John D. Crosby, postmaster at Inwood, took a prominent part in securing the establishment of a postoffice at this place, and in 1888 was chosen the first postmaster, which position he has since held. He came to the village in 1884 and for two years had charge of a drug store for Dr. Schmuck, after which he bought the business and has since been the proprietor, carrying on his drug trade in connection with his official duties.

Anton T. Crosby, a farmer of Deerfield, Oneida County, married Margaret Holmes, of North Gage, this state, and five children were born of their union, namely; John D., the subject of this article; Lottie, wife of John Cook, a resident of Voss, Walsh County, N. Dak.,; Mary, Mrs. Charles Greene, of Torrington, Conn.; Emma, who married James Fuller, of North Gage, and Edith, a teacher, residing with her parents in Oneida County. Our subject was born on his father’s farm at Deerfield, N.Y., May 23, 1858, and grew to manhood on the homestead, meantime attending the common schools and Whitestown Seminary. At the age of twenty-four he left home and going to Utica, was employed in a drug store for three years, after which he came to Inwood, his present home. He is a licensed druggist, familiar with every department of his chosen work, and has built up a large trade in this locality.

November 20, 1880, Mr. Crosby married Miss May V. Croft, (sic) a lady of intelligence and refinement, who soon after their marriage began the study of pharmacy and graduated from the New York College, receiving a druggist’s license. Both are sincere Christians and hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Lawrence. Politically our subject has identified himself with the Democratic party, and uniformly votes that ticket. In fraternal relations he belongs to the Royal Arcanum, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Masonic Order and Court Westville No. 93, Order of Foresters.

Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Queens County (Long Island) New York"
(Copyright 1896 by Chapman Publishing Company)

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