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Crosson Family, 1870s, Toronto, Ontario. Image shows a group of adults and children posing for  ...
Crosson Family, 1870s, Toronto, Ontario
Crosson Family, 1870s, Toronto, Ontario. Image shows a group of adults and children posing for a photo outside the house.

Crosson Family, 1870s, Toronto, Ontario

Date1878 ca.
Format
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Lot 22, Con. 5 West. The Crosson family in front of their house on lot 22, Con. 5 West. Left to Right. Back row: Nellie, Lizzie, Grandma, Rilla Devins, John Devins, Jennie Crosson, Ben Crosson. Middle row: George Crosson, Brigham C., Milton Devins, Joe Crosson. Front row: John C., Vic. C., Aggie C. The Crosson family were early settlers of Emery. John Crosson arrived from Pennsylvania around 1799, trading a horse to Isaac Devins Sr. for 100 acres of lot 22 (1806). He bought the remainder of lot 22 in 1815, and in 1831 received lot 21 from the Crown. The house was in the middle of lot 22, between Weston and Jane, north of Finch.
Dimensions63 x 84 mm
ProvenanceToronto Public Library. North York Central Library. Canadiana Department. Gift of North York Historical Society.
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberNYHS00651
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Finch Avenue West
Neighbourhood:Humber Summit
North-south street:Weston Road
Province or state:Ontario