David Crosby's Ancestors Helped Build The United States

While Crosby's family tree is filled with notable figures, John A. King definitely stands out in his own right. The son of Senator Rufus King, the younger King received his education overseas, notably in England and Paris. He later pursued a legal career in his native New York (per the National Governor's Association). He served during the War of 1812 and began his political career in 1819. During his career, King served in various positions for New York's state government and even served two years in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1857, he was elected governor of New York, serving as the state's first Republican governor. According to the website for the state of New York, King was an advocate for granting voting rights to Black Americans and improving schools. 

David Crosby's legacy as both an iconic and influential musician is part of his family tree's pantheon of important people, including those who influenced the early years of the United States. With ancestors like Captain John Underhill, Framers of the Constitution William Paterson and William King, and Gov. John A. King, it was almost as if David Crosby was destined for some kind of greatness.