Michael Crosson (1822-1903)

MICHAEL CROSSON (my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather)

Birth: Dec 1822, Tipperary, IRELAND

Death: 5 Jan 1903, New Egypt, Ocean, New Jersey, USA

Marriage: Rebecca Honour Wilson (1832-1899) on 27 Jan 1853, New Egypt, Ocean, New Jersey, USA.

Children:

1. John Alfred Crosson (1854-1878)
2. Owen Crosson (1856-1875)
3. Michael Crosson (1858-1941)
4. Catharine Ann “Kate” Crosson (1860-1919)
5. George Wilson Crosson (1862-1864)
6. Mary Ann “Mame” Crosson (1864-1930)
7. Rebecca W. Crosson (1867-1931)
8. George W. Crosson (1869-1955)
9. Elizabeth M. “Lizzie” Crosson (1871-1962)
10. Joseph Crosson (1875-?)
    
    

Michael Crosson was born in County Tipperary, Ireland in December 1822 (or 1829).

On October 1, 1850, he departed out of Liverpool, England on board the ship Jacob A. Westervelt and arrived in New York City, New York, USA on October 9, 1850 (Source: Irish Immigrants: New York Port Arrival Records, 1846-1851).

In a letter from Alice Bernard Crosson (ABC) to George Leon Crosson Jr. (GLCJr) dated in the 1970’s, ABC states that Michael was born in Tipperary, Ireland about 1825 and came to this country at age 17, about 1842.

Michael Crosson married Rebecca Honour Wilson on January 27, 1853 in New Egypt, Ocean County, New Jersey. I have no documentation to support this date; it must have been from a family bible. However, I have reason to believe it is accurate because their first child was born in 1854.

Michael Crosson died on January 5, 1903 in New Egypt, Ocean County, New Jersey. He was buried on January 8, 1903 at the Church of the Assumption, New Egypt, Ocean, County, New Jersey.

Sources for Michael Crosson:

• 1860 United States Federal Census, under the name of “Michael Crossing”. His home in 1860 is Plumsted, Ocean, New Jersey. He is listed at age 30 (putting his year of birth at 1830), born in Ireland, and his occupation being “farm laborer”. He is listed here with his wife, Rebecca, and their children John, Owen, Michael, and Catharine.
• 1870 United States Federal Census, under the name “Michael Crossman”. Home in 1870 is Upper Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey. Age is 40 and birth year is again estimated to be 1830. Birthplace is again listed as Ireland. Occupation is “laborer”. He is listed here with his wife, Rebecca, and their children John Alfred, Owen, Michael, Catharine, Mary Anna, Rebecca, and George W.
• 1880 United States Federal Census, under the name “Michael Crosin”. Home in 1880 is Imlaystown, Monmouth, New Jersey. Age is given as 50, with estimated birth year of 1830. Birthplace is Ireland. His father and mother’s birthplace is also Ireland. His occupation is still farm laborer. He is listed here with his wife and his children George, Elizabeth, and Joseph.
• 1895 New Jersey State Census. As found in the notes of GLCJr: “Michael and Rebecca living alone, someplace in Upper Freehold Township, at ages 65 and 60. Sons George and Joe living with Joseph Stackhouse family, also in Upper Freehold, possibly as hired hands on Stackhouse farm."
• 1900 United States Federal Census, under the name “Michael Crasson Sr.”. His home in 1900 is Neptune, Monmouth, New Jersey. His birth date is given as December 1822 in Ireland and his age is 77. His parents’ birthplaces are given as Ireland. Michael’s marital status at this time is now widowed. His occupation is “retired”. He is living with his son, Michael Crosson Jr., daughter-in-law Jennie A Crosson, and his grandchildren George L., James H., Arthur J., Jennie, and Charles L.