The Mudd Family of Prairie du Rocher Illinois
James Duncan Mudd, a notable farmer in Prairie du Rocher, descends from one of Randolph County’s oldest settler families, whose roots trace back to 1633 in Maryland. The Mudds migrated through Kentucky, where his great-grandfather, Francis Mudd, served in the War of 1812 before settling in Illinois. James T. Mudd, his father, expanded the family farm, ultimately cultivating 380 acres. James Duncan Mudd, born in 1862, has continued this legacy, now owning 440 acres and contributing significantly to his community and Church.