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W. S. BULLOCK, merchant, Homestead, was born Jan. 6, 1837, in Philadelphia, Pa. The first of his ancestors to come to this country was John Bullock; the second, who sailed from Hull, England, with his family, June 24, 1679, and October 20, same year, landed at the falls of the Delaware. He obtained a grant of land from Charles II, and then bought it from the Indians, thus emulating the worthy example of William Penn. Amos Bullock, the grandfather of W. S., was born Dec. 2, 1752, and was twice married; his first wife was Margaret Butcher, and his second wife, Lydia. He was the father of ten children, of whom David B., born Feb. 17, 1785, married Susan, daughter of Luke Derrickson. The latter built the first church in Wilmington, Del., which place was originally settled by his ancestors, who were natives of Sweden. David B., the father of W. S., became a merchant-tailor in Philadelphia, where he died in 1850.

The subject of this sketch was educated in Philadelphia, and at the Pennsylvania Agricultural College. He came to this county with his uncle, John Derrickson, who kept Lock No. 2, on the Monongahela river, and afterward had charge of the city farm, being assisted by Mr. Bullock, who, after his uncle’s death, was superintendent for four years. After this he merchandised in Pittsburgh four or five years, and then once more superintended the city farm, which position he filled with ability. At the close of his term he entered into the builders’ supply business in Pittsburgh in partnership with C. W. Taylor. He married Mary E. Hargrave, who was born in Westmoreland county, March 24, 1852, a daughter of Rev. O. P. Hargrave, and five children were born to them: William H. (born May 9, 1874, died Aug. 27, 1877), Annie G. (born Feb. 20,1878, died Aug. 20, 1882), Mary A. (born March 26, 1881), Sue E. (born Dec. 6, 1883), Lavina A. (born Dec. 11, 1886, died Dec. 11, 1886). Since February, 1879, Mr. Bullock has resided in Homestead, where he has filled various municipal offices, and was the first burgess who served his full term. He is a member of the R. A., and is a republican.