In the Federal Census of 1860, Margaret and her five children are living in Champaign, IL. Margaret is age 43, a seamstress.
In 1870 she is M. M. Ralph, age 53 RI, living in Tuscola, Douglas Co., IL. With her is L. N. Ralph age 15 (female?).
In the Federal Census of 1880, Margaret M. Relph is age 64 RI, widowed, still living in Tuscola, Douglas Co., IL. The census says her parents were born in RI/MA. she is living with Charles & Minnie Boarmarter (sp?) and their infant son John.