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WILLIAM C. SHERRER, chief clerk and one of the stockholders of the Old Bangor Slate Company, was born in Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, N. J., October 18, 1844, being a son of Joseph and Margaret (Smith) Sherrer, also natives of New Jersey. The original representatives of the Sherrer family in, America came hither from Germany, and made settlement in New Jersey early in the history of that state. William C. was early orphaned by the death of his father, which event, throwing him upon his own resources, developed in his character the traits of self-reliance and persevering industry which have been important factors in his success.

In the public schools of Easton Mr. Sherrer received the rudiments of his education, and afterward fitted for Lafayette College, which, however, he did not enter. His first situation was with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, in which, after having held various positions, he was promoted to conductor in 1865, remaining thus engaged for six months. Then going to Philadelphia, he embarked in the commission business, which he conducted for a year. Yielding to the urgent request of his grandfather, he returned to New Jersey to take charge of the estate and financial interests of the latter, and continued to reside there for two years.

Coming to Bangor in 1871 or 1872, Mr. Sherrer became Superintendent of the Elmira Slate Company, with which he remained three years. At the expiration of that time he entered the employ of the Old Bangor Slate Company, of which he is now the chief clerk, and in which he is a stockholder. He is also a Director and stockholder in the Merchants’ National Bank of Bangor,and is connected with various enterprises that have given an impetus to the commercial and material development of the place. Of the Banner Slate Company he is serving as Secretary, and is one of its Directors. This quarry is located at Danielsville, and is one of the best in Northampton County.

In politics a Republican, Mr. Sherrer has officiated as Chief Burgess, Town Clerk, School Director and in other posts of honor. His membership is in the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a Deacon. In Sun day-school work he is especially active, and has served for some time as its Superintendent. Socially he affiliates with the Royal Arcanum, and formerly was actively connected with the Knights of Pythias. His marriage, which occurred October 12, 1869, united him with Miss Mary Angelica, daughter of Samuel Straub, of Bath, Pa. One child has blessed their union, a son named H. Straub, who was born October 18, 1875, and is now (1894) a Junior in Lafayette College.