Crozier, James B.

CROZIER, MORRISON

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Date: 9/9/2020 at 15:06:04

James B. Crozier, deceased, was a farmer residing on section 10, Oregon Township. He was a native of Ireland, born in 1835, and was a son of John and Fanny Crozier, who came to America in 1847, and settled in Washington County, Pa., where they remained until their death. The subject of this sketch came to America with his parents when twelve years of age, and remained with them until he was sixteen. He was reared on a farm, and as a farmer spent his entire life.

In 1866, James B. Crozier was united in marriage, in Washington County, Pa., to Miss Sarah Morrison, who were natives of Pennsylvania, the former being of Scotch-Irish, and the latter of Irish descent. She was born in Pennsylvania, March 18, 1845. Her parents both died in that State. Mr. and Mrs. Crozier were the parents of seven children, five of whom are living – Dawson J., William J., Roy H., Laura F. and Howard B. Walter and Belle are deceased.

Mr. Crozier came to Washington in December, 1866, and settled on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Crozier. At that time he was in very limited circumstances, but by hard work, economy and good management, assisted by his amiable wife, he left at this death a farm of 222 acres of fine land, he left at his death a farm of 222 acres of fine land, all of which is under a high state of cultivation. His death occurred Jan. 22, 1887. Mr. Crozier was regarded as one of the best citizens of Washington County. He was a kind and affectionate husband, and indulgent father. The widow still resides on the home farm, which is cultivated by her sons. Everything around the place denotes thrift and enterprise. On the premises is a good residence, barn and other necessary out-buildings. In addition to general farming, her sons are engaged principally in raising stock.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa (1887). Excerpt from Biographical Sketch of James B. Crozier, page 439.