BIO: William H. FOX, Beaver County, PA
    
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    BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES.  This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches 
    of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  Buffalo, N.Y., 
    Chicago, Ill.: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899, pp. 303-304.
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    WILLIAM H. FOX, whose portrait is shown on the opposite page, is the
  leading blacksmith of Beaver Falls, and he is recognized as having no
  superior in Beaver county, Pa., in the line of shoeing horses. He owns a
  large, brick shop and gives employment to several skilful hands who are
  constantly kept busy in order to meet the demands of his large patronage; he
  is also a prominent and industrious citizen, commanding the respect and
  good-will of a host of acquaintances. He was born in Lawrence county, Pa., in
  1862, and his parents are David and Rachael (Van Horn) Fox.
    
    His grandfather, Peter Fox, was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., where he
  followed his trade as a millwright during his active life. His wife was Miss
  Saddler by whom he reared five sons and three daughters: Joseph; Michael;
  John; Peter; David; Mrs. Morrison; Mrs. Kennedy; and Mrs. Ryhel.
    
    David Fox was born in Lawrence county, Pa., in 1818, and was reared to
  agricultural pursuits, which occupation he successfully followed throughout
  his active career. He was joined in marriage with Miss Rachael Van Horn, who
  was born in Lawrence county, Pa., in 1825, and they became the parents of
  seven children, as follows: William H., the subject of this narrative; Abram
  V.; Rebecca J. (McCurdy); Mary M. (Dick); Katie (Golden); Emma (Williams),
  and Agnes (Cameron).
    
    William H. Fox received a common school education, in Venango county, Pa.,
  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 since
  established the reputation of being the most expert and
    
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  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, and he
  is now able to accommodate his patrons. Mr. Fox is well deserving of the
  success that has met his efforts; he is enterprising and progressive, and
  supports all measures that tend to promote the welfare of the community.
    
    Mr. Fox was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary A. Hitchin, a
  native of England. Socially, he is a member of the Order of. Maccabees,
  Woodmen of the World, and Independent Order of Good Templars. In politics, he
  is a Republican, while in religious views he favors the Methodist church.