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     (?) Speakman was born at Pennsylvania. He married Naomi M. Mercer, daughter of William D. Mercer and Ida Jennie Hertz, circa 1918. (?) Speakman and Naomi M. Mercer were divorced before 1930.

     William A. Speakman was born circa February 1919 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of (?) Speakman and Naomi M. Mercer.
     William A. Speakman was listed as a grandson in William D. Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ William A. Speakman was listed as a grandson in Ida Jennie Hertz's household on the 1930 Census at Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania.²

     William Pierson was born circa 1844 at Pennsylvania. He married Mary Jane Mercer, daughter of Kersey Mercer and Mary M. Walker, before 1880.
     William Pierson was listed as a son-in-law in Kersey Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary J. Ferrell was born circa 1837 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Sarah (?). Mary J. Ferrell married Joseph W. Mercer, son of Kersey Mercer and Mary M. Walker, on 31 March 1857.
     As of 31 March 1857,her married name was Mercer. Mary J. Ferrell was listed as wife in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ Mary J. Ferrell was listed as wife in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.²

     Sarah (?) was born circa 1812 at Pennsylvania.
     She was listed as mother-in-law in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹

     Laura R. Mercer was born circa 1864 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell.
     Her married name was . Laura R. Mercer was also known as Laura B. She was listed in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ Laura R. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.²

     Sarah Ferrell Mercer was born circa 1866 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell. Sarah Ferrell Mercer died on 24 April 1910.
     Sarah Ferrell Mercer was also known as Sallie. She was listed in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ Sarah Ferrell Mercer was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.²

     Florence M. Mercer married Richard F. Draper. Florence M. Mercer was born circa 1869 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell.
     Her married name was . Florence M. Mercer was listed in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ Florence M. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.² Florence M. Mercer was listed as wife in Richard F. Draper's household on the 1920 Census at West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania.³

     M. Gertrude Mercer was born circa 1874 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell. M. Gertrude Mercer married Frank S. Wetsel on 29 December 1892.
     M. Gertrude Mercer was also known as Gertrude. She was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 29 December 1892,her married name was .

     Bessie W. Mercer was born in 1878 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell.
     Bessie W. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹

     Elizabeth M. Kinnard was born circa 1845 at Pennsylvania. She married Reuben McMinn C. Mercer, son of Kersey Mercer and Mary M. Walker, on 28 April 1870.
     As of 28 April 1870,her married name was Mercer. Elizabeth M. Kinnard was listed as keeping house in Asher Rinnard's household on the 1870 Census at East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania; living next door to George Mercer.¹ She was listed as wife in Reuben McMinn C. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; living at 126 Market Street.²

     Hannum Mercer was born circa 1871 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Reuben McMinn C. Mercer and Elizabeth M. Kinnard.
     Hannum Mercer was listed as a son in Reuben McMinn C. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; living at 126 Market Street.¹

     Charles L. Mercer was born circa 1873 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Reuben McMinn C. Mercer and Elizabeth M. Kinnard.
     Charles L. Mercer was listed as a son in Reuben McMinn C. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; living at 126 Market Street.¹

     Louella Mercer was born circa November 1879 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Reuben McMinn C. Mercer and Elizabeth M. Kinnard.
     Louella Mercer was listed as a daughter in Reuben McMinn C. Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; living at 126 Market Street.¹

     Beulah Idell Johnston was born on 20 May 1917 at Lime Ridge, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Cazenovia, Richland, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of James Frederick Johnston and Martha Lucy Cortleyou. Beulah Idell Johnston married Guy Evan Spyker, son of Carl Merville Spyker and Florence Bell Reagles, on 24 November 1938 at Washington, Iowa, Guy Spkyer and Beulah Idell Johnston marriage license. Beulah Idell Johnston married Ulysses Stephens after 1964. Beulah Idell Johnston married Cleatus Coffman on 11 April 1972. Beulah Idell Johnston died on 9 February 2009 at Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 91 Funeral Services for Beulah Idell Coffman, 91, of Turley, were held Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Osage Hills Christian Church in Tulsa, OK. The Reverend Chet Veazey and Hershel Martin officiated and burial was in the Rest Haven in Sperry, OK. Honorary Casket Bearers were John Spyker, Edward Spyker, Jessie Spyker, Joel Spyker, and Tim Veazey. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Idell was born May 20, 1917 in Cazenovia, WI to James Fredrick and Martha “Mattie” (Cortleyou) Johnston. She passed away February 9, 2009 in Tulsa, OK.

Idell was a Wisconsin school teacher. She later did missionary training at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, and New Tribe Mission of Chicago and California. For numerous years she worked in many vacation bible schools, summer church camps, children’s activities and community clubs. With permission of the Superintendent and school board she taught Bible classes on school time in Pawnee County, OK. She worked with youth groups to perform skits in homes, churches and other communities for Easter and Christmas. She also taught youth group bible studies mid-week and in homes. Idell helped start American Inland Mission in Gentry, Arkansas. She was also an employee at the Eastern State Hospital in Vinita, OK. She left a godly legacy for all of her family.

She is survived by her son, James Spyker and wife Beverly of Dallas, TX; son-in-law, Chet Veazey of Sperry; daughter-in-law, Gayle Tapp of Enid; grandchildren, Tim Veazey and wife Kathy of Russellville, AR, Tina Crase and husband Lonnie of Sperry, Taylene Inman and husband Jim, Robin Honeycutt and husband Bill of Portland, OR, Brenda Wells of Garber, John Spyker and wife Kim of Cleburne, TX, Edward Spyker and wife Kelly of Hurst, TX, Jessie Spyker and wife Teri of Dallas, TX, Joel Spyker and wife Mary Beth, 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Guy Spyker, Ulysses Stephens, and Cleatus Coffman; son, Robert Spyker; daughter, Genevieve Veazey; granddaughter, Ila Jean Veazey; parents, James and Martha Johnston; brothers, Raymond Johnston, Theron Johnston, and Lyle Johnston; sisters; Florence Carter and Mary Holloway.
     Beulah Idell Johnston was also known as Idell. Beulah Idell Johnston was also known as Bulah. She was listed as a daughter in James Frederick Johnston's household on the 1920 Census at Lime Ridge, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Beulah Idell Johnston was listed as a daughter in James Frederick Johnston's household on the 1930 Census at Lime Ridge, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Johnson.² As of 24 November 1938,her married name was Spyker. Beulah Idell Johnston was listed as wife in Guy Evan Spyker's household on the 1940 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.³ As of after 1964,her married name was Stephens. On 1 October 1964 Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Spyker of Langley Saturday were Mr and Mrs Emery Farmer and children of Baron, Mr and Mrs Chet Veazey and children of Adair, Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Joplin, Mo., and Grandpa and Grandma Spyker of Michigan. (actually Wisconsin). As of 11 April 1972,her married name was Coffman.

     James Edward Spyker Sr. was born on 29 March 1943 at Oklahoma. He was the son of Guy Evan Spyker and Beulah Idell Johnston. James Edward Spyker Sr. died on 13 November 2015 at Texas at age 72.
     He lived in April 2009 at Dallas, Texas.

     Robert Eugene Spyker was born on 5 September 1941 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin. He was the son of Guy Evan Spyker and Beulah Idell Johnston. Robert Eugene Spyker died on 16 July 1966 at by a lightning strike while working on the roof, Langley, Oklahoma, at age 24.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Oklahoma; last residence not specified.

     Genevieve Elayne Spyker was born on 17 January 1940 at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Guy Evan Spyker and Beulah Idell Johnston. Genevieve Elayne Spyker died on 23 February 2000 at after 4th brain surgery at age 60.
     Genevieve Elayne Spyker was also known as Jean. Genevieve Elayne Spyker was also known as Jeneve. She obtained US Social Security Card at Oklahoma; last residence Sperry, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Genevieve Elayne Spyker was also known as Gene. She was listed as a daughter in Guy Evan Spyker's household on the 1940 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.¹ Genevieve Elayne Spyker lived in 1957 at Red Rock, Oklahoma. In April 1957 at Baron, Oklahoma, E B Veazey - 81st birthday celebration held 31 Mar 1957. As of 17 June 1957,her married name was Veazey. In August 1959 at Baron, Oklahoma, E B Veazey family reunion. On 1 October 1964 Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Spyker of Langley Saturday were Mr and Mrs Emery Farmer and children of Baron, Mr and Mrs Chet Veazey and children of Adair, Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Joplin, Mo., and Grandpa and Grandma Spyker of Michigan. (actually Wisconsin).

     Conrad Zintz was born on 17 May 1821 at Prussia. He was the son of Jacob Zintz and Elizabeth (?). Conrad Zintz married Magdalena Adams, daughter of (?) Adams and unknown (?), on 23 June 1845. Conrad Zintz died on 14 May 1881 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 59.¹ He was buried after 14 May 1881 at Thompson's Willow Valley Cemetery, Richland, Wisconsin.²
     He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Schuylkill, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Muscoda, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁶

     Magdalena Adams was born on 26 March 1825 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of (?) Adams and unknown (?). Magdalena Adams married Conrad Zintz, son of Jacob Zintz and Elizabeth (?), on 23 June 1845. Magdalena Adams died on 7 June 1896 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 71 Mrs Magdalena Zintz, aged about 70 years, died at her home in this city on Sunday last. She was one of the pioneer settlers of the county whose ranks are being rapidly depleted by death. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday and the remains taken to Willow Creek cemetery for interment.
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From Richland Rustic; June 13, 1896, p3 - Mrs Malina Zintz, who had been sick at her home in this city for some time, died Sunday, June 7. She was buried at Ithaca. The services were conducted by Rev J.W. Francis at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Zintz was born in Pennsylvania, March 26, 1825. She had been a widow since March 14, 1881. One of the pioneers of this county, she was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The deceased was the mother of thirteen children, ten of whom survive her, and their names follow: Mrs Baer; Mrs Emma Bloom of Southwaterside, Cal; Conrad Zintz, of San Francisco; Mrs Stark, of Chicago; Mrs Antisdel, of Madison; Mrs Spyker and Mrs Davis, of Ithaca; Henry Zintz, of Sextonville, and Peter Zintz, of Mount Sterling, Wis. Miss Madge Antisdel, of Madison, was here Tuesday to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs Zintz.¹
     Magdalena Adams was also known as Magdaline. As of 23 June 1845,her married name was Zintz. She was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1850 Census at Schuylkill, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.² Magdalena Adams was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1860 Census at Muscoda, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Magdalena Adams was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.⁴ Magdalena Adams was listed as wife in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁵

     Caroline Zintz was born on 14 April 1846 at Pottsville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams. Caroline Zintz died on 25 July 1881 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 35 At Ithaca , July 25th, 1881 , of epilepsy , Miss Caroline Zintz , aged 35 years , 3 months and 11 days . The deceased retired on sabbath evening apparently in usual health . She was taken ill fifteen minutes past nine o'clock and in eight hours was a corpse . She lived a retired , quiet life ; was faithful in the home duties , and trusted in Christ as her Savior . It is only ten weeks since the death of Mr . Conrad Zintz , the father of the deceased , and she is the first to follow her father into the church and into the cemetery at this place . This family thus doubly bereaved have the warmest sympathy of all who know them .^1,2 She was buried after 25 July 1881 at Thompson's Willow Valley Cemetery, Richland, Wisconsin, On the gravestone of Caroline Zintz, who died July, 25, 1881, it says: "Angels whisper that our sister is in lands of peace and rest, where we feel she's sweetly sleeping, safe on Jesus' breast."^3,4
     She was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1850 Census at Schuylkill, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.⁵ Caroline Zintz was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1860 Census at Muscoda, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ Caroline Zintz was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.⁷ Caroline Zintz was listed as a daughter in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁸

     Henry W. Zintz was born on 20 February 1863 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams. Henry W. Zintz married Eudora Derrickson, daughter of Christopher Columbus Derrickson and Mary Etta Parker, circa 1892. Henry W. Zintz died on 23 October 1932 at age 69.
     Henry W. Zintz was also known as H. W. Henry W. Zintz was also known as Henry H. He was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹ Henry W. Zintz was listed as a son in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.² Henry W. Zintz was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Simon Spyker.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin.⁴ On 7 January 1919 at Fountain Zintz, on furlough from Camp Funston. Raymond Zintz honorably discharged.. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Avoca, Pulaski Township, Iowa, Wisconsin.⁵

     Emma Marie Zintz was born on 20 January 1865 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams. Emma Marie Zintz married Samuel Lincoln Bloom, son of Andrew J. Bloom and Caroline Roof, circa 1894. Emma Marie Zintz died on 13 November 1940 at age 75.
     She was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹ Emma Marie Zintz was listed as a daughter in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.² As of circa 1894,her married name was Bloom. Emma Marie Zintz had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children. She was listed as wife in Samuel Lincoln Bloom's household on the 1900 Census at Corona, Riverside, California.³ Emma Marie Zintz was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hugo, Choctaw, Oklahoma; living at 414 Jefferson Street.⁴ She was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Hugo, Choctaw, Oklahoma; living at 414 East Jefferson; next door to William C. & Minta Drush.⁵

     Conrad T. Zintz Jr. was born on 27 April 1867 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams. Conrad T. Zintz Jr. married Margaret (?) circa 1890. Conrad T. Zintz Jr. married Katherine Yelley, daughter of (?) Yelley and (?) Salva, before 1930. Conrad T. Zintz Jr. died on 4 February 1948 at Los Angeles, California, at age 80.¹
     He was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.² Conrad T. Zintz Jr. was listed as a son in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.³ Conrad T. Zintz Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sacramento, Sacramento, California.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California; living at 7639 Norton Avenue.⁶

     Frank E. Zintz was born on 8 March 1870 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams. Frank E. Zintz married Nell Victoria Wey, daughter of William Henry Wey Sr. and Lillian Abbie Ann Puffer, on 9 April 1893. Frank E. Zintz died on 20 October 1942 at age 72. He was buried after 20 October 1942 at Thompson's Tavera Cemetery, Richwood, Richland, Wisconsin.¹
     He was listed in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1870 Census at Avoca, Iowa, Wisconsin.² Frank E. Zintz was listed as a son in Conrad Zintz's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.³ Frank E. Zintz was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Richwood, Richland, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Gays Mills Village, Utica Township, Crawford, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Gays Mills, Clayton Township, Crawford, Wisconsin.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.⁷

     Eudora Derrickson was born in May 1868 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Derrickson and Mary Etta Parker. Eudora Derrickson married Henry W. Zintz, son of Conrad Zintz and Magdalena Adams, circa 1892. Eudora Derrickson died after April 1930.
     Eudora Derrickson was also known as Dora. She was listed in Christopher Columbus Derrickson's household on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.¹ Eudora Derrickson was listed as a daughter in Christopher Columbus Derrickson's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.² As of circa 1892,her married name was Zintz. Eudora Derrickson was listed as wife in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Simon Spyker.³ Eudora Derrickson had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1910 Census at Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin.⁴ On 7 January 1919 at Fountain Zintz, on furlough from Camp Funston. Raymond Zintz honorably discharged.. Eudora Derrickson was listed as wife in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1930 Census at Avoca, Pulaski Township, Iowa, Wisconsin.⁵

     Raymond Henry Zintz was born on 29 July 1893 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Henry W. Zintz and Eudora Derrickson.
     Raymond Henry Zintz was listed as a son in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Simon Spyker.¹ Raymond Henry Zintz was listed as a son in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1910 Census at Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin.² On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Dane, Wisconsin. On 7 January 1919 at Fountain Zintz, on furlough from Camp Funston. Raymond Zintz honorably discharged..

     Fountain Samuel Zintz was born on 3 June 1895 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Henry W. Zintz and Eudora Derrickson. Fountain Samuel Zintz married Lillian (?) circa 1919.
     Fountain Samuel Zintz was also known as F. S. He was listed as a son in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Simon Spyker.² Fountain Samuel Zintz was listed as a son in Henry W. Zintz's household on the 1910 Census at Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin.³ On 1 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Dane, Wisconsin. On 7 January 1919 at Fountain Zintz, on furlough from Camp Funston. Raymond Zintz honorably discharged.. Fountain Samuel Zintz was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Douglas, Iroquois, Illinois.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.⁵

     Abel Reagles was born on 28 January 1824 at Mercer (now Lawrence), Pennsylvania. He was the son of Abraham Reagles and Lucritia Sippy. Abel Reagles married Priscilla E. Sippy, daughter of Dr. Joseph Sippy and Martha Cogswell, on 3 November 1844 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, Able Reagles went to work for Dr. Joseph Sippy, when 14 years of age and lived with him until 21 years old. He was then married to Priscilla, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sippy and came Richland county in 1854. Abel Reagles died on 21 September 1906 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 82. He was buried after 21 September 1906 at Neptune Cemetery, Richland, Wisconsin.
     Abel Reagles was also known as Ragles. Abel Reagles was also known as Abraham. Abel Ragles is a native of Pennsylvania, born in what was formerly Mercer, but now Lawrence county, Jan. 28, 1824. When he was five years old his parents moved to what was then Medina, now Summit Co., Ohio. At the age of thirteen he went with a neighbor to Indiana to assist in driving cattle. He remained with this man in Fulton county one year, then engaged to work for his uncle, Dr. Sippy, with whom he lived until twenty-one years old. He was then married to Priscilla, daughter of Joseph and Martha (Cogswell) Sippy. His father-in-law gave him a tract of land in Wabash county, which he improved and lived upon until 1854. In May of that year he sold his farm and came to Wisconsin in search of a location. On the 10th of June he entered a tract of land on section 4, town 10, range 2 east, then returned to Indiana, gathered his crops and remained until fall, when he removed his family to their new home. They came overland with teams, bringing their household goods and provisions and camping on the way. They were sixteen days on the road. They first rented a small shanty in which they lived a few days, in the meantime, with the assistance of the neighbors, he erected a rude log cabin into which they moved. During the following winter their supply of provisions ran very low and it was necessary to do something to "keep the wolf from the door," so Mr. Ragles and his neighbor, Henry Short, whose stock of provisions was in about the same condition, started, each taking a load of lumber, to go to Sextonville, where they tried in vain to sell or trade their lumber for provisions. Mr. Ragles, however, bought two bushels of corn and a bushel of beans, and Mr. Short two bushels of corn. They returned, arriving at Mr. Ragles' about midnight tired and hungry, having eaten nothing since morning. The family had gone to bed hungry, but they got up and Mrs. Ragles hastily cooked some of the beans which they ate with a relish. In June, 1857, his corn crop was cut off by the frost and the prospect was gloomy indeed. About that time there became a demand for ginseng and he and his family went to work with a will to gather it. At this employment they soon earned enough to put them out of the reach of want for the time being. In fact it proved a turning point in their fortunes, from which they prospered and were soon able to build a small frame house, and later, a frame barn, which was destroyed by fire a few years afterwards together with all its contents, hay, grain and some stock. He has built another barn and a large frame upright part to his house. He is the owner of 202 acres, eighty of which are well improved, and is engaged in raising grain and stock, also keeps a dairy. Mr. and Mrs. Ragles have eight children. The eldest three, Martha, Thomas J and Annie J were born in Indiana; Hubert S, Clarence J, Robert B, Emma and William are native of Richland county.¹ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Pleasant, Wabash, Indiana.² He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁶

     William Shakespeare Reagles was born on 12 July 1867 at Richland, Wisconsin. He was the son of Abel Reagles and Priscilla E. Sippy. William Shakespeare Reagles married Louise (?) circa 1890. William Shakespeare Reagles died in 1939.
     He was listed in Abel Reagles's household on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.¹ William Shakespeare Reagles was listed as a son in Abel Reagles's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.² William Shakespeare Reagles was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin; living at 669 Larson Street.⁵