The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Clay Township, page 558
William Rammel, merchant and Postmaster, Reno, Ind., is a son of Simon Rammel and grandson of Rev. Henry Rammel, one of the earliest settlers of Danville. He was born in Danville, in 1852, and has been a life-long resident of Hendricks County. In August, 1881, he located in Reno, and bought the stock of general merchandise of William Davis, and at the same time was appointed Postmaster. His is the only store of any importance in the place, and he has a good trade, his annual sales amounting to $5,000. He was married to Jennie, daughter of David Haworth. They have two children--Otis and Clara.