Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families (1923)
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William Yeakel and Sarah Edwards [38-236a]

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[38-236a] WILLIAM YEAKEL, b 1847; d May 1, 1912; s Jonas and Elizabeth (Everett) Yeakel [88-87]; m SARAH EDWARDS; d 1882. Blacksmith and rancher.

One child: [38-468] Thomas Edward, 6 Dec. 24, 1871; m Nettie L. Henderson:

[388-236b] WILLIAM YEAKEL, same as above, m 2d time, Oct. 1883, MARY LENTZ, b Feb. 26, 1867; dau Adam and Sarah (Rickarts) Lentz. Blacksmith. Widow resides, 7120 Hazel Ave., Bywood Manor, Pa.

Children (8):

1. Bertha Margaret, b Jan. 11, 1885; m William H. Rickards.
2. Maud Lentz, b Mar. 28, 1887; m Howard Bear.
[38-471]
3. Mollie Blanche, b Sept. 26, 1891; m Harry E. Heffner.

William Yeakel was a pioneer in South Dakota; after his second marriage he went west and took up public land. All his children of his second marriage were born in South Dakota. The first child, Bertha, was born in a stable before a house was erected.

Children’s own families: