Richard S. Humphreys was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., where he attended school in his early years and then learned the milling business, residing for some years after his marriage at Moose Creek.

He then moved to Curwensville, where he operated a mill for one year, after which he ran a mill at Clearfield for a year. Mr. Humphreys then returned to the Curwensville mill and for several years alternated between his farm which adjoined the one now owned by his son, Thomas Humplireys, and Curwensville, finally settling permanently on the farm and there his death occurred March 18, 1891, at the age of eighty-nine years [not accurate], his birth having taken place on April 2, 1812.

From the time of its organization he was a member of the Republican party. He married Mary Ann Wright, who was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., a daughter of John Wright, and died December 24, 1888. Her burial was at Oak Hill cemetery and three years later her husband was laid by her side. They were members of the Baptist church. Ten children were born to them.