Excerpted From 1884 History of Cumberland, Jasper, and Richland Counties, Illinois p.540 (Crooked Creek Township)

"JOHN F. KIBLER, son of Reuben and Susan (Cummins) Kibler, was born in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County, IL, on Dec 29, 1847. In his early youth, he attended the common schools and worked on a farm. On November 6, 1870, he married Isadora, daughter of Reuben and Mary (Creamer) Carr, who was born in Crooked Creek Township on October 6, 1852. They have had six children, viz.: Eda Rozilla, born November 15, 1871 (now in her twelfth year and weighs 182 pounds); Mary C., born April 19, 1873; Lydia S., November 10, 1874; John F., May 18, 1876; Reuben A., January 7, 1878, and Laura M., February 22, 1881. After his marriage he settled on eighty acres in Section 15, Crooked Creek Township, and now owns 282, the most of which being under cultivation. he occupies a very fine two-story frame house, which is considered one of the best in the township. Besides farming, he deals largely in stock. He is a member of the United Brethern, his wife of the New Light Church. In politics he is a Democrat."

-Submitted by Minga (Buckle) Stivers