BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.


Pages 527-528


W. B. CRAWFORD, postmaster and grocer of Blaine, Belmont county, Ohio, is a
son of William F. and Harriet Crawford, of whom mention is made elsewhere
in this book. Mr. Crawford was born April 5, 1852. His early life was
passed in Bridgeport, where he received a common school education. After
obtaining his schooling he engaged in the grocery business, first with his
brother in Bridgeport. After remaining with his brother for five years he
sold his interest in the business and removed to Richland township, where
he entered the dairy business. Four years later, Mr. Crawford returned to
Pease township, and operated a farm for three years. Subsequently, in 1887,
he established the grocery business, which he now conducts, having met
with marked success. He was appointed postmaster at Blaine, July 10, 1889,
and took charge of the office July 23, 1889. Mr. Crawford has been a school
director of the township, serving to the satisfaction of all concerned. In
1881, he married Miss Fannie, daughter of Edward and Catherine Simpson. Mrs.
Crawford was born March 3, 1863; the mother, Catherine Simpson, was born,
December 25, 1843, and the father November 27, 1841. The following named
children have been born to them: Carl E., born March 19, 1882; Gertrude,
born March 20, 1884; Harriet C., born April 16, 1885; David R., born July 29,
1887, and Francis H., born December 3, 1889. Mr. Crawford is a member of the
Masonic Order of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Crawford is a regular communicant of
the Presbyterian church. W. B. Crawford is a man who has gained the respect
and esteem of his fellow townsmen, and is regarded as a business man of much
foresight and ability.