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The Crossley Family
Joseph Crossley
Trenton Industrialist
1857-1942
In 1879 Joseph Crossley established the Crossley Machine Company in Trenton, which manufactured machinery used to process clay for chinaware, porcelain fixtures, bricks, and other products. He obtained a wide variety of U.S. and British patents for his mechanical improvements.
Archibald Crossley
Father of the Opinion Poll
1897-1985
The last person born at White Hill Mansion, Archibald pioneered the development of political opinion polls along with his colleagues Gorge Gallup and Elmo Roper. The Crossley Center for Public Opinion Research at the University of Denver carries on his legacy.
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