W. F. CROTHERS is the eldest son of William B. Crothers, who was born June 14, 1836, in Buffalo township, Washington Co., Penn., and passed his earlier years at home, alternately working on the farm, and attending the district school, at which he secured a thorough knowledge of the common branches. He began farming in early life, and has since continued in that calling, also devoting much attention to stock raising. On February 28, 1861, he was united in marriage with Emma, daughter of James Maxwell, of Hopewell township, this county. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Crothers settled on the place where they now reside, and the following children have been born to them: Anna (Mrs. Samuel Cleland), Wylie F., Maggie (Mrs. Walter Coulson), Harry, Albert, James, Arthur and John. Mr. Crothers is a successful farmer, and owns a farm of 500 acres, upon which he has made many improvements, near the village of Taylorstown. In early life he united with the United Presbyterian Church, and has ever been an active member, having held some important offices, the duties of which he has faithfully performed. He has ever been interested in public enterprises, and in politics is a member of the Republican party. Wylie F. Crothers was born January 19, 1863, on the home place in Buffalo township, this county. He remained at home during his minority, and was educated at the schools of Taylorstown, where he was considered one of the best students. On January 19, 1888, he was united in marriage with Nettie M., daughter of James Noble, and they have one child, Homer N. In February, 1889, Mr. Crothers opened a general store in Taylorstown, Buffalo township, and by his honesty, enterprise and uniform courtesy has the largest custom of any store in the town. His stock occupies a large building with two floors and a basement, also a large warehouse adjoining. He keeps a complete assortment of all kinds of goods, and has the largest and best equipped store (outside of Washington) in western Washington county. He has succeeded in business by earnest effort, and is one of the leading young men of the vicinity. Politically he is an ardent Republican, and though not a politician gives all possible aid to the success of his party. He and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Taylorstown, to which they are liberal contributors.

Text taken from page 1304 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed February 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published February 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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