| John Guy, fourth son and seventh child of William and Sarah (Frazer) Guy, was born in Hempfield township, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1839. He was brought up on his father's farm and received a good education, attending the common schools. He then learned the trade of a mason and plasterer, and has followed this occupation all his life in connection with the cultivation of his farm, which is very extensive. For some years, however, his time has been devoted almost exclusively to the farming industry, as was made necessary by the increased size of the crops, which was due to his progressive methods. Mr. Guy is always on the lookout for new and improved farming machinery and methods, and is ready to give them a fair and practical trial. As a result of this his farm is in excellent condition, and the yield of all crops--wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, etc.--is abundant beyond measure. His farm consists of a choice tract of forty acres. Mr. Guy is always ready to lend his assistance to any movement which will tend to the improvement or advancement of the community in which he lives. He married in 1862, Mary Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of John Kelly, a farmer of Hempfield township, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Guy had one child, Ida, who died in 1875.16 |