From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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LESTER W. KEEVIL
	Lester W. Keevil. Two miles west from Scotia one comes to the 
shores of Diamond lake and on the border of that beautiful body of water is 
located the home place of the subject of this article. The farm was secured 
from the government by homestead right,and was the choice after extended 
search for a first class place in Stevens county. Mr.Keevil has a good 
estate and has spent the time since settling here in improving his place 
and in laboring for the general welfare.
   Lester W.Keevil was born in the vicinity if Lawrence,Kansas,the son of
William and Jane G,(Seymour) Keevil,natives of England and Ohio,respectively.
They settled in early day in Lawrence,and while on a visit to England,the 
father was taken sick and died. The mother then married R.L.Fowler and
removed to Washington in 1890. By the former marriage two children were born
,namely.I.O. and L.W. By the second marriage five children were born,Irene 
E.,Louis L., Benjamin N.,Ernest,and Lillie M.
   Lester W. was educated in Kansas and Nebraska and when sixteen went to 
work all the time for the parents,with whom he remained until he was twenty-
one. For three years Mr.Keevil labored on a rented farm and in 1890 came to
Stevens county and soon thereafter located his present good place. He has the
place embellished with excellent improvemments,as well cultivated fields,
fences, barns,out buildings,and good residence,while an orchard and stock 
are in evidence. In addition to general farming, Mr.Keevil does much 
lumbering and logging.
   Mr.Keevil's mother lives with him and also one sister and one brother. He
is an active Republican and has always evinced a keen interest in the affairs
of the community and state.
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