History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1151

Ira Kezertee, dentist, office in Beckwith Block, established in 1853. He was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, June 4, 1825, and lived there until 1845, and learned dentistry; also studied medicine. He settled in Marysville, Union Co., Ohio, and followed his profession until 1853, when he moved to Oshkosh and established as above noted, being the oldest established dentist in the city. He has also a good run of custom. He was married in Bergen, Genesee Co., N.Y., May 12, 1850, to Miss Esther L. Ward, who was born in the latter place, Feb. 22, 1826. They have two children- Irene A. and Lyman W. Irene A. was married to Mr. Albert Evans, Aug. 18, 1881; he is principal of First Ward School; and Lyman W. is clerking in a grocery and fruit store.