William Silkey was born in Minnesota in 1884. Anna was born in 1889. They came to Carrington in 1916 and bought a farm in Wyard township, where they spent the remainder of their days.
The Silkeys had two sons, Walter and Elmer. Mrs. Silkey died in 1935 and Mr. Silkey died in 1948. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 108B