JOHN T. REED, son of Jacob and grandson of Solomon Reed, because his father lay sick with consumption for four years and was unable to work, was compelled to assume many responsibilities beyond his years; consequently, he was scarcely able to secure a very meager common school education by the time he was twenty-one years old. But by industry, rigid economy, and sacrifice, he managed to secure a liberal English education at Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport. In 1859 he married Elizabeth, daughter of ex-Sheriff T. M. Hall, of Centre county, Pennsylvania, and for some time engaged in the profession of teaching. In 1863 he was elected county superintendent of schools of Lycoming county, and was twice re-elected to the same position. As a superintendent he was popular and brought about many needed reforms. In the beginning of his superintendency grammar, geography, and mental arithmetic were not taught in but comparatively few of the schools of the county. Mr. Reed succeeded in introducing these studies in connection with United States history in all the schools; he also organized the first county institute ever held in Lycoming County, at Muncy. On retiring from office, he again entered the school room as principal of the public schools of Montoursville during the Winter season, and as principal of the Lycoming Normal School in summer. He was also principal of the public schools of Renovo for six years. As a teacher Mr. Reed had few equals and no superiors; his services were always in demand and commanded the highest salary. In connection with his professional duties, he was engaged in various other pursuits farming and merchandising and is at present engaged in the latter in Williamsport. He is the father of two children: James H. and Clara F., both of whom are married, the former to a Miss Russell, of Williamsport, and the latter to Dr. Charles Fullmer, of Renovo, to whom is born a son, John Bryan Fullmer., Mr. Reed is a Democrat in politics with Prohibition proclivities, has served as a member of the Board of Health, and with his family belongs to the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church. At present he is a member of the Board of Education in the city of Williamsport.
JOHN T. REED, son of Jacob and grandson of Solomon Reed, because his father lay sick with consumption for four years and was unable to work, was compelled to assume many responsibilities beyond his years; consequently, he was scarcely able to secure a very meager common school education by the time he was twenty-one years old. But by industry, rigid economy, and sacrifice, he managed to secure a liberal English education at Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport. In 1859 he married Elizabeth, daughter of ex-Sheriff T. M. Hall, of Centre county, Pennsylvania, and for some time engaged in the profession of teaching. In 1863 he was elected county superintendent of schools of Lycoming county, and was twice re-elected to the same position. As a superintendent he was popular and brought about many needed reforms. In the beginning of his superintendency grammar, geography, and mental arithmetic were not taught in but comparatively few of the schools of the county. Mr. Reed succeeded in introducing these studies in connection with United States history in all the schools; he also organized the first county institute ever held in Lycoming County, at Muncy. On retiring from office, he again entered the school room as principal of the public schools of Montoursville during the Winter season, and as principal of the Lycoming Normal School in summer. He was also principal of the public schools of Renovo for six years. As a teacher Mr. Reed had few equals and no superiors; his services were always in demand and commanded the highest salary. In connection with his professional duties, he was engaged in various other pursuits farming and merchandising and is at present engaged in the latter in Williamsport. He is the father of two children: James H. and Clara F., both of whom are married, the former to a Miss Russell, of Williamsport, and the latter to Dr. Charles Fullmer, of Renovo, to whom is born a son, John Bryan Fullmer., Mr. Reed is a Democrat in politics with Prohibition proclivities, has served as a member of the Board of Health, and with his family belongs to the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church. At present he is a member of the Board of Education in the city of Williamsport.
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