WILLIAM R. CROZIER

Carriage, manufacturers, Piqua, William R. was born in Pennsylvania in 1813; is the son of John and Sarah Crozier, who were emigrants from Ireland at an early day. In 1815, his parents moved to Ohio, locating in Ross Co., where they remained about nine or ten years, then moved to Auglaize Co., where they remained only about two years, finally locating at Piqua. Mr. John Crozier was a self educated man, and said to be one of the best penmen of that day; he followed the occupation of teacher during the most of his life; after locating at Piqua he was teacher there for several years, also taught various schools in the vicinity; he purchased a farm about seven miles northwest of Piqua, where he had a good home in big later years, as he became too enfeebled by age for the active duties of business life, he retired to his farm, passing the remainder of his fife in peace and quiet, until the messenger of death called him hence. Mr. Crozier, the subject of our sketch, remained with his father till about 17 years of age, when he went into the carriage manufacturing business, which he has followed continuously to the present time. In 1837, he was united in marriage with Catharine Stattler, daughter of Christopher and Fanny (Winans) Stattler, in which union they have been blessed with nine children, four of whom are now living, viz., James S., Sylvester, Fanny S. and William G., the latter being now in partnership with his father. Mr. Crozier is the oldest established carriage manufacturer now residing in Piqua; he has been in the business, and in the same buildings, for nearly a half-century; his trade extends not only in his own county, but through adjoining counties, and even States; the "winged messengers" come by mail from various directions, sounding the praises of his excellent work; we feel warranted in the assertion that the honorable dealings for so many years with his numerous patrons, the constant and growing reputation of his work, will ever keep him in the front rank in this line of business.