WILLIAM GREGG. Among the early settlers of Washington county, whose deeds are an undying monument to their memory, were Mr. Gregg's first ancestors in this country, a record of whom is presented on page 1267, this volume. Henry Gregg, son of Henry and Jane (Dowler) Gregg was born November 22, 1796, on the home place in West Pike Run township, Washington Co., Penn. He attended the schools of the period, then learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for some years, but finally gave his attention to farming. On February 8, 1821, he married Eleanor Gregg, who was born in 1796, in Washington county, and nine children were born to them, of whom but two are yet living, William and John. The father was an industrious, practical farmer; in polities he affiliated with the Republican party. Mrs. Gregg died in 1841, followed by her husband in 1876. Both were members of the M. E. Church. William Gregg, son of Henry and Eleanor (Gregg) Gregg, was born December 9, 1822, on the home place in West Pike Run township, Washington Co., Penn. His educational opportunities were very limited, the greater part of his youth being passed in agricultural duties; but by energy and perseverance he has overcome these early disadvantages, and is now a thoroughly cultured gentleman. He and his brother John, neither of whom have married, reside on the old homestead, which contains ninety-eight acres of good land. They conduct an extensive business in general farming and stock raising. In politics they are earnest workers in the Republican party, though never accepting official honors. They are universally known as honest, energetic business men, possessing warm sympathies for those who have been unfortunate.

Text taken from page 1475 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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