  • Nathaniel Crosby passed away in 1885 in Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nathaniel Crosby's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel Crosby
1835–1885
Birth Place: Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
Parents
Capt. Nathaniel Crosby
1810–1856
Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Lincoln
1808–1866
Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Crosby
1782–1867
Ruby Foster
1783–1837
Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Crosby
1733–1827
Mary King
1755–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Crosby
1695–1780
Esther Young
1706–

Nathaniel Crosby's Descendants

1.
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Nathaniel Crosby (3 December 1835–18 December 1885) m. Cordelia (Jane) Smith (17 Sep 1839–2 Nov 1902)
  1. 1. Harry (Lowe) Crosby 1870–1950 m. Catherine (Helen) Harrigan 1873–1964
    1. 1. Harry (Lillis "Bing") Crosby 1903–1977
    2. 2. George (Robert) Crosby 1913–1993
    3. 3. Mary (Rose) Crosby 1906–1990
    4. 4. Laurence Crosby 1896–
    5. 5. Everett (Nathaniel) Crosby 1896–1966
    6. 6. Edward (John "Ted") Crosby 1901–1973
    7. 7. Catharine (Cordelia) Crosby 1904–1974
  2. 2. Frank (Lawrence Crosby) Sr 1862–1935

Nathaniel Crosby's Timeline

11 Records

1835
3 December 1835
Birth of Nathaniel Crosby in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 5
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA
Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 15
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory, USA
Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Thurston, Washington, USA
Thurston, Washington, USA
1863
5 Jan 1863
Age 28
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Tumwater, Thurston, Washington
Tumwater, Thurston, Washington
1865
30 Sep 1865
Age 30
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Olympia, Olympia, Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
Olympia, Olympia, Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
1871
1871
Age 36
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Thurston, Washington, USA
Thurston, Washington, USA
1877
1877
Age 42
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Thurston, Washington, USA
Thurston, Washington, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Nathaniel Crosby resided here in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA
Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA
1885
18 December 1885
Age 50
Death of Nathaniel Crosby in Thurston County, Washington, United States of America
Thurston County, Washington, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1835
    Event Place: Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892
    [2] New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 357
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olympia, Thurston, Washington; Roll: 1397; Page: 115d; Enumeration District: 015
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olympia, Thurston, Washington Territory; Roll: M593_1683; Page: 228A
    [6] 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: Thurston, Washington; Roll: M653_1398; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 80
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory; Roll: 742; Page: 132b
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Oregon, U.S., Early Oregonians Index
    [10] Passenger List, Hawaii State Archives; Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds, 364 S. King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; Series: Series 82
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1871

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 144; Page: 40; Family History Library Film: 0009705

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Compiled Census Index, 1841-1890
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Portland, Washington, Oregon Territory; Roll: 742; Page: 132b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Thurston, Washington, 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: Thurston, Washington; Roll: M653_1398; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Tumwater, Thurston, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 137

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Olympia, Olympia, Thurston, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olympia, Thurston, Washington Territory; Roll: M593_1683; Page: 228A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Thurston, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1871

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Thurston, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olympia, Thurston, Washington; Roll: 1397; Page: 115d; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Honolulu
    Record Source: Passenger List, Hawaii State Archives; Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds, 364 S. King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; Series: Series 82

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1885
    Event Place: Thurston County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Oregon, U.S., Early Oregonians Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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