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.[1] He also served as the Assistant U.S. Attorney General.
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 October 26, 1889 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 10, 1962 (aged 73) Spring Lake, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (1912) Harvard Law School (1915) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Biography
editBorn 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[2][3] 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.[4]
He died on December 10, 1962, at his home in Spring Lake, New Jersey.[4]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "John F. Crosby Succumbs". Asbury Park Press. December 11, 1962.
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