William was born William Harrison Crosby on 26 April 1824 Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire & baptised William Harrison Crosby on 6 June 1824 Fylingdales, Yorkshire the son of Matthew Crosby & Ann. [1]
Living in Hooks House, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire in 1841 with sister Rachel & parents.[2]
The marriage of William Harrison Crosby & Betsey Herbert was conducted on 12 May 1844 Fylingdales, Yorkshire. Father of bride & groom noted as John Herbert & Matthew Crosby.[3]
The marriage of William Harrison Crosby & Sarah Ann Smith was conducted on 7 September 1847 Fylingdales, Yorkshire. Father of bride & groom noted as Samuel Smith & Matthew Crosby.[4]
A butcher in 1871 with wife Sarah & son John William living in Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool, Durham.[5]
He died on 23 December 1891 Hartlepool, Durham. [6][7][8]