Wm. R. Kincaid and Roxie I. Kincaid came to Barber County in 1898, moving
  from Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Kiowa, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid were true
  pioneers. As a boy of sixteen, Mr. Kincaid became a cook in a cow camp and
  later a rider. By horseback he made "the run" into Oklahoma for a homestead.
  He and his brother, Frank Kincaid, settled on claims southeast of Blackwell.
  Here he met and married Roxie Clark in 1897. She had come from Rome, Kansas,
  with her parents to live in the territory following the land rush. As a baby
  she haad traveled, held on her oldest sisters lap, from Coffine, Illinois, 
  to Rome while her Mother drove the covered wagon to join their father at their
  new home. Enroute the children suffered a severe case of the measles. Both
  William and Frank sold their claims and moved to Barber County. Frank working
  on his uncle S.S. Kincaid's ranch west of Hardtner and William and Roxie
  settling in Kiowa. While there they became the parents of three daughters:
  Ethel Sooter, Ft. Worth, Texas; Isile Sims (deceased); and Mildred Sims, Alva,
  Oklahoma. They were all raised to adulthood in Barber County.
     While in Kiowa, "Billie" as he was commonly known to his friends was owner
  of a newstand, City Marshall, and Deputy Sheriff. Sometimes it would be
  necessary for him to guard a prisoner at home at night to insure his security
  and safety. At this time Indians would hold "Pow-wows" south of town into
  Oklahoma and would come to Kiowa to visit the saloons which were open at that
  time. They often presented problems before returning to camp. While they were
  living in Kiowa, Carrie Nation made her famous raid upon the open saloons.
     Later the family moved to a farm three miles south of Hazelton, Kansas, 
  where they managed a farm owned by his uncle, S.S. Kincaid. In addition to his
  farm duties William found time to act as township trustee and assessor for a
  number of years. As trustee it was his duty to oversee the road repair. Men
  of voting age liked to use this opportunity to work out their Poll Tax by
  volunteering their help.
     The children attended Pleasant Valley School, finishing high school in
  Kiowa. In 1916 they moved to Hazelton to vthe S.S. Kincaid ranch northwest of
  Hardtner. Upon the death of his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid purchased the 
  north end of the ranch. In 1924 Mr. Kincaid died, and Roxie, with the aid of
  her brother, John Clark, continued to operate and live on the land. Due to
  ill health, they moved to Hardtner, Kansas, in 1957. Roxie died in Hardtner
  in 1960, and her heirs continue to own and lease the ranch, now known as the
  Roxie Kincaid Estate Ranch.
     Mrs. Kincaid was a devoted wife and loving Mother. Her ability to meet
  emergencies and manage finances were characteristics that enabled her to
  successfully manage her business affairs. Her independence and steadfastness
  were admired by her family and friends. She was considered one of the best
  cooks in Barber county and always welcomed friends and riders as they appeared
  at her door.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid were highly respected citizens of Barber County. They
  were regarded as good people, having gained the confidence of their children,
  the respect of their neighbors, the trust of their friends, and an inner peace
  with their own conscience. They are both at rest in the Kiowa cemetery.
                 
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 259 
     Submitted by: Mildred Sims