Legislator Details


Moreau S. Crosby
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/2/1839
City: Manchester, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Mary E. Moseley in Rochester, NY, 1864; children: James M. & Raymond M. & one daughter

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion: Baptist
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Occupation: insurance
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Biographical Sketch:
Only child of J.S. Crosby. Went to Grand Rapids, MI, 1857; studied law in St. Anthony; went to U. of Rochester (NY), 1859; grad. 1863; masters, 1866. Succeeded his father in their insurance business, 1875.

Notable Facts:
Committees: Education (chair); Prison; Insurance; Phraseology [constitution] (chair). Member of the State Bd of Charities, 5 yrs. Elected Lt. Gov. 1882 & 1882


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education and Public Schools , State Prison , Insurance , Engrossment and Enrollment of Bills
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 28
District Description: Kent County

Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
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Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.177-78;