Subject: Crosby Source: History of the Town of Westford, Mass. 1659-1883 by Rev. Edwin R. Hodgman, A.M., Lowell, Mass. 1883. p.155 Sept 4, 1797 Voted to give each man in Capt. Keyes' and Capt. Crosby's Company a gratuity from the town to reimburse the for the expense they may be at in going to the Review at Concord the 26th of this month. p.159 Andrew Spalding signed the church covenant Oct 21, 1760 but probably was never a permanent resident. His son Andrew Spalding became a citizen and also his step-sons names Crosby. He married in 1745, Mrs. Mehitable (Chandler) Crosby of Andover and her sons: Jonah Crosby Robert Crosby Joel Crosby Josiah Crosby came to Westford with her. They removed to New Ipswich soon (about 1750); their names, with the exception of Jonah Crosby, were in the tax-list for 1763, but they removed to Maine previous to the Revolution. Robert Crosby was a Selectman in 1762. p.319 Teachers - Westford Amos Crosby, Harvard Univ. - a teacher in Westford, beginning 1795 - ending 1798 p.321 Amos Crosby was a tutor in Harvard College for four years 1788-1792. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth