WILLIAM McCREREY is one of the most successful business men, and deservedly popular citizens of Buffalo township. He was born June 30, 1838, in Marshall county, W. Va., and passed his boyhood in the usual uneventful manner of farmer boys. He afterward worked at the carpenter's trade. On December 27, 1864, he was united in marriage with Kate, daughter of William Litle, of Buffalo township, and the following children were born to them: Virginia Lee, Alexander H., William Litle, Emily, Mary Ann and Bessie Bell, all of whom are living at home. Mr. McCrerey began life with practically nothing, his success being due solely to his own energy and management. When his father died, he inherited a portion of the estate, but instead of using it himself, allowed a brother, Thomas (who had remained on the old homestead, and cared for the father in his declining years), to use and occupy the entire portion until sufficiently remunerated for his years of self-denial. When Mr. Litle (his father-in law) died, William McCrerey bought, of the heirs the entire farm of 190 acres, which is now his home. It is a pleasant place, well-improved, and having an air of enterprise, thrift and comfort surrounding it. In politics he is a Democrat, and has served five consecutive terms as school director. In addition to general farming, Mr. McCrerey is an extensive wool-grower, and breeder of Black-Top sheep, now owning nearly two hundred and fifty of that breed. He commands the respect and friendship of a large circle of acquaintances. His wife is a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and is widely known for her good deeds.

Text taken from page 881 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published April 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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