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[williamstone.FTW]

!Born in Ohio township, Beaver Co PA on the old homestead. He attended
the public schools in his native township and completed his studies at
Penn State College. After his graduation , he engaged in farming on the
homestead, later purchasing the interestes of the several heirs and
becoming sole owner of that property where he lived. Although general
farming plays a prominent part in his operations, he gives his most
careful attention to cultivation of fruit and vegetables. Applying the
newest and most scientific methods to the culture of these specialties
he has met with remarkable consistent success, gaining a wide
reputation for the excellency of his products. Upon his property are four
oil wells whence flow both oil and gas, about two barrels daily. For the
purpose of closer relations with others engaged in his pursuits, Mr
Dawson was a member ofthe local Grange of the Patrons of husbandry.
Both he and his wife were members of the Reformed Church and in his
national political action he supports the Progressive Party, although
locally his stand is taken firmly for Prohibition.