Legislator Details

Image of George W. Reed
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-GRave.com 11/14/2024

George W. Reed
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/8/1846
City: Howell, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/15/1922
City:
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/17/1922
City: Stanwood, MI
County:
Country: US
Cemetery:

Marital Information:
married Eliza A. Moulter 5/8/ in Lakeview, MI1864; children: 4, David E., Sarah Louise (Stuck), Charles H. and Oliver Llewellyn; married Mary E. Kimball around 1875: children: 4, Georgia (George), Jessie M., Guy and Charles W.; married Emma L. Judkins [or DeHaze] in ig Rapids, MI around 1889; children: 1,Rhea (Tillyer) total children; 8

Number of Children: 8

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools of Howell

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Oliver L. and Eliza [or Louisa](Barnard) Reed. At the outbreak of the civil war he ( at the age of 15) enlisted in Company I, 16th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and served as a private; after the close of the war he went to Mecosta County, MI, and located on a homestead: shortly afterwards he engaged in general merchandise. He was also connected with farming, dairying, creamery and other general business. He served as supervisor of his township several terms.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries and Game, Railroads , Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Stanwood
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mecosta
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries and Game, Industrial School for Boys , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Stanwood
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mecosta
District Description: Mecosta County

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1897 p.664; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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