Name Clarkson Crosby Role Politician | Died February 22, 1858 | |
Clarkson Floyd Crosby (November 3, 1817 – February 22, 1858 New York City) was an American politician from New York.
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Early life
He was the son of William Bedlow Crosby (1786–1865) and Harriet Ashton Clarkson (1786–1859). He was a graduate of Union College, located in Schenectady, New York.
Career
Clarkson F. Crosby was a member of the New York State Assembly (Albany Co.) in 1845. He was a presidential elector in 1848, voting for Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) in 1854 and 1855. While in the Senate, he served on the Select Committee.
Personal life
On September 8, 1838, he married Angelica Schuyler (1820–1896), daughter of John Schuyler (1768–1843) and Maria Miller (1784–1832). They lived in Watervliet, New York and had three children, including:
He was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.