J. FREDERICK REED One member of the House who will take a special interest in school matters this winter is the Hon. J. F. Reed, of Nevada, whom the people of Story county chose to represent them. He has been engaged in school work ever since he began to take care of himself, and is well informed as to the needs and improvements in laws and methods which will be presented for the consideration of the members this winter. Mr. Reed was born in Marshall county, October 17, 1863. Until 18 years of age he lived in his native county, then he began the task of educating himself in the schools of the state. He attended the common schools, Albion Seminary and the Iowa State Normal school. After graduating from the normal school he located in Zearing and was elected principal of the Zearing schools, which position he occupied for six years. He was elected county superintendent of schools in 1801 and reelected in 1893. He has always been an active Republican, assisting in campaign work even before he was of age. He was married about eight years ago to Miss Emily Oakes. They have two children, Joyce, aged 6, and Elephelet, aged 4. Mr. Reed belongs to the Odd Fellows and Masons, and is high priest of the chapter of Royal Arch Masons of which he is a member.
Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
From Ames Milepost January 1939
J. F. REED
J. F. Reed, former Story county resident, but for many years a resident of Minnesota, died at his home at Canby, Minn. Friday* and the body was brought to Nevada for funeral services and burial by the side of the wife who passed away a number of years ago.
He leaves one son Leff Reed who lives in the west, and a daughter Mrs. Joyce Cornell of Canby, Minn. at whose home he died.
Mr. Reed, a son of an Illinois Grove pioneer family was born northeast of Zearing, received his education in the schools of the county, later had some college work, served tow terms as county superintendent of schools in the early '90s, represented Story county in the lower house of the 26th General Assembly and a special session; shortly afterwards went into the Federal service, moved to Mineapolis and had lived in Minnesota the most of the time since.
Besides his son and daughter, he leaves brothers Ed and Clay Reed of Zearing, Claude Reed of Eldora and Frank Reed whose whereabouts are unknown here.
Mr. Reed visited Zearing friends and relatives a few months ago and during that time was in Nevada for few hours greeting old friends.
*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: John Frederick Reed died 19 January 1939.
Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
From Ames Milepost January 1939
J. F. REED
J. F. Reed, former Story county resident, but for many years a resident of Minnesota, died at his home at Canby, Minn. Friday* and the body was brought to Nevada for funeral services and burial by the side of the wife who passed away a number of years ago.
He leaves one son Leff Reed who lives in the west, and a daughter Mrs. Joyce Cornell of Canby, Minn. at whose home he died.
Mr. Reed, a son of an Illinois Grove pioneer family was born northeast of Zearing, received his education in the schools of the county, later had some college work, served tow terms as county superintendent of schools in the early '90s, represented Story county in the lower house of the 26th General Assembly and a special session; shortly afterwards went into the Federal service, moved to Mineapolis and had lived in Minnesota the most of the time since.
Besides his son and daughter, he leaves brothers Ed and Clay Reed of Zearing, Claude Reed of Eldora and Frank Reed whose whereabouts are unknown here.
Mr. Reed visited Zearing friends and relatives a few months ago and during that time was in Nevada for few hours greeting old friends.
*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: John Frederick Reed died 19 January 1939.
J. FREDERICK REED One member of the House who will take a special interest in school matters this winter is the Hon. J. F. Reed, of Nevada, whom the people of Story county chose to represent them. He has been engaged in school work ever since he began to take care of himself, and is well informed as to the needs and improvements in laws and methods which will be presented for the consideration of the members this winter. Mr. Reed was born in Marshall county, October 17, 1863. Until 18 years of age he lived in his native county, then he began the task of educating himself in the schools of the state. He attended the common schools, Albion Seminary and the Iowa State Normal school. After graduating from the normal school he located in Zearing and was elected principal of the Zearing schools, which position he occupied for six years. He was elected county superintendent of schools in 1801 and reelected in 1893. He has always been an active Republican, assisting in campaign work even before he was of age. He was married about eight years ago to Miss Emily Oakes. They have two children, Joyce, aged 6, and Elephelet, aged 4. Mr. Reed belongs to the Odd Fellows and Masons, and is high priest of the chapter of Royal Arch Masons of which he is a member.
Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
From Ames Milepost January 1939
J. F. REED
J. F. Reed, former Story county resident, but for many years a resident of Minnesota, died at his home at Canby, Minn. Friday* and the body was brought to Nevada for funeral services and burial by the side of the wife who passed away a number of years ago.
He leaves one son Leff Reed who lives in the west, and a daughter Mrs. Joyce Cornell of Canby, Minn. at whose home he died.
Mr. Reed, a son of an Illinois Grove pioneer family was born northeast of Zearing, received his education in the schools of the county, later had some college work, served tow terms as county superintendent of schools in the early '90s, represented Story county in the lower house of the 26th General Assembly and a special session; shortly afterwards went into the Federal service, moved to Mineapolis and had lived in Minnesota the most of the time since.
Besides his son and daughter, he leaves brothers Ed and Clay Reed of Zearing, Claude Reed of Eldora and Frank Reed whose whereabouts are unknown here.
Mr. Reed visited Zearing friends and relatives a few months ago and during that time was in Nevada for few hours greeting old friends.
*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: John Frederick Reed died 19 January 1939.
Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
From Ames Milepost January 1939
J. F. REED
J. F. Reed, former Story county resident, but for many years a resident of Minnesota, died at his home at Canby, Minn. Friday* and the body was brought to Nevada for funeral services and burial by the side of the wife who passed away a number of years ago.
He leaves one son Leff Reed who lives in the west, and a daughter Mrs. Joyce Cornell of Canby, Minn. at whose home he died.
Mr. Reed, a son of an Illinois Grove pioneer family was born northeast of Zearing, received his education in the schools of the county, later had some college work, served tow terms as county superintendent of schools in the early '90s, represented Story county in the lower house of the 26th General Assembly and a special session; shortly afterwards went into the Federal service, moved to Mineapolis and had lived in Minnesota the most of the time since.
Besides his son and daughter, he leaves brothers Ed and Clay Reed of Zearing, Claude Reed of Eldora and Frank Reed whose whereabouts are unknown here.
Mr. Reed visited Zearing friends and relatives a few months ago and during that time was in Nevada for few hours greeting old friends.
*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: John Frederick Reed died 19 January 1939.
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