He served in the Grand Old Army during the U. S. Civil War.
He married Louise Whitcomb on October 22, 1868. Louise died on February 1, 1886. According to various records, they had 5 children; Mae, Edward, DeWitt and 2 that are not named.
After the death of Louise, he married Harriet "Hattie" I. Thomas on November 8, 1886. Oscar and Harriet had 4 children.
Left to mourn his death was his wife; son, Oscar Dr Witt, Jr Reed (Etta Curtis); and daughters Verle (Peter) Bell and Fern (Adolph) Koch. He was preceded in death by his first wife and infant son, Howard Reed.
Union Army Illinois Volunteers: 135th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)
He served in the Grand Old Army during the U. S. Civil War.
He married Louise Whitcomb on October 22, 1868. Louise died on February 1, 1886. According to various records, they had 5 children; Mae, Edward, DeWitt and 2 that are not named.
After the death of Louise, he married Harriet "Hattie" I. Thomas on November 8, 1886. Oscar and Harriet had 4 children.
Left to mourn his death was his wife; son, Oscar Dr Witt, Jr Reed (Etta Curtis); and daughters Verle (Peter) Bell and Fern (Adolph) Koch. He was preceded in death by his first wife and infant son, Howard Reed.
Union Army Illinois Volunteers: 135th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)
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