Clarkson F. Crosby
| Hon. Clarkson F. Crosby | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 11th District |
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In office January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1855 |
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| Preceded by | Azor Taber |
| Succeeded by | John W. Harcourt |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany County |
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In office January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1845 |
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| Preceded by |
Levi Shaw Samuel Stevens Simon Veeder |
| Succeeded by |
Ira Harris Thomas L. Shafer Robert D. Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Clarkson Floyd Crosby November 3, 1817 |
| Died | February 22, 1858 (aged 40) New York City |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Angelica Schuyler (m. 1838; his death 1858) |
| Children |
John Schuyler Crosby Harriet Clarkson Crosby Eliza Maria Crosby |
| Parents | William Bedlow Crosby Harriet Ashton Clarkson |
| Alma mater | Union College |
Clarkson Floyd Crosby (November 3, 1817 – February 22, 1858 New York City) was an American politician from New York.
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.
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.
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.
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