Was born in Charles County, Md., Oct 11. 1820. He was the son of Theodore and Dorothy MUDD, and was a member of the celebrated family of that name so well-known in the early history of our country.

A grant of land was made by the king of England to his ancestors, and his father was the last of his line to hold possession of this estate. Hence Alex. MUDD was born on the homestead.

He emigrated to Missouri in the year 1841 and settled in the vicinity of Millwood, Lincoln county. In the year 1846 he was united in marriage to Miss Comfort Ann WORTHINGTON.

To this union eight children were born, four dying in infancy. His first-born, a daughter, died in Texas Sept. 10, 1875. The children surviving their father are: Mrs. Susan T. CLARE, wife of Thomas CLARE: Lewis DORSEY and Foster Marcellus MUDD.

His first wife died June 10, 1864, and he was afterwards married to Mary Ann BROWN, who departed this life Jan. 15, 1902.

He was born and reared in the Roman Catholic faith. In 1857 he renounced his allegiance to this faith and united with the Christian church at Louisville, Mo. He was an earnest, sincere seeker after truth and was a faithful disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He was always true to his convictions, whether religious, political or social. His life was an open book, to be seen and read of all men. In him was no guile or deceit. He was squarely on one side or the other of all questions coming before him for settlement.

No one could misunderstand his position on any of the great issues of life.

He lived on his farm near Millwood until 1884, when he moved to Montgomery county, near Bellflower, and was a citizen of this county until his death, which occurred at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Thos. CLARE, at Canton, Mo.

A short funeral service was conducted at their residence by Eld. G. W. BUCKNER, after which the remains were brought to Montgomery for interment. The funeral was preached by Eld. W. A. MELOAN Wednesday morning, Sept. 15, at the Christian church, in the presence of a large audience of his brethren, kindred and friends.