Hugh Powell Crosby

Hugh Powell Crosby
MPP for York East
In office
1867–1874
Preceded by Riding established
Succeeded by John Lane
Personal details
Born January 29, 1829(1829-01-29)
Markham, Upper Canada
Died January 8, 1905(1905-01-08) (aged 75)
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Harriet N. White

Hugh Powell Crosby (January 29, 1829 - January 8, 1905) was an Ontario political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

He was born in Markham in Upper Canada in 1829 to Chauncey Crosby and Polly Detweiler (Miller) Crosby and educated there. He served as clerk and treasurer of Markham for 10 years. He was also captain in the local militia. He married Harriet N. White (1934 - 1908). They had a daughter Mary Gertrude Crosby (1869–1941) who married John Crosby Jenkins.

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