About Hugh Powell Crosby
Lived 1827 – 1905 (aged 77). Hugh Powell Crosby was a Canadian politician.
Hugh Powell Crosby (January 29, 1829 – January 8, 1905) was an Ontario political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.
He was born in Markham in Upper Canada in 1829 to Chauncey Crosby and Polly Detweiler (Miller) Crosby and educated there. He served as clerk and treasurer of Markham Township for 10 years. He was also captain in the local militia. He married Harriet Newell White (1834 - 1908), on August 9, 1854. They had a daughter Mary Gertrude Crosby (1869–1941) who married John Crosby Jenkins, and at his death, 5 other siblings.
He died at Toronto General Hospital (Gerrard Street East) following a stroke, and eventually interred at St. James Cemetery (Toronto).
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Who was Hugh Powell Crosby?
Canadian politician (1827–1905)
When was Hugh Powell Crosby born?
Hugh Powell Crosby was born on 28 January 1827 in York.
When did Hugh Powell Crosby die?
Hugh Powell Crosby died on 8 January 1905.
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Hugh Powell Crosby was a politician.
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Hugh Powell Crosby was Canadian.
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