Robert H. Megraw and Martha J. Banks

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Husband Robert H. Megraw ¹

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            AKA: R. H. McGrow 2
           Born: 1 May 1858 - Allegheny City, Allegheny Co, PA 1
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         Father: Richard B. Megraw (      -1871) 1
         Mother: Jane Hughey (      -      ) 1

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       Marriage: 1907 1

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Wife Martha J. Banks ³

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         Father: John Banks (      -      ) 4
         Mother: Nancy McLaughlin (      -      ) 4

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General Notes: Husband - Robert H. Megraw

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He was educated in the public schools of Allegheny City and Belle View, Pennsylvania. In young manhood he learned the trade of stone-cutting, and for about two years worked at that trade, after which he was an apprentice to that of a carpenter for four years. He was then engaged at carpentry and building for about fifteen years, and in the meantime developed his natural talent for architecture by study, until sufficiently familiar with the profession to adopt it. When he first branched out as an architect he became superintendent of the original car shop building at Swissvale, now the Union switch and signal works. From 1892 he gave all his attention to architecture, and for a time was located at Jeannette, Pennsylvania, but later moved to New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, after two years there returning to Allegheny City for a year. In 1905 he opened a place of business in Kittanning, settling in Armstrong County in 1906, and for a time he was associated in a business way with the Philadelphia Gas Company. Among the plans he furnished are those for the Stein hotel, the Colwell & Arnold office building, and several modern residences of Kittanning. He was thoroughly abreast of the times in his work, and was a recognized expert in his profession.
A prominent Republican, Mr. Megraw was, in 1905, elected to represent his district in the State Assembly, his victory at the polls being a surprise to many, as he was opposed by the powerful local organization, but his personal popularity and high moral standing brought him ahead of his ticket. He was nominated for a second term, but his enemies prevented his reelection.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, which he served as an elder.

1 —, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 788.

2 —, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 687.

3 —, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 687, 788.

4 —, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 686.