From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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RICHARD KEOGAN
	Richard Keogan resides about four miles south from Curlew, 
where he has an elegant estate of four hundred acres, half of which
is producing hay at the present time.  He has been selling his hay at 
fifteen dollars per ton and has done well in his farming venture.  His
place is well improved and situated.
	Richard Keogan was born on December 9, 1869, being the son of 
Michael and Esther (Nickola) Keogan, natives or Ireland and British
Columbia, respectively.  The mother died in the latter place after 
which the father moved to Sprafue, Washington.  Five children were
born to this couple, Richard, Maggie Iringin, Matilda Dalumpte, Mary,
deceased, and James.  Our subject receieved his education in the Colville
schools and at the age of eighteen inaugurated independent action, his
first venture being packing for the mines, from Marcus to British Columbia.
For five years he followed this occupation, then received his allotment
of four hundred acres south of Curlew, where he resides at the present
time.  In addition to producing hay, he is raising considerable stock
and is known as one of the presperous stock men and farmers in this
section.
	In 1895, Mr. Keogan married Miss Addie DeSautel, whose parents 
are natives of Washington and have the following children, Addie,
Joseph, William, Maline, Margret, Bassil, Edward, Gilbert, Nancy,
Dorothy and Maxin.  To Mr. and Mrs. Keogan, three children have been born,
Ernest, Elizabeth, deceased and H.P.  In 1899, Mr. keogan was called to
mourn the death of his wife.
	In political matters he is a Republican and takes a keen interest
in public affairs, for three years, he served as Indian policeman.  He
is a member of the Catholic church and is a substantial and capable man.
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