Watson Montgomery Crosby

Watson Montgomery Crosby (June 10, 1857 – March 19, 1897) served as the reeve of the Rural Municipality of Wallace and as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the constituency of Dennis.

Watson Montgomery Crosby
Reeve of The Rural Municipality of Wallace, Manitoba
In office
1893–1896
Preceded byWilliam M. Cushing
Succeeded byGeorge A. Freeman
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Dennis
In office
January 15, 1896 – March 19, 1897
Preceded byJames Frame
Succeeded byWilliam James Kennedy
Personal details
Born(1857-06-10)June 10, 1857
French River, Prince Edward Island
DiedMarch 19, 1897(1897-03-19) (aged 39)
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Crosby was born at French River, Prince Edward Island, the son of Charles Crosby. His grandfather, Donald Montgomery, served as member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and represented Prince Edward Island as a member of the Senate of Canada.

Crosby moved to Manitoba in 1879 and settled on a farm near Virden. He was elected as a Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Wallace and served as Reeve from 1893 to 1896.[1] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba representing the Constituency of Dennis in the Province of Manitoba's Ninth General Election on January 15, 1896.[2] He was a candidate for the Patrons of Industry.[3]

Crosby held his seat in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba until his death. He died in Winnipeg, unmarried, of typhoid fever on March 19, 1897.

References
  1. "Watson Montgomery Crosby (1857-1897)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society.
  2. "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  3. Parliamentary Companion
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