Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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William H. Fox and Mary A. Hitchin




Husband William H. Fox 1




           Born: 1862 - Lawrence Co, PA 1
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         Father: David Fox (1818-Bef 1913) 1 2 3
         Mother: Rachel Van Horn (1825-Bef 1913) 2 3


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Wife Mary A. Hitchin 1

           Born:  - England
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Children

General Notes: Husband - William H. Fox


He received a common school education in Venango County, Pennsylvania, and at the age of sixteen years, he began life on his own account. Leaving his father's farm, he sought to learn the trade of a blacksmith. After mastering the trade, in 1884 he located in Beaver Falls, where he has established the reputation of being the most expert and competent blacksmith in the county. His patronage increased to such a large extent that it was necessary for him not only to enlarge his shop but also to employ more hands to cope with the growing demands. Accordingly, he erected a fine two-story shop facing Third avenue on the corner of Eighth street.
Socially, he was a member of the Order of Maccabees, Woodmen of the World, and Independent Order of Good Templars. In politics, he was a Republican, while in religious views he favored the Methodist church.

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Sources


1 —, Book of Biographies, Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 303.

2 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 902.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 353.


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