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Family HistoryFamily History - Oliver P. Crosby


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Oliver P. Crosby and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Oliver P. Crosby,1 born July 1838 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Christopher Crosby and Julia Ann Miller;1, 2, 3, 4 died 25 January 1903 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Oliver married Harriet A. Dunbar (born April 1843 in Connecticut, the daughter of Moses Dunbar and Sarah Getchell;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Harriet died 8 September 1916 in New London, New London County, Connecticut5). Oliver and Harriet are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 5

Child of Oliver P. Crosby and Harriet A. Dunbar:

 2i. Charles Edward Crosby, born ca. 1863 in Connecticut.2, 3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Oliver P. Crosby, born: July 1838 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 25 January 1903 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and spouse).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Ward 2, Page 65, Oliver P. Crosby, 28, Conn., laborer; Harriet A. Crosby, 25, Conn.; Charles E. Crosby, 7, Conn.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 90, Page No. 4D, Oliver Crosby, 45, Conn., steamfitter; wife Harriet Crosby, 37, Conn.; son Edward Crosby, 17, Conn.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 465, Sheet No. 3A, Oliver Crosby, 61, Connecticut, July 1838, day laborer; wife of 40 years Harriet Crosby, 57, Connecticut, Apr. 1843, 2 children, 1 living; border George Bailey, Jr., 43, New York, Oct. 1856, car inspector RR; border Henrietta Bailey, 57, Connecticut, June 1843, 6 children, 4 living.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Harriet A. Dunbar Crosby, born: April 1843; died: 8 September 1916 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her mother, two siblings, and spouse).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Image 3 of 54, Sarah Peckham, 50, CT; Abby J. Eaton, 26, CT; Celia Peckham, 20, CT; John Dunbar, 18, CT mariner; Martin V. Dunbar, 16, CT, mariner; Mary L. Dunbar, 12, CT; Jeremiah Dunbar, 9, CT; Harriet A. Dunbar, 7, CT.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Page 53, Image 53 of 64, Sarah Dunbar, 54, Conn.; John Dunbar, 27, Conn., seaman; Martin Dunbar, 24, Conn., seaman; Jeremiah Dunbar, 19, Conn., seaman; Harriet Dunbar, 18, Conn.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 521, Sheet No. 11A, John W. Francis, 60, Connecticut, first married age 25, flagman, railroad; wife Mary C. Francis, 60, Connecticut, first married age 25; border Harriet Crosby, 66, Connecticut, widow, 2 children, none living, canvasser, laces.