Background
Crosby, Benjamin Gratz was born on May 9, 1936 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ben Gratz Crosby and Myra (Smith) Brooking.
Crosby, Benjamin Gratz was born on May 9, 1936 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ben Gratz Crosby and Myra (Smith) Brooking.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1958. Certified, Armed Forces Staff College, 1972.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1958; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1973; retired, United States Army, 1978; vice president, F.L. Putnam & Company, Boston, 1978-1981; president, Blue Cactus Mining Corporation, Las Vegas, 1981-1984; executive, Oneac Corporation, Libertyville, Illinois, since 1984.
Married Susan Lee Nichols, November 21, 1962 (divorced June 1978). Children: Alex Russell, Ben R., Elise M., Joanna D., Dawn N. Married Jane White Firestone, February 2, 1984.