William M. Summers

William M. was born about 1842 in ,Washington, Missouri.¹   William M.'s father was Samuel R. Summers and his mother was Jane Isgrigg.  His maternal grandparents were Henry Isgrigg and Sarah Lemon. He had four brothers and four sisters, named Richard, Samuel M., John J., Joseph C., Amanda, Mary C., Hannah A. and Esther E..  He was the fifth oldest of the nine children.