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     Abigail Lewis was born on 3 September 1790 in New York.^1,3 She was the daughter of Comfort Lewis.

     Abigail Lewis married Zion Potter before 1835.⁴

     Abigail Lewis married Daniel Driskill between 1844 and 1850.^1,5

     In 1848, Daniel and Abigail moved with their family to Michigan. In an article about Odediah Driskill, it indicates that his family moved to Michigan in 1848, but that he did not stay. Obadiah would have only been eight years old at that time, so if he returned to New York, it is assumed that his parents did also. It is unknown if any siblings or relatives stayed. In 1850 they were in New York and in 1860, Daniel and Abigail were living in Wisconsin and Obadiah was in Illinois, near Chicago.⁶ In the census of 15 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Abigail appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Abigail Driskill. She is 57 years old and was born in New York. Also living in this household is Abigail A. Potter, age 15 and Sarah M. Potter, age 13.⁷ In the census of 26 July 1860 in Bloomfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, Abigail appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Abigil Driscal. She is 67 years old and was born in New York.⁸ In the census of 8 June 1870 in Riga Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, Abigail appears in the household of Gardner B. Mason as Abagail Driskill. She is 79 years old and was born in New York.⁹

     Abigail Lewis died on 11 October 1875 in Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 85 of old age.^10,11 She is buried in the Berkey Cemetery located in Lenawee County, Michigan.¹²

     Laura Purdy was born on 30 August 1801.¹

     Laura Purdy married Daniel Driskill.¹ On 8 October 1820 their daughter, Mariah Ann Driskill, was born in New York.^1,2,3,4 On 11 November 1821 their son, Joel Driskill, was born in New York.^1,5,4 On 22 September 1825 their son, Timothy Driskill, was born.⁶ On 21 December 1826 their daughter, Emma Driskill, was born in New York; Her parents bible record show her birthdate as the 21st, but her family Bible record gives it as the 22nd.⁷ On 12 January 1830 their son, Daniel Driscal, was born in New York.^8,9,10 On 8 November 1836 their son, Obediah Driskill, was born in Cato, Cayuga County, New York.^1,11,12,13 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Laura Purdy is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.¹⁴

     Laura Purdy died in 1844.¹ She was survived by her husband, Daniel.¹

     Mariah Ann Driskill was born on 8 October 1820 in New York.^3,6,7,4 She was the daughter of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^3,4,5

     Mariah Ann Driskill married Jacob Doty on 19 January 1837 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York.^8,9,5 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Mariah Ann Driskill is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.¹⁰ In the census of 17 August 1850 in Sempronius, Cayuga County, New York, Mariah appears in the household of Jacob Doty as Mariah Doty. She is 38 years old and was born in New York. She can not read and write.⁸ In the census of 2 June 1860 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Mariah appears in the household of Jacob Doty as Maria A. Dota. She is 44 years old and was born in New York.¹¹ In the census of 14 June 1870 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Mariah appears in the household of Jacob Doty as Mariah Doty. She is 49 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York. She can not write.¹² In the census of 12 June 1880 in Willow, Richland County, Wisconsin, she is listed as the wife of Jacob Doty. Her name appears as Mariah Doty. She is 61 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York, as were her parents.¹³

     Mariah Ann Driskill died on 10 May 1896 in Richland County, Wisconsin, at age 75.¹⁴ She is buried in the Pine River Church Cemetery located in Richland County, Wisconsin.⁵

     Joel Driskill was also known as Joel Driscoll.

     Joel Driskill was born on 11 November 1821 in New York.^1,3,2 He was the son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^1,2 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Joel Driskill is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.⁴

     Joel Driskill married Fanny Bower, daughter of Johann Bower, on 2 August 1848 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York.^5,6,7 In the census of 13 August 1850 at Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Joel Driskill is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Fanny Driskill and Franklin Driskill. He is 24 years old and was born in New York. He is working as a farmer with real estate valued at $800. Living nearby is the household of Daniel Driskill, age 56. It is assumed that Daniel Driskill is Joel's father.⁸

     Between 1851 and 1856, Joel and Fanny moved with their family to Illinois.

      In the census of 18 July 1860 at Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Joel Driskill, shown as Jewell Driscoll, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Fanny Driskill, Jerome Driskill, Franklin Driskill and Ella Driskill. He is 36 years old and was born in New York. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $800 and his personal estate at $125.⁹

     Between 1866 and 1870, Joel and Fanny moved with their family to Wisconsin. In the census of 3 June 1870 in Richland Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, Joel Driskill is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Fanny Driscoll, Frank Driscoll, Jerome Driscoll, Ella Driscoll and Eva Driscoll. He is 50 years, a teamster and was born in New York. His real estate is valued at $1400 and his personal estate at $225.¹⁰ In the census of 4 June 1880 at Rockbridge, Richland County, Wisconsin, Joel Driskill, shown as Joel Driscole, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Fanny Driscole, his daughter, Ella Austin. He is 58 years old, a farmer, and was born in New York, as were his parents.¹¹

     Joel Driskill died on 1 January 1909 in Richland County, Wisconsin, at age 87.¹²

     Timothy Driskill was born on 22 September 1825.¹ He was the son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^3,2,1

     There is a record of Timothy Driskill obtaining 40 acres in Dodge County, Wisconsin, which is a county next to Richland County, Wisconsin.⁴

     Emma Driskill was born on 21 December 1826 in New York. Her parents bible record show her birthdate as the 21st, but her family Bible record gives it as the 22nd.⁴ She was the daughter of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^3,2 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Emma Driskill is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.⁵

     Emma Driskill married William Higbie on 10 October 1842.^6,7

     In 1843, William and Emma moved with their family to Wisconsin.^8,9 In the census of 23 September 1850 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Emma appears in the household of William Higbie as Anne Higbie. She is 26 years old and was born in New York. It is assumed that this is Emma, even though her name appears as Anne. Her year of birth and birth location appear correct.¹⁰ In the census of 21 June 1860 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Emma appears in the household of William Higbie as Emma Higbie. She is 35 years old and was born in New York. Also living in this household is her brother, Daniel Driskill, but spelled Daesco.¹¹

     Emma Driskill died on 7 September 1914 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, at age 87; pneumonia.^12,13

     Obediah Driskill was also known as Obadiah Driskill.^2,5

     Obediah Driskill was born on 8 November 1836 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York.^2,6,1,7 He was the son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^2,3,4 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Obediah Driskill is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.⁸ In 1848, Obediah Driskill moved with his parents to Michigan; In an article about Odediah Driskill, it indicates that his family moved to Michigan in 1848, but that he did not stay. Obadiah would have only been eight years old at that time, so if he returned to New York, it is assumed that his parents did also. It is unknown if any siblings or relatives stayed. In 1850 they were in New York and in 1860, Daniel and Abigail were living in Wisconsin and Obadiah was in Illinois, near Chicago.⁶ In the census of 15 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Obediah appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Obadiah Driskill. He is 13 years old and was born in New York.⁵

      In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Obediah appears in the household of John Kintz as Obedian Driscoll. He is 22 years old, working as a farm laborer, and was born in New York. It is unknown why he is living with this family, but he is living next to his brother Joel Driskill and near John and Harriet Bowers.⁹ In 1861 in Chicago, Obadiah enlisted with "Barker's Dragoons" for three months.⁶ During the Civil War, Obediah Driskill signed up with the Company D, 8th Regiment of the Illinois Cavalry Volunteers on 9 September 1861 at Hanover, Cook County, Illinois. He mustered in as a private on 18 September 1861 at Bank Kane. He was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, and discharged from service, Aug. 2, 1862. However according to his pension records, there is no record of him being wound, but it does indicate that his unit was in action on that day at that locatio.^10,11 In 1863, Obediah moved to Richland County, Wisconsin.⁶ During the Civil War, Obediah Driskill signed up with the Company A, 4th Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry Volunteers on 18 January 1864. He served until April 15, 1866.^6,10

     Obediah Driskill married Mary Reed, daughter of Ester, on 26 May 1866 in Richland, Richland County, Wisconsin. They were married by Elder Hill.^12,13,14 Obediah was engaged in dealing in live stock in Richland County, since the Civil War ended. He also for two years he carried on a general store. In 1883 he established a livery business at Richland Center.¹⁵ In the census of 28 June 1870 in Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin, Obediah Driskill, shown as Obadiah Driscoll, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Mary Driscoll and Luella Driskill. He is 28 years old and working as a farm laborer. His birth location is given as Connecticut. He is living near his brother, Joel.¹⁶ Obediah Driskill applied for a military pension on 5 July 1879 at Richland County, Wisconsin, He states that his name is Obediah Driskill and that he is 39 years old and live in the town of Marshall, Richland County, Wisconsin. He is claiming a pension from the U. S. for piles and a shell wound in left foot. On 23 May 1915, he appeared before a notary public in the town of Richwood, County of Richland and stated that he was 75 years old and is applying for a pension of $15 per month and that he is a pensioner under Certificate # 199420. A description is given, but it is assumed it is from his earlier military records. He is descripted as fair complexion, 5 foot 8, gray eyes, auburn hair, and that his occupation was that of a farmer.¹⁰

     Obadiah Driskill is a member of the democratic party, also of the IOOF. IOOF stands for Independent Order of Odd Fellow. In the 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819.

In the census of 1 June 1880 at Marshall, Richland County, Illinois, Obediah Driskill, shown as Obediah Driskill, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Mary Reed, his son, Benjamin Driskill, his daughter, Luella Driskill, his mother-in-law, Ester. He is 39 years old, a stock buyer, and was born in New York, as were his parents.¹⁷ In the census of 26 June 1900 in Orion, Richland County, Wisconsin, Obediah Driskill appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Mary Driskill, his son, Benjamin Driskill, his daughter, Ester M. Driskill, his mother-in-law, Esther A. Britton. He is 63 years old and was born November 1836 in New York. He has been married for 34. His parents were also born in New York.¹ Obediah Driskill survived the death of his wife, Mary Reed, who died in 1904.¹⁸

     Obediah Driskill died on 8 December 1916 at age 80.¹⁹ He is buried in the Sextonville Cemetery located in Sextonville, Richland County, Wisconsin.²⁰

     Zion Potter was born before 1800.¹

     Zion Potter was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census Seneca, New York. Listed in the census, are two males under 10, one male between 26 and 44, and one male over 45. Also in the household, are two females under 10, one female between 26 and 45. Nearby are the familes are Palmer, Eliaskia Tuper, John Runyan, Isaac Young,
Benjmaini Lewis, Charles Lewis, Abigel Lewis, Stukeley S. Potter Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household.² He was Land assessment. Robert Wood grantee. in 1822 at Seneca, New York.³ He was Land assessment. on 4 December 1827 at Wayne, New York.⁴

     In the 1830 census at Wolcott, Wayne County, New York, Zion Potter was listed as a head of a family. Males
0-5 1
5-10 1
10-15 1
40-50 1
Females
5-10 1
10-15 1
15-20 1
30-40 1
Nearby are living William Dutcher, Silas Stage, Elijah Stage, and Solomon Wood. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household.⁵

     Zion Potter married Abigail Lewis, daughter of Comfort Lewis, before 1835.⁶

     Zion Potter died before 1850.¹

     Sarah Potter was born on 7 May 1837 in New York.^1,3 She was the daughter of Zion Potter and Abigail Lewis.^2,1 In the census of 15 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Sarah appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Sarah M. Potter. She is 13 years old and was born in New York.⁴

     Sarah Potter married Gardner B. Mason, son of Ira Mason and Saphronia Paulina Baker, on 7 May 1855 in Michigan.^5,3 In the census of 8 June 1870 in Riga Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, Sarah appears in the household of Gardner B. Mason. She is 33 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York.⁶

     Sarah Potter died on 20 February 1906 in Riga Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 68.^7,3 She is buried in the Ford Cemetery located in Berkey, Lucas County, Ohio.^8,3

     Gardner B. Mason was born on 26 September 1829 in New York.^4,3,5 He was the son of Ira Mason and Saphronia Paulina Baker.^2,3

     Gardner B. Mason married first Harriet VanOrman, daughter of Abram VanOrman and Phebe Rolf, on 21 November 1852 in Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan.^6,7

     Gardner B. Mason's second wife was Sarah Potter, daughter of Zion Potter and Abigail Lewis. They married on 7 May 1855 in Michigan.^8,9 In the census of 8 June 1870 in Riga Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, Gardner B. Mason, shown as Gardner Mason, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Sarah Potter, Abigail Driskill, Frank B. Mason, Sarah Mason, William Mason and Charles Mason. He is 39 years old, a farmer, and was born in New York. His real estate is valued at $1000 and his personal estate at $200.¹⁰

     Gardner B. Mason died on 7 August 1897 in Riga Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 67 of Bright's Disease.^11,5 He is buried in the Ford Cemetery located in Berkey, Lucas County, Ohio.^11,5

     Ira Mason was born on 7 November 1807.^1,2

     Ira Mason married Saphronia Paulina Baker before September 1829.¹

     Ira Mason died on 26 June 1847 at age 39.^1,2,3 He is buried in the Ford Cemetery located in Berkey, Lucas County, Ohio.³

     Saphronia Paulina Baker was born on 19 May 1808.^1,2,3

     Saphronia Paulina Baker married Ira Mason before September 1829.¹

     Saphronia Paulina Baker died on 30 September 1850 at age 42.^1,2,3 She is buried in the Ford Cemetery located in Berkey, Lucas County, Ohio.³

     Harriet VanOrman was born on 21 April 1832.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abram VanOrman and Phebe Rolf.²

     Harriet VanOrman married Gardner B. Mason, son of Ira Mason and Saphronia Paulina Baker, on 21 November 1852 in Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan.^1,3

     Harriet VanOrman died on 21 September 1853 at age 21.^1,2 She is buried in the Ford Cemetery located in Lucas County, Ohio.⁴

     Pauline Mason was born circa 1833 in New York.¹ She was the daughter of Ira Mason and Saphronia Paulina Baker.¹

     WI Waushara Co. 1860 Census was the child of US 1860 Census and Wisconsin Census.

     NY Cayuga Co. 1850 Census was the child of US 1850 Census and New York Census.

     Abigail A. Potter was born in 1835 in New York.¹ She was the daughter of Zion Potter and Abigail Lewis.¹ In the census of 15 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Abigail appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Abigail A. Potter. She is 15 years old and was born in New York.²

     Fanny Bower was also known as Fanny Driscoll. Fanny Bower was also known as Fanny Driscole.

     Fanny Bower was born in 1826 in New York.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Bower.²

     Fanny Bower married Joel Driskill, son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy, on 2 August 1848 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York.^1,2,3 In the census of 13 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Fanny appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Fanny Driskill. She is 24 years old and was born in New York.⁴

     Between 1851 and 1856, Joel and Fanny moved with their family to Illinois. In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Fanny appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Jewell Driscoll. He is 36 years old and was born in New York. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $800 and his personal estate at $125.⁵

     Between 1866 and 1870, Joel and Fanny moved with their family to Wisconsin. In the census of 3 June 1870 in Richland Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, Fanny appears in the household of Joel Driscoll as Fanny Driscoll. She is 47 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York.⁶ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Rockbridge, Richland County, Wisconsin, she is listed as the wife of Joel Driscole. Her name appears as Fanny Driscole. She is 56 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York, as were her parents.⁷

     Fanny Bower died on 28 January 1902 in Richland County, Wisconsin.⁸

     Franklin Driskill married Susan McCauley.³

     Franklin Driskill was born on 15 May 1849 in Cayuga County, New York.^1,2,4 He was the son of Joel Driskill and Fanny Bower.^1,2 In the census of 13 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Franklin appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Frank Driskill. He is one year old and was born in New York.⁵ Between 1851 and 1856, Franklin Driskill moved with his parents to Illinois. In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Franklin appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Frank Driscoll. He is eleven years old and was born in New York.⁶ Between 1866 and 1870, Franklin Driskill moved with his parents to Wisconsin. In the census of 3 June 1870 in Richland Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, Franklin appears in the household of Joel Driscoll as Frank Driscoll. He is 21 years old, working as a laborer, and was born in New York.⁷

     Franklin Driskill died on 28 January 1919 in Richland County, Wisconsin, at age 69.^8,4 He is buried in the Richland Center Cemetery located in Richlad County, Wisconsin.⁴

     Jacob Doty was born in 1811 in New Hampshire.²

     Jacob Doty married Mariah Ann Driskill, daughter of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy, on 19 January 1837 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York.^3,4,5 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Jacob Doty is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.⁶ In the census of 17 August 1850 at Sempronius, Cayuga County, New York, Jacob Doty, shown as Jacob Doty, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mariah Doty, Wilton H. Doty, Laura Doty, James Edwin Doty, Martin Doty, Frances L. Doty and Jake Warren Doty. He is 36 years old and was born in Pennsylvania.³ In the census of 2 June 1860 at Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Jacob Doty, shown as Jacob Dota, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Maria A. Dota, Wilton H. Doty, Laura Doty, James Edwin Doty, Frances L. Doty, Jake Warren Doty, Frank Doty, Lemin Doty and Sarah J. Doty. He is 49 years old, a farmer, and was born in New Hampshire. His real estate is valued at $200.⁷ In the census of 14 June 1870 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Jacob Doty, shown as Jacob Doty, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Mariah Ann Driskill, Frances L. Doty, Sarah J. Doty, William Doty and Jerome W. Doty. He is 60 years old and was born in Massachusetts. He is working as a laborer and his personal estate is valued at $100. No real estate valued is shown.⁸ In the census of 12 June 1880 at Willow, Richland County, Wisconsin, Jacob Doty appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Mariah Doty, his sons, Henry Doty and Jerome W. Doty. He is 71 years old, a farmer, and was born in New Hampshire. His father was born in Vermont and his mother in New York.⁹

     Mary Reed was born in September 1849 in Illinois.^1,4 She was the daughter of Ester.³

     Mary Reed married Obediah Driskill, son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy, on 26 May 1866 in Richland, Richland County, Wisconsin. They were married by Elder Hill.^1,4,5 In the census of 28 June 1870 in Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin, Mary appears in the household of Obediah Driskill as Mary Driscoll. She is 20 years old, keeping house and was born in Illinois.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Marshall, Richland County, Illinois, she is listed as the wife of Obediah Driskill. Her name appears as Mary J. Driskill. She is 30 years old, married, keeping house, and was born in Illinois.⁷ In the census of 26 June 1900 in Orion, Richland County, Wisconsin, she is listed as the wife of Obediah Driskill. Her name appears as Mary Driskill. She is 50 years old and was born September 1849 in Illinois. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania and her father in New York.⁸ Mary Reed was survived by by her husband, Obediah.⁹

     Mary Reed died in 1904.⁹

     Luella Driskill was also known as Lena Driscoll.³

     Luella Driskill was born on 8 November 1868 in Wisconsin. Her father's pension application gives her birth year as 1864, but believe the census record is probably more likely correct.^1,3,2 She was the daughter of Obediah Driskill and Mary Reed.^1,2 In the census of 28 June 1870 in Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin, Luella appears in the household of Obediah Driskill as Lena Driscoll. She is two years old and was born in Wisconsin.⁴ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Marshall, Richland County, Illinois, she is listed as the daughter of Obediah Driskill. Her name appears as Luella Driskill. She is five years old and was born in Wisconsin. Her father was born in New York and her mother was born in Illinois.⁵

     Benjamin Driskill was born on 23 December 1878.^1,3 He was the son of Obediah Driskill and Mary Reed.^1,2 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Marshall, Richland County, Illinois, he is listed as the son of Obediah Driskill. His name appears as Benjamin Driskill. He is one year old and was born in Wisconsin. His father was born in New York and his mother in Illinois.⁴ In the census of 26 June 1900 in Orion, Richland County, Wisconsin, he is listed as the son of Obediah Driskill. His name appears as Benjmain B. Driskill. He is 21 years old and was born in Wisconsin. Her father was born in New York and his mother in Vermont.⁵

     Jerome Driskill was also known as Jerome Driscoll.²

     Jerome Driskill was born in 1851 in New York.¹ Between 1851 and 1856, Jerome Driskill moved with his parents to Illinois. He was the son of Joel Driskill and Fanny Bower.¹ In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Jerome appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Jerome Driscoll. He is nine years old and was born in New York.³ Between 1866 and 1870, Jerome Driskill moved with his parents to Wisconsin. In the census of 3 June 1870 in Richland Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, Jerome appears in the household of Joel Driscoll as Jerome Driscol. He is 19 years old, working as a laborer, and was born in New York.⁴

     Jerome Driskill died on 11 August 1911 in Richland County, Wisconsin.⁵

     Ella Driskill was born in 1856 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Driskill and Fanny Bower.¹ In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Ella appears in the household of Joel Driskill as Ella Driscoll. She is four years old and was born in Illinois.² Between 1866 and 1870, Ella Driskill moved with her parents to Wisconsin. In the census of 3 June 1870 in Richland Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, Ella appears in the household of Joel Driscoll as Ella Driscoll. She is 14 years old and was born in Illinois.³

     Ella Driskill married Mr. Austin between 1879 and 1880.⁴ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Rockbridge, Richland County, Wisconsin, she is listed as the daughter of Joel Driskill. Her name appears as Ella Austin. She is 21 years old and was born in Illinois. Her parents were both born in New York. She is shown as married and that she was married within the census year.⁵

     IL Cook Co. 1860 Census was the child of US 1860 Census and Illinois Census.

     John Kintz was born in 1833 in New York.¹ In the census of 18 July 1860 at Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, John Kintz appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary and Obediah Driskill. He is 27 years old, a farmer, and was born in New York. He is living next to Joel Driskill and his household and a John and Harriet Bowers and their household. It is unknown how he is related or if he is related to the Driskill.²

     Mary was also known as Mary Bauer.²

     Mary was born in 1786 in New York.²

     Mary was born in 1787 in Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary married Mr. Bowers. In the census of 13 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Mary appears in the household of John Bowers as Mary Bowers. She is 63 years old and was born in New York. They are living between Joel Driskill, age 24, and Daniel Driskill, age 56.³ In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Mary appears in the household of John Kintz. She is 74 years old and was born in New York. She is living next to Joel Driskill and near John and Harriet Bowers and their households.⁴

     John Bowers was born in 1813 in New York.¹ He was the son of Mr. Bowers and Mary.²

     John Bowers married Harriet.³ In the census of 13 August 1850 at Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, John Bowers is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Harriet, Sarah Lorna Bowers, Mary J. Bowers, John Bowers, Dennis Bowers, Susan Bowers and Mary. He is 37 years old and was born in New York. He is working as a farmer, but has no real estate value. He is livng between Daniel Driskill, age 56 and Joel Driskill, age 24.⁴ In the census of 18 July 1860 at Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, John Bowers, shown as John Bowers, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Harriet, Sarah Lorna Bowers, Mary J. Bowers, John Bowers, Dennis Bowers, Susan Bowers, Daniel Avery and Charles Bowers. He is 44 years old and was born in New York. This household is living next to Frank Kintz and his household, which includes Mary Bauer, age 74 and Obedian Driscoll, age 22.⁵

     Harriet was born in 1823 in New York.¹

     Harriet married John Bowers, son of Mr. Bowers and Mary.¹ In the census of 13 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Harriet appears in the household of John Bowers as Harriet Bowers. She is 27 years old and was born in New York. They are living between Joel Driskill, age 24, and Daniel Driskill, age 56.² In the census of 18 July 1860 in Hanover, Cook County, Illinois, Harriet appears in the household of John Bowers as John Bowers. She is 36 years old. This household is living next to Frank Kintz and his household, which includes Mary Bauer, age 74 and Obedian Driscoll, age 22.³