WILLIAM J. BOVAIRD, foreman of the blacksmith shops of the Central Iron Works, Bradford, was born in Allegheny county, Penn., March 25, 1863, a son of David and Mary A. (McClanahan) Bovaird, former a native of Scotland, and the latter of Ireland. He was reared and educated in Titusville, Penn., and early learned the blacksmith's trade. In 1878 he came to Bradford, where he worked in the shops of Bovaird & Seyfang, proprietors of the Central Iron Works, and since 1885 has held his present position.
Mr. Bovaird was married May 20, 1885, to Anna L. Davis, daughter of F.T. and Mary (Donthett) Davis, both natives of Pennsylvania, now residents of Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. Bovaird have two children: Zella A. and Francis David.
Mr. and Mrs. Bovaird are members of the Presbyterian Church, and are active workers in both church and Sabbath school. He is a member of the K.O.T.M. ; has been president of the Bovaird & Seyfang Employes Mutual Benefit Association four years, and is one of the active young business men of Bradford.
