On 10 Jul 1739 when Francis was 23, he married
Sarah Richardson (42029) , daughter of
Thomas Richardson (22213) (30 Dec 1675-18 Mar 1717/8) &
Abigail Ruggles (29103) (5 Jun 1675-4 Jun 1758), in Billerica, MA.
430 Born on 31 Aug 1717 in Billerica, MA.279 Sarah died in Billerica, MA, on 30 Mar 1772; she was 54.430
Children of Francis and Sarah (Richardson) Crosby, born at Billerica:
i. Francis Crosby, b. 21 Dec 1739, d. 21 Oct 1758 at Billerica;
ii. Sarah Crosby, b. 21 Nov 1741;
iii. Abigail Crosby, b. 14 Dec 1743, d. 31 Dec 1836 at Billerica, m. Sears Cooke (b. 4 May 1746 at Kingston, MA, d. 1 Sep 1816 at Billerica, son of Paul & Joanna (Holmes) Cooke);
iv. Samuel Crosby, b. 25 Feb 1745/6;
v. Simon Crosby, b. 7 Mar 1749, d. 9 Mar 1749; and
vi. Mary Crosby, b. 25 Nov 1752, d. 15 Dec 1752.