An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., 
The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, page 426

	WILLIAM COSTLY, who has been identified with the farming interests of Lewis
county, Washington, since the year 1882, is one of the representative men of his
vicinity.
	Mr. Costly was born in Dade county, Missouri, September 25, 1837, and when
he was nine years old moved with his parents to Grant county, Wisconsin. In
Wisconsin he lived for about forty years, when, deciding that he could better
his condition by seeking a change of location, he moved to Nebraska. He remained
in Nebraska, however, only about three years, when he was again seized with the
spirit of emigration. This time Lewis county, Washington, was his objective
point, and here, since 1882, he has made his home.
	Mr. Costly was in the Civil war from February 9, 1864, until June 14, 1865,
rendering efficient service while in the ranks, being a member of Company H,
Seventh Wisconsin Infantry.
	He was married in 1860, at Georgetown, Wisconsin, to Miss Amanda Reed, a
native of Ohio. She moved from Indiana to Wisconsin when eighteen years old, and
in the latter State remained until her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Costly have four
children: Martha Susan, Jennie E., William D. and Francis M.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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