[p. 911] a prominent citizen of New Castle, where, through the whole period of his business life he has been identified with iron and steel interests, was born in this city in 1869, and is a son of James A. Crawford.
The late James A. Crawford came to New Castle in 1844 and long was a potent factor in the city's life, honorably and usefully rounding out a successful business career. He died in 1902.
After completing his public school education, Louis N. Crawford became connected with the New Castle Steel Company and remained until that corporation went out of existence. He was then associated with the National Steel Company for two years and after that with the Carnegie Steel Company, until 1907, when he withdrew. He still has numerous business interests and is one of the directors of the National Bank of Lawrence County. As a leading citizen, Mr. Crawford has been identified with many benevolent organizations and connected with civic boards.
In 1894, Mr. Crawford was married to Miss Katharine T. Sweeney, of New Castle. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Crawford is a Knight Templar Mason and belongs to Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery at New Castle and to the Mystic Shrine at Pittsburg. He is a member also of the Lawrence Club.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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