BIOGRAPHY: William P. COULTER, Cambria County, PA 

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From Wiley, Samuel T., ed. Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cambria 
County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Union Publishing Co., 1896, p. 144-5
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WILLIAM P. COULTER is the son of Sheriff David W. and Lizzie (Pringle) Coulter, 
whose sketch appears above, and was born in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on August 
15, 1870. He received his early education in the common schools and graduated 
from the Conemaugh High school in 1889.
     In 1892, in connection with his father, he engaged in the mercantile 
business of Conemaugh, under the firm-name of D.W. Coulter & Son. On January 1, 
1895, when Sheriff Coulter entered upon the duties of the office to which he has 
been elected, W. P. Coulter purchased his father's interest in the business and 
has since conducted it alone.
     His establishment contains every thing usually found in a first-class 
general store. By close attention to the details of his business and the 
enforcement of strict principles he has built up and fostered an enviable trade. 
His surplus earnings he has invested in real estate, and he now counts to his 
credit considerable valuable realty in the borough.
     Mr. Coulter is not only prominent in the commercial affairs of his borough, 
but takes a commendable interest in its religious and social features as well. 
He is a consistent member of the United Brethren church of his borough and 
prominently identified with Lodge No. 372, F. & A. M., of Johnstown, this 
county. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party, and takes a 
prominent part in local affairs.
     On August 28, 1892, Mr. Coulter wedded Miss Blanch, a daughter of John 
Fisher, of Johnstown, this county. This marriage relation has resulted in the 
birth of one child, Waldo McClay.