Z. J. CRIDER was born December 23, 1825. He received his education at Fredonia and spent his early life on his father's farm. At the age of twenty, he left home and commenced life for himself. His first venture was merchandizing at Fredonia, and he followed this business for over seven years. He next settled on a farm one and a half miles east of the village, where he resided until 1868. He then came to Walnut Grove and settled on his present farm, where he now owns about 700 acres, of which there are about 600 acres in cultivation. He also pays some attention to stock raising. In 1876 he purchased the Hoover Mill, which he is still running. At present the milling property is valued at about $2,500. He was married February 9, 1858, to Miss Jane Kirkpatrick, daughter of James Kirkpatrick. Mr. and Mrs. Crider are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 695.