Fayette County Historical Book

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1. William Davidson Worked as a surveyor, farmer, and merchandiser in Cumberland County
2. William Davidson Came to Fayette County to seek his fortune in the West
3. William Davidson Managed the Laurel Iron Works
4. William Davidson Served under General Hull in the War of 1812 and was taken prisoner at Detroit
5. William Davidson Became ironmaster at Finley Furnace and Iron Works, also referred to as Breakneck Furnace
6. William Davidson Served as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House
7. William Davidson Served afterwards in the Pennsylvania State Senate
8. William Davidson War of 1812 service
9. Thomas R Davidson Educated at home and at Kenyon College in Ohio
10. Thomas R Davidson Practiced law in Uniontown after being admitted to the bar
11. Thomas R Davidson Located in Connellsville shortly after his marriage
12. Col. Daniel Rogers Davidson Became involved in building the Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad at about age 21