Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/24/1868
City: DeWitt, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/13/1939
City: Vienna Township, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/16/1939
City: Clio, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Katherine Adelia Tyler, 10/5/1890 in Burns Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI; children: 3, Charles T., Thomar J. and Eben F.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: editor, publisher, printer, newspaperman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Grand Ledge public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Peter and Francis (Bement of Burnham) Reed. He was apprenticed to the printer's trade in the office of the Grand Ledge Independent. In 1914, he moved to Clio, MI, and bought the Clio Messenger newspaper. He was connected with the printing and publishing business in Michigan for many years, retiring in 1927. He served as president of the Clio State Bank. He was clerk of the Genesee County draft board during World War I and was also clerk of Vienna Township for 6 consecutive terms. He was personal secretary to Governor Fitzgerald, 1935-36. Member of the Masons; the Eastern Star; and the Vienna Garden Club.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Education , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Utilities , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
County of Residence Genesee
District Description: Township of Argentine, Atlas, Burton, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Forest, Gaines, Genesee, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mt. Morris, Mundy, Richfield, Thetford, and Vienna
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Education
Committees Served On: Education , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Newberry State Hospital , Public Utilities
County of Residence Genesee
District Description: Township of Argentine, Atlas, Burton, Clayton, Davison, Fentonton, Flint, Flushing, Forest, Gaines, Genesee, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mt. Morris, Mundy, Richfield, Thetford, and Vienna
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of Michigan Soldiers' Home;
Committees Served On: Michigan Home and Training School, Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Supplies and Expenditures , Village Corporations
County of Residence Genesee
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Committees Served On: Education , Federal Relations , Horticulture , Northern State Normal School , State Public Schools
County of Residence Genesee
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1929 p.704; Manual 1931 p.674; Manual 1927 p.658; Manual 1925 p.612-13; 1939 HJ p.1515, HCR41; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology; USCen 1900, 1910, 1920; MIMarRec 1867-1952
