"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 3, 1924, p 1.
Deacon Moses Crosley, son of Edmund A. and Phebe Sheppard Crosley, was born Feb. 27, 1848, at Shiloh, N. J., and died at his home at Albion, Wisconsin, Dec. 27, 1923. When nine years old (1857) he moved with his parents to Cussewago, Pa. He was baptized by Rev. N. V. Hull and joined the S. D. B. church there when fourteen years of age.
In 1866 the family moved to Farina, Ill., where they became constituent members of the Farina, S. D. B. church. About 1871 he went to West Hallock, Ill. While living at Farina and later at West Hallock he taught in the public schools.
Oct. 24, 1872, Mr. Crosley was united in marriage with Nancy Arvilla Potter, daughter of Deacon Daniel Potter.
For several years he kept the post office at West Hallock and ran a general store. While living there he was ordained deacon of the S. D. B. church at that place. In the spring of 1882, he removed his family to Farina, Ill., where he engaged in farming, strawberry growing, etc., for about ten years. In 1893 they moved to Milton, Wis., to secure better school opportunities for their children. Here he became a partner with W. B. Maxson in the hardware business. In 1902 he sold out to Mr. Maxson and removed to Albion, where he bought a general store which he kept for twelve years when failing health caused him to sell the store and retire to a less active life.
Mr. Crosley is survived by his wife, one brother N. W. Crosley of Milton, Wis., and three children, Dr. George E. Crosley of Milton, Wis., Mrs. Carl Sheldon of Albion, Wis., and Mrs. Charles B. F. Michel of Marion, Iowa. There are also three grandchildren, Anna M. Sheldon and George E. and Mary A. Michel.
In the many communities where he has made his home and the diversity of pursuits Bro. Crosley has made himself a good name. In worldly affairs he was honorable. As a Christian he ever stood for the best in religion - a staunch member of the church, he was always a regular attendant of all her services, ever lending his full moral support and contributing liberally to her finances. As a citizen he has ever allied himself with the forces of good, acquainting himself thoroughly on all public questions. He was in every way dependable and faithful in all things. His home life was ideal. His worth as a husband and father is reflected in the character of the son and daughters he has given to the world and who rise up to praise his name. To them is left the inheritance of a name untarnished - a memory to be revered. He was the embodiment of those principles which have promise not only for the life which now is but of that which is to come. He will be greatly missed not only by the happy home circle, now so sadly broken, but by a large circle of friends in the communities of which he has been a prominent member.
Funeral services were held at the Albion S. D. B. church Sabbath day, Dec. 29, conducted by his pastor, L. D. Seager. Burial was in the Milton cemetery.
