ROBERT L. CUNNINGHAM, a native of Marion county, Ky., was born in 1851, and is a son of Samuel and Emeline (Cooper) Cunningham. In 1852, he came to Greene county, Ill., with his parents, and settled three miles west of Greenfield. Robert worked on the home farm until 1877, when he was united in marriage with Mary Jane Jones, a native of this county, and a daughter of Enoch Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have had four children born to them - Mary E., George W., Cynthia E. and Nellie. He is a member of the Baptist church, while his wife affiliates with the Presbyterians. He now owns 120 acres of land, 40 of which is timber and he is engaged in general farming. In politics he is a staunch republican. The father of Robert departed this life in 1879, and was interred in the Hickory Grove cemetery. In life he was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and held the office of justice of the peace for a number of years. Robert's mother is still living on the old homestead, she also being a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.