Harrison-Wood County WV Archives Biographies.....Lowther, William 1742 - 1814
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Author: Virgil A. Lewis

William Lowther.—Henry, George and William were the sons of Henry Low, and were
English miners; for their superior skill and meritorious service " ther" was
added to their name by royal edict. William had a son Robert, who with his wife,
Aquilla Rees Lowther, emigrated to America in 1740, and came to the Hacker creek
settlement in 1767, accompanied by their son William, the subject of this
sketch, who was born in 1742. The latter married Sudna Hughes, sister of Elias,
Jesse, Thomas and Job, of Indian war fame, and settled on Simpson's creek in
1772. Many of their descendants are now living in Clarksburgh and the
surrounding country.

William Lowther became distinguished as a skillful and courageous frontiersman,
and for his unselfish devotion to the good of the colonists. The population of
these frontier settlements increased so rapidly that the supply of provisions
became insufficient, and the year 1773 was called, in the early traditions of
the section, "the starving year." Such were the exertions of William Lowther to
mitigate the sufferings of the people, and so great was his success that his
name is transmitted to their descendants hallowed by their blessings. During the
war of 1774, and subsequently, he was the most active and efficient defender of
the settlements in that vicinity, against the savage foe, and many a successful
expedition against them was commanded by him. He was one of the first justices
of the peace in Harrison county, also the first sheriff of Harrison and Wood
counties, and a delegate to the General Assembly of the State. He also attained
all the subordinate ranks in the military service until promoted to that of
colonel, and by his unassuming good qualities endeared himself to all with whom
he became associated. He died October 28, 1814.


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From Harrison County section of History of West Virginia, 1889.

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