William Henry Conley

William Henry Conley
Born11 June 1840
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died25 July 1897(1897-07-25) (aged 57)
Occupation(s)Industrialist, philanthropist
SpouseSarah Shaffer
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William Henry Conley (11 June 1840 – 25 July 1897), was a Pittsburgh philanthropist and industrialist.[1] He was married to Sarah Shaffer (1841–1908). Together, they provided organizational and financial support to religious institutions in the United States. William Conley was trained by his uncle in the printing business for ten years.[2] Conley was co-owner of the Riter Conley Company, which provided steel and manufactured goods during the Second Industrial Revolution.[3]

  1. ^ The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Volume 19, Number 6, August 4, 1897, page 132
  2. ^ National Cyclopedia of American Biography volume 14, part 1, James Terry White, 1910
  3. ^ National Cyclopedia of American Biography volume 14, part 1, James Terry White, 1910