Margaret Ann Crossett

Margaret Ann Crossett

• Father: James Crossett b. circa 6 July 1851
• Mother: Matilda Walker b. 7 November 1850, d. 31 October 1929

• Margaret Ann Crossett was born on 16 April 1877 in Clifton, Welland County, Ontario, Canada.
• Margaret Ann Crossett arrived circa 1878, according to the 1910 census.
• She was known as Annie.
• She married Melchior Zeifang, son of Marcus Zeifang and Ursula Stähle, circa December 1901.
• Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1312 Linwood Avenue. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang and Theresa Crossett.
• Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1312 Willow Avenue. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang, Jessie Crossett and Catherine Zeifang. Also in the household was one male boarder.
• The following appeared on 31 October 1929 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Matilda Crossett, 79 years old, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melchior Zeifang, 1608 Eighth street, following a long illness. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
       Mrs. Corssett came to this city last April from Niagara Falls, Ont., where she lived for more than 50 years. She is survived by four sons, Alex Crossett, Niagara Falls, Ont., William Crossett, Milwaukee, James Crossett, Bedford, Ind., and Samuel Crossett, of Buffalo, and two daughters, Mrs. Melchior Zeifang and Mrs. Jess Willens, of this city.
• The following appeared on 4 November 1929 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A large number of friends attended the funeral yesterday of Mrs. Matilda Crossett, 79 years old, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melchior Zeifang, 1608 Eighth street, Thursday. The services were conducted at her daughter's home at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Rev. Herman Brezing. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ont.
  The pallbearers were Otto Mehring, O. J. Jacoby, Alex. Kelberer, Clyde Schwartz, Elmer Schoelles and Harvey Kahle.
• Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1608 Eighth Street. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang and Catherine Zeifang.
• Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1606 Eighth Street. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang and Catherine Zeifang. Also in the household were four male lodgers.
• Margaret Ann Crossett died on 3 May 1944 at age 67 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• Melchior Zeifang became a widower at her death.
• She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 3 May 1944 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] Suddenly in this city May 3, 1944, Margaret Anne Zeifang, age 67, beloved wife of Melchior, mother of Melville, both of this city. Sister of Mrs. Joseph Willems of Pittsburgh, Pa; Samuel J. Crossett of Buffalo; William W. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; James J. of Bedford, Indiana, and Alexander B. of Niagara Falls, Ont. Services will be held from the home, 1606 Eighth Street, Friday, May 5, at 2 o'clock and 2:30 from the Zion Lutheran Church, Michigan and Tenth street, Rev. Arthur Schmoyer, D.D., officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
• The following appeared on 13 May 1944 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The family of the late Mrs. Margaret Zeifang (nee Crossett) wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to their many friends, relatives, neighbors, the Ladies' Aid of Zion Lutheran church, the Mothers Club of Zion Lutheran church, Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran church, Riverdale Rebekah Lodge, the Isabelle Alexander Chapter of Spanish-American War Veterans, the Protestant Home for Unprotectected Children and the Durk Bible Class of Zion Lutheran Church for all the kindness and sympathy shown, beautiful floral offerings sent and use of cars during their recent bereavement, the loss of their wife, mother and sister. Signed: Melchior Zeifang, Melville Zeifang, Sisters and Brothers.

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2017