William P. Metcalf
William P. Metcalf was born in Belmont County, Ohio, November 24, 1834, and when three years old was taken with his parents to Morgan County, where he lived until 1863, engaged a part of the time in the dry goods trade. He afterward moved to De Graff, but in 1867 came to Sidney, and opened a dry goods store. He has since continued the business, enlarging it from time to time, buying wool, and engaging in other enterprises. He has served on the school board and city councils, and is a stockholder in the gas company and Citizens’ Bank. He has also been one of the directors of the latter institution during the past ten years, and for the past year treasurer of the gas company. He was married to Miss A. Silvers March 26, 1861. They have three children: Estella, Lucille, and Hattie.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883