Biography  William B. Francy  Hancock County,WV

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William B. Francy

William B. Francy, son of John Francy, Sr., was born in New Cumberland, W.
Va., October 26, 1857.  He was educated in Toronto, and as soon as he
became fitted for work, entered his father's sewer pipe manufactory as book
keeper.  In 1883 the father withdrew from the firm and the business is now
conducted by William B. Francy, E.E. Francy and J.W. Roller under the firm
name of John Francy's Sons & Co.  Mr. Francy is an enterprising business
man, and very popular both commercially and socially.  One of the fruits of
his labors is his handsome terra cotta residence situated on the banks of
the Ohio and facing on River avenue.  He was married on February 5, 1880,
to Jennie G. McFerren, daughter of F.A. McFerren, and they are the parents
of seven children.  Dora, Jay, John, Donald and Beatrice are still living;
William and Louise have been called away by death.  Mr. Francy is a member
of the Knights Templar, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.  He has served
the city very acceptably as a member of council and clerk, and is an
energetic worker in the interest of the Democratic party.