The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, page 665
William H.H. Metsker is a native of Hendricks County, born April 3, 1849, a son of Peter and Elizabeth Metsker, his father a native of Ohio and his mother of Delaware. His parents were early settlers of Hendricks County and were prominent in assisting in its development. His father died in December, 1884, and his mother is still a resident of Lincoln Township. They had a family of eight children, but four of whom are living--John T., William H.H., James M. and Mary. W.H.H. Metsker was reared a farmer, a vocation he has followed since attaining manhood. He has been successful in his pursuits and now owns 165 1/2 acres of valuable land on section 22, Lincoln Township. He was married Dec. 21, 1871, to Melinda J. Merritt, daughter of George W. Merritt, of Washington Township. They have six children--Nora M., Cora E., Ora L., Mary E., Lillie M. and Charles O. Mr. and Mrs. Metsker are members of the Presbyterian church.