Edward Samuel Crabbe was born c 1845 at Bristol, GLS, ENG. He was the son of
Samuel Crabbe and
Mary Ann Jones. His marriage to
Julia Hole was registered 1st quarter in 1868 at Clifton, GLS, ENG.
Edward Samuel Crabbe appeared on the census of 1851 at 26 Lion Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG; aged 5.

He appeared on the census of 1861 at 26 Lion Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG; aged 16.

He was an apprentice plumber in 1861. He appeared on the census of 1871 at St Augustine, Bristol, GLS, ENG; aged 26.

He appeared on the census of 1881 at Marley House, 3 Highbury Place, Bristol, GLS, ENG. He was a master plumber employing 2 boys in 1881. He was a retired plumber in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at Fern Cliff, Wells Road, Bedminster, SOM, ENG; aged 46.

He was a retired steam boat owner in 1901. He appeared on the census of 1901 at Ferncliffe, Wells Road, Bristol, GLS, ENG; aged 56.