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John Reiman appears in the 1880 United States Federal Census for Levan Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He was born in Illinois, as was his father. His mother was born in Indiana. His father is a Farmer. Here are the members of the 1880 household;

Edw. Reiman, 30
Alice Reiman, 24
Nora Reiman, 6
George Reiman, 4
Frank Reiman, 2
John Reiman, 1
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John Reiman is listed in the 1900 United States Federal Census for Levan Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He was born in Illinois in June 1879. His father is a Farmer, and he and brother Frank are Farm Laborers. He is single. His mother has had 7 children, and all 7 are living. Here are the members of the 1900 household;

Edwin Reiman, 50
Alice Reiman, 44
Frank Reiman, 23
John Reiman, 20
Lilly G. Reiman, 18
Silvia Reiman, 16
Irl Reiman, 11
Julius Reiman, 9
Arden Reiman, 5
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In the 1910 United States Federal Census, John Reiman is living in Levan Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He is single. He is a Blacksmith. His father is a Farmer, and brothers Frank, Irl and Julius are Farm Laborers. His mother has had 9 children, and all are living. Alice Butcher is a Servant. Here are the members of the 1910 household;

Edwin Reiman, 60
Alice F. Reiman, 55
Frank Reiman, 32
John Reiman, 30
Irl Reiman, 22
Julius Reiman, 19
Arden Reiman, 15
Alice V. Butcher, 31
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John W. Reiman, 40, is married to Gertrude Reiman, 27, in the 1920 U.S. Census. John is a Blacksmith. Their home is in Kinkaid Township, Jackson County, Illinois. His father, Edward, is a neighbor.
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In the 1930 United States Federal Census, John Reiman is living in Levan Township, Jackson County, Illinois. His occupation is Mechanical – Engineering Industry. Here are the members of the 1930 household;

John Reiman, 50
Nettie Reiman, 43
Billie Reiman, 9
Hilda Reiman, 5
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John W. Reiman is listed in the 1940 United States Federal Census for Levan Township, Jackson County, Illinois. His occupation is Shop Mechanic. Here are the members of the 1940 household;

John W. Reiman, 60
Nettie Reiman, 53
Billy Reiman, 19
Hilda Reiman, 14
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On April 27, 1942, John William Reiman was living in Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. He was 62 years old, born in Jackson County, Illinois on June 6, 1879. Nettie Reiman will always know his address.

Source; World War II Draft Registration Card
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Born in Jackson County

Married the former Nettie Simpson in August, 1923

Children: Bill E. Reiman, Carbondale and Hilda L. Reiman

Siblings: Julius Reiman, Arden Reiman, Mrs. H. H. Rath, Mrs. Mart Imhoff, all of Murphysboro and Mrs. Nora Kessel of Ava

Information provided by FindAGrave contributor Laura Whistle Cates Duncan.
Laura's source: Obituary, Southern Illinoisan, Saturday, April 22, 1950.
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