FAMILY HISTORY: Thomas CROSS, Windsor Township, York County, PA

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CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP
Early Settlers


THOMAS CROSS - from Ireland to Windsor Township about 1752. Had about 500 acres 
of land. Died in 1776, leaving three sons: John, who served in the Revolution, 
settled in the West and James. 
* His son, JAMES, a native of the "Emerald Isle", was twelve when he came to US 
with his parents. He served in the French and Indian wars and the whisky 
insurrection. Died 1845, leaving three sons and three daughters. 
* JAMES (grandson), was the oldest child. Married Elizabeth Grove, was a farmer, 
and served as justice of the peace for twenty-five years. Died in June, 1872, 
leaving two sons and four daughters. 
* THOMAS G. CROSS (great grandson), born on the homestead in Windsor Township, 
York County, August 14, 1818. In 1849 he married Martha J. Campbell, daughter of 
John S. Campbell, of Lower Chanceford Township. Had seven children: Elizabeth 
J., Maggie E., Emma M., Nettie S., Otho W., and Thomas C. All were members of 
the United Presbyterian Church. He served as justice of the peace for ten years, 
was director of the poor for York County 1857 - 1680 (county hospital was 
erected during this time), elected county prothonotary 1866. 

From "HISTORY OF YORK CO PENNSYLVANIA" 
Written by John Gibson - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, PG 89
(c)1996-1999 The York County, PAGenWeb Project.