About John F. Crosby
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 72–73). John F. Crosby was an American lawyer.
John Francis Crosby (October 26, 1889 – December 10, 1962) was an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut under two presidents. He also served as the Assistant U.S. Attorney General.
Biography Born in Wisconsin, John would move up and down the east coast during his lifetime. He worked as an attorney serving as the US Attorney for Connecticut and the assistant US Attorney General. After attending Georgetown Preparatory School, he was the Valedictorian from Georgetown University in 1912 and went to Harvard Law School after that.
He died on December 10, 1962, at his home in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
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Who was John F. Crosby?
American attorney (1889-1962)
When was John F. Crosby born?
John F. Crosby was born in 1889 in Fond du Lac.
When did John F. Crosby die?
John F. Crosby died on 10 December 1962.
What was John F. Crosby's occupation?
John F. Crosby was a lawyer.
What nationality was John F. Crosby?
John F. Crosby was American.
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