R. B. HUTCHCRAFT, P.O. Paris; dealer in hemp, wool, blue grass and grain; was born in Clintonville Precinct; son of Reuben Hutchcraft and Fannie Hedges; Reuben was born in Culpepper [sic] County, Va.; son of Thomas, who married a Miss Apperson; Thomas Hutchcraft served seven years in the Revolutionary war, after which he settled in Virginia; he afterward emigrated to this State, locating in this county, where he remained until his death; he had five children: John, Reuben, James, Nimrod and Mrs. W. P. Hume, all of whom were always identified with this county and its interests; Reuben, the father of R. B., died in 1865; ten children were born to him that lived to be grown: John H., Thomas, Lou, Silas, Mary E.. William, Clay, Ella, Reuben Brent, and Nannie; mother died in 1867; was a member of the Baptist Church; he was not a member of any church; was an old line Whig; an upright man, and one that was highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances; was raised upon the farm; in 1873, he came to Paris, and has since been engaged in business, being one of the largest dealers in his line in the city; he is treasurer of the contemplated K.U.R. Road.
