James Allen Crosby known as Jim by his Family. He married a Clystia A. Knox 11 Jan 1894. Together they had 7 Children 3 Sons and 4 Daughters. They were divorced after 1920 and he married a Lelia Pearl Miles of Loraine, Mitchell Co., TX. in the 1920's. He was a Brother to my Great Grandma Joann Crosby Basham. His death Certificate states he is buried in Loriane Cemetery in Mitchell Co. TX.
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Abilene Reporter News
August 13, 1953
J. A. Crosby, Loraine Justice of Peace, Dies; Rites Today
Loraine, Aug. 13
Funeral for J. A. Crosby, 78, former justice of the peace and Mitchell County deputy sheriff, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Loraine Baptist Church.
He died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home here.
The Rev. Leonard Hartley will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Harris. Burial will be in Loraine Cemetery under the direction of Cate-Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Mr. Crosby had lived in Loraine for the past 24 years. He was born June 8, 1875 at (Milltown Sebastian Co., AR.)Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He had been in failing health for several months. He was serving as justice of the peace here until failing health caused him to retire.
Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Gaither; two sons, J. S. Crosby of Eastland and O. B. Crosby of Monahans; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Coffee of Lamesa, Mrs. Donnie Davis of Eastland, Mrs. Ruby Ash of Ranger and Mrs. Sadie Reece of Olden; two step daughters, Mrs. Laura Stewart of Colorado City and Mrs. Leila Beaty of Loraine.
Bio Contributed by Bill Adams
Bio:
Abilene Reporter News
August 13, 1953
J. A. Crosby, Loraine Justice of Peace, Dies; Rites Today
Loraine, Aug. 13
Funeral for J. A. Crosby, 78, former justice of the peace and Mitchell County deputy sheriff, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Loraine Baptist Church.
He died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home here.
The Rev. Leonard Hartley will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Harris. Burial will be in Loraine Cemetery under the direction of Cate-Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Mr. Crosby had lived in Loraine for the past 24 years. He was born June 8, 1875 at (Milltown Sebastian Co., AR.)Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He had been in failing health for several months. He was serving as justice of the peace here until failing health caused him to retire.
Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Gaither; two sons, J. S. Crosby of Eastland and O. B. Crosby of Monahans; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Coffee of Lamesa, Mrs. Donnie Davis of Eastland, Mrs. Ruby Ash of Ranger and Mrs. Sadie Reece of Olden; two step daughters, Mrs. Laura Stewart of Colorado City and Mrs. Leila Beaty of Loraine.
Bio Contributed by Bill Adams
James Allen Crosby known as Jim by his Family. He married a Clystia A. Knox 11 Jan 1894. Together they had 7 Children 3 Sons and 4 Daughters. They were divorced after 1920 and he married a Lelia Pearl Miles of Loraine, Mitchell Co., TX. in the 1920's. He was a Brother to my Great Grandma Joann Crosby Basham. His death Certificate states he is buried in Loriane Cemetery in Mitchell Co. TX.
Bio:
Abilene Reporter News
August 13, 1953
J. A. Crosby, Loraine Justice of Peace, Dies; Rites Today
Loraine, Aug. 13
Funeral for J. A. Crosby, 78, former justice of the peace and Mitchell County deputy sheriff, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Loraine Baptist Church.
He died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home here.
The Rev. Leonard Hartley will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Harris. Burial will be in Loraine Cemetery under the direction of Cate-Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Mr. Crosby had lived in Loraine for the past 24 years. He was born June 8, 1875 at (Milltown Sebastian Co., AR.)Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He had been in failing health for several months. He was serving as justice of the peace here until failing health caused him to retire.
Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Gaither; two sons, J. S. Crosby of Eastland and O. B. Crosby of Monahans; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Coffee of Lamesa, Mrs. Donnie Davis of Eastland, Mrs. Ruby Ash of Ranger and Mrs. Sadie Reece of Olden; two step daughters, Mrs. Laura Stewart of Colorado City and Mrs. Leila Beaty of Loraine.
Bio Contributed by Bill Adams
Bio:
Abilene Reporter News
August 13, 1953
J. A. Crosby, Loraine Justice of Peace, Dies; Rites Today
Loraine, Aug. 13
Funeral for J. A. Crosby, 78, former justice of the peace and Mitchell County deputy sheriff, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Loraine Baptist Church.
He died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home here.
The Rev. Leonard Hartley will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Harris. Burial will be in Loraine Cemetery under the direction of Cate-Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Mr. Crosby had lived in Loraine for the past 24 years. He was born June 8, 1875 at (Milltown Sebastian Co., AR.)Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He had been in failing health for several months. He was serving as justice of the peace here until failing health caused him to retire.
Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Gaither; two sons, J. S. Crosby of Eastland and O. B. Crosby of Monahans; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Coffee of Lamesa, Mrs. Donnie Davis of Eastland, Mrs. Ruby Ash of Ranger and Mrs. Sadie Reece of Olden; two step daughters, Mrs. Laura Stewart of Colorado City and Mrs. Leila Beaty of Loraine.
Bio Contributed by Bill Adams
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