Anthony Crosby was born about 1545 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, co. York, England. He died about 1599 in Gripthorpe, co. York, England. He was married to Alison Blanchard about 1570.

Alison Blanchard was born about 1549 in Bubwith, co. York, England. Children were:

i. Ellen Crosby was born about 1571.
ii. Thomas Crosby.