Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/8/1867
City: Fairfield, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/17/1958
City: Los Angeles, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: North Hollywood, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Valhalla Memorial Park
Marital Information:
married Frankie M. Crouch, dau. of David E. and Mary E. (Jones) Crouch, in 1885; children: 5, Raymond C., Percy, Walter Crouch and Winifred M.(Timbers) and 1 other; married Carolyn Elizabeth Williams, dau. of William Williams, about 1945
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Spring Arbor Seminary, 1884
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch and Dutch parentage. Son of Lafayette F. and Cynthia A. Reed. Always resided in Michigan. Raised stock and general farming. He served 5 years as supervisor of Spring Arbor township and in 1913 was elected chairman of the board. In December, 1914, he was elected first vice-president of the Michigan State Association of Farmers' Clubs and he was president of the Jackson County Farmers' Club.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Horticulture , Printing , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula
City of Residence: Spring Arbor
County of Residence Jackson
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , General Taxation , Michigan Home and Training School, Printing
City of Residence: Spring Arbor
County of Residence Jackson
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1917 p.801; PolGryd; Manual 1915 p.784; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1900
