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The Descendants of John and Sarah Crosby
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 CROSBY He met SARAH.
Children of JOHN CROSBY and SARAH are:
2. i. WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, b. 1734, Parish of Ballee, Newry, County Down, Ireland; d. 14 December 1808, Bonshaw, PE at the Crosby Mills.
ii. JOHN CROSBY.
More About JOHN CROSBY:
Property: 30 December 1770, FIAT land grant to Will Crosby QIV
3. iii. JANE SARAH CROSBY, b. 1760, Ireland; d. 1798, See notes possibly died soon after marriage.
Generation No. 2
2. WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY (JOHN1) was born 1734 in Parish of Ballee, Newry, County Down, Ireland, and died 14 December 1808 in Bonshaw, PE at the Crosby Mills. He met MARGARET ORR 1773 in Saint Pauls Anglician, Charlottetown, PE. She died 22 December 1824 in West River, PEI.
Notes for WILLIAM (CROSBIE) CROSBY:
According to an LDS record found on March 3, 2006, submitted by Carol Coombs, William was born app 1734 in Parish of Ballee, County Down, Ireland
William signed a contract to emigrate to Canada in Dublin. This was witnessed by a Mr. Stanhope. He came during the time frame that Thomas Desbrisary was advertising in Ireland for prospective settlers. His ad said: Desbrisay was looking for people who could not merely pay their passage money but also pay rents for their new lands. Applications were invited only from "Young Gentlemen and Farmers, of small fortunes, with or without families". Desbrisay was able to bring two groups from Ireland, one ship the Hopewell landed in 1771 and in 1772 the ship John & James sailed to St Johns Island. These ships were listed under the Ulster Immigration to Colonial America 1718-1775 by RJ Dickson. This info comes from the working sheets of the "Bonshaw Hills" book by William & Elizabeth Glen.
Patterson's ship is believed to have been a military ship and came via Halifax. It landed on August 30, 1770 at Fort Amherst. It is possible that the Hyde family from County Clare in Ireland were on the same ship. He came with Governor Patterson, as per notes from Grace Mutch. Patterson lived at Fort Amherst for several years, per email dated April 4, 2000, from Dave Hunter, The PEI Register. It is believed that William may have had military ties.
LAND FIAT - Secretary Office
30th December , 1779
Sir
Suffer William Crosby , John Crosby , Patrick McDonald , Margaret McDonald , Spinster , Thomas Hyde Sr. , William Hyde , Thomas Hyde Jr. , Hugh Brown , Robert McDonald and James McDonald , to choose Town and Pasture Lots in Charlotte Township . The mumbers return to my office that grants may be forthwith made out . They having each obtained and for that purpose , I am Sir
Your most obedient servant
Chas Stewart
Thomas Wright Esq.,
His Majesty's Surveyor General
Fiat: 30 December 1779, Liber 7 Page 25, William and John petitioned for land, conveyed December 13, 1779. Lot 67 in the second hundred & pasture Lot 168, this purchase was completed December 31, 1779. According to the book "Our West River Heritage", William is said to be the earliest settler in Meadowbank.
William must have come to Canada with money because he paid for 3 passages by himself. Info from Public Archives, Charlottetown, PE.
By 1799 he was able to purchase 204 acres of land in Lot 32 for 113 pounds, 12 shillings and 3 pence sterling from Governor Walter Patterson. He leased the land for 1 year for 5 shillings until it was convened on September 2, 1799. Governor Patterson maintained all right to use of all rivers, streams and watercourses on the property to build grist or saw mills.
John Crosby, Patrick MacDonald, Margaret MacDonald (spinister), Thomas Hyde Sr, William Hyde, Thomas Hyde Jr, Hugh Brown, Robert MacConnill, James MacCormack, be permitted to choose town & Pasture Lots in Charlottetown. Fiat for 10 lots of West River Settlers, 30 December 1779 is the title of the Petition This was town lot number 67 in the second hundred and pastured lot number 168.
William Crosby paying Quit rents on his farm at Meadowbank in 1786 per J David Clark.
He is buried in the cemetery formerly known as Elm Avenue Cemetery (now known as the Protestant Burying Grounds) and it is believed his grave is located under Williams Lane since this was part of the methodist side of the cemetery. This record is from Charlotte Parish, St Pauls Records
More About WILLIAM (CROSBIE) CROSBY:
Burial: 16 December 1808, Protesant Burying Grounds, Charlottetown, PE, Plot 11, Lot 33-10B Anglican Section
Emigration: 30 August 1770, From Newry, Ireland
Religion: 1841, Methodist
Will: 17 January 1866, W7 156
Notes for MARGARET ORR:
No grave marker as noted in early plot plan for Protestant Burying Grounds. Noted Paper marker only. Her family is from New London and are ship builders
More About MARGARET ORR:
Burial: 1824, Protesant Burying Grounds, Charlottetown, PE
Children of WILLIAM CROSBY and MARGARET ORR are:
i. BERTHA3 CROSBY.
ii. INFANT DAUGHTER CROSBY, b. 1773; d. 1773, St John's Island (PEI).
4. iii. JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY (CROSBIE), b. 15 April 1775, West River, PEI; d. 4 January 1870, West River, PEI.
5. iv. MARGARET CROSBY (CROSBIE), b. 1781, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 31 May 1843, Bedeque, PE.
6. v. MARTHA CROSBY (CROSBIE), b. 1784, Charlotte Parish.
7. vi. LETITIA CROSBY, b. 1784, Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE.
8. vii. JR. WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY (CROSBIE), b. 16 April 1784, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 9 January 1866, Elliot River, PEI.
9. viii. ELIZABETH CROSBY, b. 28 May 1777, West River, PEI; d. 28 May 1842, Lot 25, Bedeque, PEI.
3. JANE SARAH2 CROSBY (JOHN1) was born 1760 in Ireland, and died 1798 in See notes possibly died soon after marriage. She met WILLIAM WILSON 26 November 1781 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE Rev Desbrisay. He was born in Lot 31.
Notes for JANE SARAH CROSBY:
I think she was the sister or the daughter of William Crosby. She may have died during child birth
More About WILLIAM WILSON:
Occupation: yeoman
Child of JANE CROSBY and WILLIAM WILSON is:
i. UNKNOWN3 WILSON, b. 1782.
Generation No. 3
4. JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE) (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 15 April 1775 in West River, PEI, and died 4 January 1870 in West River, PEI. He met SARAH CLARKE 3 November 1804 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE Rev Desbrisary, daughter of JOHN CLARKE and FIRST CLARKE. She was born 7 July 1787 in Warren Farm, Fort Amherst, Rocky Point, PEI, and died 21 February 1876.
Notes for JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY (CROSBIE):
It is believed that he was the first white child born of British parents in the West River Settlement.
It states in the 1841 census that John was at Lot 30 at the time of the census. It also states he is a miller. It also say he paid for 3 passages from Ireland himself.
John's Obituary:
DEATH OF OUR OLDEST NATIVE - JOHN CROSBY
Islander Jan. 14, 1870
On Wednesday last, Jan.4th,1870, the oldest native of our Island, the venerable Mr. John Crosby, of West River, passed into the spirit world. His father came here from the North of Ireland one hundred years ago! and five years after his arrival, having married, was born the subject of this obituary, on April 16th,1775. Through this long lapse of years he lived and labored. Who shall tell the hardships through which he has struggled, inevitable with our early settlers. Who shall paint the picture of the past, and show the contrast with the present of our elevated Isle ! How the then roadless, bridgeless, comfortless Colony, has improved under the industry of our departed hero and his contempories ! What mutitudes of discontented inhabitants have departed from our shores, while this perservering veteran never in his life left the Island! During his century existence, what wonderous events have transpired in the world! What thousands have died since he began to live! And during the lengthened period of his life, what physical afflictions have been the portion of his contemporaries; - but, remarkable to relate he never suffered from any kind of sickness! His family consisted of eight stalwart sons - seven of these followed in his funeral procession, the youngest of whom is forty-six years old !
This venerable sire, - still able to read, which was his delight to the last - on Wednesday retired to his bed, feeling a little unwell, but with no pains in particular, and in the full vigor of his faculties, almost immediately dozed gently into thr sleep of death!! Thus died, at the ripe age of ninety five, the venerable John Crosby, leaving a widow still hale at eighty-five years, and numerous descendants to honor his memory, and to mourn their loss. Like Abraham of old, he "died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years." Thus, all, however long they live must die, and "the weary wheels of life stand still at last." "Our fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live forever? No, they are gone with the mighty millions of mankind. And we are crowding upon them, like the accumulated flood down the ceaseless river rolling to the sea - the ocean of eternity ! Reader, have you done all in this life you intend? Oh ! be up and doing, for "the night cometh when no man can work."
"Live to some purpose; make they life A gift of use to thee; A joy, a good, a golden hope, A heavenly argosy.
By request of the bereaved friends, a Funeral Sermon was delivered in the Wesleyan Church at Cornwall, on Sabbath evening last, from the words - "With long life will I satisfy him," - (Psalm xii: 16) by J. WINTERBOTHAM.
September 26, 1811 John & William purchased another 100 acres from John and Mary Cambridge at a cost of 65 Pounds. From the boundary description, this property adjoins farms they already own. The property is described as having a "Mill Creek" on it. John & William may have set up mills here prior to moving on to Lot 30.
When William Sr died, John took the western half of the homestead.
On April 2, 1844, John and Sarah make over to their son James Henry 40 acres in Lot 32 for the sum of 5 shillings. William sells 2 acres in Lot 32 for 40 shillings in 1844. John gave 50 acres in Lot 25 to Charles Archibald for the sum of 5 pounds on March 30, 1849.
More About JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY (CROSBIE):
Burial: 1870
Notes for SARAH CLARKE:
sister of Jemima and William Clark - J David Clark research
Children of JOHN (CROSBIE) and SARAH CLARKE are:
10. i. JAMES HENRY CLARK4 CROSBY, b. 19 September 1807, Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE; d. 1 June 1883, Cornwall, PE W10 510.
ii. JOHN CROSBY, b. 14 August 1814, West River, PE; d. 11 August 1838.
Notes for JOHN CROSBY:
His farm was sold to the MacGregors
More About JOHN CROSBY:
Baptism: 23 August 1814, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
iii. RICHARD CROSBY, b. 14 August 1814, West River, PE; d. 3 March 1879, Lot 32 West River.
Notes for RICHARD CROSBY:
twin to John, lived with his brother Theophilus
More About RICHARD CROSBY:
Baptism: 23 August 1814, Rev T Desbrisay, St Pauls
Burial: 1879
11. iv. THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY, b. 21 May 1817, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 18 December 1905, Lot 32, Bonshaw, PEI.
12. v. GEORGE CROSBY, b. 25 April 1819, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 26 December 1879, Freetown, PEI.
vi. WILLIAM EDWARD CROSBY (CROSBIE), b. 23 April 1821, West River, PE; d. 11 June 1827, Freetown.
Notes for WILLIAM EDWARD CROSBY (CROSBIE):
never married
More About WILLIAM EDWARD CROSBY (CROSBIE):
Baptism: 21 May 1809, Rev T Desbrisay, St Pauls
Burial: 1827, Elliot River, PE
13. vii. EDMUND EDWIN WILLIAM CROSBY, b. 23 April 1821, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 7 May 1884, Lot 25, Birch Grove, Freetown, PEI.
14. viii. CHARLES ARCHIBALD CROSBY, b. 12 March 1823, West River, PEI; d. Freetown, Lot 21, PEI.
5. MARGARET CROSBY3 (CROSBIE) (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1781 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 31 May 1843 in Bedeque, PE. She met ELISHA HOOPER 30 June 1809 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE by Rev T Desbrisay, son of THOMAS HOOPER and UNKNOWN. He was born 1782 in New Jersey, NY USA, and died 18 March 1860 in Bedeque, PE.
More About MARGARET CROSBY (CROSBIE):
Burial: June 1843, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 122
Notes for ELISHA HOOPER:
He was brought up by his sisters. On January 23, 1813, he was appointed a lieutenant in Prince County Militia and on April 19, 1858, he was appointed High Sheriff of Prince County.
More About ELISHA HOOPER:
Burial: March 1860, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 122
Occupation: Militiaman/Sheriff
Children of MARGARET (CROSBIE) and ELISHA HOOPER are:
15. i. MATILDA ANN4 HOOPER, b. 1810, Bedeque, PE; d. 15 October 1854, Bedeque, PE.
ii. MARGARET HOOPER, b. 1811; m. CHARLES R BRADDOCK, 13 July 1837.
16. iii. SARAH JEWELL HOOPER, b. 13 October 1813; d. 18 February 1900, Mount Stewart, PE.
iv. WILLIAM HOOPER, b. 1815, Bedeque, PE; d. 12 August 1874, Dunk River, PEI.
Notes for WILLIAM HOOPER:
Lived with his brother Lemuel on the home place til he leased a farm on the Dunk River.
More About WILLIAM HOOPER:
Burial: August 1874, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 122
Cause of Death: drowned in Dunk River
17. v. LEMUEL CROSBY, b. 1818; d. 16 January 1895, Victoria, PEI.
vi. CATHERINE POPE HOOPER, b. 1819; d. Charlottetown, PE; m. MARK BUTCHER, 3 July 1849; d. Charlottetown , PE.
Notes for MARK BUTCHER:
he was a cabinet maker and operated a furniture factory
More About MARK BUTCHER:
Occupation: furniture manufacturer
vii. JANE PAYNE HOOPER, b. 15 October 1822, Bedeque, PE; d. 10 February 1912, Victoria, PE.
Notes for JANE PAYNE HOOPER:
never married. lived with Lemuel and then with her niece Mrs Elisha Wright in Victoria She erected the headstone.
More About JANE PAYNE HOOPER:
Burial: 1912, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 122
Marital status: never married
6. MARTHA CROSBY3 (CROSBIE) (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1784 in Charlotte Parish. She married GEORGE HOPPS 11 April 1797 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE. He was born 1784 in Charlotte Parish, and died January 1867.
Notes for GEORGE HOPPS:
Possible brother of Letitia's husband Martin Hopps
More About GEORGE HOPPS:
Occupation: farmer
Child of MARTHA (CROSBIE) and GEORGE HOPPS is:
i. MARTIN IAN4 HOPPS, b. 18 January 1799.
More About MARTIN IAN HOPPS:
Baptism: 4 July 1799, St Pauls, Ch'town, PE
7. LETITIA3 CROSBY (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2, JOHN1) was born 1784 in Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE. She met (1) MARTIN HOPPS 5 May 1804 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE, by Theo Desbrisay. He was born Abt. 1776 in North River, PEI, and died 15 June 1813 in PEI. She married (2) JAMES DOYLE 9 July 1818 in Reverend T Desbrisay.
Notes for LETITIA CROSBY:
Birth record in Crosby Family bible.
Notes for MARTIN HOPPS:
Martin is shown as a Private in PEI Fencibles in 1801
William Crosby Jr sold to Henry Tors Hobbs on September 10, 1834, to release of interest in Estate of Martin Hobbs January 27, 1837, Liber 44 Folio 321 Pg 111
More About MARTIN HOPPS:
Burial: June 1813, old protestant burying grounds, Charlottetown, PE
Occupation: Carpenter
Marriage Notes for LETITIA CROSBY and MARTIN HOPPS:
from St Paul's Anglican Church Marriages 1780-1819, 1827-1939 on microfilm at PAPEI ref: v.1, 3069A under Marriages 1804.
Marriage Notes for LETITIA CROSBY and JAMES DOYLE:
Rev T Desbrisay
Children of LETITIA CROSBY and MARTIN HOPPS are:
i. WILLIAM CROSBY4 HOPPS, b. 3 October 1806.
More About WILLIAM CROSBY HOPPS:
Baptism: 28 December 1806, St Pauls, Ch'town, PE
ii. ELIZABETH HOPPS, b. 1 December 1810.
More About ELIZABETH HOPPS:
Baptism: 6 October 1811
iii. JOHN HOPPS, b. 4 May 1813.
Notes for JOHN HOPPS:
He was born after his father's death.
8. JR. WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE) (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 16 April 1784 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 9 January 1866 in Elliot River, PEI. He met JEMIMA CLARKE 27 March 1815 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE, daughter of JOHN CLARKE and FIRST CLARKE. She was born 29 June 1789 in Warren Farm, Fort Amherst, Rocky Point, PE, and died 14 January 1867 in Elliot River, PEI.
Notes for JR. WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY (CROSBIE):
William and his brother John married two sisters. William took over the homestead when William Sr died. He also built the first bridge at North River. He received 900 pounds, which works out to about 1 pound per foot.
September 1811, William & John (brother) purchased 100 acres from John Cambridge and his wife in Lot 32 for 64 pounds, Liber 21, Folio 79. This farm is adjacent to farms owned by William and John. The property has a mill creek and it is possible the two brothers set up mills prior to moving to Lot 30.
The PEI Gazette dated March 16, 1821, lists him as Fence Viewer for West and Dog river. It also lists him as a lumber surveyor.
In 1837, William leases 100 acres of land in Lot 30 from Samuel Cunard and purchases said land December 12, 1848, from David Stewart. This land becomes the site of the Crosby Mills, Liber 59, Folio 274.
In 1844 William sells 2 acres in Lot 32 to James Henry Crosby for 40 shillings, Liber 52, Folio 425.
December 6, 1851, he purchases 100 acres in Lot 30 from Stephen Rice on the south side of Green Road for 150 pounds, Liber 64, Folio 240.
William must have been a good church goer and interested in well being of his fellow christians as he and John Corbin, Zachariah Mayhew, John Boyle and James Kellow purchase land for a Methodist church in Lot 32 on August 16, 1842, Liber 50, Folio 380.
In the 1891 census, shows Elizabeth Crosby age 40, his aunt, and Archibald Clark from England age 83 shown as a farmer. Looks like Archibald would be his grandfather.
From The Examiner, Page 3, January 15, 1866, at his residence Elliot River, William Crosby, Esq, in the 82 year of his age.
In his will he leaves his farm at Eliot River and all its contents to his son John. John looked after his mother for her lifetime. His sons John and Andrew are to give her a yearly allowance of 12 pounds from the mills profits and lands he owns. He left 130 acres previously to his son Ewen on Lot 30. He left 130 acres in Lot 25 to his daughter Margaret and her husband. He left Hannah 60 pounds, and 50 pounds to Mary Elinor. Andrew received 100 acres of land on the old Tryon Road (now Green Road) and 45 acres of freehold on Lot 30 being the residue of land from the mill tract.
More About JR. WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY (CROSBIE):
Burial: Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Land sale Filed: 23 June 1857
Occupation: 16 March 1842, Fence viewer for West & Dog River per PEI Gazette
Property: 20 May 1857, Sold to John Reeves L 74, Filio 75
Will filed: 17 January 1866, Folio156 Liber 7
Notes for JEMIMA CLARKE:
sister of Sarah and William Clark - J David Clark research
Her death notice: Died At Elliot River, on the 14th ultimo, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation to the Divine Will, Jemima, relict of the late William Crosby, Esq., in her 75th {sic: recte 78th} year. (The Examiner, Monday, 11February1867. Also, The Islander, 8February1867.
More About JEMIMA CLARKE:
Burial: 1867, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Children of WILLIAM (CROSBIE) and JEMIMA CLARKE are:
i. FANNY4 CROSBY.
18. ii. JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY, b. 23 January 1816, Meadowbank, PE Lot 32 J2; d. 16 August 1888, Meadowbank, PEI.
19. iii. MARGARET CROSBY, b. 23 November 1817.
20. iv. HANNAH CROSBY, b. 14 February 1820, Meadowbank, PE; d. October 1883, Long Creek, PE.
21. v. EWEN CROSBY, b. 31 May 1822, Bonshaw, PEI per family bible; d. 19 August 1872, Bonshaw, Lot 30 H1, PEI.
vi. SARAH JANE CROSBY, b. 1824; m. UNKNOWN HYDE.
22. vii. MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY, b. 7 June 1824, Meadowbank, PE Lot 32 J2 census 1891 per family bible; d. 2 August 1901, Meadowbank, PEI.
23. viii. ANDREW CLARK CROSBY, b. 18 April 1827, Meadowbank, Lot 32, PEI per 1881 census at PAPEI Lot 30 pge 37 family #192; d. 4 January 1895, Crosby Mills, Bonshaw, PE lot 30H1 in 1891 census.
9. ELIZABETH3 CROSBY (WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2, JOHN1) was born 28 May 1777 in West River, PEI, and died 28 May 1842 in Lot 25, Bedeque, PEI. She married (1) WILLIAM CLARK. She married (2) WILLIAM CLARKE 10 July 1802 in Saint Pauls Anglican, Charlottetown, PE, son of JOHN CLARKE and FIRST CLARKE. He was born 1777 in Warren Farm, Fort Amherst, Rocky Point, PEI from book 100 years off the West River, and died May 1842 in Lot 25, Bedeque, PE.
More About ELIZABETH CROSBY:
Burial: 1842
Name (Facts Pg): Elizabeth Betsy Crosby
Notes for WILLIAM CLARKE:
brother of Jemima and Sarah Clark - J David Clark research
More About WILLIAM CLARKE:
Burial: 1842
Occupation: Farmer
Child of ELIZABETH CROSBY and WILLIAM CLARK is:
i. THEOPHILUS DESBRISAY4 CLARK, b. 1815; d. 11 July 1888, Summerside, PE; m. JANE CLARK; b. 11 August 1859.
More About THEOPHILUS DESBRISAY CLARK:
Burial: July 1888, Summerside, PE
Children of ELIZABETH CROSBY and WILLIAM CLARKE are:
ii. JAMES4 CLARKE.
iii. RICHARD CLARKE.
24. iv. GEORGE CLARKE, b. Wilmot Valley, PE.
Generation No. 4
10. JAMES HENRY CLARK4 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 19 September 1807 in Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE, and died 1 June 1883 in Cornwall, PE W10 510. He married (1) MARY MACPHEE. She was born 1816 in Meadowbank, PE, and died 19 June 1903. He married (2) MARY MCPHEE, daughter of HENRY DRAKE. She was born 1816 in Isle of Skye, Scotland, and died 19 June 1903 in PEI.
Notes for JAMES HENRY CLARK CROSBY:
James & Mary lived in the household of Henry Drake according to the census of 1881
More About JAMES HENRY CLARK CROSBY:
Baptism: 20 October 1807, Rev Desbrisay PEI Baptism records
Burial: June 1883, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Land given before death: 2 April 1844, 40 acres in Lot 32 for 5 shillings
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
Will filed: 26 June 1883, F510 L10
More About MARY MACPHEE:
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
More About MARY MCPHEE:
Burial: June 1903, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Child of JAMES CROSBY and MARY MACPHEE is:
25. i. HANNAH MARIA5 CROSBY, b. 28 October 1853, Lot 32, Cornwall, PEI; d. 9 December 1939, Cornwall, PE.
Children of JAMES CROSBY and MARY MCPHEE are:
ii. DAUGHTER5 CROSBY.
More About DAUGHTER CROSBY:
Burial: 3 October 1849, Old Protes Burying Grounds, Charlottetown, PE
26. iii. SARAH JANE CROSBY, b. 1841, West River, PEI; d. 1914, West River, PEI.
27. iv. FLORA ANN CROSBY, b. 8 April 1845, Meadowbank, PE; d. 1918, Clyde River, PEI.
v. JAMES HEBER CROSBY, b. 16 September 1848, Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE; d. 2 April 1874, Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE.
More About JAMES HEBER CROSBY:
Burial: 1874, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetary
11. THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 21 May 1817 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 18 December 1905 in Lot 32, Bonshaw, PEI. He met MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY 30 August 1854 in Reverend JB Strong, West River, PE, daughter of WILLIAM (CROSBIE) and JEMIMA CLARKE. She was born 7 June 1824 in Meadowbank, PE Lot 32 J2 census 1891 per family bible, and died 2 August 1901 in Meadowbank, PEI.
Notes for THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY:
he married his double first cousin.
More About THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY:
Baptism: 21 August 1817, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: December 1905, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: farmer
Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
Notes for MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY:
She married her double first cousin Theophilus She received the sum of 50 pounds from her father's estate.
Memorial window dedicated to her in Cornwall Church, Cornwall, PEI
More About MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY:
Burial: August 1901, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: Methodist
Marriage Notes for THEOPHILUS CROSBY and MARY CROSBY:
per marriage license book Book 4, 1851-1863.
Children of THEOPHILUS CROSBY and MARY CROSBY are:
i. ELIZA JANE5 CROSBY, b. 11 December 1854, West River, PE; d. 27 November 1858, West River, PEI.
More About ELIZA JANE CROSBY:
Baptism: 28 February 1856, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: 1858, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: Methodist per 1881 census
28. ii. ALBERT RICHARD RANKIN CROSBY, b. 5 November 1857, Maine, USA; d. 27 January 1919, Meadowbank, PE.
29. iii. HAMMOND JOHNSON CROSBY, b. 7 April 1859, Meadowbank, PE; d. 2 October 1919, PEI.
30. iv. ARTHUR EDMUND CROSBY, b. 3 April 1863, West River, PE; d. October 1913.
v. MARY ELLEN CROSBY, b. 2 June 1861, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 23 July 1915, West River, PEI; m. CHARLES DOUGALS ROPER; d. Victoria, BC.
More About MARY ELLEN CROSBY:
Baptism: 4 February 1868, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: July 1915, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
31. vi. EDGAR WILLIAM CROSBY, b. 15 September 1865, Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE; d. 10 September 1951, Mexico.
32. vii. JAMES "POPE" CROSBY, b. 16 November 1867, Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32 J2; d. 28 December 1932, Cornwall, PEI.
viii. HANNAH CLARKE CROSBY, b. 23 January 1856, West River, PE, Lot 32 G1; d. 1 January 1927; m. CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY, 11 February 1903; b. 23 August 1855, Freetown, PE, Lot 26; d. 11 January 1906, Bedeque, PE.
More About HANNAH CLARKE CROSBY:
Baptism: 28 February 1856, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: January 1927, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY:
in 1891 census shows Louisa, Charles's sister as a factory worker living with him and his wife, shows Ann his mother living with him also
More About CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY:
Baptism: 19 March 1856, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: January 1906, Lower Bedeque Cemetery, Bedeque, PE
Religion: 1881, Methodist per 1881 census
Marriage Notes for HANNAH CROSBY and CHARLES CROSBY:
Rev WB Thomas
Bond: Hammond Crosby
12. GEORGE4 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 25 April 1819 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 26 December 1879 in Freetown, PEI. He married ANN NANCY WRIGHT 20 January 1846, daughter of WILLIAM WRIGHT. She was born 20 January 1826 in Freetown, PE Lot 26V, and died 18 September 1901 in Freetown , PE.
Notes for GEORGE CROSBY:
he received 93 acres of land from his mother and bought 50 acres more.
More About GEORGE CROSBY:
Baptism: 9 August 1819, Rev Thomas Desbrisay
Burial: December 1879, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 189
Confirmation (LDS): Submitted by LDS member
More About ANN NANCY WRIGHT:
Burial: September 1901, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 189
Occupation: 1881, Farmer per 1881 census
Religion: 1881, Methodist per 1881 census
Children of GEORGE CROSBY and ANN WRIGHT are:
i. WILLIAM WRIGHT5 CROSBY, b. 26 November 1846, Freetown, PEI; d. 6 July 1853, Lower Bedeque.
More About WILLIAM WRIGHT CROSBY:
Age at death (Facts Pg): 6 years 7 mt
Burial: 1853, Lower Bedeque, Lot 26, stone 189
ii. SARAH CLARK CROSBY, b. 10 December 1850, Freetown, PE; d. 7 July 1858, Freetown , PE.
More About SARAH CLARK CROSBY:
Baptism: May 1851, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: 1858, Lower Bedeque, Lot 26, stone 189
33. iii. ISABELLA ANN CROSBY, b. 21 September 1853, Freetown, PE.
iv. CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY, b. 23 August 1855, Freetown, PE, Lot 26; d. 11 January 1906, Bedeque, PE; m. (1) "HELEN" MARY ELLEN SCHURMAN, 24 June 1884, at home of her uncle Ralph Schurman, Lower Freetown Witnessed by George & Ann (Wright) Crosby; b. 14 September 1850, Summerside, PE; d. 11 January 1902, Centerville, PE (Bedeque); m. (2) HANNAH CLARKE CROSBY, 11 February 1903; b. 23 January 1856, West River, PE, Lot 32 G1; d. 1 January 1927.
Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY:
in 1891 census shows Louisa, Charles's sister as a factory worker living with him and his wife, shows Ann his mother living with him also
More About CHARLES WILLIAM CROSBY:
Baptism: 19 March 1856, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: January 1906, Lower Bedeque Cemetery, Bedeque, PE
Religion: 1881, Methodist per 1881 census
Notes for "HELEN" MARY ELLEN SCHURMAN:
Farm was recently occupied by Jack Connolly.
More About "HELEN" MARY ELLEN SCHURMAN:
Burial: January 1902, Lower Bedeque Cemetery, Bedeque, PE
Residence: Farm in Centreville (Bedeque) on Searletown Road
Marriage Notes for CHARLES CROSBY and "HELEN" SCHURMAN:
Witnessed by Ralph Schurman/Dr James Sutherland
More About HANNAH CLARKE CROSBY:
Baptism: 28 February 1856, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: January 1927, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
Marriage Notes for CHARLES CROSBY and HANNAH CROSBY:
Rev WB Thomas
Bond: Hammond Crosby
v. MARY LOUISA CROSBY, b. 17 November 1857, Freetown, PE Lot 26V.
More About MARY LOUISA CROSBY:
Baptism: 2 June 1858, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
vi. LAVINIA ALICE CROSBY, b. 27 April 1860, Bedeque.
More About LAVINIA ALICE CROSBY:
Baptism: 14 August 1860, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
vii. PRISCILLA JANE CROSBY, b. 24 March 1861, Freetown, PE; d. 8 August 1865, Freetown , PE.
More About PRISCILLA JANE CROSBY:
Age at death (Facts Pg): 3 yrs 4 months
Baptism: 20 July 1862, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: 1865, Lower Bedeque Lot 26, Stone 189
viii. GEORGE HEADLEY CROSBY, b. 24 August 1864.
More About GEORGE HEADLEY CROSBY:
Baptism: 5 March 1865, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Religion: 1881 census
13. EDMUND EDWIN WILLIAM4 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 23 April 1821 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 7 May 1884 in Lot 25, Birch Grove, Freetown, PEI. He met SARAH ANN TAYLOR 3 January 1850. She was born 1833 in Lot 25, and died 24 February 1889 in Lot 67.
More About EDMUND EDWIN WILLIAM CROSBY:
Baptism: 25 October 1831, Rev L C Jenkins, St Paul Anglican, Charlottetown, PE
Burial: May 1884, Freetown, PE W11 37
Cause of death (Facts Pg): Lingering illness
Emigration: 1861 census shows him from England
Religion: Methodist per 1881 census
Will filed: 6 June 1884
More About SARAH ANN TAYLOR:
Burial: 15 March 1889, Freetown United/Methodist church, Lot 25, stone 25
Children of EDMUND CROSBY and SARAH TAYLOR are:
34. i. EMILINE5 CROSBY, b. 2 May 1852, Freetown, PE.
ii. ELIZA ANN CROSBY, b. 20 June 1855, Lot 25, Freetown, PE; m. DANIEL AULD, 14 November 1883, Centreville, Bedeque, PEI.
More About ELIZA ANN CROSBY:
Baptism: 17 March 1856, PEI Baptismal records
Religion: 1881, Methodist per Census record
Marriage Notes for ELIZA CROSBY and DANIEL AULD:
married by Rev Joseph Pasco-Methodist minister
Witness Charles Crosby & J Davis Schurman, & Sarah Craig
iii. EUPHEMIA CROSBY, b. 30 May 1857, Freetown, PE; d. 21 April 1870, Freetown , PE.
More About EUPHEMIA CROSBY:
Age at death (Facts Pg): 13
Baptism: 2 June 1858, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: 28 April 1870, Freetown, PE Lot 25 Stone 53
iv. WATSON CROSBY, b. 2 September 1853, Freetown, PE; d. 22 February 1860, Freetown United/Methodist church, Lot 25, stone 23.
More About WATSON CROSBY:
Age at death (Facts Pg): 7 years 6 months
Baptism: 17 January 1860, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: February 1860, Freetown United/Methodist church, Lot 25, stone 23
v. SARAH EUGENE CROSBY, b. 27 March 1861; d. 17 June 1879, Freetown, PE Lot 25 Stone 53.
More About SARAH EUGENE CROSBY:
Age at death (Facts Pg): 18
Baptism: 6 June 1862, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: 1879, Freetown, PE Lot 25 Stone 53
vi. MARY CROSBY, b. 1863, Lot 25 in 1881 Lot 32 J2 in 1891 census.
More About MARY CROSBY:
Religion: Methodist per 1881 census
35. vii. EDWIN EDMUND EWEN CROSBY, b. 12 December 1868, Freetown, PE Lot 25-U; d. 1923, Lot 28, PEI.
viii. WILLIAM GAMBLE STRANG CROSBY, b. 1874, Lot 25, PEI.
More About WILLIAM GAMBLE STRANG CROSBY:
Religion: Methodist,1881 census
14. CHARLES ARCHIBALD4 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 12 March 1823 in West River, PEI, and died in Freetown, Lot 21, PEI. He met JANE MONTGOMERY 7 February 1856 in New London, PE by Rev J McMurray, daughter of DONALD MONTGOMERY and ANN MURRAY. She was born September 1835 in New London, PE Lot 21, and died 24 January 1902 in PEI.
Notes for CHARLES ARCHIBALD CROSBY:
Married in New London at the residence of the bride's father by Rev Isaac Murray
More About CHARLES ARCHIBALD CROSBY:
Baptism: 25 October 1831, Rev LC Jenkins
Convenance: 14 December 1859, L 77 F 265 116 acres John Webster P 43
Land given before death: 30 March 1849, 50 acres of Lot 25 for 5 pounds
Name (Facts Pg): Charles Archibald Crosby
Occupation: merchant, farmer and senator
More About JANE MONTGOMERY:
Burial: January 1902
Name (Facts Pg): Jane Townsend Montgomery
Marriage Notes for CHARLES CROSBY and JANE MONTGOMERY:
Married by Rev Isaac Murray
Bondsman: John MacLeod
Witness: Donald Campbell, James D Gordon
Children of CHARLES CROSBY and JANE MONTGOMERY are:
36. i. LUCY ANN5 CROSBY, b. PEI.
ii. RUSSELL CROSBY.
iii. ANN "LOUISA" CROSBY, b. 2 February 1861.
More About ANN "LOUISA" CROSBY:
Baptism: 7 July 1861, PEI Baptismal records She was baptized in New London
iv. CHRISTIE A CROSBY, b. 1864; d. Newton, MASS USA; m. UNKNOWN VILES; d. Newton, MASS USA.
v. MARY ELIZA CROSBY, b. 29 September 1864, Bedeque, PE.
More About MARY ELIZA CROSBY:
Baptism: 11 November 1864, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
vi. ELISA PENELOPE CROSBY, b. 12 July 1867, French River, PE.
More About ELISA PENELOPE CROSBY:
Baptism: 27 September 1869, PEI Baptismal records
vii. JAMES "JIM" THEOPHILUS CROSBY, b. 12 July 1869, French River, PE.
More About JAMES "JIM" THEOPHILUS CROSBY:
Baptism: 27 September 1869, PEI Baptismal records
viii. ELIZABETH CROSBY, b. 1874.
ix. SARAH FLORENCE CROSBY, b. 28 March 1875, Freetown, PE.
More About SARAH FLORENCE CROSBY:
Baptism: 21 August 1879, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
x. LOUISA JANE CROSBY, b. 1 November 1877, French River, PE.
More About LOUISA JANE CROSBY:
Baptism: 21 August 1879, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
xi. CHARLES F CROSBY, b. 1881.
xii. WILLIAM GALL CROSBY, b. 30 September 1871.
More About WILLIAM GALL CROSBY:
Baptism: 22 July 1873
15. MATILDA ANN4 HOOPER (MARGARET CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1810 in Bedeque, PE, and died 15 October 1854 in Bedeque, PE. She married HORATIO NELSON HOPE 15 January 1835. He died in St Eleanors, PE.
Notes for MATILDA ANN HOOPER:
They had 13 children many of home died young.
More About MATILDA ANN HOOPER:
Burial: 1854, Lwr Bedeque, PE lot 26 Stone 122
Child of MATILDA HOOPER and HORATIO HOPE is:
i. JENNETT5 HOPE, b. 30 April 1847; d. 9 February 1926; m. GEORGE WILLIAM JACOB WIGGINS.
More About JENNETT HOPE:
Burial: February 1926
16. SARAH JEWELL4 HOOPER (MARGARET CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 13 October 1813, and died 18 February 1900 in Mount Stewart, PE. She married WILLIAM EWEN CLARK 29 June 1847, son of WILLIAM CLARK and MARGARET MCEWEN. He was born 9 September 1814, and died 30 May 1881 in Mount Stewart, PE.
Notes for SARAH JEWELL HOOPER:
They lived in Mt Stewart where they ran a hotel.
More About SARAH JEWELL HOOPER:
Burial: February 1900, Mount Stewart, PE
More About WILLIAM EWEN CLARK:
Burial: May 1881, Mount Stewart, PE
Occupation: Hotel operator
Children of SARAH HOOPER and WILLIAM CLARK are:
37. i. MARGARET ELIZABETH5 CLARK, b. 1849; d. 6 February 1917, Summerside, PE.
ii. SARAH E CLARK, b. 1851; m. FRANCIS C GAMBLE.
iii. WILLIAM ELISHA CLARK, b. 1853; d. 4 December 1865.
More About WILLIAM ELISHA CLARK:
Burial: December 1865
iv. UNNAMED CLARK, b. 1855, Abt; d. died young.
v. EVA E CLARK, b. 1858; d. 1944.
More About EVA E CLARK:
Marital status: Never married
17. LEMUEL4 CROSBY (MARGARET CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1818, and died 16 January 1895 in Victoria, PEI. He married LOUISA STRONG 12 July 1852, daughter of JOHN STRONG and ELIZABETH GAMBEE. She was born 1822, and died 1895 in Victoria, PEI.
Notes for LEMUEL CROSBY:
He inherited the original Thomas Hooper homestead. They had 4 sons.
More About LEMUEL CROSBY:
Burial: January 1895, Victoria, PEI
More About LOUISA STRONG:
Burial: 1895, Victoria, PEI
Children of LEMUEL CROSBY and LOUISA STRONG are:
i. EDWARD ARTHUR5 HOOPER, b. 3 June 1866, Lower Bedeque; d. 28 March 1921, Middleton, PE.
Notes for EDWARD ARTHUR HOOPER:
Arthur and his family lived in Central Bedeque in the house now known as the fundamental Baptist Church parsonage. His workshop is now the Fundamental Baptist Church since this building was moved.
More About EDWARD ARTHUR HOOPER:
Burial: March 1921
Cause of Death: Killed in a mill accident
Cause of death (Facts Pg): hit on head with board at a sawmill
Occupation: Woodworker & carpenter
ii. ALLISON HOOPER, b. Lower Bedeque.
18. JOHN WILLIAM4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 23 January 1816 in Meadowbank, PE Lot 32 J2, and died 16 August 1888 in Meadowbank, PEI. He met ELIZABETH MACEWEN 4 February 1845 in Westmoreland Harbour, Dr. LC Jenkins, Wit Archibald McEwen & Ewen Crosby, daughter of DUNCAN MCEWEN and HELEN CLARK. She was born 23 December 1813, and died 29 October 1850 in Elliot River, PE.
Notes for JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY:
In 1841 census for Lot 30, it is noted two natives of PEI and 1 native of Ireland. He is listed as having 11 acres of arable land, 1 horse and 9 hogs He is a miller and he holds 100 acres in fee simple. Census records on microfilm at PAPEI Lot 30, pages 19 & 20.
John received the Crosby Mills in Lot 30 in joint ownership with his brother Andrew. These included grist, saw and carding mills in equal shares and neither partner can sell without the other consent of the other. He was also to take care of his mother for all of her life. For doing this, he is given the family farm of 244 acres in Lot 32.
He leaves 2000 pounds to his unmarried daughter Elizabeth Jemima. He left his property in trust for his grandson William Wallace, son of Isaac.
Release part of Lots 92 & 93 to Thomas Essery l78 f 689 P 145, 3rd 100 Ch'town, June 27, 1859
1. Cemetery transcription, Lot 32
2. St Paul's Anglican church Baptisms 1777-1939 held by PAPEI Reference vol 1, 3069 A, pg 160.
William Crosby, John's father, left above noted land in a will Liber 12, Folio 126, dated 1888.
More About JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY:
Baptism: 14 April 1816, 2. Easter Sunday
Burial: August 1888, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cem 8, Stone 8
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
Notes for ELIZABETH MACEWEN:
Cemetery transcription, Lot 32, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery Cem 8, Stone 9
More About ELIZABETH MACEWEN:
Burial: 2 November 1850, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cem 8, Stone 8
Marriage Notes for JOHN CROSBY and ELIZABETH MACEWEN:
LC Jenkins Witnesses: Archibald McEwen & Ewen Crosby
St Paul's Anglican Church records held on microfilm at PAPEI, Ref V.5, Item 5 pg 15.
Children of JOHN CROSBY and ELIZABETH MACEWEN are:
i. JAMES HENRY5 CROSBY, b. 16 September 1848, West River, PE; d. 2 April 1874, Died as a young student studying medicine.
Notes for JAMES HENRY CROSBY:
March 1, 1854, Filed September 27, 1851 John & Sarah sold James Henry 40 acres 2 rod and 24 P Pg 121 Liber 53, Folio 423, William & Jemima sold him 2 acres 3 rod 12 p. They released him from quit rent claims.
More About JAMES HENRY CROSBY:
Baptism: 14 March 1848, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: April 1874, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cem 8, stone 12
Convenance: 11 March 1854, part of Lot 32
ii. ALISABETH "ELIZABETH" JEMIMA CROSBY, b. 25 October 1849, Meadowbank, PE; d. 17 February 1940, Meadowbank, PEI.
More About ALISABETH "ELIZABETH" JEMIMA CROSBY:
Baptism: 22 February 1850, Trinity church Baptismal Indexes held on microfilm at PAPEI book 2, page 61
Burial: 1940
Note:: Lived with William Wallace Crosby on old farm
38. iii. ISAAC SMITH CROSBY, b. 9 December 1845, Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32; d. 1911, Marshfield, PEI Lot 34.
19. MARGARET4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 23 November 1817. She met GEORGE CLARKE 6 January 1844 in Rev John B Strong, Wesleyan Minister Witnessed by James Clark & Charles Crosby, son of WILLIAM CLARKE and ELIZABETH CROSBY. He was born in Wilmot Valley, PE.
Notes for MARGARET CROSBY:
She received from her father 130 freehold land in Lot 25.
More About MARGARET CROSBY:
Baptism: 9 August 1819, Rev T Desbrisay, St Pauls, St Paul's Baptisms 1777-1939, Vol 1
More About GEORGE CLARKE:
Note:: He is Margaret's cousin
Occupation: farmer and mill owner-owned Clark's Mills, Wilmot, PEI
Marriage Notes for MARGARET CROSBY and GEORGE CLARKE:
per Marriage Licenses held on microfilm at PAPEI, Reference is Book 2, 1844-51
Child of MARGARET CROSBY and GEORGE CLARKE is:
i. BESSIE5 CLARK, m. H D MACEWEN.
20. HANNAH4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 14 February 1820 in Meadowbank, PE, and died October 1883 in Long Creek, PE. She met JOHN CLARKE MACEWEN 6 February 1845 in Marriage license on microfilm at PAPEI Marriages 1844-1851 page 80, son of DUNCAN MACEWEN and HELEN CLARK. He was born 11 October 1805 in Long Creek, PE, and died August 1863 in Long Creek, PE.
Notes for HANNAH CROSBY:
Hannah received land in Norboro and 258 acres in Freetown. She lost 3 children in infancy Cemetery transcript for Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery.
More About HANNAH CROSBY:
Burial: October 1885, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE
More About JOHN CLARKE MACEWEN:
Burial: August 1863, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE
Occupation: farmer
Will: 30 July 1864, or September 2, 1865
Marriage Notes for HANNAH CROSBY and JOHN MACEWEN:
Witnesses: John Crosby & George Clark
Children of HANNAH CROSBY and JOHN MACEWEN are:
i. WILLIAM5 CROSBY, d. Aged 2 years.
ii. ELLEN JANE CROSBY, b. 1847; d. September 1865, PEI.
More About ELLEN JANE CROSBY:
Burial: September 1865, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
iii. ABLERDINA CROSBY, b. 1859, Meadowbank, PE; d. 1899, PEI.
More About ABLERDINA CROSBY:
Burial: 1899, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
iv. JOHN ANDREW CROSBY, b. Infant.
More About JOHN ANDREW CROSBY:
Burial: Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
v. JOHN CUTHBERT CROSBY, b. Infant.
More About JOHN CUTHBERT CROSBY:
Burial: Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
vi. SPURGEON CROSBY, b. Infant.
More About SPURGEON CROSBY:
Burial: Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
21. EWEN4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 31 May 1822 in Bonshaw, PEI per family bible, and died 19 August 1872 in Bonshaw, Lot 30 H1, PEI. He married EUPHEMIA FAIRBAIRN 20 February 1851, daughter of THOMAS FAIRBAIRN and ELLEN MCNEILL. She was born in Cavendish, PE, and died 25 January 1876 in Augustine Cove, PE.
Notes for EWEN CROSBY:
One of two brothers who built the Crosby Mills in Bonshaw.
He was left the freehold farm of 130 acres with building, etc on Lot 30. He was also given 200 pounds as his full share of his father's property along with the right to have his grain milled at Crosby's Mills for free during his lifetime or as long as the mills remained in Crosby hands. Per William Glen-"A Genealogy of the Crosby family". Per Wills & Administration Index Prior to 1901 ref 139, Liber 7, Folio 156.
More About EWEN CROSBY:
Burial: August 1872, Bonshaw, PEI
Property: 19 August 1872, W8 471 Lot 30 999 year lease noted in 1861 census
Will info: Wills & Administrations Index Prior to 1901 Liber 8, Folio 471
Notes for EUPHEMIA FAIRBAIRN:
She died at the residence of Thomas Clarke, Esq, Augustine Cove.
More About EUPHEMIA FAIRBAIRN:
Burial: January 1876, Bonshaw Cemetery, Bonshaw, PE W9 64
Will info: Index prior to 1901 Liber 9, Folio 64
Marriage Notes for EWEN CROSBY and EUPHEMIA FAIRBAIRN:
License held on microfilm at PAPEI Marriages 1844-1851 page 600
Child of EWEN CROSBY and EUPHEMIA FAIRBAIRN is:
i. THOMAS FAIRBAIRN5 CROSBY.
22. MARY ELLEN "ELINOR"4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 7 June 1824 in Meadowbank, PE Lot 32 J2 census 1891 per family bible, and died 2 August 1901 in Meadowbank, PEI. She met THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY 30 August 1854 in Reverend JB Strong, West River, PE, son of JOHN (CROSBIE) and SARAH CLARKE. He was born 21 May 1817 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 18 December 1905 in Lot 32, Bonshaw, PEI.
Notes for MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY:
She married her double first cousin Theophilus She received the sum of 50 pounds from her father's estate.
Memorial window dedicated to her in Cornwall Church, Cornwall, PEI
More About MARY ELLEN "ELINOR" CROSBY:
Burial: August 1901, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: Methodist
Notes for THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY:
he married his double first cousin.
More About THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY CROSBY:
Baptism: 21 August 1817, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: December 1905, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: farmer
Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
Marriage Notes for MARY CROSBY and THEOPHILUS CROSBY:
per marriage license book Book 4, 1851-1863.
Children are listed above under (11) Theophilus Samuel Desbrisay Crosby.
23. ANDREW CLARK4 CROSBY (WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 18 April 1827 in Meadowbank, Lot 32, PEI per 1881 census at PAPEI Lot 30 pge 37 family #192, and died 4 January 1895 in Crosby Mills, Bonshaw, PE lot 30H1 in 1891 census. He met SARAH MARY MCNEILL 19 January 1854, daughter of JAMES MCNEILL and MARGARET DOCKENDORFF. She was born 17 September 1826 in Cavendish, PE Lot 30 H1 per 1891 census, and died 1 July 1904 in Bonshaw, PE.
Notes for ANDREW CLARK CROSBY:
Started Crosby Mills in Bonshaw, Lot 30, with Ewen. In the 1863 Lake Map, a house is shown on the site of the Crosby Mills. Hutchinson's PEI Directory of 1864, page 139 lists there being flour, saw and cloth mills on the site. 1891 census on microfilm at PAPEI ref Lot 30, division 1, pages 11 & 12.
Mills flour, saw & cloth. In 1880 Meecham's Atlas shows the mill being owned by AC Crosby
occupation was Grist mill operator. He is noted in his father's will as receiving joint ownership of the mills and several properties in Lot 30. He and his brother John are to run the mill together and provide an allowance of twelve pounds for Jemima.
In the 1881 census lists the family as being Methodist, Presbyterian. In 1891 census, his is listed as a farmer, Methodist, born on PEI as were his parents. Sarah is listed as Baptist.
Andrew's obituary in Jan 5, 1895 Daily Examiner, Pg 3
He died in intestate and his estate was valued at $1704.86. Wills & Administrations Index Prior to 1901, document #220, administrations January 20, 1895.
More About ANDREW CLARK CROSBY:
Burial: January 1895, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE, Cem 8, Stone 6, per The Daily Examiner dated January 16, 1895, pg 2on microfilm
Founded Mill: With Ewen, Crosby's Mills in Bonshaw
Occupation: 1861, Census shown as a Farmer in Lot 30 also grist mill operator
Probate: 20 January 1895, Probate record on file
Religion: 1861, Census shows methodist Kirk of St James, Charlottetown
More About SARAH MARY MCNEILL:
Burial: July 1904, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI Cem 8 Stone 6
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
Marriage Notes for ANDREW CROSBY and SARAH MCNEILL:
Witness were Samuel Hyde, David MacNeill
Children of ANDREW CROSBY and SARAH MCNEILL are:
39. i. HONORABLE CYRUS WILLIAM5 CROSBY, b. 13 January 1855, Bonshaw, PEI Lot 30; d. 20 January 1936, Souris West, PEI.
40. ii. JAMES "HEBERT" CROSBY, b. 21 November 1856, Bonshaw, PEI; d. Denver, Colorado, USA.
41. iii. ESQUIRE EWEN K CROSBY, b. 10 June 1859, Bonshaw, PE; d. 1895, Lawrence, Mass, USA.
42. iv. JOHN "BEECHER" CROSBY, b. 2 July 1860, Bonshaw, Lot 30 H1, PEI; d. 1943, Portland, Oregon, USA.
43. v. DAVID CROSBY, b. 1862, Bonshaw, PE; d. Littleton, Colorado.
44. vi. GEORGE "ABNER" CROSBY, b. 1866, Lot 30 K2, Meadowbank, PE; d. 18 October 1957, Bonshaw, PE.
vii. HEATH E CROSBY, b. 1868, Lot 30, Meadowbank, PE; d. 20 May 1937, Charlottetown, PE; m. ISABEL MORRISON CAMERON; b. 1885, New Dominion, Lot 65; d. 29 May 1950.
Notes for HEATH E CROSBY:
He co-owned with Cyrus and ran the mill after their father's death
More About HEATH E CROSBY:
Burial: May 1937, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: 1891, Miller
Religion: Methodist, 1881 census
More About ISABEL MORRISON CAMERON:
Burial: May 1950, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: Presbyterian
viii. BERTHA JANE CROSBY, b. 2 March 1871, Meadowbank, PE, Lot 32; d. 22 August 1922, PEI.
Notes for BERTHA JANE CROSBY:
she never married
religion found on PEIGS webpage
More About BERTHA JANE CROSBY:
Burial: August 1922, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Grew up: Lot 30
Occupation: Nurse
Religion: in 1891 census methodist, 1901 baptist
24. GEORGE4 CLARKE (ELIZABETH3 CROSBY, WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2, JOHN1) was born in Wilmot Valley, PE. He met MARGARET CROSBY 6 January 1844 in Rev John B Strong, Wesleyan Minister Witnessed by James Clark & Charles Crosby, daughter of WILLIAM (CROSBIE) and JEMIMA CLARKE. She was born 23 November 1817.
More About GEORGE CLARKE:
Note:: He is Margaret's cousin
Occupation: farmer and mill owner-owned Clark's Mills, Wilmot, PEI
Notes for MARGARET CROSBY:
She received from her father 130 freehold land in Lot 25.
More About MARGARET CROSBY:
Baptism: 9 August 1819, Rev T Desbrisay, St Pauls, St Paul's Baptisms 1777-1939, Vol 1
Marriage Notes for GEORGE CLARKE and MARGARET CROSBY:
per Marriage Licenses held on microfilm at PAPEI, Reference is Book 2, 1844-51
Child is listed above under (19) Margaret Crosby.
Generation No. 5
25. HANNAH MARIA5 CROSBY (JAMES HENRY CLARK4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 28 October 1853 in Lot 32, Cornwall, PEI, and died 9 December 1939 in Cornwall, PE. She met HENRY DRAKE 14 February 1877 in Methodist Church, Cornwall, PE, Rev HP Coueperthwaite, son of ROBERT DRAKE and SUSANNAH BURHOE. He was born 2 January 1846 in West River, PE, and died 1 September 1916 in Cornwall, PE.
Notes for HANNAH MARIA CROSBY:
from Drake genealogy done by Dave Drake [email protected]
The original family home burned by fire in 1940. Current owner of this property was Roy Jewell. Duncan MacPhail of Cornwall built new house.
From Joan Gaeta [email protected]:: Henry Drake married Hannah Maria Crosby and they went to live on the Crosby family farm in Meadowbank municipality, near the village of Cornwall in PEI. They had a family of ten children all of whom were born on the farm with only the assistance of a Midwife. When Henry was going to marry Hannah, he was told that he had better buy her a coffin than a wedding ring as she was a delicate-looking girl. Very tall and slim with beautiful auburn hair and not the appearance of the necessary strength to take over the hard life of an island farmer. However, she out-lived Henry by many years and died of pneumonia and general old age at 85 never having been sick in her life.
Henry went out to his barn chores one morning before breakfast and when he didn't come in, Hannah went out and found him slumped in the barn doorway, dead.
One son, Frederick, died as an infant. He pulled a kettle of boiling water from the stove and was scalded. Wallace Drake: Remained at home on the farm all his life. He had a severe asthmatic condition which eventually caused his death.
Hammond Drake went to Boston as a young man. He got a job in a grocery store in an exclusive area of Boston as an errand boy. He remained with the same firm all his life an institution on his own. He married Gertrude who was a registered nurse and was a member of one of Boston's old family who had come to America with the Plymouth settlers. They had no family. Hammond was a wonderful man, very kind and well-loved. He was an ardent fisherman all his life.
Wilbert Drake: Went to Boston to work as a young man but returned to PEI to work on the home farm where he remained til his death. After Hannah died he lived there alone and died in his chair listening to the radio.
More About HANNAH MARIA CROSBY:
Baptism: 22 April 1874, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: 12 December 1939, Cornwall United Church Cemetery Lot 32, Stone 114
Cause of Death: pneumonia and general old age
Religion: w methodist 1881 census
More About HENRY DRAKE:
Burial: 3 September 1916, Cornwall United Church Cemetery Lot 32, Stone 114
Cause of Death: heart attack
Marriage Notes for HANNAH CROSBY and HENRY DRAKE:
Charles was a widower, Married by Rev WB Thomas
Bondsman: Hamond J Crosby
Rev HP Courperthwaite
Bond: David H McKinnon
Witnesses: Richard Burke, Chris Hyde-was a cousin
Children of HANNAH CROSBY and HENRY DRAKE are:
i. WALLACE AUSTIN6 DRAKE, b. 22 November 1877, Cornwall, PEI; d. 16 August 1938, Cornwall, PEI.
More About WALLACE AUSTIN DRAKE:
Burial: 1938, Cornwall United Church Cemetery Lot 32, Stone 114
Cause of Death: asthma
Medical Information: was a servere asthmatic
ii. HAMMOND HENRY DRAKE, b. 5 July 1879, Cornwall, PE; d. 9 May 1963; m. GERTRUDE E TOURTILLOTTE; b. Boston, MA USA.
iii. FREDERICK W DRAKE, b. 19 September 1880, Cornwall, PE; d. 23 April 1884, Cornwall, PE.
More About FREDERICK W DRAKE:
Burial: 26 April 1884, Cornwall United Church Cemetery Lot 32, Stone 114
Cause of Death: scalded by kettle of water
iv. WILBERT JAMES DRAKE, b. 25 May 1883, Cornwall, PE; d. 24 November 1956, Cornwall, PE.
More About WILBERT JAMES DRAKE:
Burial: 27 November 1956, Cornwall United Church Cemetery
v. MABEL GERTRUDE DRAKE, b. 17 May 1885, Cornwall, PE; d. 11 December 1963, Brandon, Manitoba; m. EDWIN CHARLES HIGGENS, 10 November 1909; b. 11 December 1882, Ash, Co. Kent, England; d. 3 December 1958, Brandon, Manitoba.
More About EDWIN CHARLES HIGGENS:
Burial: 1958, Brandon, Manitoba
vi. CLEMENT HAROLD DRAKE, b. 28 September 1887, Cornwall, PEI; d. 13 September 1928, Cornwall, PEI.
Notes for CLEMENT HAROLD DRAKE:
from Joan Gaeta: Wallace, Wilbert and Clement were all unmarried. Clement left PEI as a young man to go to Boston with Hammond and remained there. It was unknown what occupation he did. He was killed in a car-train accident in PEI on his way home to Boston with a carload of people after a vacation at his home. It was a very stormy day and very foggy so guess they did not see the train. He was engaged to be married at the time of his death.
More About CLEMENT HAROLD DRAKE:
Burial: 1928, Cornwall United Church Cemetery Lot 32, Stone 114
Cause of Death: Car/train accident
vii. LOUIS DANIEL DAVIES MOORE DRAKE, b. 15 December 1888, Cornwall, PE; d. 13 November 1959, Cornwall, PE; m. CLARA MUNN.
viii. CLARENCE JOSHUA BROWN DRAKE, b. 31 December 1892, Cornwall, PE; d. 24 March 1956, Cornwall, PE; m. GRACE THOMPSON.
ix. MINNIE ELEANOR DRAKE, b. 17 March 1894, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 8 December 1944, Chicago, Cook Co, IL, USA; m. WILLIAM JOHN HIGGENS, 8 December 1915, St Matthew's Cathedral, Brandon, MB Canada; b. 16 January 1885, Ash, Co. Kent, England; d. 12 February 1978, Oak Park, Cook Co., IL USA.
Notes for MINNIE ELEANOR DRAKE:
from Joan Gaeta: Came out to Brandon and lived with Mabel while she took a business course. She worked at the office of the Brandon Brewery. She met Bill Higgens and they were married in St Matthew's Church in Brandon. Lived in a house he built for here at 2030 Princess Avenue. He joined up in 1915 in the Royal Flying Corps and was stationed in Toronto. Minnie worked there and after the war they moved Chicago. she worked until Bill took training as a commercial artist in advertising. He apprenticed at Brisley's age 12. Began work making oak coffins.
More About MINNIE ELEANOR DRAKE:
Burial: December 1944, Chicago, Cook Co, IL, USA
Cause of Death: Complications from an operation
More About WILLIAM JOHN HIGGENS:
Burial: 16 February 1978, North Northfield Cemetery, Northbrook, Cook County IL, USA
x. MARY EVA DRAKE, b. 7 January 1898, Cornwall, PE; d. 30 November 1935, Cornwall, PE; m. COLIN D MCPHAIL; b. Cornwall, PE.
Notes for MARY EVA DRAKE:
From Joan Gaeta. No children. She remained home with her mother on the farm in PEI until she married Colin McPhail, a neighbor. Her family was not pleased with her choice. She moved to his family's farm home and worked very hard-he was a "swinger" in his day. She died very suddenly--she was seven months pregnant and none of the family know very much about the circumstances. It was said to be a heart attack.
More About MARY EVA DRAKE:
Burial: 2 December 1935, Cornwall United Church Cemetery
Cause of Death: heart attack while 7 months pregnant
26. SARAH JANE5 CROSBY (JAMES HENRY CLARK4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1841 in West River, PEI, and died 1914 in West River, PEI. She met CHARLES HYDE 5 April 1866 in Rev Henry Pope, son of WILLIAM HYDE and MARY BRADDOCK. He was born 1836 in West River, PEI, and died 1894 in Meadowbank, PEI.
More About SARAH JANE CROSBY:
Burial: 1914, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Notes for CHARLES HYDE:
Charles Hyde/1836-1894/His wife/Sarah Jane Crosby/1841-1914/Their Daughter/ Laura May/1868- 1930. (Hyde/Crosby Cem., Meadowbank, PEI.).
More About CHARLES HYDE:
Burial: 1894, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Marriage Notes for SARAH CROSBY and CHARLES HYDE:
Rev Henry Pope
Bond M Hobbs
Witnesses: Maurice Hobbs, Henry Hyde
Children of SARAH CROSBY and CHARLES HYDE are:
i. ALBERT6 HYDE, b. 1867, Meadowbank, PE; d. 1933, Meadowbank, PEI; m. JANE E DOCKENDORFF; b. 1877; d. 1945, Meadowbank, PEI.
More About ALBERT HYDE:
Burial: 1933, Hyde/Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: Farmer
More About JANE E DOCKENDORFF:
Burial: 1945, Hyde/Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
ii. LAURA MAY HYDE, b. 1868, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 1930, Meadowbank, PEI.
More About LAURA MAY HYDE:
Burial: 1930, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Marital status: Never married
iii. W RUSSELL HYDE, b. 17 June 1873, Meadowbank, PE; d. 13 July 1963, Meadowbank, PE.
Notes for W RUSSELL HYDE:
Henry and Russell traded farms since the tide covered the road, preventing the children from going to school.
More About W RUSSELL HYDE:
Burial: July 1963, Hyde/Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: farmer
iv. GEORGE HUESTIS HYDE, b. 1877, Meadowbank, PE; d. 25 May 1894, Meadowbank, PE.
More About GEORGE HUESTIS HYDE:
Burial: May 1894, Hyde/Crosby Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE
27. FLORA ANN5 CROSBY (JAMES HENRY CLARK4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 8 April 1845 in Meadowbank, PE, and died 1918 in Clyde River, PEI. She met ARTEMAS C F HYDE 7 April 1871 in Cornwall, PE, son of JOHN HYDE and HANNAH MACEWEN. He was born 26 February 1836 in Meadowbank, PE, and died 1918 in Clyde River, PEI.
More About FLORA ANN CROSBY:
Burial: 1918, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
More About ARTEMAS C F HYDE:
Baptism: 30 July 1836, Pinette, PEI
Burial: 1918, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: farmer
Marriage Notes for FLORA CROSBY and ARTEMAS HYDE:
Married by Rev E Evans
Witnesses: Wm E Hyde & Elizabeth Crosby
Children of FLORA CROSBY and ARTEMAS HYDE are:
i. MAX6 HYDE, m. ANN WALKER; d. Charlottetown, PE.
ii. JOHN ARTHUR HYDE, b. 1872; d. Clyde River, PEI.
iii. AUSTIN ARTEMAS HYDE, b. 15 March 1875, Clyde River, PEI; d. 3 December 1935, Clyde River, PEI; m. EVA MAY LIVINGSTONE; b. 13 March 1882, Baltic Road Farm, Lot 31, PEI.; d. 20 October 1931, Clyde River, PEI.
More About AUSTIN ARTEMAS HYDE:
Burial: December 1935, Burnside Presb. Cem., Clyde River, PEI
Occupation: Farmer
More About EVA MAY LIVINGSTONE:
Burial: October 1931, Burnside Presb. Cem., Clyde River, PEI
iv. HENETTA "NETTIE" MARY HYDE, b. 1876, Clyde River, PEI; d. 1927, Charlottetown, PE.
More About HENETTA "NETTIE" MARY HYDE:
Burial: 1927, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: Clerk in store
v. GEOFFREY GOFF IRA HYDE, b. 1877, Clyde River, PEI; m. VICTORIA RODERICK.
vi. WILLIAM EDWIN HYDE, b. 1 December 1879, Clyde River, PEI; m. NETTIE HOUSTON, 28 May 1895.
vii. ELIZABETH ALBERTA HYDE, b. 1882.
viii. ALMA GRANT HYDE, b. 10 January 1883, Clyde River, PEI; m. UNKNOWN MONTAGUE.
ix. DUNCAN CHALMERS HYDE, b. 16 June 1886, Clyde River, PEI; m. DOROTHY MCLEOD.
28. ALBERT RICHARD RANKIN5 CROSBY (THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 5 November 1857 in Maine, USA, and died 27 January 1919 in Meadowbank, PE. He met JANE DODD SHUMBLES 30 August 1882 in at her father's home, Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE, daughter of WILLIAM W STUMBLES. She was born 20 July 1860 in Meadowbank, PE CA 7, and died 19 April 1949 in Meadowbank, PE.
More About ALBERT RICHARD RANKIN CROSBY:
Baptism: 16 February 1859, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: January 1919, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Census: 1891, Druggist
Religion: 1881, Methodist
Notes for JANE DODD SHUMBLES:
married by Rev F Smallwood
More About JANE DODD SHUMBLES:
Burial: April 1949, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetary
Religion: Methodist per 1901 census
Marriage Notes for ALBERT CROSBY and JANE SHUMBLES:
married by Rev Fred Smallwood
Bondsman: George W Gardiner
Witnesses: William Boyle & Benj Rogers
Children of ALBERT CROSBY and JANE SHUMBLES are:
i. PERCY DODD6 CROSBY, b. 21 July 1883, Lot 32 J2 per 1891 census; d. 22 May 1962, Meadowbank, PE; m. HELENA ANDREW; b. 1898, Lot 31 F2, PEI.
Notes for PERCY DODD CROSBY:
census 1891 shows Percy & Lewis living in the household of Hiram Waterman
More About PERCY DODD CROSBY:
Baptism: 11 July 1884, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: May 1962, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetary
Profession: Clerk
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
More About HELENA ANDREW:
Religion: Methodist per 1901 census
ii. LEWIS SYDNEY CROSBY, b. 1888.
Notes for LEWIS SYDNEY CROSBY:
census 1891 shows Percy & Lewis living in the household of Hiram Waterman
29. HAMMOND JOHNSON5 CROSBY (THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 7 April 1859 in Meadowbank, PE, and died 2 October 1919 in PEI. He married EMMA MATILDA BOYLE 2 January 1889 in Reverand Daniel D Moore. She was born 1866 in West River, PE, and died 1936 in Lot 31 I-1 per 1891 census.
More About HAMMOND JOHNSON CROSBY:
Baptism: 2 August 1859, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: October 1919, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
More About EMMA MATILDA BOYLE:
Burial: 1936, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Name (Facts Pg): Emma Matilda Boyle
Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
Marriage Notes for HAMMOND CROSBY and EMMA BOYLE:
Married by Rev Dan LD Moore
Bond: Albert R Crosby
Children of HAMMOND CROSBY and EMMA BOYLE are:
i. HAZEL6 CROSBY.
ii. EMMA M CROSBY, b. June 1891, Meadowbank, PE; d. 23 September 1909, PEI.
More About EMMA M CROSBY:
Burial: September 1909, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
iii. MYRTLE I CROSBY, b. 5 September 1897, West River, Meadowbank, PE.
More About MYRTLE I CROSBY:
Baptism: 11 February 1908
iv. HARRY DAVIES CROSBY, b. 3 December 1889, Meadowbank, PE Lot 31 I1 per 1891 census; d. 27 June 1958, PEI; m. LETTIE PEARL HOWARD, 22 December 1915, Rev FW Sardon; b. 17 September 1890, Clyde River, PEI; d. 17 October 1984, QEH, CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI.
More About HARRY DAVIES CROSBY:
Burial: June 1958, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Name (Facts Pg): Harry D Crosby
Religion: Methodist per PEIGS
More About LETTIE PEARL HOWARD:
Burial: October 1984, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
v. HAZEL G CROSBY, b. July 1891, Meadowbank, PE Lot 31 F2; d. 23 September 1909, PEI.
More About HAZEL G CROSBY:
Cause of Death: appendicitus
Religion: Methodist
30. ARTHUR EDMUND5 CROSBY (THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 3 April 1863 in West River, PE, and died October 1913. He met ANNIE STRONG 11 April 1888 in Charlottetown, PE, Rev WM Harrison, methodist minister.
Notes for ARTHUR EDMUND CROSBY:
found in Prince Edward Genealogical Society webpage
More About ARTHUR EDMUND CROSBY:
Baptism: 4 February 1868, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: October 1913
Religion: Methodist (see notes)
Marriage Notes for ARTHUR CROSBY and ANNIE STRONG:
Bondsman: GH Taylor
witnesses: Albert R Crosby & E Evans
Children of ARTHUR CROSBY and ANNIE STRONG are:
i. ROB6 CROSBY.
ii. SYDNIE CROSBY, m. ED SMITH.
iii. CHESTER CROSBY.
iv. AMBROSE CROSBY.
v. ARTHURO CROSBY.
31. EDGAR WILLIAM5 CROSBY (THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 15 September 1865 in Lot 32, Meadowbank, PE, and died 10 September 1951 in Mexico. He married (1) VIRGINIA WINTON. She died 12 October 1901. He married (2) ABBIE WILLIAMSON. He married (3) MARIA GONZALUS.
More About EDGAR WILLIAM CROSBY:
Baptism: 4 February 1868, PEI Baptismal records
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
Child of EDGAR CROSBY and VIRGINIA WINTON is:
i. EDGAR WILLIAM6 CROSBY, b. West River, PE; d. 24 October 1900, Mexico.
Child of EDGAR CROSBY and ABBIE WILLIAMSON is:
ii. UNKNOWN6 CROSBY.
32. JAMES "POPE"5 CROSBY (THEOPHILUS SAMUEL DESBRISAY4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 16 November 1867 in Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32 J2, and died 28 December 1932 in Cornwall, PEI. He met ADA MATILDA "TILLIE" HYDE 15 January 1896 in Reverend HR Baker Bond: Albert R Crosby, daughter of HENRY HYDE and ISABELLE ADAMS. She was born 1872 in Meadowbank, PEI, and died 27 October 1938 in Meadowbank, PEI.
Notes for JAMES "POPE" CROSBY:
At Rest/J. Pope Crosby/1867 - 1932/Also his Wife/Ada Matilda Hyde/ 1872 - 1938 / (Hyde/Crosby Cem., Meadowbank, PEI.)
More About JAMES "POPE" CROSBY:
Baptism: 4 February 1868, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: December 1932, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Name (Facts Pg): J Pope Crosby
Religion: W Methodist per PEIGS
More About ADA MATILDA "TILLIE" HYDE:
Burial: October 1938, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Name (Facts Pg): Ada Matilda Hyde
Marriage Notes for JAMES CROSBY and ADA HYDE:
Rev HR Baker
Bond: Albert R Crosby
Children of JAMES CROSBY and ADA HYDE are:
i. HELEN MARION6 CROSBY, b. 8 June 1904, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 2 January 1984, Meadowbank, West River, PEI.
More About HELEN MARION CROSBY:
Burial: January 1984, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Marital status: Never married
ii. LAURA ISABELLE CROSBY, b. 11 January 1906, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 9 December 1999, Goodwill Avenue, Charlottetown, PE.
Notes for LAURA ISABELLE CROSBY:
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, December 9, 1999, of Miss Laura Isabelle Crosby of Goodwill Avenue, Charlottetown, and formerly of Meadow Bank, age 93 years. She was the last surviving member of James Pope and Ada Matilda (Hyde) Crosby family. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Crosby, and brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Margaret Crosby. Laura will be fondly remember by her numerous cousins. Cremation to take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date (time and date to be announced) in the Cutcliffe Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the family plot at the Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery. No visitation by personal request. If so desired memorials in her memory may be made to the Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery Fund.
More About LAURA ISABELLE CROSBY:
Burial: December 1999, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Cremation: 1999, She was cremeated
Marital status: Never married
iii. WILLIAM ROY CROSBY, b. 4 October 1907, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 21 November 1988, Cutliffe Funeral Home, Charlottetown, PE; m. MARGARET E MACLEOD, 1953; b. 22 June 1911.
Notes for WILLIAM ROY CROSBY:
Obituary: William Roy Crosby
One year ago, on November 21, 1988 family and a wide circle of neighbors and friends were saddened by the death at the Garden Home of William Roy Crosby in his eighty-second year.
Roy was born in Meadowbank on August 4, 1907, the only son of Pope and Matilda (Hyde) Crosby. He lived all his life in Meadowbank where he was a successful farmer until 1976, when he sold the family farm and moved to a retirement home overlooking the acres he had so carefully tended. In February 1988, due to failing health, he entered the Garden Home.
Roy enjoyed all aspects of farm life, but horses were his special joy. It was his delight to work with them on the land and to drive them for pleasure. His favorite recreation was to be a part of the friendly competition at county race tracks.
Roy was a quiet and kindly disposed man whose reputation as a good neighbors was well known. His quality of character, his devotion to principle and his loyalty to the activities of his community and was a life-long member of the Cornwall United Church. The twin blessings of an excellent memory and a gentle sense of humor made him an excellent story teller of the times that were, but his horizon was not bounded by the borders of his community, for he was always well informed on the affairs of province and nation.
Left to cherish the memory of a loving husband is his wife, Margaret MacLeod, whom he married in 1953. He is also fondly remembered by his sister Laura of Charlottetown. His older sister, Helen, passed away in 1984.
His funeral was held from the Cutcliffe Funeral Chapel on November 24, 1988. Rev Ronald Cameron conducted a very impressive service. The Cornwall United Church Choir, with organist Phyllis Newman, led the people in singing the hymns: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Active pallbearers were George Ayers, Stanley Crosby, Lawson Drake, Douglas Hyde, Melvin Hyde, and Dave Vigneault. Honorary pallbearers were: Stewart Drake, Elmer Hyde, Stanley Hyde, Watson Livingston, Colin MacPhail, Granger MacPhail, Bill Tomilson & James Yeo. Flower bearers were: Elmer Clow, Don Darrach, Harold Donahue, Vernon Drake and Don Godfrey
Interment was in the Crosby-Hyde Cemetery, Meadowbank
Time cannot steal the treasure,
That are carried in our hearts,
Nor ever dim the memories
That a cherished life imparts.
More About WILLIAM ROY CROSBY:
Baptism: 28 February 1908
Burial: 24 November 1988, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Retirement: 1976
More About MARGARET E MACLEOD:
Burial: Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
33. ISABELLA ANN5 CROSBY (GEORGE4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 21 September 1853 in Freetown, PE. She met HECTOR CAMPBELL 2 May 1877 in Joseph Sellar.
More About ISABELLA ANN CROSBY:
Baptism: 26 February 1854, PEI Baptismal records
Marriage Notes for ISABELLA CROSBY and HECTOR CAMPBELL:
Rev Joseph Sellar
Witnesses: WW Beer, EM Callbeck
Child of ISABELLA CROSBY and HECTOR CAMPBELL is:
i. HEDLEY6 CAMPBELL.
34. EMILINE5 CROSBY (EDMUND EDWIN WILLIAM4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 2 May 1852 in Freetown, PE. She married ALBERT CRAIG 19 September 1877 in Bedeque, PE. He was born in Bedeque, PE.
More About EMILINE CROSBY:
Baptism: October 1852, PEI Baptismal records
Marriage Notes for EMILINE CROSBY and ALBERT CRAIG:
Married by Rev Joseph Sillar
Bondsman: Silas Farrow
Witness: Silas Forces, Eliza A Strong
Children of EMILINE CROSBY and ALBERT CRAIG are:
i. NELLIE6 CRAIG.
ii. BLANCHE CRAIG.
iii. CLAUDE CRAIG.
35. EDWIN EDMUND EWEN5 CROSBY (EDMUND EDWIN WILLIAM4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 12 December 1868 in Freetown, PE Lot 25-U, and died 1923 in Lot 28, PEI. He married AGNES STRANG. She was born 1877, and died in Lot 28 I1, PEI.
More About EDWIN EDMUND EWEN CROSBY:
Baptism: 10 May 1869, PEI Baptismal records
Burial: 1923, PEOPLES Cemetery, Charlottetown, PE
Convenance: 24 August 1860, Robert Auld, L79 F422 93 acres lot 25
Land sale Filed: 3 September 1861
Occupation: Telegraph Operator
Religion: Methodist per 1881 & 1891 census
More About AGNES STRANG:
Religion: Church of England per 1891 census
Child of EDWIN CROSBY and AGNES STRANG is:
i. OLGA6 CROSBY, b. 6 September 1895, Lot 28 L1, Borden, PEI; d. 1955; m. WENDELL ARMITAGE.
More About OLGA CROSBY:
Burial: 1955
Religion: Church of England per 1891 census
36. LUCY ANN5 CROSBY (CHARLES ARCHIBALD4, JOHN WILLIAM CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born in PEI. She married SAMUEL W COOMBS 1880. He was born in Maine, USA.
Child of LUCY CROSBY and SAMUEL COOMBS is:
i. CARROLL CROSBY6 COOMBS.
Notes for CARROLL CROSBY COOMBS:
last known address: 3227 Back Circle, Sacramento, CA 95821 or 105 Bluebonnet, Vellville, Texas 77418
37. MARGARET ELIZABETH5 CLARK (SARAH JEWELL4 HOOPER, MARGARET CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1849, and died 6 February 1917 in Summerside, PE. She married ELISHA HOOPER WRIGHT. He was born 20 February 1846, and died 4 January 1929 in Summerside, PE.
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Burial: February 1917, Summerside, PE
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Burial: January 1929, Summerside, PE
Children of MARGARET CLARK and ELISHA WRIGHT are:
i. EWEN BRUCE6 WRIGHT, b. 12 October 1874; d. 14 November 1879.
ii. MARY ELEANOR WRIGHT, b. 26 January 1877; d. 20 April 1958; m. JAMES HAYWOOD PRICHARD.
iii. SARAH CLARK WRIGHT, b. date conflict born either 1878 or 1879; d. 13 April 1896.
iv. EVA CONSTANCE WRIGHT, b. 1881; d. 7 December 1971.
v. ANNIE LOUISA WRIGHT, b. 1 June 1883; d. 6 March 1951.
vi. LORA LEE WRIGHT, b. 29 July 1885.
vii. WILFRED CLARK WRIGHT, b. 13 April 1889; d. 1 October 1972.
38. ISAAC SMITH5 CROSBY (JOHN WILLIAM4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 9 December 1845 in Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32, and died 1911 in Marshfield, PEI Lot 34. He met SUSAN MAUDE SCOTT 15 July 1872 in Rev John Davies. She was born 1846 in York River, Scotland, and died 1924 in Lot 34 L2, PEI.
Notes for ISAAC SMITH CROSBY:
Re: email fro Kristen in Mass, USA date Jan 3, 1998, John Sentner Sr was listed as living in Isaac's house as domestic. He was 78. This is Kristen's ancestor. It showed in several documents that John was noted as being a flour miller in Bonshaw. he must have rented the mill from William Crosby since William is listed as the land owner
Isaac passed on the farm on Lot 34 to Heber James Crosby per J David White
More About ISAAC SMITH CROSBY:
Baptism: 14 March 1848, Trinity Church Baptismal Indexes held on microfilm at PAPEI book 2, page 61
Burial: 1911, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetary
Occupation: Farmer/Miller Lot 34 per 1881 census
Religion: Methodist 1881 census
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Burial: 1924, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Religion: Baptist
Marriage Notes for ISAAC CROSBY and SUSAN SCOTT:
Rev John Davis
Bond: Allan MacDonald
Isaac was a farmer
Children of ISAAC CROSBY and SUSAN SCOTT are:
i. WILLIAM WALLACE6 CROSBY, b. 13 May 1873, Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32; d. 12 April 1944, Meadowbank, PEI Lot 32; m. WINNIFRED FRANCIS WHITE, 29 March 1898, Reverend David Sutherland Bond James Heber Crosby; b. 14 January 1887, Meadowbank, PEI; d. 31 January 1955, Montreal, PQ.
Notes for WILLIAM WALLACE CROSBY:
He inherited the family farm from his Grandfather
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Burial: April 1944, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetary
Religion: 1881, Baptist, 1881 census
More About WINNIFRED FRANCIS WHITE:
Burial: February 1955, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Marriage Notes for WILLIAM CROSBY and WINNIFRED WHITE:
Rev David Sutherland
Bond James Herber Crosby
ii. HEBER JAMES CROSBY, b. 1875; d. 30 December 1955, PEI; Stepchild; m. HELENA JEAN FERGUSON, 4 October 1920, Marshfield by Rev CR Freeman bond: William W Crosby; b. 13 August 1881; d. 30 January 1971, Marshfield, PE, St Columbia Prespertrian lot 34, stone 118.
More About HEBER JAMES CROSBY:
Burial: 1956, St Columbia Prespertrian lot 34, stone 118, Marshfield, PE
Name (Facts Pg): James "Heber" Crosby
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
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Burial: 1971, St Columbia Prespertrian lot 34, stone 118, Marshfield, PE
Marriage Notes for HEBER CROSBY and HELENA FERGUSON:
Rev CR Freeman
Bond William W Crosby
iii. PERCY C CROSBY, b. 1876; Stepchild.
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Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
iv. CHARLOTTE CROSBY, b. 1878, Lot 34, PEI; Stepchild.
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Religion: 1881, Baptist per 1881 census
v. LOTTIE EMMA CROSBY, b. 1878, Meadowbank, PE; d. 1889, Meadowbank, PEI; Stepchild.
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Burial: 1889, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
vi. ELIZABETH CROSBY, b. 1880, Lot 34, PEI.
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Religion: Baptist, 1881 census
vii. BESSIE CROSBY, b. 1881, Lot 34 L2, PEI.
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Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
viii. MILTON CROSBY, b. 1883, Lot 34 L2.
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Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
ix. ISAAC STANLEY CROSBY, b. 16 December 1886, Lot 34 L2, PEI; d. 13 July 1957, Otthon, Saskatechwan; m. LILLAN GERTRUDE PICHARD, 24 August 1922, Rev Ross C Eaton bond JA Robertson; b. 20 March 1884, Charlottetown, PE; d. 7 February 1964.
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Burial: 1957, Otthon, Saskatechwan
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
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Burial: 1964
39. HONORABLE CYRUS WILLIAM5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 13 January 1855 in Bonshaw, PEI Lot 30, and died 20 January 1936 in Souris West, PEI. He met CAROLYN "GRACE" MCNEILL 16 November 1882 in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, daughter of JAMES MCNEILL and JANE HARKER. She was born 9 September 1854 in Bonshaw, PE Lot 30 H1 per 1891 census, and died 1934 in Souris West, Souris, PE.
Notes for HONORABLE CYRUS WILLIAM CROSBY:
Per 1891 Census record on microfilm at PAPEI, ref Lot 30, division #1, pages 11 12. In 1891 census he is living on Lot 30. When his father's estate is probated in 1895, his occupation is farmer, but in 1910, he is running Bonshaw Mills with his brother Heath and is also clerk of Bonshaw Church per record on microfilm at PAPEI reference #3975.
Sitting MLA & First minister of highways for PEI. During his term as Minister of Highways, he got the first paved roads for PEI. These roads were Malpeque Road and the St. Peters Highway to Souris. His picture hangs in the Prince Edward Island legislature. He was the Commissioner of Public Works 1919-1923. He is also clerk of Bonshaw Church, per article in Maple Leaf, Oakland, California, February 1936. He was a liberal.
The Charlottetown Guardian, Jan 21 1936, pg. 3 - CROSBY - At Souris Jan 20 1936, Hon Cyrus W. Crosby, aged 81. Funeral from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Brent Matthew, Wednesday Jan 22nd, at 2 p.m.
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Baptism: April 1862, Per baptismal register, Cornwall & Circuit 1856-1924 Series 1, volume 5, book 3, page 13, entry 189 (3059/1) at PAPEI
Burial: 22 January 1936, Union Cemetery, Souris West, PEI Lot 44 stone 115 per cemetery record on file in Souris West, Lot 44, Union Cemetery.
Occupation: MLA first minister of Highways
Religion: 1881, Methodist per 1881 census
More About CAROLYN "GRACE" MCNEILL:
Burial: 1934, Union Cemetery, Souris West, PEI Lot 44 stone 115
Name (Facts Pg): Carolyn Grace McNeill
Religion: 1891, Baptist
Marriage Notes for CYRUS CROSBY and CAROLYN MCNEILL:
William Crosby was the bondsman. Baptist minister Woodlands
Witnesses: George R McNeill, James McNeill
Bondsman: Duncan MacNeill
Grace raised her family baptist
Children of CYRUS CROSBY and CAROLYN MCNEILL are:
i. LAWSON EWEN6 CROSBY, b. 4 June 1892, Lot 30, Crosby Mills, Bonshaw, PEI, Canada; d. 12 August 1945, West Royalty, PEI; m. MAY LAURA CARSON, 29 June 1921, Lawrence, MASS, USA; b. 2 March 1896, Bonshaw, PE Canada; d. 2 March 1967, Charlottetown, PE.
Notes for LAWSON EWEN CROSBY:
He moved back to PEI due to the depression years. He built his house in West Royalty in 1937. It was built on 36 acres and had two orchards with many apple trees. He grafted many apple trees. He became a Market gardener. He was a school trustee for West Royalty School. He was known as the "Whitest man on PEI".
He was hit by a Pursey, grandfather to Barbara's first husband, in front of the old Spencer house on Route 2, West Royalty, PEI. He was getting out of a vehicle. He lingered for 3 days in hospital.
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Burial: 14 August 1945, Sherwood Cemetery, West Royalty, PEI, lot 33, stone 253
Emigration: 1919, To Lawrence, MASS, USA
Religion: 1901, Census record
Notes for MAY LAURA CARSON:
She was a very religious woman. She grew up in a luxious Victorian home in Bonshaw, high on a hill. When she and Lawson were married, they were weighed together and weighed only 205 pounds. It was said at the time, "Just the size of one good-sized man".
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Burial: 5 March 1967, Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, PEI, lot 33, stone 253
Cause of Death: Bowel cancer
Medical Information: She was very tiny.
ii. ERNEST LORENZO CROSBY, b. 19 August 1883, Bonshaw, PE Lot 30 H1 per 1891 census; d. Seattle, Washington, USA; m. LAURA J MURCHISON, 7 December 1915, Rev JS McKay Bond: WK Rogerson; d. 1987, Stanwood, Washington.
More About ERNEST LORENZO CROSBY:
Name (Facts Pg): Ernest Everett Lorenzo Crosby
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
Notes for LAURA J MURCHISON:
Noted in her death announcement: Sisters were Catherine Murchison, Irene Murchison both of Charlottetown, PE, and Jessie Attebury, San Francisco, CA USA.
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Burial: 1987, Stanwood, Washington
iii. RUTH H CROSBY, b. 30 January 1885, Meadowbank, PE Lot 30 H1 per 1891 census; d. 21 July 1960, Souris, PE; m. JOHN BRENTON MATTHEW, 30 August 1919, Souris, PE by Rev TA Hubley Bond Roy WB Crockett; b. 5 August 1875, Souris, PE; d. 19 August 1955, overseas.
Notes for RUTH H CROSBY:
According to notes from E Ferne Crosby: Ruth was a small, nervous lady who was always very well dressed. She always made Chinese Chews when she came to visit. She left my dad, Carl, some stocks and bonds when she died.
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Burial: July 1960, Union Central United, Souris, PE lot 44 Stone 110
Religion: Baptist per 1891 census
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Burial: 1955, Union Central United, Souris, PE lot 44 Stone 110
Cause of Death: shot down in WW2
Marriage Notes for RUTH CROSBY and JOHN MATTHEW:
Rev TA Hubley Bond WB Crockett
40. JAMES "HEBERT"5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 21 November 1856 in Bonshaw, PEI, and died in Denver, Colorado, USA. He married (1) L STOCKER. She died in Denver, Co, USA. He married (2) JEAN HANSEN, daughter of RALPH HANSEN and JEAN CROSBY.
Notes for JAMES "HEBERT" CROSBY:
he was a farmer in Crosby's Mills. Moved to Denver, Colorado and is a carpenter
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Baptism: April 1862, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: Denver, Colorado, USA
Occupation: 1880, Farmer at the Crosby Mill
More About JEAN HANSEN:
Name (Facts Pg): Jean Muriel Hansen
Child of JAMES CROSBY and L STOCKER is:
i. JOSEPHINE6 CROSBY.
Notes for JOSEPHINE CROSBY:
She lives in Denver, Colorado
41. ESQUIRE EWEN K5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 10 June 1859 in Bonshaw, PE, and died 1895 in Lawrence, Mass, USA. He married (1) LILLIAN FAIRBARN. She died in Lawrence, Mass, USA. He married (2) LILLIAN FAIRBAIRN, daughter of THOMAS FAIRBAIRN and CLEMENTINA FIELDING.
More About ESQUIRE EWEN K CROSBY:
Baptism: April 1862
Burial: Lawrence, Mass, USA
Religion: baptist, 1881 census
Marriage Notes for EWEN CROSBY and LILLIAN FAIRBARN:
Witnesses: WM Marquis, Alex Fairbairn & Andrew Crosby
Child of EWEN CROSBY and LILLIAN FAIRBARN is:
i. NETTIE6 CROSBY.
42. JOHN "BEECHER"5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 2 July 1860 in Bonshaw, Lot 30 H1, PEI, and died 1943 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He met ANNIE LAURIE ROBERTSON 4 June 1895 in Rev JF McCurdy, Bond James Herbert Crosby, daughter of JAMES ROBERTSON and ANNIE ROBERTSON. She was born 1864 in Marshfield, PEI, and died 1921 in Oregon.
Notes for JOHN "BEECHER" CROSBY:
he ran the saw mill at the Crosby Mill for many years
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Baptism: April 1862, Per PEI Archive Baptism Records
Burial: 1943, Portland, Oregon, USA
Occupation: 1881, Farmer
Religion: Methodist per 1891 census
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Burial: 1921, Oregon
Marriage Notes for JOHN CROSBY and ANNIE ROBERTSON:
Rev JF McCurdy
Bond: James Herbert Crosby
Children of JOHN CROSBY and ANNIE ROBERTSON are:
i. JEAN MURIEL6 CROSBY, m. RALPH OSCAR HANSEN.
ii. ELIZABETH ROBERTSON CROSBY, b. 1896, PEI; d. Portland, Oregon; m. FRANCIS LLEWELLYN CONNOR; b. 1886; d. 1960.
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Burial: 1960
iii. CATHERINE ELEANOR CROSBY, b. 1897, Lot 32, PEI; d. 1972, Oakland, California, USA; m. RAMON W CLARK; d. Oakland, California, USA.
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Burial: 1972, Oakland, California, USA
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Burial: Oakland, California, USA
iv. GRACE DOROTHY CROSBY, b. 1899, Denver, Colorado USA; d. Honolulu, Hawaii; m. MARSHALL SHERMAN HAMMAN; b. Denver, Colorado USA; d. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Notes for GRACE DOROTHY CROSBY:
Mrs Hamman (Grace) C Crosby, Oakland, California, Dec 1935, appointed territorial director of sight conservations for the blind in Hawaii. Third & youngest daughter of John Beecher Crosby, Clinton, Wash, born in Bonshaw.
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Burial: Honolulu, Hawaii
v. JOHN BEECHER CROSBY, b. 1903, Denver, Colorado USA; d. 1986, Denver, Co, USA; m. VERNA STOBBS.
43. DAVID5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1862 in Bonshaw, PE, and died in Littleton, Colorado. He married JOSEPHINE ANDREW.
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Occupation: 1895, Carpenter
Religion: 1881, 1881 census
Children of DAVID CROSBY and JOSEPHINE ANDREW are:
i. JOSEPHINE6 CROSBY, b. Littleton, Colorado.
ii. ANDREW CROSBY, b. Littleton, Colorado.
44. GEORGE "ABNER"5 CROSBY (ANDREW CLARK4, WILLIAM CLARK CROSBY3 (CROSBIE), WILLIAM (CROSBIE)2 CROSBY, JOHN1) was born 1866 in Lot 30 K2, Meadowbank, PE, and died 18 October 1957 in Bonshaw, PE. He met CATHERINE "KATE/KATIE" MACKINNON 24 December 1889 in Fredericton by Rev Jaimes Carruthers. She was born 1868 in Fredericton, PEI, and died 22 August 1936 in Bonshaw, PE Lot 30 H1 per 1891 census.
More About GEORGE "ABNER" CROSBY:
Burial: October 1957, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Occupation: 1891, Farmer at the Crosby Mill
Religion: methodist per 1881 census
More About CATHERINE "KATE/KATIE" MACKINNON:
Burial: August 1936, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
Census: 1891, Noted living in household of Annie McKinnon
Religion: Baptist per 1901 census
Marriage Notes for GEORGE CROSBY and CATHERINE MACKINNON:
bond Robert Vizey
Children of GEORGE CROSBY and CATHERINE MACKINNON are:
i. RUBY SARAH6 CROSBY, b. 1885, Bonshaw, Lot 30 H1, PEI; d. 1967; m. HAVELOCK CARSON, 18 July 1918, Reve RG Fulton, Bond: Bartlett McKinley; b. 1885, Bonshaw, PE; d. 1967.
More About RUBY SARAH CROSBY:
Burial: 1967, Hyde/Crosby Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE
More About HAVELOCK CARSON:
Burial: 1967
Name (Facts Pg): Joseph "Havielock" Carson
Marriage Notes for RUBY CROSBY and HAVELOCK CARSON:
Rev RG Fulton
Bond: Bartlett McKinley
ii. GEORGE ELMER CROSBY, b. 5 March 1890, Lot 30 K2, Bonshaw, PEI; d. 13 March 1946, 47 Bayfield St, Charlottetown, PEI; m. MILDRED JEAN CROSBY; b. 24 July 1919; d. 26 June 1973, PEI.
More About GEORGE ELMER CROSBY:
Burial: 1946, Sherwood Cemetery, lot 33, stone 256
Religion: Methodist per 1901 census
Residence: 47 Bayfield Street, Charlottetown, PE
More About MILDRED JEAN CROSBY:
Burial: 1973, Sherwood Cemetery, lot 33, stone 256
iii. ABNER "CLARK" CROSBY, b. 1892, PEI; d. 1960, PEI; m. RUTH MACLEOD; b. 1895; d. 1983, PEI.
More About ABNER "CLARK" CROSBY:
Burial: 1960, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
More About RUTH MACLEOD:
Burial: 1983, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PE Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
iv. MARGARET L CROSBY, b. 1896, Cornwall, PE; d. 22 July 1916, Cornwall, PE; m. UNKNOWN MACKINNON.
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Burial: July 1916, Hyde & Crosby Pioneer Cemetery, Meadowbank, PEI
v. DAVID BENJAMIN CROSBY, b. 1898; d. 1926.
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Burial: 1926, Catholic Cemetary, Peoples, Charlottetown, PE
vi. EVERETT HEATH CROSBY, b. 1899, Bonshaw, PE Lot 30 K2; d. 3 April 1967, Bonshaw, PE; m. MARY ELIZABETH SMITH, 8 September 1922, Rev JB Daggett Bond: Elmer Crosby; b. 21 July 1897, Appin Road; d. 14 July 1970, Bonshaw, PE.
More About EVERETT HEATH CROSBY:
Burial: 1967, Bonshaw, Lot 30, Stone 35, Appin Road Cemetary
Religion: Methodist per 1901 census
More About MARY ELIZABETH SMITH:
Burial: 1970, Bonshaw, Lot 30, Stone 35, Appin Road Cemetary
vii. HAROLD CROSBY, b. 1900, Lot 30 K2, Meadowbank, PE.
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Religion: Methodist per 1901 census
viii. JEAN CROSBY, b. 1906; d. 1963, Crapaud, PE; m. MANFORD BEER; b. 1897, Crapaud, PE; d. Crapaud. PE.
More About JEAN CROSBY:
Burial: 1963, Crapaud Peoples Cemetary, Lot 29 Stone 12
More About MANFORD BEER:
Burial: Crapaud Peoples Cemetary, Lot 29 Stone 12