The Kribs Family of Prairie du Rocher Illinois
C. J. Kribs, born in Belleville, Illinois, in 1867, had a diverse career before becoming the circuit clerk of Randolph County. He worked various jobs including harness making and in the Illinois Steel Works, before settling in Prairie du Rocher. In 1894, he opened a harness store and later expanded his business. Elected to public office, he served as mayor and held several fraternal society memberships. His wife, Susan, and their four sons, Harold, Lewis, Charles, and William, also contributed to the community’s educational and business landscape.