Joseph Crabbe was born on 7 Jun 1851 at Goat Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS. He was the son of
Edmund Crabbe and
Jane Watkins. His marriage to
Eliza Bragg was registered 4th quarter in 1874 at Swansea, GLA, WLS. His death was registered 2nd quarter in 1907 at Swansea, GLA, WLS.
Joseph Crabbe was a scholar in 1861. He appeared on the census of 1861 at 5 Goat Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 9.

He was a house carpenter in 1871. He appeared on the census of 1871 at 5 Goat Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 19.

He appeared on the census of 1881 at 21 Vincent Street, Swansea Town, GLA, WLS; aged 29.

He was a licenced victualler in 1881. He was a house carpenter in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 9 & 10 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 39.

He appeared on the census of 1901 at 52 Upper Aberdybertha Street, St. John's, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 49.

He was a joiner in 1901.