Stephen Crosby
Stephen Crosby (1808–1869) was an American politician. He served as the commissioner of the United States General Land Office for Texas in the 1850s and 1860s. He is the namesake of Crosby County, Texas.
Stephen Crosby | |
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| Born | 1808 South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 1869 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Democratic Party Know Nothing Party |
| Spouse | Eliza Green |
| Children | Charles Adolphus Crosby |
Early life edit
Stephen Crosby was born in 1808 in South Carolina.[1][2][3]
Career edit
Crosby worked on a steamboat on the Alabama River in the 1830s. He moved to Texas in 1840 and joined the Democratic Party.[3]
In 1851, he was elected as a commissioner of the Texas General Land Office. He served in this capacity until 1858.[3] He ran again as a member of the Know Nothing Party, but he lost the election. Nevertheless, he served again as Commissioner as a Democrat until he was dismissed in 1867.[3]
Personal life edit
Crosby married Eliza Green.[3] They had a son, Charles Adolphus Crosby.[3] They resided in Austin, Texas.[2]
Death edit
Crosby died of a laudanum overdose on August 5, 1869, in Austin, Texas.[1][2][3] Crosby County, Texas, was named in his honor.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Texas News". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. August 10, 1869. p. 2. Retrieved January 1, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Texas". The Times-Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. August 21, 1869. p. 3. Retrieved January 1, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Davis, Charles G. (June 12, 2010). "CROSBY, STEPHEN". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
External links edit
- Crosby, Stephen 1808-1869 on WorldCat