BIO: Charles Elwood CROTSLEY, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Dave Wilson Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************************** __________________________________________________________ McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 39. __________________________________________________________ CHARLES ELWOOD CROTSLEY Saltillo, Pa. Miller: Charles Elwood Crotsley was born in Cass Township, Huntingdon County, Pa., September 8, 1885, and at the Cass Township Schools received his education. His grandfather was William Crotsley, and Esther McClain his grandmother on the parental side. He is a son of John D. Crotsley, who died February 15, 1928, of Welsh descent, and of Ellen (McClain) Crotsley, who died November 30, 1904, of Irish descent. Charles Elwood Crotsley was a farmer for fifteen years, in Cass Township. A farm of forty-five acres. Formerly was employed at Altoona, Pa. for Penna. R.R. shops, at press work. Has been engaged in the milling business for twelve years at Saltillo, Huntingdon County, Pa.; manufactures Flavo Brand Flour, which is copyrighted, and a dealer in Purina and Wayne feeds. Was Assessor for Cass Township, and on election board of same township for three terms. For six years Councilman at Saltillo, Huntingdon County, Pa. Belongs to Camp 662, P.O.S. of A., Latta Grove. For twenty-seven years a member; has filled all offices. Leans to the Republican party. Very much a churchman of the Methodist type. Has been trustee, steward, and previously S.S. Superintendent, Cornelius Chapel, Cass Township. He has two brothers, Samuel J., married to Irma Senft, Altoona, Pa.; John W., married to Clara Dell, deceased, Altoona, Pa. Mr. Crotsley was married to Myrtle Querry, Cass Township. Three children came to gladden this home. Helen M., a Senior, Saltillo High School; H. Pauline, a Junior, in High School, and Charles Kenneth, at school. At present Mr. Crotsley is building a beautiful bungalow, cottage style, at the Newton Hamilton Camp grounds, Newton Hamilton, Mifflin County, Pa.