William Newton Ashe
Born in 1862 in McConnells, SC
Built brickworks in Van Wyck in 1906
Leader in developing small town of Van Wyck
Developed ferry across Catawba River in 1928
Organizer of Van Wyck Development Club
Died in 1932 at age 70
Brick Manufacturer and Farmer
A Philanthropist of Esteem and Civic Leader of Influence Prestige
A Visionary with a Christian Heart