William Moorhead

Biography

William Moorhead carried the torch of commerce westward, establishing himself as a merchant whose operations helped link the young nation’s eastern markets with the burgeoning communities around Allegheny. He approached every negotiation with the promise of mutual benefit and encouraged others to match his steady example.

Even after his passing, the Allegheny Cemetery marks his resting place with gratitude for the civic-minded spirit he brought to the developing frontier.