Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Crosse, John (1786-1833)
CROSSE, JOHN (1786–1833), writer on music, F.S.A., and F.R.S.L., was born at Hull 7 July 1786. In 1825 he published his only work, a large volume on the ‘ History of the York Festivals,’ a book which is one of the best of its kind. Crosse died at Hull on 20 Oct. 1833, and is buried at St. James's Church, Sutton, Yorkshire.
[Information from Messrs. J. B. Horwood and R. R. Dees.]