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Joseph Croshaw

Male 1612 - Bef 1667  (< 57 years)


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  • Name Joseph Croshaw
    Birth Between 1610 and 1612  James City, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • or York Co, VA
    Gender Male
    _MILT Became a Major  [2, 3] 
    Land Sale 1637  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Patented 600 acres 
    Land Grant 09 Aug 1637  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    600 acres along Sandy Point - due by assignment from William Prior - surrendered & renewed in name of Joseph Croshaw 
    Land Grant 22 May 1638  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    600 acres along Sandy Point - due by assignment from William Prior 
    Land Grant 05 Nov 1639  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    150 acres for transporting 3 persons - then assigned to Richard Major 
    Land Sale 05 Nov 1639  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    150 acres to Richard Major 
    Land Grant 25 May 1640  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    600 acres - then assigned to William Allen - to be doubled 
    Land Grant 07 Oct 1643  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    350 acres - for transporting Richard Croshaw & 6 other persons - adjoining Capt. John West 
    Land Grant 19 Oct 1643  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    350 acres on south end of Indian Field - for transporting Richard Croshaw & 6 others 
    Land Grant 20 Jun 1646  Charles River Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    700 acres adjoining Mill Swamp and Richard Major - which he assigned to Robert Wild 
    Land Grant 27 Feb 1649  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5] 
    1350 acres for transporting 27 persons into the colony 
    Land Grant 27 Feb 1649  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    1350 acres on southside of York River 
    Land Grant 10 Dec 1651  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    1000 acres on south side of York River - commonly known as Poplar Neck 
    Land Grant 10 Dec 1651  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    750 acres (300 acres on 3/23/1638 & 450 acres in 1637) - on south side of York River - trans. 15 persons 
    Land Grant 02 Mar 1653  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    700 acres - south and north side of Old Mill - for transporting 14 persons 
    Land Grant 08 Nov 1653  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    1750 acres south side of York River behind land of Capt. West called Cheemoekin - for transporting 25 persons 
    Misc Fact 1655  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Served as a gentleman justice 
    Appointment 24 Mar 1655  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    To Committee for the Leavie 
    Appointment 1658  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    To Committee for review and regulation 
    Misc Fact 1658  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Gave Parish of Marston 1 acre of land for a churchyard 
    Land Grant 08 Jun 1659  New Kent Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    500 acres - orig granted to Toby West - trans 10 - incl. Cuthbert & Noy Croshaw - reassigned to Joseph 
    Deed 08 Nov 1664  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Of gift of 700 acres to grandsons James and Robert Blackwell 
    Misc Fact 14 Jul 1665  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 11] 
    Bill of Sale for an Indian boy named Benn which he purchased in1656 from Gen. Hammond 
    Death Bef 10 Apr 1667  Marston Parish, York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3] 
    Will 16 Apr 1667  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Recorded 7/24/1667 in York Co Records Vol 1664-72, p. 147 
    Probate 1668  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Admin granted to Maj John West 
    Probate 24 Jun 1668  York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Court ordered John West to pay Samuel Crabrtree 
    Findagrave.com 29 Jun 2025 
    See Notes 
    Land Grant York Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    750 acres for transporting 15 persons 
    Burial Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Bruton Parish Episcopal Church Cemetery
    Person ID I1567  Butler Family Tree
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Father Raleigh Croshaw,   b. 1578, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 27 Dec 1624, Elizabeth City Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 46 years)
    Relationship natural
    Family ID F937  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 ??? ???,   b. 1612   d. Bef 1649 (Age < 36 years)
    Marriage Bef 1631  [3, 13] 
    Children 
     1. Joseph Croshaw,   b. Aft 08 Feb 1631, VA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 08 Jun 1646, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 15 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Rachel Croshaw,   b. VA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1669  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Benjamin Croshaw,   b. 1640   d. Aft 08 Jun 1646, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 6 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Unity 'Ursala' Crowshaw,   b. 1636, Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, James City, VA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1669, New Kent Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Mary Croshaw,   b. 1632   d. 1687 (Age 55 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F521  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Family 2 Elizabeth ???-xx
    Marriage Bef 24 Jul 1661  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 13] 
    Family ID F1590  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Family 3 Ann ???-xx   d. Bef 20 Jul 1663, VA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Marriage Bef 24 Jul 1661  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 13] 
    Family ID F1591  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Family 4 Margaret ???-xx   d. Bef 30 Sep 1664, VA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Marriage Between 20 Jul 1663 and 30 Sep 1664  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 13] 
    Family ID F1592  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Family 5 Mary Ballard-xx   d. Bef 24 Apr 1673, VA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Marriage Aft Sep 1665  VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 13] 
    • Death of first husband Thomas Bromfield
    Children 
     1. Joseph Croshaw,   b. 28 Apr 1667, VA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Aug 1682, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 15 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1593  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Between 1610 and 1612 - James City, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Sale - Patented 600 acres - 1637 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 600 acres along Sandy Point - due by assignment from William Prior - surrendered & renewed in name of Joseph Croshaw - 09 Aug 1637 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 600 acres along Sandy Point - due by assignment from William Prior - 22 May 1638 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 150 acres for transporting 3 persons - then assigned to Richard Major - 05 Nov 1639 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Sale - 150 acres to Richard Major - 05 Nov 1639 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 600 acres - then assigned to William Allen - to be doubled - 25 May 1640 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 350 acres - for transporting Richard Croshaw & 6 other persons - adjoining Capt. John West - 07 Oct 1643 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 350 acres on south end of Indian Field - for transporting Richard Croshaw & 6 others - 19 Oct 1643 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 700 acres adjoining Mill Swamp and Richard Major - which he assigned to Robert Wild - 20 Jun 1646 - Charles River Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 1350 acres for transporting 27 persons into the colony - 27 Feb 1649 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 1350 acres on southside of York River - 27 Feb 1649 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 1000 acres on south side of York River - commonly known as Poplar Neck - 10 Dec 1651 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 750 acres (300 acres on 3/23/1638 & 450 acres in 1637) - on south side of York River - trans. 15 persons - 10 Dec 1651 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 700 acres - south and north side of Old Mill - for transporting 14 persons - 02 Mar 1653 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 1750 acres south side of York River behind land of Capt. West called Cheemoekin - for transporting 25 persons - 08 Nov 1653 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisc Fact - Served as a gentleman justice - 1655 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAppointment - To Committee for the Leavie - 24 Mar 1655 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAppointment - To Committee for review and regulation - 1658 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisc Fact - Gave Parish of Marston 1 acre of land for a churchyard - 1658 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 500 acres - orig granted to Toby West - trans 10 - incl. Cuthbert & Noy Croshaw - reassigned to Joseph - 08 Jun 1659 - New Kent Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Bef 24 Jul 1661 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Bef 24 Jul 1661 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Between 20 Jul 1663 and 30 Sep 1664 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeed - Of gift of 700 acres to grandsons James and Robert Blackwell - 08 Nov 1664 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisc Fact - Bill of Sale for an Indian boy named Benn which he purchased in1656 from Gen. Hammond - 14 Jul 1665 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Aft Sep 1665 - VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Bef 10 Apr 1667 - Marston Parish, York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsWill - Recorded 7/24/1667 in York Co Records Vol 1664-72, p. 147 - 16 Apr 1667 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - Admin granted to Maj John West - 1668 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - Court ordered John West to pay Samuel Crabrtree - 24 Jun 1668 - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand Grant - 750 acres for transporting 15 persons - - York Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, VA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
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  • Notes 

    • - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/West/West-John-(1590-1659) -- Roots in VA **
      - member of York Co militia
      - was Maj. Joseph Croshaw of York Co, VA

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/In Grateful Rememberance **
      - possibly had a son named Richard
      - His home, called Poplar Neck, was on south side of York River and west side of Queen's Creek - where he patented over 1000 acres in 1651

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Five wives of Joseph Croshaw **

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/The Majors and Their Marriages **

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Seldens of VA **
      - mentions 2 sons named Joseph - 1st one's mother unknown - 2nd's mother Mary Bromfield - and that son Joseph died age 15 yrs and 4 mos. old -- which one died age 15??

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Twelve Trails West **

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Winstons of VA **
      - patented several thousand acres of land in York Co, VA
      - his home was Poplar Neck on the south side of York River
      - Land patents listed from Register of the Land Office, Richmond, Patent Book 1, p. 573, 946 - Patent Book 2, p. 88, 201, & 352 - Patent Book 3, p. 1 & 51 - Patent Book 4, p. 226

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Cavaliers & Pioneers **
      - 5/22/1638 patent later surrendered and renewed in the name of William Allen
      - referencing 11/5/1639 150 acres in Charles River Co, VA that Joseph assigned to Richard Major & he then assigned to Thomas Lucas
      - there are 2 recordings of 3/2/1653 700 acres in York Co, VA for transporting 14 persons

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Southside VA Families **

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/W&M Qtly-NotesQueries-Apr-1894 **
      - Most info the same as already had

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Social Life in VA in 17 Century **
      - listed as one of the wealthy - owning many large pictures

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/VA Mag Hist & Biog-VA Gleanings in England **

      - ** See Misc-Docs-Pics/Croshaw/Marston Parish **
      - sold an Indian named Ben for 24 pounds to William Calvert, son of 1st Governor of MD
      - at one time had patented at least 5100 acres, or 27% of Marston's approximately 18,960 acres

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      Found at findagrave.com on 6/29/2025

      Major Joseph Croshaw VVeteran

      Birth: 1610 York County, Virginia, USA ?? or James City, VA -- they are adjacent ??
      Death: 1667 (aged 56-57) York County, Virginia, USA
      Burial: Bruton Parish Episcopal Church Cemetery, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
      Memorial #: 256556419

      Bio:
      William and Mary College Quarterly
      Volume 2 Number 4 April 1894
      Pages 270-278
      Notes and Queries
      Croshaw - West - Graves - White
      J. P. Of York County 1655 and subsequent years
      Major of Militia
      House of Burgesses 1659 and 1660

      Wives and Issue
      1. Unknown
      Benjamin Croshaw
      Joseph Croshaw
      Rachel Croshaw (married Ralph Graves)
      Mary Croshaw (married Henry White)
      Unity Croshaw (married Colonel John West, nephew of Lord Delaware)
      2.Perhaps Widow Finch
      3.Anne Unknown, widow of Augustine Hodges
      4.Margaret Unknown, widow of Daniel Tucker
      5.Mary Unknown, widow of Thomas Bromfield
      Joseph Croshaw
      Family Members
      Parents
      Capt Raleigh Croshaw 1570-1624
      Spouses
      Mary Stream Patawomeck 1615-1638
      Sarah Finch Croshaw 1620-1687
      Children
      Rachel Croshaw 1630-1669
      Mary Croshaw 1631-1687
      Unity "Ursula" Croshaw West 1636-1669
      Created by: CMWJR (50059520)
      Added: 2023-07-12T03:41:08.000Z
      URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256556419/joseph-croshaw
      Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256556419/joseph-croshaw: accessed June 29, 2025), memorial page for Major Joseph Croshaw (1610-1667), Find a Grave Memorial ID 256556419, citing Bruton Parish Episcopal Church Cemetery, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by CMWJR (contributor 50059520).
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  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Findagrave.com.

    2. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Twelve Trails West **.

    3. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Winstons of VA **.

    4. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/In Grateful Rememberance.

    5. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Cavaliers & Pioneers **.

    6. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/The Majors and Their Marriages **.

    7. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Journals of House Burgesses in VA VA Mag Hist Biog Vol VIII, p. 388-390.

    8. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Journals of House Burgesses in VA.

    9. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Seldens of VA **.

    10. [S84] See land records.

    11. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Marston Parish.

    12. [S46] See Documents.

    13. [S47] See Misc Docs Pics, /Croshaw/Five wives of Joseph Croshaw **.


 

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