Sketch of Francis Cruse, St. Charles County, Missouri

>From "A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, with numerous
sketches, anecdotes, adventures, etc., relating to Early Days in 
Missouri" by William S. Bryan and Robert Rose, Published by Bryan,
Brand & Co., St. Louis Missouri, 1876.
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Francis and Elizabeth Cruse were natives of Prussia.  They emigrated
to America and settled in St. Charles County in 1834, and were marr-
ied soon after.  They had five children.  Mrs. Cruse died in 1844,
but Mr. Cruse survived until 1853.  Their eldest son, Joseph, was
born October 20, 1837, and is now a prominent citizen of his native
county.  He learned the carpenter's trade at the age of sixteen, with
F. Smith & Co., of St. Louis; but preferring agricultural pursuits he
purchased a farm in Cuivre township, where he has since resided.  He
has been three times elected to the office of Justice of the Peace in
his township, and was appointed Notary Public by Gov. Fletcher in 1871.
In 1870 he was elected one of the Judges of the County Court, and at
the expiration of his first term was re-elected to the same position.
He has made a faithful and efficient officer, and enjoys the confidence
and esteem of his fellow citizens.  He is a leading member of the Cath-
olic Church, and possesses a friendly, sociable disposition.  He was
married in 1860 to Josephine Beckman.

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