Does anyone have any history on these two men or their business.
REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS BELLAIRE OHIO
WILLIAM STRONG , the grandfather of Thomas L was well known in his day a a reliable cooper, his kegs being the first ones made use of by the Laughllin Nail Works, or the old Top Mill at Wheeling. Mr. Strong was then in partnership with ELIGAH WOODS, and they made the kegs at Martins Ferry and sent them across the river in skiffs. William Strong conducted the first coopering establishment in this locality.