Given name may be Josiah
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(II) Simon Crosby, son of Simon Crosby (I), was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, August, 1637, and died there January 22, 1725-26. He was admitted a freeman in 1668, and was deputy to the general court in 1692-97-98. He settled in Billerica near Bare hill to the north and became a large land owner and prosperous inn-keeper of that town. He was for many years one of the foremost citizens. His will was proved in 1725-26; sons Thomas and Josiah executors. He married Rachel Brackett, daughter of Deacon Richard Brackett, of Braintree, July 15, 1659.