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JOSEPH  T.  CROSSLAND

Obituary of Joseph T. Crossland found in Connellsville Courier 
dated December 26, 1916.

Joseph T. Crossland, 67 years old, constable of the Fourth Ward 
for years, died Sunday morning at his home in East Main street, 
Mr. Crossland had been in poor health for sometime and a year 
ago Sunday he returned from the Cottage State Hospital where he 
underwent an operation in hopes of regaining his health. He had 
been confined to his home for about three weeks previous to his 
death. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock from the family 
residence with Rev. Wilbur Nelson, pastor of the First Baptist Church 
officiating. Many relatives and friends of the deceased attended. 
Interment in Hill grove cemetery. Mr. Crossland was born in Bullskin 
township, spending his early days in the township. He was a son of 
the Richard and Eliza Crossland.Joseph T. Crossland was married 
over 40 years ago to Miss Catherine Means, who with the following 
children survive; Mrs. James B. Woods, Mrs. S.A. Moser of 
Connellsville;Mrs. D.C. Lampher of West Newton and Virginia Crossland 
at home. The following brothers and sisters, Eli Crossland of Latrobe; 
Painter Crossland and Montgomery Crossland of Bullskin township; George
Crossland of Mount Pleasant; James Crossland, Uniontown; Charles 
Crossland, Mount Bradock; Christopher Crossland, Connellsville; 
Mrs. William Means of Vanderbilt; Mrs. Anna Kelley of Iron Bridge; 
Mrs. Norman Washabaugh of near Mount Pleasant and seven grandchildren 
also survive. 
In politics Mr. Crossland was a Democrat. At one time he served as 
deputy sheriff when S.E. Frock of Uniontown was sheriff. For many 
years he served continuously as constable in the Fourth Ward and 
was widely and favorably known throughout Fayette county.