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     Margaret J. Reeder was born in May 1831 at Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.¹ She was probably included as a free white female, age five to ten years old, in the household of P. Reader (given age 30-40) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Fayette, Seneca County, New York.² Margaret Reeder (given age 18) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 48) on the 1850 Census on 8 August 1850 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.³
     Margaret J. Reeder married Alonzo Lester, son of Peter Lester, say 1852. Margret Lester (given age 29) was listed as a household member living with Alonzo Lester (given age 36) on the 1860 Census on 31 July 1860 at Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁴ Margaret Lester (given age 32) was listed as a household member living with Alonzo Lester (given age 44) on the 1870 Census on 24 July 1870 Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁵ Margaret Lester (given age 49) was listed as the wife of Alonzo Lester (given age 54) on the 1880 Census recorded 16 June 1880 at Hudson Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁶ Margaret J. Lester (given age 69) was listed as the wife of Alonzo Lester (given age 74) on the 1900 Census recorded 25 June 1900 at Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁷
     Her husband, Alonzo, died on 19 April 1905 Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 79, leaving Margaret J. as a widow.⁸
     The 1910 US Census enumerated her as Margaret J. Lester (given age 78), the head of household Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, on 18 April 1910, living alone.⁷

     Sarah Reeder was born say 1834 at Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.¹ She was probably included as a free white female, age five to ten years old, in the household of P. Reader (given age 30-40) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Fayette, Seneca County, New York.² Sarah Reeder (given age 15) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 48) on the 1850 Census on 8 August 1850 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.³

     Henry Reeder was born say 1829 at Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.¹ He was probably included as a free white male, age ten to fifteen years old, in the household of P. Reader (given age 30-40) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Fayette, Seneca County, New York.² Henry Reeder (given age 21) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 48) on the 1850 Census on 8 August 1850 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.³
     Henry Reeder married Catharine Kime, daughter of Johannes Kime and Sarah Perry.¹
     The 1860 US Census enumerated him as Henry Reeder (given age 33), the head of household at Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, on 7 July 1860. Catherine Reeder (given age 31) and Bertha Reeder (given age 1) were listed as household members.⁴
     Henry Reader (given age 34) registered for the Civil War draft in June 1863, while residing Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁵
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Henry Reader (given age 41), the head of household at Western, Henry County, Illinois, on 16 August 1870. Catherine Reader (given age 40) and Bertha O. Reader (given age 11) were listed as household members.⁶
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Henry Reader (given age 50), the head of household at Colona, Henry County, Illinois, on 1 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Catherine Reader (given age 50), his brother, John M. Reader (given age 33) . Henry was employed as the Keeper of a Restaurant.⁷

     Mary Reeder was born say 1836 at Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.¹ She was probably included as a free white female, newborn to 5 years old, in the household of P. Reader (given age 30-40) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Fayette, Seneca County, New York.² Mary Reeder (given age 14) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 48) on the 1850 Census on 8 August 1850 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.³

     Harriet Reeder was born say 1841 at Rochester, Monroe County, New York.¹ Harriet Reeder (given age 8) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 48) on the 1850 Census on 8 August 1850 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.²

     William Finn was born in December 1844 at Michigan.
     William Finn married Catherine Reeder, daughter of Peter Reeder and Jane S. McClung, say 1867. William Feine (given age 24) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 66) on the 1870 Census on 23 July 1870 at Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.¹
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as William Finn (given age 34), the head of household at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan, on 15 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Kate Finn (given age 31), his son, Henry Finn (given age 11), his daughters, Anna Finn (given age 12), Augusta Finn (given age 8), Emma Finn (given age 6), Mary Finn (given age 2) and Hattie Finn (given age 6 months) . William was employed as a laborer.²
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as William H. Finn (given age 55), the head of household at Rollin Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, on 16 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Kate L. Finn (given age 51), his sons, Ervington G. Finn (given age 16) and Elmore E. Finn (given age 11), his daughters, Jennie S. Finn (given age 14) and Hazle M. Finn (given age 10), his grandson, Edsel O. Grimes (given age 3) . William was employed as a farm laborer.³

     Ann Finn was born say 1868 at Michigan. Ann Feine (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 66) on the 1870 Census on 23 July 1870 at Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.¹ Anna Finn (given age 12) was listed as the daughter of William Finn (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 15 June 1880 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.²

     Henry Finn was born in November 1869 at Michigan. Heuroey Feine (given age 8 months) was listed as a household member living with Peter Reeder (given age 66) on the 1870 Census on 23 July 1870 at Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.¹ Henry Finn (given age 11) was listed as the son of William Finn (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 15 June 1880 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.²