BIOGRAPHY: John REED, Mifflin County, PA

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The Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, Comprising 
the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry, Pennsylvania.
Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, Volume I, page 598.

  JOHN REED, Reedsville, Mifflin county, Pa., was born on his father's farm near 
Reedsville, March 17, 1830.  He is a son of Abner and Rhoda Reed, and a grandson 
of James Reed, one of the first settlers in the Kishacoquillas valley.  He 
acquired his education in the public schools and remained at home until his 
father's death, which occurred in October, 1855.  He then assumed the charge of 
the homestead, and some years later bought part of it from his co-heirs.  This 
farm consists of 150 acres, and is in a fine condition.  Mr. Reed built the 
present house and barn and made many other improvements.  His mother died June 
1, 1877.  Mr. Reed was largely instrumental in organizing and establishing the 
National Bank of Reedsville, of which he is a director.
  John Reed was married November 14, 1866, to Elizabeth D., daughter of Henry P. 
and Elizabeth (Forsythe) Taylor.  Their two children are:  Taylor and Rhoda M.  
Taylor Reed was born September 3, 1867.  He attended the Lewistown Academy, and 
at the age of fifteen entered Princeton College.  At graduation in 1886, he won 
the fellowship of Experimental Science.  The following year he became tutor of 
mathematics, and the third year he taught practical astronomy, with Professor 
Young.  He still teaches in this department and is a member of the faculty.  Mr. 
and Mrs. John Reed are members of the East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian church.