W. D. CROWLEY is a native of what was formerly Hopkins County, Ky., born October 16, 1832, and is a son of Edmund and Clementine (Marks) Crowley. He is the eldest son of seven children, and of Irish and English descent. His father was born in Kentucky, and his mother was a Virginian. The Crowley family has been known in Kentucky for more than half a century, and took an active part in the early improvement of the country. The father of our subject died in 1861. In 1859, W. D. settled where he now resides; he now owns more then 200 acres of land, and his farm is in a good state of cultivation. He raises grain, stock and tobacco. He was married, in 1859, to Miss Mary A. Thompson, a native of Missouri. This marriage has been blessed with seven children: Francis M., Martha J., Edmund J., Clementine, Julia, Ada, and Anna P. (deceased). Mr. Crowley is a Republican, and held the office of constable for some time in his district.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1031.