Sergeant, Co. A. 192 Pa. Infantry
Sergeant, Co. F. 2 Pa. Regiment
from H.H. Hardesty: "Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen", 1895:
"James B. Reid was born in Perry county, Pa., Jan. 20, 1840, and was a son of Wm. W. and Elizabeth (Berkheimer) Reid, deceased. His wife is of Blair county, Pa., and they were married March, 1865, in this county; her maiden name was Mary M. Wolfe, and she was born Feb. 6, 1842, of parents, Solomon and Martha (Foutz) Wolfe, deceased. Their domestic ties have been graced with the following children: Minnie K., Mattie A., Andrew S., Samuel M., Alice B., Lydia M., Charles, dec., Bertha S., Mary E., dec., and James II. Being a loyal and ardent supporter of the Union cause, he was enrolled, Aug. 27, 1861, at Washington, D.C. as a private in Co. F, 2d Pa. P.R.V.C., and in due time he was made a Corp. and 2nd Sergt. Oct. 7, 1863, he was wounded in the right hand at the battle of Rappahannock Station. May 5, 1864, he was again wounded in the right arm at the battle of Wilderness, for the latter wound he was take to hospital at Washington three days and then removed to Philadelphia four and a half months. August, 1864, he was consolidated with Co. A, 192d. Pa. V.I. Prior to this, in the spring of 1862, he was detailed at Alexandra, Va., as Q.M. Sergt. three months. He took active part in the battles of Drainsville, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, 2d. Bull Run, South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Chantilly and Wilderness. He was honorably discharged Sept. 8, 1864 at Philadelphia, Pa. His brothers, Andrew and William, served in the late war; the former marched with Sherman to the Sea; his wife's brothers, Samuel and Michael, also served; the former fell in the battle of Dresslewood Station; his father served in Co. B, 3d Pa. V.I.; his wife's grandfather, Amos Wolfe, served in the War of 1812. Comrade Reid is a member of the Wm. Murray Post, No. 39, and U.V.L., No. 17; he is a wagon maker by occupation and his address is Frankstown, Pa."
Altoona Mirror, Monday Evening, 16 November 1908:
"HUNTER FALLS DEAD IN WOODS
"James B. Reid of Geeseytown Stricken with Hearth Failure and Drops Over in Snow
"HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
"Deceased Held Many Positions of Trust -- Was Constable of Frankstown Township
"While hunting rabbits on the ridges some distance from his home this forenoon between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, James B. Reid, a merchant of Geeseytown and one of the best known residents of Frankstown township, dropped over dead in the snow within sight of a companion, G.M. Eigholtz. Death was due to heart failure, brought on, it is thought, by the exertion which attended the hunting trip.
Reid in company with Mr. Eigholtz, who is a foreman for the Weber & Reilly company, contractors, also of Geeseytown, started out this morning to hunt rabbits. At the time the tragic death occurred they were chasing a number of the animals on Curry's ridge, about a mile and a half from Geeseytown. They were working their way through the underbrush with Reid slightly in advance when all of a sudden, with some sort of mumbled expression, the man dropped over in the snow. Mr. Eigholtz rushed to his side and found the man breathing heavily, but in a few moments his breathing stopped entirely and his companion realized that he was dead.
Body Left Lie in Snow.
Mr. Eigholtz, leaving the body lie in the snow, ran to a house some distance away and spread the alarm. Securing assistance the dead body was carried to the house and a physician summoned who upon arrival found life entirely extinct. It was claimed that the exertion of tramping through the snow over the hills during the few hours previous had brought on the heart failure which produced death. Before starting for the woods this morning he was apparently in the best of health.
The body was later taken to the Reid home at Geeseytown and coroner Blackburn of this city was notified, leaving for that place at noon.
James B. Reid was one of the most widely known residents of that section and his tragic death was a great shock to the community. He was almost 70 years of age. He lived in that community for the past thirty some years and was identified closely with the interests of Frankstown township.
Held Many Place of Trust.
He was a member of the Lutheran church, being one of the most staunch supporters of the congregation. He was constable of Frankstown township for many years and was also a member of the Friendship hand of that town, being one of the charter members of the organization when it was formed twenty years ago.
He was prominently identified with the Patriotic Order Sons of America, being commander of the Hollidaysburg lodge. He was also a prominent Odd Fellow, being a member of Wahneta lodge, No. 1142 of Hollidaysburg. In addition to this he was a member of the Union Veteran Legion of this city, having a long and honorable service in the civil war. For years he has taken an active part in all Grand Army affairs held in this section, being each year identified with the Grand Army picnic. Last year he served on the music committee for this event.
Two Children in Altoona.
His wife and the following children survive: Misses Mattie and Bertha at home, Mrs. H.A. Lindsey of Altoona, Mrs Andrew Bice jr. and Mrs. Oliver Price of Berwinwhite, near Frankstown; J. Harmon at Geeseytown and S. Milton of Altoona.
For many years he followed the trade of wagon making, having a shop at Geeseytown, but during the past few years he conducted the town grocery.
Arrangement have not yet been made for the funeral."
Sergeant, Co. F. 2 Pa. Regiment
from H.H. Hardesty: "Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen", 1895:
"James B. Reid was born in Perry county, Pa., Jan. 20, 1840, and was a son of Wm. W. and Elizabeth (Berkheimer) Reid, deceased. His wife is of Blair county, Pa., and they were married March, 1865, in this county; her maiden name was Mary M. Wolfe, and she was born Feb. 6, 1842, of parents, Solomon and Martha (Foutz) Wolfe, deceased. Their domestic ties have been graced with the following children: Minnie K., Mattie A., Andrew S., Samuel M., Alice B., Lydia M., Charles, dec., Bertha S., Mary E., dec., and James II. Being a loyal and ardent supporter of the Union cause, he was enrolled, Aug. 27, 1861, at Washington, D.C. as a private in Co. F, 2d Pa. P.R.V.C., and in due time he was made a Corp. and 2nd Sergt. Oct. 7, 1863, he was wounded in the right hand at the battle of Rappahannock Station. May 5, 1864, he was again wounded in the right arm at the battle of Wilderness, for the latter wound he was take to hospital at Washington three days and then removed to Philadelphia four and a half months. August, 1864, he was consolidated with Co. A, 192d. Pa. V.I. Prior to this, in the spring of 1862, he was detailed at Alexandra, Va., as Q.M. Sergt. three months. He took active part in the battles of Drainsville, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, 2d. Bull Run, South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Chantilly and Wilderness. He was honorably discharged Sept. 8, 1864 at Philadelphia, Pa. His brothers, Andrew and William, served in the late war; the former marched with Sherman to the Sea; his wife's brothers, Samuel and Michael, also served; the former fell in the battle of Dresslewood Station; his father served in Co. B, 3d Pa. V.I.; his wife's grandfather, Amos Wolfe, served in the War of 1812. Comrade Reid is a member of the Wm. Murray Post, No. 39, and U.V.L., No. 17; he is a wagon maker by occupation and his address is Frankstown, Pa."
Altoona Mirror, Monday Evening, 16 November 1908:
"HUNTER FALLS DEAD IN WOODS
"James B. Reid of Geeseytown Stricken with Hearth Failure and Drops Over in Snow
"HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
"Deceased Held Many Positions of Trust -- Was Constable of Frankstown Township
"While hunting rabbits on the ridges some distance from his home this forenoon between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, James B. Reid, a merchant of Geeseytown and one of the best known residents of Frankstown township, dropped over dead in the snow within sight of a companion, G.M. Eigholtz. Death was due to heart failure, brought on, it is thought, by the exertion which attended the hunting trip.
Reid in company with Mr. Eigholtz, who is a foreman for the Weber & Reilly company, contractors, also of Geeseytown, started out this morning to hunt rabbits. At the time the tragic death occurred they were chasing a number of the animals on Curry's ridge, about a mile and a half from Geeseytown. They were working their way through the underbrush with Reid slightly in advance when all of a sudden, with some sort of mumbled expression, the man dropped over in the snow. Mr. Eigholtz rushed to his side and found the man breathing heavily, but in a few moments his breathing stopped entirely and his companion realized that he was dead.
Body Left Lie in Snow.
Mr. Eigholtz, leaving the body lie in the snow, ran to a house some distance away and spread the alarm. Securing assistance the dead body was carried to the house and a physician summoned who upon arrival found life entirely extinct. It was claimed that the exertion of tramping through the snow over the hills during the few hours previous had brought on the heart failure which produced death. Before starting for the woods this morning he was apparently in the best of health.
The body was later taken to the Reid home at Geeseytown and coroner Blackburn of this city was notified, leaving for that place at noon.
James B. Reid was one of the most widely known residents of that section and his tragic death was a great shock to the community. He was almost 70 years of age. He lived in that community for the past thirty some years and was identified closely with the interests of Frankstown township.
Held Many Place of Trust.
He was a member of the Lutheran church, being one of the most staunch supporters of the congregation. He was constable of Frankstown township for many years and was also a member of the Friendship hand of that town, being one of the charter members of the organization when it was formed twenty years ago.
He was prominently identified with the Patriotic Order Sons of America, being commander of the Hollidaysburg lodge. He was also a prominent Odd Fellow, being a member of Wahneta lodge, No. 1142 of Hollidaysburg. In addition to this he was a member of the Union Veteran Legion of this city, having a long and honorable service in the civil war. For years he has taken an active part in all Grand Army affairs held in this section, being each year identified with the Grand Army picnic. Last year he served on the music committee for this event.
Two Children in Altoona.
His wife and the following children survive: Misses Mattie and Bertha at home, Mrs. H.A. Lindsey of Altoona, Mrs Andrew Bice jr. and Mrs. Oliver Price of Berwinwhite, near Frankstown; J. Harmon at Geeseytown and S. Milton of Altoona.
For many years he followed the trade of wagon making, having a shop at Geeseytown, but during the past few years he conducted the town grocery.
Arrangement have not yet been made for the funeral."
Sergeant, Co. A. 192 Pa. Infantry
Sergeant, Co. F. 2 Pa. Regiment
from H.H. Hardesty: "Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen", 1895:
"James B. Reid was born in Perry county, Pa., Jan. 20, 1840, and was a son of Wm. W. and Elizabeth (Berkheimer) Reid, deceased. His wife is of Blair county, Pa., and they were married March, 1865, in this county; her maiden name was Mary M. Wolfe, and she was born Feb. 6, 1842, of parents, Solomon and Martha (Foutz) Wolfe, deceased. Their domestic ties have been graced with the following children: Minnie K., Mattie A., Andrew S., Samuel M., Alice B., Lydia M., Charles, dec., Bertha S., Mary E., dec., and James II. Being a loyal and ardent supporter of the Union cause, he was enrolled, Aug. 27, 1861, at Washington, D.C. as a private in Co. F, 2d Pa. P.R.V.C., and in due time he was made a Corp. and 2nd Sergt. Oct. 7, 1863, he was wounded in the right hand at the battle of Rappahannock Station. May 5, 1864, he was again wounded in the right arm at the battle of Wilderness, for the latter wound he was take to hospital at Washington three days and then removed to Philadelphia four and a half months. August, 1864, he was consolidated with Co. A, 192d. Pa. V.I. Prior to this, in the spring of 1862, he was detailed at Alexandra, Va., as Q.M. Sergt. three months. He took active part in the battles of Drainsville, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, 2d. Bull Run, South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Chantilly and Wilderness. He was honorably discharged Sept. 8, 1864 at Philadelphia, Pa. His brothers, Andrew and William, served in the late war; the former marched with Sherman to the Sea; his wife's brothers, Samuel and Michael, also served; the former fell in the battle of Dresslewood Station; his father served in Co. B, 3d Pa. V.I.; his wife's grandfather, Amos Wolfe, served in the War of 1812. Comrade Reid is a member of the Wm. Murray Post, No. 39, and U.V.L., No. 17; he is a wagon maker by occupation and his address is Frankstown, Pa."
Altoona Mirror, Monday Evening, 16 November 1908:
"HUNTER FALLS DEAD IN WOODS
"James B. Reid of Geeseytown Stricken with Hearth Failure and Drops Over in Snow
"HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
"Deceased Held Many Positions of Trust -- Was Constable of Frankstown Township
"While hunting rabbits on the ridges some distance from his home this forenoon between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, James B. Reid, a merchant of Geeseytown and one of the best known residents of Frankstown township, dropped over dead in the snow within sight of a companion, G.M. Eigholtz. Death was due to heart failure, brought on, it is thought, by the exertion which attended the hunting trip.
Reid in company with Mr. Eigholtz, who is a foreman for the Weber & Reilly company, contractors, also of Geeseytown, started out this morning to hunt rabbits. At the time the tragic death occurred they were chasing a number of the animals on Curry's ridge, about a mile and a half from Geeseytown. They were working their way through the underbrush with Reid slightly in advance when all of a sudden, with some sort of mumbled expression, the man dropped over in the snow. Mr. Eigholtz rushed to his side and found the man breathing heavily, but in a few moments his breathing stopped entirely and his companion realized that he was dead.
Body Left Lie in Snow.
Mr. Eigholtz, leaving the body lie in the snow, ran to a house some distance away and spread the alarm. Securing assistance the dead body was carried to the house and a physician summoned who upon arrival found life entirely extinct. It was claimed that the exertion of tramping through the snow over the hills during the few hours previous had brought on the heart failure which produced death. Before starting for the woods this morning he was apparently in the best of health.
The body was later taken to the Reid home at Geeseytown and coroner Blackburn of this city was notified, leaving for that place at noon.
James B. Reid was one of the most widely known residents of that section and his tragic death was a great shock to the community. He was almost 70 years of age. He lived in that community for the past thirty some years and was identified closely with the interests of Frankstown township.
Held Many Place of Trust.
He was a member of the Lutheran church, being one of the most staunch supporters of the congregation. He was constable of Frankstown township for many years and was also a member of the Friendship hand of that town, being one of the charter members of the organization when it was formed twenty years ago.
He was prominently identified with the Patriotic Order Sons of America, being commander of the Hollidaysburg lodge. He was also a prominent Odd Fellow, being a member of Wahneta lodge, No. 1142 of Hollidaysburg. In addition to this he was a member of the Union Veteran Legion of this city, having a long and honorable service in the civil war. For years he has taken an active part in all Grand Army affairs held in this section, being each year identified with the Grand Army picnic. Last year he served on the music committee for this event.
Two Children in Altoona.
His wife and the following children survive: Misses Mattie and Bertha at home, Mrs. H.A. Lindsey of Altoona, Mrs Andrew Bice jr. and Mrs. Oliver Price of Berwinwhite, near Frankstown; J. Harmon at Geeseytown and S. Milton of Altoona.
For many years he followed the trade of wagon making, having a shop at Geeseytown, but during the past few years he conducted the town grocery.
Arrangement have not yet been made for the funeral."
Sergeant, Co. F. 2 Pa. Regiment
from H.H. Hardesty: "Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen", 1895:
"James B. Reid was born in Perry county, Pa., Jan. 20, 1840, and was a son of Wm. W. and Elizabeth (Berkheimer) Reid, deceased. His wife is of Blair county, Pa., and they were married March, 1865, in this county; her maiden name was Mary M. Wolfe, and she was born Feb. 6, 1842, of parents, Solomon and Martha (Foutz) Wolfe, deceased. Their domestic ties have been graced with the following children: Minnie K., Mattie A., Andrew S., Samuel M., Alice B., Lydia M., Charles, dec., Bertha S., Mary E., dec., and James II. Being a loyal and ardent supporter of the Union cause, he was enrolled, Aug. 27, 1861, at Washington, D.C. as a private in Co. F, 2d Pa. P.R.V.C., and in due time he was made a Corp. and 2nd Sergt. Oct. 7, 1863, he was wounded in the right hand at the battle of Rappahannock Station. May 5, 1864, he was again wounded in the right arm at the battle of Wilderness, for the latter wound he was take to hospital at Washington three days and then removed to Philadelphia four and a half months. August, 1864, he was consolidated with Co. A, 192d. Pa. V.I. Prior to this, in the spring of 1862, he was detailed at Alexandra, Va., as Q.M. Sergt. three months. He took active part in the battles of Drainsville, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, 2d. Bull Run, South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Chantilly and Wilderness. He was honorably discharged Sept. 8, 1864 at Philadelphia, Pa. His brothers, Andrew and William, served in the late war; the former marched with Sherman to the Sea; his wife's brothers, Samuel and Michael, also served; the former fell in the battle of Dresslewood Station; his father served in Co. B, 3d Pa. V.I.; his wife's grandfather, Amos Wolfe, served in the War of 1812. Comrade Reid is a member of the Wm. Murray Post, No. 39, and U.V.L., No. 17; he is a wagon maker by occupation and his address is Frankstown, Pa."
Altoona Mirror, Monday Evening, 16 November 1908:
"HUNTER FALLS DEAD IN WOODS
"James B. Reid of Geeseytown Stricken with Hearth Failure and Drops Over in Snow
"HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
"Deceased Held Many Positions of Trust -- Was Constable of Frankstown Township
"While hunting rabbits on the ridges some distance from his home this forenoon between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, James B. Reid, a merchant of Geeseytown and one of the best known residents of Frankstown township, dropped over dead in the snow within sight of a companion, G.M. Eigholtz. Death was due to heart failure, brought on, it is thought, by the exertion which attended the hunting trip.
Reid in company with Mr. Eigholtz, who is a foreman for the Weber & Reilly company, contractors, also of Geeseytown, started out this morning to hunt rabbits. At the time the tragic death occurred they were chasing a number of the animals on Curry's ridge, about a mile and a half from Geeseytown. They were working their way through the underbrush with Reid slightly in advance when all of a sudden, with some sort of mumbled expression, the man dropped over in the snow. Mr. Eigholtz rushed to his side and found the man breathing heavily, but in a few moments his breathing stopped entirely and his companion realized that he was dead.
Body Left Lie in Snow.
Mr. Eigholtz, leaving the body lie in the snow, ran to a house some distance away and spread the alarm. Securing assistance the dead body was carried to the house and a physician summoned who upon arrival found life entirely extinct. It was claimed that the exertion of tramping through the snow over the hills during the few hours previous had brought on the heart failure which produced death. Before starting for the woods this morning he was apparently in the best of health.
The body was later taken to the Reid home at Geeseytown and coroner Blackburn of this city was notified, leaving for that place at noon.
James B. Reid was one of the most widely known residents of that section and his tragic death was a great shock to the community. He was almost 70 years of age. He lived in that community for the past thirty some years and was identified closely with the interests of Frankstown township.
Held Many Place of Trust.
He was a member of the Lutheran church, being one of the most staunch supporters of the congregation. He was constable of Frankstown township for many years and was also a member of the Friendship hand of that town, being one of the charter members of the organization when it was formed twenty years ago.
He was prominently identified with the Patriotic Order Sons of America, being commander of the Hollidaysburg lodge. He was also a prominent Odd Fellow, being a member of Wahneta lodge, No. 1142 of Hollidaysburg. In addition to this he was a member of the Union Veteran Legion of this city, having a long and honorable service in the civil war. For years he has taken an active part in all Grand Army affairs held in this section, being each year identified with the Grand Army picnic. Last year he served on the music committee for this event.
Two Children in Altoona.
His wife and the following children survive: Misses Mattie and Bertha at home, Mrs. H.A. Lindsey of Altoona, Mrs Andrew Bice jr. and Mrs. Oliver Price of Berwinwhite, near Frankstown; J. Harmon at Geeseytown and S. Milton of Altoona.
For many years he followed the trade of wagon making, having a shop at Geeseytown, but during the past few years he conducted the town grocery.
Arrangement have not yet been made for the funeral."
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