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     Marguerite Jean Crosby was born on 26 April 1926 at Boyd Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Winslow Crosby and Marguerite L. Peebles.¹ Marguerite Jean Crosby married (?) Heenehan. Marguerite Jean Crosby died in May 1978 at Bergen Co. (probably), NJ, at age 52 Dates per SSDI, last residence Wyckoff.

     Marian Field Crosby was born on 13 March 1924 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Field Crosby and Dorothy A. Dennis.¹ Marian Field Crosby married Richard Kiple Eason circa 1945; Engagement announced in the 27 JUN 1945 edition of the Vidette-Messanger of Porter County, page 2. Marian Field Crosby lived on 6 April 1950 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN. She died on 15 June 2002 at Knox Co. (probably), TN, at age 78 per SSDI, last residence Knoxville. She was buried in June 2002 at Crestview Memory Gardens, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN, Findagrave #117963721.

     Marjorie F. Crosby was born circa 1907 at Greeley Co. (probably), NE, per 1900 census -- Findagrave.com memorial shows a 1905 date.^2,1 She was the daughter of Winwood Hallis Crosby and Amelia Mae Wetzel.² Marjorie F. Crosby married John David Munsinger, son of Franklin Munsinger and Rosa Vargason, in 1928 at Greeley Co., NE.¹ Marjorie F. Crosby died on 6 January 1933. She was buried in January 1933 at Grand View Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley Co., NE, Findagrave #23222750.

     Marjorie Jean Crosby was born on 17 January 1927 at Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Field Crosby and Dorothy A. Dennis.¹ Marjorie Jean Crosby married Ronald Edwin Dickmeyer, son of Frederick Henry Dickmeyer and Mathilda Dorothea Meyer, on 13 April 1949. Marjorie Jean Crosby lived at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

     Mary A. Crosby was born on 27 December 1901 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Garland Van Ness Crosby and Cora Bell Field.¹ Mary A. Crosby married Charles Skinner McGill, son of James H. McGill and Fanny Ruth Skinner. Mary A. Crosby died on 30 December 1989 at age 88. She was buried in January 1990 at Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #72493534.

     Mary Jo Crosby was born on 3 April 1928 at Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Windle Crosby and Clara M. Rutherford.¹ Mary Jo Crosby married Garrett David Hodgson before 1953. Mary Jo Crosby and Garrett David Hodgson were divorced in October 1968 at Marin Co., CA. Mary Jo Crosby and Garrett David Hodgson were divorced in April 1972 at Marin Co., CA. Mary Jo Crosby married Francis Lester Enos on 16 October 1972 at Marin Co., CA. Mary Jo Crosby died in October 1991 at Marin Co. (probably), CA, at age 63 per SSDI, last residence Mill Valley.

     Morgan Baker Crosby was born on 17 November 1809 at Putnam Co., NY.¹ He married Philura Freeman on 20 October 1834 at Mansfield, Tolland Co., CT. Morgan Baker Crosby died on 5 March 1895 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, at age 85. He was buried in March 1895 at Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #224039523.

     Robert Field Crosby was born on 3 December 1898 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.¹ He was the son of Garland Van Ness Crosby and Cora Bell Field.¹ Robert Field Crosby began military service WW I service. He married Dorothy A. Dennis, daughter of George B. Dennis and Marian Wakefield, on 30 June 1922 at Cook Co., IL. Robert Field Crosby lived on 8 April 1930 at 1705 East 72nd Street, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, salesman, surgical equipment.² He died on 23 November 1986 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, at age 87

Obituary -- Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, Valparaiso, Indiana; Monday, 24 NOV 1986, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

R. Field Crosby

R. Field Crosby, 87, of Valparaiso, a retired McGill Manufacturing Co. executive, died Sunday in Porter Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 3, 1898 in Albuquerque, N.M., the son of VanNess and Cora (Field) Crosby. His great-grandparents were Morgan and Philura Crosby whose home still stands at 252 Crosby Ave. On June 30, 1922 in Chicago he married Dorothy Dennis who died in February 1979.

He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, American Legion Charles Pratt Post 94, Veterans of World War I, BPOE 500, Indiana Sheriffs Association, Valparaiso Coin Club and LaPorte County Historical Steam Society.

Surviving are two daughters, Marian Eason of Valparaiso and Marjorie C. Dickmeyer of Iowa; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary C. McGill of Valparaiso.

No services or visitation; cremation.

He was cremated.

     Thomas Windle Crosby was born on 30 June 1894 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Freeman Crosby and Mary Jane Windle. Thomas Windle Crosby married Clara M. Rutherford, daughter of John Morton Rutherford and Mary C. O'Donnell, on 1 July 1922 at Franklin Co., OH, WW II draft registration. Thomas Windle Crosby lived on 29 April 1930 at 2017 South Xanthus Avenue, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, salesman, steel tank company.² He lived in April 1940 at 605 Washington Street, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, salesman, bearing factory.³ He married Pauline Taylor on 21 August 1959 at Marin Co., CA, Pauline was first married to Donald English, in 1934. Thomas Windle Crosby died on 26 November 1978 at Marin Co., CA, at age 84.

     Winwood Hallis Crosby was born on 13 June 1883 at Nebraska.¹ He married Amelia Mae Wetzel circa 1904.¹ Winwood Hallis Crosby died on 20 September 1941 at age 58. He was buried in September 1941 at Grand View Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley Co., NE, Findagrave #23222644.

     Ruth L. Crosier was born circa 1926. She married Nathan W. Helton. Ruth L. Crosier died on 13 September 1981 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

     Stella A. Crosier was born in 1879 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Sarah Jane (?)¹ Stella A. Crosier married Samuel Dent George, son of William P. George and Mary Amanda Webb, on 28 November 1906 at Jefferson Co., KY. Stella A. Crosier lived on 19 January 1920 at Gardena Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA, Milliner in department store. Stella was listed as head of household, Samuel not listed with the family. Mother Jane Crosier was living with Stella.² She died on 8 February 1964 at Los Angeles Co., CA. She was buried in February 1964 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 84098275.

     Samuel C. Crosley was born on 29 September 1792 at Pennsylvania. He married Phebe Sinclair on 22 September 1812 at Jefferson Co., OH. Samuel C. Crosley died on 14 February 1856 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 63.

     Welker Crosley was born circa 1922 at Indiana.¹ He married Dorothy F. Abshier, daughter of Claude Abshier and Grace Bartles.¹

     Barbara Louise Croson was born on 6 July 1927 at Latah Co., ID. She was the daughter of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes. Barbara Louise Croson married Fredrick Donavan Christensen, son of Lars Fredrick Christensen and Chloe Jane Call, on 6 October 1944 at Bancroft, Caribou Co., ID. Barbara Louise Croson died on 28 November 1995 at Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 68. She was buried on 2 December 1995 at Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

     Edith Croson was born circa December 1916 at Reubens, Lewis Co. (probably), ID. She was the daughter of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes.

     Eva Mae Croson was born on 9 September 1903 at Winterset, Madison Co., IA. She was the daughter of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes. Eva Mae Croson married Bertle Alexander Wallner on 10 January 1932. Eva Mae Croson died on 27 August 1986 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 82. She was buried in 1986 at Burnt Ridge Cemetery, Troy, Latah Co., ID.

     Gyle Halden Croson was born on 1 June 1907 at Reubens, Lewis Co., ID. He was the son of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes. Gyle Halden Croson died on 19 April 1990 at age 82. He was buried in April 1990 at Troy, Latah Co., ID.

     Harvey Ray Croson was born on 29 March 1887 at Aledo, Mercer Co., IL, Father born PA, mother born Ohio, per 1910 census info (Nez Perce Co., ID, p.44A.) He was the son of Thomas Henry Croson and Margaret Jane McCreight. Harvey Ray Croson married Mabel Etta Rhodes, daughter of James Thompson Rhodes and Mary Elizabeth Miller, on 8 October 1902 at Winterset, Madison Co., IA. Harvey Ray Croson lived in February 1920 at Reubens, Lewis Co., ID, Census p.190B. He died on 10 January 1940 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 52.

     Lyle Hansel Croson was born on 1 June 1907 at Reubens, Lewis Co., ID. He was the son of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes. Lyle Hansel Croson died on 20 September 1981 at St. Mary's, Benewah Co., ID, at age 74.

     Thomas Henry Croson married Margaret Jane McCreight.

     Thomas R. Croson was born circa 1906 at Nez Perce Co. (probably), ID. He was the son of Harvey Ray Croson and Mabel Etta Rhodes.

     Adaline Alice Cross was born on 15 March 1909 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William M. Cross and Elizabeth J. Cox.

     Alice A. Cross was born in December 1851 at Indiana Father born Ohio, mother born England, per 1880 census info.¹ She married Lemuel A. Windle, son of John A. Windle and Brittania E. (?), on 3 April 1872 at Porter Co., IN, No children born to this marriage (1900 census.)¹

     Carol Cross was born on 10 June 1942 at Ogallala, Keith Co., NE. She married Donald Lee Shearer, son of Waldo Emerson Shearer and Lola Leona Law, in 1972 at Grant, Perkins Co., NE. Carol Cross died on 20 August 2016 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Carol Shearer, 74, of North Platte, passed away August 20, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Ogallala to George and Gertrude (Harris) Cross. Carol graduated from Arthur High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Donald Lee Shearer in 1972 at Grant and moved to Brady that same year. She lived in Brady for 17 years where they owned and operated Stuckey’s and moved? to? North Platte for the past 26 years. She was also employed by Hehnke’s in Paxton, Sixth Street, Country General and The Dollar Store, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Eagles Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a stepson, Doug Shearer; granddaughter, Erin Shearer; and niece, Karen Kramer. She is survived by daughter, Julie (Mike) Snider of North Platte; stepson, Dondi (Ronda) Shearer of Kearney; brothers, Jay (Janet) Cross of Menlo Park, California and Gary (Judy) Cross of Ogallala; sisters, Ann (Bob) Kramer of North Platte and Marge (Leonard) Sherman of Loveland, Colorado; granddaughters, Heather (Jordan Warner) Shearer of Cozad, Mandy (Benny Torrez) Snider of Twin Falls, Idaho and Brooke Shearer of Kearney; grandsons, Devin (Brittany Pochop) Dunbar and Drew Dunbar both of North Platte; great grandchildren, Dylan, Elaina and Jaxon of North Platte and Twin Falls, Idaho; also many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in her memory. A celebration of Carol’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at First United Methodist Church. Private inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

She was buried in August 2016 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, Findagrave #168826319.

     Carrie Lucretia Cross married Edwin William Soesbe, son of William Soesbe and Angelina Julina Buckner, on 19 February 1879 at Jones Co., IA.

     Dorothy Cross was born on 24 February 1912 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William M. Cross and Elizabeth J. Cox.

     Elmer Cross was born on 21 July 1910 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William M. Cross and Elizabeth J. Cox. Elmer Cross died in March 1986 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL (probably), at age 75.²

     Gavin Renwick Cross was born on 16 September 1852 at Crossgates, Scotland. He married Mary Adaline Magne on 28 February 1878 at Haldane, Ogle Co., IL. Gavin Renwick Cross died on 15 May 1924 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL, at age 71.

     George W. Cross married Lillie Kearney.¹