Allen Crosby (1848–1863)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was Allen Crosby born? 1848.
When did Allen Crosby die? 1863.
Life story
Allen Crosby (1848–1863) was born in 1848, and died in 1863, at about age 15. A cemetery record documents Allen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Allen's life.
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The world Allen lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 13 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
Questions about Allen Crosby
When was Allen Crosby born?
Allen Crosby was born in 1848.
When did Allen Crosby die?
Allen Crosby died in 1863.
How old was Allen Crosby at the time of death?
Allen Crosby was about 15 years old.
Where is Allen Crosby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Allen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Allen Crosby was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Allen was born.
Who was president when Allen Crosby died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Allen died.
What happened in the world the year Allen Crosby was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Allen Crosby's lifetime?
During Allen's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the American Civil War began (1861, age 13); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Allen Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Allen's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1848
Death
1863
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AncestryData, "Allen Crosby (1848–1863)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/allen-crosby-1848-1863-aaffe454/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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