BIO: Perry C. STRAW, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 634
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  PERRY C. STRAW, who owns and operates a 65-acre farm in Greenwood township, 
two miles southeast of Bell's Landing, was born in Ferguson township, Clearfield 
county, Pa., March 8, 1870, a son of John T. and Mary H. Straw, the latter of 
whom is now deceased.
  Our subject received his schooling in his native township and subsequently 
came to his present farm, which is part of the Martin Watts farm.  Since coming 
here Mr. Straw has made many improvements in the property, clearing a large 
portion of the land and erecting the buildings.  He is an active and progressive 
citizen and a stockholder in the Farmers and Traders Bank of Clearfield, Pa.  He 
also owns and operates a coal bank which is situated on his farm.  He is a 
member of Kerrmoor Grange, serving at the present time as master.  He is also a 
member, deacon and trustee of the Baptist church.  In politics he is independent 
and is now holding the office of township auditor.
  Mr. Straw was married, December 12, 1894, to Miss Isabella Williams, who was 
born in Ferguson township, this county, March 16, 1873, a daughter of William T. 
and Eliza (Williams) Williams, her parents being residents of that township, 
well known and widely respected.  Mr. and Mrs. Straw have been the parents of 
seven children:  Mervil, Ida May (deceased), Laoma, George, Ruth, Clair, and 
Beulah, the six living children being well brought up and giving promise of 
future usefulness.  Mr. Straw is a good type of the industrious and intelligent 
agriculturist, who thoroughly knows the business of farming and who has achieved 
a very fair degree of prosperity by his own persevering efforts.