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Descendants of Patrick Crossan

Generation No. 2

2. CATHERINE² CROSSEN (PATRICK¹ CROSSAN) was born Abt. 1829 in Ireland. She married MICHAEL BOYLE. He was born Abt. 1825 in Ireland, and died Bef. 1860.

Children of CATHERINE CROSSEN and MICHAEL BOYLE are:

	i.	ANNIE³ BOYLE, b. Abt. 1851; m. MCGRANE.
	ii.	BRIDGET BOYLE, b. August 1854.
	iii.	CATHERINE BOYLE, b. December 1855.
	iv.	JAMES J. BOYLE, b. September 1859.
7.	v.	BERNARD BOYLE, b. September 1859.

3. PATRICK² CROSSEN (PATRICK¹ CROSSAN) was born Abt. April 4, 1830 in Boagh, Drumgoon parish, Cavan Co., Ireland, and died November 30, 1896 in Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC. He married MARY CONNALEY. She was born May 1839 in Ireland, and died September 7, 1910 in Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.

Children of PATRICK CROSSEN and MARY CONNALEY are:

8.	i.	CATHERINE A³ CROSSEN, b. August 1857, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
	ii.	MURTY CROSSEN, b. July 1860, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. January 14, 1922, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC(ST BRIDGET CEMETERY.
	iii.	MARTHA CROSSEN, b. Abt. 1861, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
9.	iv.	SUSAN CROSSEN, b. December 1864, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
	v.	OWEN CROSSEN, b. January 1864, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. 1941, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC (ST BRIDGET CEMETERY).
	vi.	PATRICK CROSSEN, b. Abt. 1868, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
10.	vii.	MARY ELLEN CROSSEN, b. February 1869, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
	viii.	MICHAEL CROSSEN, b. Abt. 1870, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. May 13, 1899, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC (ST BRIDGET CEMETERY).
	ix.	JAMES CROSSEN, b. March 1874, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. 1947; m. NELLIE; b. 1888; d. 1962.
11.	x.	BRIDGET CROSSEN, b. November 1875, Ridgeway, Iowa Co., Wisc..
	xi.	WILLIAM CROSSEN, b. May 1879, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. May 5, 1915, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC (ST BRIDGET CEMETERY).
	xii.	HUGH CROSSEN, b. June 1880, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. 1922, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC(ST BRIDGET CEMETERY; m. NORA CONWAY.

4. PHILLIP² CROSSEN (PATRICK¹ CROSSAN) was born Abt. January 1834 in Boagh, Durmgoon parish, Cavan Co., Ireland, and died January 17, 1912 in RIDGEWAY, IOWA Co. , WISC(ST BRIDGET CEMETERY). He married CATHERINE ASHE December 30, 1862 in Mineral Point, Wisc ( Fr Mc Cann), daughter of PATRICK ASHE and MARY KENNY. She was born February 1845 in Co. Kerry, Ireland, and died January 29, 1921 in Ridgeway, Iowa Co., Wisc.(St. Briget Cemetery).

Notes for PHILLIP CROSSEN:
Baptism date 9 July 1835, Sponsors Michael Briens and Peggy Briens

Obituary---Crossen (Dodgeville Chronicle Paper, Jan 28, 1912)

      Phillip Crossen, one of the old settlers of Ridgeway, passed away on Jan. 17, 1912, of heart failure at his home six miles south of Ridgeway at the age of 74 years. His age would be 78, if born in 1834. \\
Mr. Crossen was born in County Cavan, Ireland, in 1838(1834), and came to this country when 15 years old1849-1853??, with his father, brothers and sisters and settled in Mock-Junk (Mauch Chuck, now Jim Thrope), Penn. No mention is made of his mother ,Ane Nealan. Later he came to Ridgeway and took up land. He came with or after his brother Pat in the 1850s, Wisconsin land records show Pat obtaining land in 1858.\\\\\\
On Dec. 30, 1862 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Ashe by the parish priest, Rev McGann of Mineral Point. to this union eleven children were born, two of whom have proceeded him to eternity, Margaret (Bohan), ten years ago and Michel Micheal in infancy. He is survived by his wife and children Philip, Maurice. Hughie, Mary and Katie at home, James of Blue Mounds, John of Chicago, Patrick of Cleary City, Alaska, and Mrs. Frank Annie Saurer of Oregon, Ill., all of whom but Patrick were present at the funeral. They mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and great-grandson. Ralph J Crossen\\\\\\
      The deceased will be greatly missed as he was of such a cheerful disposition, always having a pleasant word for everyone. As a neighbor he was very kind, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was very devoted husband and a tender father; he lead a good christian life, always living up to the rights of the church. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Plans had been made for celebrating the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Crossen which would have taken place Dec. 30, 1912.
      The funeral took place Friday at 10:30 o'clock from St. Bridget's church, conducted by Rev. Fr. Wrenn. His six nephew acted as pallbearers and the burial was in the Catholic cemetery.



Children of PHILLIP CROSSEN and CATHERINE ASHE are:

12.	i.		JAMES WILLIAM³ CROSSEN, b. September 23, 1863, Ridgeway, Wisc; d. November 7, 1942, Dodgeville, Wisconsin (Waldwick Cementry).
	ii.		PATRICK CROSSEN, b. April 5, 1866, Ridgeway, Iowa Co., Wisc; d. April 26, 1916, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Notes for PATRICK CROSSEN:
Patrick Crossen Obituary-- Dodgeville Chronicle July 1916

On Thursday, July 13, 1916, funeral services were held for Patrick Crossen at St, Bridget's Church in the village of Ridgeway. He was seized with pneumonia, the illness lasting six days, death occurring on April 26 at St Joseph's Catholic hospital at Fairbanks, Alaska. Deceased was resident of Cleary City, Alaska.

Patrick Crossen was born on April 5, 1866, on the old homestead seven miles south of Ridgeway. In the fall of 1885 he went West to make his fortune, then a young of nineteen years, and in the year of 1893 went to Douglas, Alaska, remaining there until going to the Klondike in 1898. After some years in the gold fields, he made a trip to the States (1908), returning to Ridgeway and visiting at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs Phillip Crossen where he renewed many boyhood friendships. After some months the spell of the Yukon again became insistent and he returned to Alaska.

During all the thirty years of his absence his home was first in his thoughts and every month, weather permitting, his mother received a letter from that far-away land. He will be greatly missed by those whom he leaves to sorrow for him. He was preceded to eternity by sister Margaret (Bohan) in 1902 and his father in 1912. He is mourned by his mother, brothers and sisters, Mrs. Cathrine Crossen of Ridgeway, James of Blue Mounds, John of Chicago, Mrs F.E.(Annie) Sauer of Oregon, Ill., and Philip, Maurice, Hughie, Mary and Kathryn at home. His last wishes were that he be laid beside his father, accordingly, his wishes were carried out. High Mass was celebrated by Rev. FR. Wrenn and burial took place in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers are Hugh and Patrick Boylan, James and Owen Crossen, Thomas Lynch and James Ashe, all his cousins. ( Don't how the Boylans would be 1st cousins, Susan Crossen ( Daughter of Pat and Mary) married a Boylan?)

	iii.	MICHAEL CROSSEN, b. July 11, 1867, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. Abt. July 11, 1867, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC.
13.	iv.	JOHN W. CROSSEN, b. January 1870, Ridgeway, Wisc.; d. 1939, Chicago, Il (Holy Cross Hospital).
14.	v.	PHILIP HENRY CROSSEN, b. August 26, 1873, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. September 11, 1929.
15.	vi.	ANNIE CROSSEN, b. October 17, 1874, Ridgeway, Iowa Co. , Wisconsin; d. 1952, Oregon, Il.
16.	vii.	MARGARET CROSSEN, b. April 1877, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. March 7, 1902, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC(ST BRIDGET CEMETERY.
	viii.	MARY A CROSSEN, b. July 1879, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; m. JERRY RYAN.
17.	ix.	MAURICE CROSSEN, b. May 30, 1881, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. June 2, 1971, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC (ST BRIDGET CEMETERY).
	x.	HUGHIE FRANCIS CROSSEN, b. December 12, 1883, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC; d. October 19, 1976, Ridgeway, IOWA Co. , WISC (ST BRIDGET CEMETERY).

Notes for HUGHIE FRANCIS CROSSEN:
[Br�derbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from A through L, Date of Import: Apr 12, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.4.52904.164]

Individual: Crossen, Hugh
Birth date: Dec 12, 1883
Death date: Oct 1976
Social Security #: 393-38-0062
Last residence: WI 53818
State of issue: WI

18.

xi.

KATHRINE "KATIE" T CROSSEN, b. April 9, 1886, Ridgeway, Iowa Co., Wisc; d. 1975.

5. SUSEY² CROSSEN (PATRICK¹ CROSSAN) was born Abt. November 11, 1837 in Boagh, Durmgoon parish, Cavan Co., Ireland, and died 1904. She married JOHN BOYLAN 1858, son of ANNA MCNALLY. He was born Abt. 1826 in Cavan Co., Ireland, and died 1905.

Notes for SUSEY CROSSEN:
Grave stone shows brith as 1831 ? Cavan Research Centre shows 1837?

Children of SUSEY CROSSEN and JOHN BOYLAN are:

19.	i.	MIKE³ BOYLAN, b. 1859; d. 1947.
	ii.	PATRICK BOYLAN, b. 1861; d. 1920.
20.	iii.	JAMES BOYLAN, b. 1863; d. 1945.
	iv.	CATHERINE "KATE" BOYLAN, b. 1866; d. September 11, 1909.
	v.	MARY BOYLAN, b. 1868; d. 1945; m. JOE POQUETTE; d. 1955.
21.	vi.	JOHN BOYLAN, b. Abt. 1870.
22.	vii.	MARGARET BOYLAN, b. 1876; d. 1961.
23.	viii.	WILLIAM BOYLAN, b. August 21, 1880.
24.	ix.	HUGH BOYLAN, b. Abt. 1881.
	x.	SUSAN BOYLAN, b. 1883; d. 1945.

6. JAMES A.² CROSSEN (PATRICK¹ CROSSAN) was born Abt. March 1, 1841 in Boagh, Durmgoon parish, Cavan Co., Ireland, and died April 3, 1910 in Plains, Montana. He married BRIDGET ELLEN HAND November 28, 1867 in Dodgeville, Wisc., daughter of ANDREW HAND and MARGARET. She was born March 7, 1851 in Dodgeville, Wisc., and died December 23, 1936 in Plains, Montana.

Notes for JAMES A. CROSSEN:
1880 census district Missoula, Montana page 460A
James Crossen, self, m/w/single/36/ireland. father Ire/mother Ire/occupation laborer.

From the HORSE PLAINS, MONTANA TERRITORY

by Maurice Helterline, Copyright 1984 by author
Printed 1984
The Printery
Plains, Montana
Page 143

JAMES CROSSEN

James A. Crossen was born in 1841 in County Caven, Ireland, and when 9 years old, he came to America with his parents. The family settled in Pennsylvania at that time. In 1859, he located at Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin, and later married Bridget Hand in Wisconsin. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in the Third Wisconsin Cavalry, and served four years with the Union Army.

His older brother, Hugh Crossen, came west in the mid-1870s, and lived at Horse Plains and in Missoula County for many years before moving to Choteau, Montana, and was a cattleman during his years in Montana. Hugh Crossen died November 2, 1907, at 72 years of age. (41)

James Crossen came west to Montana in the 1870s, and worked for a time for Major Peter Ronan. He came to Horse Plains in 1879, and homesteaded on a quarter section of land about three miles north of Plains, which became one of the finest ranches in the valley. He and his large family lived on this ranch for more than 25 years. To those who knew him, he was an honest man, a genial companion, and a true friend. James A. Crossen died April 3, 1910. (42) His wife died in 1936. Many of their descendants still live in Sanders County.

41 The Plainsman, November 8, 1907
42 Ibid, April 7, 1910

James Crossen Obituary

SANDERS COUNTY LEDGER

Thompson, Montana, Friday, April 8, 1910

Vol VI # 7 Price .05

DEATH OF JAMES CROSSEN

James Crossen, one of the first settlers of the Plains Valley, and a highly respected citizen, died at his home near Plains last Sunday morning. He leaves a wife, three daughters and four sons. Miss Maggie Smith of Thompson, a grand daughter, and her father Deputy Sheriff Smith attended the funeral services.

James Crossen was born in the County Cavan, Ireland, March 20, 1841 and came to America with his parents when 9 years of age. They first settled in Pennsylvania, moving to Wisconsin in 1859 and locating in Dodgeville, where he met and married his wife, Bridget Hand. After a few years struggling in the stumps of that state he left his family and came direct to Montana and worked for several years for Major Ronan, then Indian Agent on the Flathead Reservation. In 1879 he came to the Plains Valley and located on a ranch three miles north of Plains on Clark's Creek, where he has lived since, raised a large family and prospered. Mr. Crossen's family consisted of his wife and the following children: Margaret, deceased, wife of Len Smith, Frank and James Crossen, who for the past 10 years have been engaged in the livery business in Great Falls, Mrs. David Clark, Mrs. Wm. Clark, both of Plains. Miss Mollie Crossen, Andrew, William and John Crossen, who deeply mourn his loss.

THE PLAINSMAN

Official Paper of Sanders County Oldest Paper of Sanders County
"Been here 10 years $ 2.00 per year Shrewd Advertisers realize the
Gonna stay 10 more" Value of these columns.

Vol. XI Plains, Montana, Thursday, April 7, 1910 Number 2

IN MEMORIUM: JAMES CROSSEN

Last Sunday witnessed the passing away of James Crossen, one of the gallant soldiers who fought for the preservation of the Union nearly half century ago, and later became one of the sturdy pioneers whose hardihood and enterprise started Montana on the road to it's present greatness. He had been in bad health for a long time, but on Saturday he seemed to be much better than usual, and some friends who visited him were gratified to see him apparently improving in health. Later, however, he began to feel worse, and a doctor was summoned. He could do nothing, however, and Sunday morning James Crossen died. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church on Tuesday morning, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. After the celebration of Mass by Rev. Father Lee the members of John A. Logan Post, G.A.R. followed the remains to the cemetery and there held the impressive burial service of the Grand Army of the Republic, closing with the solemn notes of the bugle sounding taps.

James A. Crossen was an Irishman by birth, born in County Cavan in 1841. At the age of nine he came to America with his parents and settled in Pennsylvania first. In 1859 he located at Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin, and there married Miss Bridget Hand. When the Rebellion broke out, he enlisted in the Third Wisconsin Cavalry and served 4 years in the Union Army.

After the war he came out to Montana and worked for several years for Major Ronan who was then Indian Agent on the Flathead Reservation. In 1879 he came to the Plains Valley and homesteaded a quarter-section about 3 miles North of Plains. This is now one of the finest ranches in Western Montana. Here Mr. Crossen has lived for 30 years surrounded by a large and devoted family, and beloved and respected by all who knew him. He left a widow, who lives at the ranch home. Also five sons and three daughters, of whom James and Frank Crossen are in the livery business at Great Falls, while Andrew, William and John Crossen, Miss Mollie Crossen, Mrs. David Clark and Mrs. William Clark are all well-known residents of Plains. Another daughter, Margaret, the wife of L.E. Smith, died suddenly three years ago.

Mr. Crossen, "Uncle Jimmie", as he was affectionately called by his many friends, was an honest man, a genial companion, and a true friend. He had friends all over Western Montana, and the number who came from Missoula, Thompson Falls and elsewhere to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory demonstrated the esteem in which he was held.

The Plainsman joins hands with the rest of the community in sympathy for his bereaved family.

THE PLAINSMAN

Vol. XI Plains, Montana, Thursday, April 7, 1910 Number 2

Card Of Thanks

Mrs. James Crossen and family extend to the people of Plains generally their sincere thanks for their many acts of kindness shown them in their hour of sorrow and distress occasioned by the loss of their beloved husband and father.

Notes for BRIDGET ELLEN HAND:
THE PLAINSMAN

The Official County Paper
The Leading Paper Of Sanders County

Plains, Sanders County, Montana Thursday, December 24,1936

Vol XXXVII Number 42

PIONEER PASSES

Mrs. Bridget A. Crossen, a pioneer resident of the Plains Valley, died yesterday, Wednesday morning, at her ranch home 3 miles from Plains. Mrs. Crossen was 86 years old. No funeral arrangements have been made as we go to press. Her obituary will appear next week.

THE PLAINSMAN

The Official County Paper
The Leading Paper Of Sanders County

Plains, Sanders County, Montana Thursday December 31, 1936

Vol. XXXVII Number 42

BRIDGET CROSSEN EARLY SETTLER

Mrs. Bridget Ellen Crossen, one of the oldest settlers of Sanders County, died at her home 3 miles from Plains December 23, 1936 at 5 o'clock A.M. Mrs. Crossen was born March 7, 1851 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin and was married November 28, 1867 to James H. Crossen at Dodgeville, Wisconsin where they resided until 1881 when they moved to DeerLodge, Montana. The same year they moved to Missoula where they lived a few months before coming to Plains in 1882 just before the railroad reached here. They located on a beautiful ranch near Plains where the family still resides. Mr. Crossen died many years ago.

The place occupied by the Crossen family is one of the most beautiful and valuable places in Sanders County. There were very few families living here when the Crossens located in the Plains Valley. They came here about the same time as the Lynch and Boyer families.

Mrs. Crossen was loved and admired by all who knew her. She is survived by three sons; Andy, William and John at the home. Three daughters; Mrs. Susie Clark and Mrs. Wm Clark of Plains, and Miss Mollie Crossen at the home. Two brothers; Ed Hand of Englewood, Calif. and Peter Hand of Ridgeway, Wisconsin. Two sisters; Mrs. Kate Ryan of Holendale, Wisconsin and Mary Hand of Ridgeway, Wisconsin. Six grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon from the Parkhurst Funeral Home, Rev. P.J. Mellady officiating. The Catholic Church was undergoing extensive repairs at that time making it impossible to hold services there.

THE PLAINSMAN

Plains, Montana Thursday, December 31, 1936

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to than the many kind friends whose kindness helped us to bear our burden of sadness more easily, caused by the death of our mother and grandmother BRIDGET ELLEN CROSSEN.

Mollie, John, Andrew and William Crossen

Mr. and Mrs. David Clark and family
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flower and family
Mr. and Mrs. Lenn Smith and family
Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Smith
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Clark and family

Children of JAMES CROSSEN and BRIDGET HAND are:

25.	i.		MARGARET A.³ CROSSEN, b. December 1872, Dodgeville, Wisc; d. 1907, Montana.
	ii.		FRANK CROSSEN, b. February 14, 1873; d. August 26, 1923.

Notes for FRANK CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

Official Paper Of Sanders County From
March 1, 1922 to March 1, 1924

Plains, Sanders County, Montana, Thursday, August 30, 1923

Volume XXIV Number 23

FRANK CROSSEN DIES

Frank Crossen died suddenly in Missoula last Sunday of heart disease, brought on by an attack of rheumatism. The news comes as a shock to this community where he had lived for so long.

Frank was the oldest son of James Crossen, one of the earliest settlers in the Plains Valley, who came to Montana before the Northern Pacific Railroad was built. He was born on February 14, 1873 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Left to mourn his loss are his mother, three sisters; Mrs. Susie Clark, Mrs. Ella Clark and Miss Mollie Crossen who is at home with her mother; four brothers; James, John, William and Andrew all residing at the home ranch here.

Deceased spent all his young life on the ranch here, leaving in 1894 to go on his uncle's ranch at Chouteau, Montana, and later having charge of the Great Falls Cattle Company's stock on the range near Fort Benton.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, interment being made in Plains Cemetery.

THE PLAINSMAN

Official Paper Of Sanders County From
March 1, 1922, to March 1, 1924

Plains, Sanders County, Montana Thursday, September 13, 1923

Volume XXIV Number 25

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the death of our dearly beloved son and brother and for the many beautiful flower offerings.

Mrs. James Crossen and family

iii.

JAMES CROSSEN, b. October 1875, Ridgeway, Wisc.; d. August 6, 1935, Plains, Montana.

Notes for JAMES CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

The Leading Paper Of Sanders County

Plains, Sanders County, Montana Thursday, August 8, 1935

Vol. XXXVI Number 22

ANOTHER PIONEER CROSSES DIVIDE

Jim Crossen, one of the pioneer residents of the Plains Valley passed away Tuesday morning after an illness of over a year.

He is survived by his aged mother, three brothers; John, Andrew and Wm Crossen and three sisters; Mrs. David Clark, Mrs. William Clark and Miss Nellie Crossen.

Jim Crossen was born in Ridgeway, Wisconsin, almost 61 years ago and came to Sanders County in 1880.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock.

THE PLAINSMAN

The Leading Paper Of Sanders County

Plains, Sanders County, Montana Thursday, August 15, 1935

Vol. XXXVI Number 23

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our deep appreciation to all who so kindly assisted during the illness and after the death of our son and brother James Crossen

Mrs. James Crossen and family

iv.

ANDREW CROSSEN, b. June 24, 1877, Dodgeville, Wisc.; d. December 3, 1942.

Notes for ANDREW CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

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Plains, Sanders County, Montana, Thursday, December 10, 1942

Vol. 43 Number 40

ANDREW CROSSEN LAID TO REST HERE SATURDAY

Funeral rites for Andrew Crossen were conducted Saturday at the Catholic Church here with the Rev. Father Curren conducting the rites.

Mr. Crossen died suddenly last Thursday at the family home.

Burial was in the local cemetery. The Parkhurst Chapel had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Andrew Crossen, 65, was born at Ridgeway, Wisconsin, June 24th, 1877. He came to Plains with his parents in 1882. The Crossen family purchased a ranch from the Indians and it is still the family home.

He is survived by two brothers, William and John Crossen and twin sisters, Mollie Crossen and Mrs. David Clark all of Plains.

Pallbearers were William Meaney, Neptune Lynch, Louis Vacura, George Wells, Amos Riley and George Helterline, all old time friends of the deceased, who came here 60 years ago.

	v.		SUSIE CROSSEN, b. February 1879, Dodgeville, Wisc; m. DAVID CLARK.
	vi.		ELLA CROSSEN, b. June 24, 1885, Montana; m. WILLIAM CLARK.
	vii.		MARY JOSPHINE "MOLLIE" CROSSEN, b. June 24, 1885, Montana; d. August 28, 1943, Missoula, Montana.

Notes for MARY JOSPHINE "MOLLIE" CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

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Plains, Sanders County, Montana September 2, 1943

Vol. 44 Number 26

MARY CROSSEN LAID TO REST ON MONDAY

Miss Mary Josephine Crossen, 58, native of Plains who spent her life here, passed away in a Missoula hospital Saturday after several months of suffering.

She was born here June 24, 1885, and for many years kept house for her three brothers, two of whom died within a week during last December.

She is survived by a brother, John, and a sister Mrs. David Clark, both of Plains.

Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Curran officiating.

The Parkhurst Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Pallbearers were Walter Scott, Louis Vacura, Joe Meany, Warren Gibbs, Nep Lynch and Leland Murdock

viii.

WILLIAM CROSSEN, b. February 18, 1887, Plains, Montana; d. December 7, 1942, Missoula, Montana.

Notes for WILLIAM CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

The Leading Paper of Sanders County

Remember Bataan Make Everyday
Invest a dime out of Pay Day, War Bond Day
Every Dollar in Stop Spending
US War Bonds Save Dollars

Plains, Sanders County, Montana, Thursday, December 10, 1942

Vol. 43 Number 40

WM. E. CROSSEN PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 7TH

William E. Crossen, 55, passed away Monday in a Missoula hospital following a lingering illness. A brother, Andrew, died suddenly last Thursday at the Crossen ranch home near Plains.

William Crossen was a patient in the hospital at that time. Mr. Crossen was a member of a pioneer family of the Plains Valley, having been born at the Crossen Ranch on February 18, 1887.

He is survived by a brother, John, and two sisters, Mollie Crossen and Mrs. David Clark.

Funeral services were held yesterday at the Catholic Church at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Father Curran officiating and burial was in the Plains Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Wm. P. Meany, John Kelly, Leland Murdock, Warren Gibbs, Nep Lynch and Phil Sears.

Parkhurst Funeral Home had charge of all arrangements.

THE PLAINSMAN

Vol. 43 Plains, Montana, Thursday, December 17, 1942 Number 41

Card Of Thanks

We take this means to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and messages of sympathy received from our many friends over the loss of our beloved brothers and uncles, Andrew and William Crossen and all those who helped in any way.

Mollie and John Crossen
Mr. and Mrs. David Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clark and family
Mr. and Mrs. Len Smith and family
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and family
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flower and family

ix.

JOHN H CROSSEN, b. April 28, 1888, Montana; d. January 27, 1967.

Notes for JOHN H CROSSEN:
THE PLAINSMAN

Vol. 68 Thursday, February 2, 1967 Plains, Montana Number 2

JOHN CROSSEN PLAINS PIONEER, BURIED MONDAY

Funeral services for John H. Crossen were held Monday afternoon in the Shrider Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William C. Stearns officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mr. Crossen, 78, died at the Hot Springs hospital Friday afternoon after a long illness.

Mr. Crossen, born April 28, 1888 at Plains, was the last of the Crossen early family. The Crossens homesteaded the farm now owned by the Robert Loders.

He was a veteran of WW I and a lifetime resident of Plains with the exception of the past several years when he had resided at a rest home in Thompson Falls.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews in Plains and Thompson Falls.

He was proceeded in death by four sisters, Margaret Smith, Susie Clark, Ella Clark and Mollie Crossen, and four brothers, Frank, James, William and Andrew.

Pallbearers were Angelo Demers, Floyd Wilson, Norville Johnston, Lester Webber, Alf Taylor and H.W. Craine

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