Charles F. Crosby (December 12, 1847 – December 1, 1889) was an American politician and lawyer from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Born in the town of

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, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Crosby moved with his family to

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. He then moved to Minnesota in 1872. Crosby served as state representative in Minnesota's 38th district. Crosby worked as a lawyer in Luverne, Minnesota. He was elected to Minnesota House of Representatives on November 3, 1874 and served Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties for one year. He was preceded by

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and succeeded by William H. Mellen. Crosby was the chair of the towns and counties committee and served on the elections committee. Crosby moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, where he practiced law. In 1881–1882, Crosby served in the Wisconsin State Senate and later served as a justice of the peace. He died in Wausau.Biographical Sketches of Charles Crosby
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