William Francis Crosbie

William Francis Crosbie (died 11 September 1768) was an Irish

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. In 1750, he married Frances Wesley, daughter of

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, and in 1758 he was elected to succeed his brother-in-law Garret Wesley, 2nd Baron Mornington as Member for

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in the

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, sitting until 1760. His son, William Arthur Crosbie, later also served as MP for

. Year of birth missing 1768 deaths Irish MPs 1727–1760 Members of the Parliament of Ireland (pre-1801) for County Meath constituencies {{Ireland-pre1801-MP-stub