Francis Crossley (1787-1846)
A young admirer of Sydney Owenson who transcribed her manuscripts before departing for
India. Dates and circumstances suggest that he was Francis Crossley of the East India
Company, father of the engineers Francis William (1839-1897) and Sir William John
(1844-1911) Crossley.
A young admirer of Sydney Owenson who transcribed her manuscripts before departing for
India. Dates and circumstances suggest that he was Francis Crossley of the East India
Company, father of the engineers Francis William (1839-1897) and Sir William John
(1844-1911) Crossley.