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52 Ancestors 52 Weeks -- I'd Like to Meet . . .

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 This story is for Amy Johnson Crow's " 52 Ancestors 52 Weeks ." This is the third or fourth year she's done this. I've always just followed along; this time I'll try to write something at least a few times. Basically, she gives a broad topic every week , and encourages people to write whatever that brings to mind. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to interpret her suggestions. I've enjoyed reading other people's stories, but have always drawn a blank on how to write my own. The topic this week ("I'd like to meet . . . ") is one I can write about. This is my first post in this new blog, so it isn't fancy yet. I only have a generic header. I guess the fancy stuff will have to come later. Right now, I just want to get the story (with the few details I have) written. The ancestor I'd like most to meet (right now) is my great grandfather, John Francis Crosby (1871-1914). He has been a brick wall in my tree ever s