Winfield Scott Kincaid
Winfield Scott Kincaid, son of John H. Kincaid and Barbara Lawrence, his wife, was born in Libertv Township, Adams County, on the ninth of July, 1861. He was the youngest of his father's family. He had the opportunity to become a phvsician, but preferred to be a farmer. He was married August 12, 1882, to Miss Mary L. Robe, daughter of David L. Robe, Jr., of Liberty Township. The Robes were among the first settlers in Liberty Township. The first election in Liberty Township was held at the house of David Robe. Sr., his wife's grandfather, in April, 1818. He resides on the old homestead, which has been in the same family over one hundred years. Mr. Kincaid was elected Clerk of Liberty Township in April, 1884, and served one year. He was appointed a Trustee of the Wilson Children's Home, March 7, 1898, for a term of four years, and was reappointed for a like term March 7, 1898. For three years past, he has been President of the Board. He is a member of the West Union Lodge, No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, and was Master of that lodge in 1894. His grandfather, Col. John Kincaid, was Master of the same
lodge from 1818 to 1822.
Mr. Kincaid is an enthusiastic Mason and is much attached to the order. He is one of the founders of the Adams County Argicultural Society and has been one of its twelve directors since its organization. He is now President of the Board of Directors of the Society. He is a Republican and has been active in politics since his sixteenth year. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Liberty Chapel and a class leader. Mr. Kincaid is an honorable and useful citizen. He possesses the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors. He is active, energetic, and enthusiastic in anything he undertakes to do and is regarded as a model farmer and citizen.
From "History of Adams County, Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time"- by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers - West Union, Ohio - Published by E. B. Stivers - 1900