Person Record

Metadata

Name

Crossley, Robert

Genealogy ID

83181

Born

19 SEP 1836

Birthplace

England

Deceased

21 NOV 1926

Deceased where

Mansfield, Tioga PA

Cemetery

Prospect Cemetery

Occupation

Gardner, Greenhouse Operator

Spouse

Nannie Barrett

Children

Eli C. Crossley
William C. Crossley
Mary A. Crossley
Charles Crossley

Reference

Obit PDC

Notes

PDC Robert Crossley 1836-1922 83181............................. death year is 1926
Robert Crossley, widowed = 83181
Death Cert. #113566; Cause - Myocarditis
b. 19 September 1836, England; d. 21 November 1926, Mansfield
Occupation - Florist, owner of greenhouses
Parents - Both born England but no names
Mary A. Crossley, Mansfield
Burial - Mansfield 23 November 1926

CROSSLEY, Robert [SRGP 83181] - Robert Crossley, aged 90 years, one of Mansfield's oldest and most respected citizens, died Nov. 22. He was born in England September 19, 1836. In 1859 he married Miss Nannie Barrett. In 1862, Mr. Crossley and his family came to America and for about five years he worked in various places until in 1867, when he removed to Mansfield and took charge of the Morris farms. In 1870 he purchased about four acres of land, where the Crossley greenhouses are now located, which he made into a market garden. He made a success of this and in 1874 purchased of Hon. Simon B. Elliott the first greenhouse property anywhere in the county. Mr. Crossley had been quite active until recently. He is survived by one son, W.C. Crossley, one daughter, Miss Mary Crossley, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Bell, of Wilmington, Delaware, former rector of St. James' church officiating. - Wellsboro Agitator, 1 December 1926, p.2