From "The History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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ROBERT FOUNTAIN 
	Robert Fountain is among the heaviest land owners in Stevens county. 
Of meadow land he has over four hundred acres, which annually produces 
abuntant returns. He has several hundred acres of first-class timber land and
the whole estate is improved in a very excellent manner. His elegant 
residence of modern architectural design, is as beautiful and fine a home as
can be found in the Pend d'Oreille valley. Barns, outbuildings, and other 
valuable improvements are in evidence while a general air of thrift prevades 
the premises and indicates the manner of the man.
   Robert Fountain was born in Fleming county, Kentucky, on June 20, 1852,
the son of Andrew and Louisa A. (Robb) Fountain, natives of Maryland and 
Kentucky, respectively. The parents settled in Fleming county in an early day
and there remained until the time of their decease. Nine children were born 
to this worthy couple. The father served in the war of 1812 and the ancestors
on both sides were people of prominence.
   Mr.Fountain was educated by private instructors and in a Presbyterian
Academy until he had reached his majority and then he started to do for
himself, beginning operations in farming, in Illinois. There he remained 
until 1888 when he came to Stevens county and located on government land. 
Later he purchased land until he now has a magnificent estate. In addition to
handling general crops and hay, he raises about eighty head of stock each
year and is one the most prosperous men of the valley.
   On November 30, 1889 Mr. Fountain married Miss Jenne, daughter of S.H. and
Mary (Weer) Cusick, natives of Ohio. In 1888 they came to Pend d'Oreille
valley, where the father died June 14, 1903, the mother having died some 
years previous. They were the parents of six children, four of whom are 
living.
   Mr. Fountain takes great interest in the welfare of the community.
Politically he is allied with the Democrats. In 1895 he was elected county
commissioner and served two years with the credit to himself and his
constituents. In 1897 he entered the race for county auditor and was defeated
by very few votes. Mrs. Fountain is a member of the Methodist church and is
a lady of refinement and culture.
   The ability of Mr. Fountain in financiering is shown by the fact that
when he took the office of county commissioner, the warrants of the county
were selling at thirty-five cents on the dollar and when he retired from 
office,t he county was able to care for its own indebtedness. When he first 
came to the office, the poor of the county were farmed out to different ones,
and he succeeded in getting them in one place and looked after in better
shape and at much less expense.    
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