| John F. Crosby | |
|---|---|
| United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office 1918–1919 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Spellacy |
| Succeeded by | Edward L. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Francis Crosby (1889-10-26)October 26, 1889 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 10, 1962(1962-12-10) (aged 73) Spring Lake, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (1912) Harvard Law School (1915) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John Francis Crosby (October 26, 1889 – December 10, 1962) was an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut under two presidents. He also served as the Assistant U.S. Attorney General.
Biography
Born in Wisconsin, John would move up and down the east coast during his lifetime. He worked as an attorney serving as the US Attorney for Connecticut and the assistant US Attorney General. After attending Georgetown Preparatory School, he was the Valedictorian from Georgetown University in 1912 and went to Harvard Law School after that.
He died on December 10, 1962, at his home in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
References
- "About the Office". www.justice.gov. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- Fourth Estate: A Weekly Newspaper for Publishers, Advertisers, Advertising Agents and Allied Interests. Fourth Estate Publishing Company. 1919.
- History of Fairfield County, Connecticut, 1639-1928.
- ^ "John F. Crosby Succumbs". Asbury Park Press. December 11, 1962.
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