Lucinda Richmond Beith

Lucinda Richmond was born in Campton township and married George A. Beith in 1871. Together they had six children: Robert E., Elizabeth Beith Muirhead, Mary Beith Muirhead, William A. (1878-1955), Lucinda (died young) and Rachel L. (1881-1968). George was the president of Elburn State Bank. Upon the elder Lucinda's passing a memorial scholarship was established in her name at Wheaton College. Two of Lucinda's children graduated from Wheaton College, William (1903) and Rachel (1904).