Dr. William Francis Crickard
Dr. William Francis Crickard is the oldest son of an old soldier who served his country long and well. The farm life developed a mentally and physically strong man in Dr. Crickard. He was an apt student and made the best use of every moment of his time. He was born in Knox County, Ohio, in 1850. and after several years, came with his father's family to this county. He entered the office of our eminent Dr. McCann in 1871, and attended lectures and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1874. He came to Delaware and opened an office. He has never changed his location. The patients under his care always received the closest and best attention. He has been exceptionally kind to those who have had to fight the battle of life as bread winners. They have never had a truer friend than Dr. W. F. Crickard. He belongs to both the State and County Medical Societies.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908