Legislator Details


Daniel W. Crosby
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1833
City: Barrington, NY
County: Yates County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/4/1895
City: Elbridge, MI
County: Oceana County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Agnes Calstvek; children: 6, Dick J., Fay (this son was the first white settler to die in their town), Maggie F. (Wetmore), Matt and Mark and one other

Number of Children: 6


Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Sela and Fanny Crosby. Moved to Oceana county in 1864 to teach the Indians. Superintendent of Schools (one term), township clerk (8 years), supervisor (9 years including 1869-70, 1881-82), county clerk and register of deeds (2 years).

Notable Facts:
Day and month of birth not known.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Harbors, Michigan Institute for Deaf and Dumb
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elbridge
County of Residence Oceana
District: Oceana
District Description: Oceana County

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:212; Manual 1889 p.638; HARTWICK p.221, includes portrait; USCen 1870, 1880; MIDeathRec 1867-1952