William G. Ash

biography

Ash, William G., farmer, P. O. Riceville, was born March 31, 1852, in Cussewago Township, this county, son of Jonas and Sarah Ash. He was reared on his father’s farm, acquiring his education in the district schools. He married, April 29, 1873, Rebecca E. Colter, born in Venango Township, August 7, 1852, daughter of John and Phebe (Scott) Colter, who were also natives of Venango Township. By this union were born two children: Mina M. and Ray M. After their marriage our subject and wife lived in Venango Township three years, locating, in 1876, on their present farm, which consists of 100 acres of land. Mrs. Ash is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Ash is an energetic and successful young farmer, and is winning the esteem of the whole community. In politics he supports the Republican party.

History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania: containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc., portraits of early settlers and prominent men, biographies, history of Pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1885, page 777.