He was born in Ireland, in 1821/1825, to Joseph Crossley and Catherine Heimbach. [sources: date: 2 (42 in 1865), 3 (42 in 1865), 5 (35 in 1860), 6 (48 in 1870), 7 (58 in 1880), 12 (24 in 1850). place: 2, 3, 6 (PA), 7 (PA), 10 (Montour County PA), 12 (PA). parents: 10]
He married Mary [unknown family name]. She was born in February 1828, in Pennsylvania. They had seven known children:
[sources: 10 (1829), 11 (Feb 1828)]
In 1850, he was living in Liberty Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Mary, children JW and Henry I, and with Rebecca, George, and John Boudman. He was a laborer. [source: 12]
In 1860, he was living in Liberty Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania (post office Mooresburg). He was living with his wife Mary, and their (presumed) children John, Henry, Regina, Ella, and William. He was a day laborer. He owned real estate worth $400 and personal property worth $100. [source: 5]
When he enlisted, he was a labor[er]. [sources: 2, 3]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair. [sources: 2, 3]
He was a substitute for W Stover. He enlisted and was mustered into service on 21 March 1865. He was enlisted for one year, at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, by Captain Blair. He was mustered in as a private in company K. His service was credited to the 8th subdivision of the 18th congressional district. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 14]
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865. He was a private, in company K. [sources: 1, 4, 14]
In 1870, he was living in Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Mary, and their (presumed) children Harry J, Regina E, Ella R, William, Charles, and George. He was a laborer. He owned real estate worth $2,500, and personal property worth $200. [source: 6]
In 1880, he was living on Church Street, in Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Mary and sons Charles and George. He was a laborer. [source: 7]
On 26 October 1881, he successfully applied for a pension from Pennsylvania. [sources: 8, 9]
In 1890, he was living in Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. [source: 4]
He died on 18 December 1899, in Pottsgrove, Union County, Pennsylvania. He was probably buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 10 (1900), 13 (18 Dec 99)]
On 5 January 1900, his widow, Mary Crosley, successfully applied for a pension from Pennsylvania. [sources: 8, 9]
In 1900, his widow, Mary Crossley, was living at 501 Church Street, ward 3, Danville Borough, Montour County, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son George. [source: 11]
In 1905, Mary Crossley died, in Williamsport, [Lycoming County,] Pennsylvania. [source: 10]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Geo W Crossley)
2 company K, third descriptive roll (George W Crossley)
3 company K, fourth descriptive roll (Geo W Crossley)
4 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Danville, supervisor's district 4, enumeration district 109, page 3 (George W Crossley)
5 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Liberty Township, post office Mooresburg, microfilm series M653, film 1146, page 227 = 33 handwritten (George Crossly)
6 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Danville Borough, ward 3, microfilm series M593, film 1380, page 154 = 74 [?] handwritten (George W Crossley)
7 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Danville, ward 3, supervisor's district 5, enumeration district 198, microfilm series T9, film 1160, page 167 = 50 B handwritten (George W Crossley)
8 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (George W Crosley)
9 pension index, by name (George W Crosley)
10 'Lanham family', a gedcom, available on RootsWeb WorldConnect, contact Howard Lanham, updated 13 April 2009, accessed 11 September 2012 (George W Crossley)
11 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Danville Borough, ward 3, microfilm series T623, film 1445, supervisor's district 10, enumeration district 106, page 71 = 17 A handwritten (Mary Crossley)
12 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Montour County, Liberty Township, microfilm series M432, film 801, page 354 recto = 703 handwritten (Geo Crossly)
13 Pennsylvania veterans burial cards (George W Crossley)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George W Crossley)
| line | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Dwellings visited | 21 | ||||||
| Families visited | 22 | ||||||
| Name | Geo Crossly | Mary Crossly | J. W. Crossly | Henry I. Crossly | Rebecca Boudman | Geo Boudman | John Boudman |
| Age | 24 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 47 | 20 | 18 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m | f | m | m |
| Color | |||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Laborer | Boatman | Laborer | ||||
| Real estate owned | |||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Pa] | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||||
| Attended school within year | |||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Dwelling number | 233 | ||||||
| Family number | 234 | ||||||
| Name | George Crossly | Mary | John W | Henery [sic] | Regina | Ella | William |
| Age | 35 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M | F | F | M |
| Color | |||||||
| Occupation | Day Laborer | ||||||
| Value of real estate owned | 400 | ||||||
| Value of personal estate | 100 | ||||||
| Place of birth | [blank; probably PA] | ||||||
| Married within year | |||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Dwelling-house number | 570 | |||||||
| Family number | 568 | |||||||
| Name | Crossley George W | " Mary | " Harry J | " Regina E | " Ella R | " William | " Charles C [?] | " George E |
| Age | 48 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | F | M | M | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Laborer | R f [?] Store Clerk | ||||||
| Real estate value | 2500 | |||||||
| Personal estate value | 200 | |||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Pa] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Father foreign born | ||||||||
| Mother foreign born | ||||||||
| Birth month if born within year | ||||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Can't read | ||||||||
| Can't write | ||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| street name | Church Street | |||
| house number | ||||
| dwelling visit # | 490 | |||
| family visit # | 502 | |||
| name | Crossley George W | - Mary | - Charles E | - George E |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | M |
| age | 58 | 51 | 19 | 12 |
| month born if born in year | ||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | Son | |
| single | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | ||
| widowed/divorced | ||||
| married during year | ||||
| occupation | Laborer | Keeping house | Works in Rolling M | not working |
| months unemployed | ||||
| currently ill? | ||||
| blind | ||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||
| idiotic | ||||
| insane | ||||
| disabled | ||||
| school this year | 1 | |||
| can't read | ||||
| can't write | ||||
| birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| mother's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| line | 17 | 18 |
| street | Church | |
| house number | 501 | |
| dwelling number | 366 | |
| family number | 368 | |
| name | Crossley Mary | - George E |
| relationship | Head | Son |
| color | W | W |
| sex | F | M |
| birth date | Feby 1828 | May 1868 |
| age | 72 | 32 |
| married? | W | S |
| # years married | ||
| mother of how many children? | ||
| # of children living | ||
| birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " |
| father's birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " |
| mother's birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " |
| immigration year | ||
| # years in USA | ||
| naturalized citizen? | ||
| occupation | Painter | |
| # months not employed | 4 | |
| # months in school | ||
| can read | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes |
| speaks English | Yes | Yes |
| owned/rented | O | |
| free or mortgaged | F | |
| farm/house | H | |
| # of farm schedule | ||