Joseph was born on 26 Jul 1843 near the small town of Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio, the son of Joseph and Lucy (German) Reid . He was of mostly, if not entirely, German descent from families which had been in America for generations. His mother died when he was seven years old and his sister Molly, then about eighteen, took over the job of raising her younger siblings.
At some point later in life, Joseph changed the spelling of his name from 'Reed' to 'Reid.' As he always used to say, "A reed is a weed, and I'm not a weed!" [Source: Granddaughter Patricia Sneed Clarke.]
Joseph in the Civil War: Joseph fought as a Union soldier at the battles of Shiloh and Ft. Donelson and participated in Sherman's march to the sea. He also participated in several other, less famous known operations. He fought at Shiloh in Company D of the 20th Ohio Regiment, fell ill shortly after the battle (probably from typhoid fever, which became epidemic in the camp), and was discharged as disabled in Jul 1862. He returned home to Ohio and moved with his family to Stark Co., IL in late 1863. He re-enlisted in the 31st Illinois Regiment and saw action at Fort Donelson, Corinth, and Sherman's march to the sea. He was discharged along with the rest of his regiment in Jul 1865.
At age 18 he first enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Capt McElroy's Company D, 20 Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He fought at the battle of Ft. Donelson and then would be discharged after falling ill shortly after the battle of Shiloh in Tennessee.
From Suzanne Link Allen's article "20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry":
http://bigwalnuthistory.org/Local_History/CivilWar/20th/Battles.htm
"Company D of the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry guarded the Tunnel Battery that protected the Louisville-Nashville Railroad and Fort Mitchell which was the main road between Cincinnati and Louisville. The unit was stationed there in the fall of 1861 and during the 1861-1862 winter. Each tent at this camp was shared by fourteen or fifteen men...
On February 11, 1862, the 20th OVI boarded two steamboats, the "Emma Duncan" and the "Doctor Kane" and steamed down the Ohio River and on down the Cumberland River where they heard the first sounds of battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee on February, 1862. The soldiers left the boat and marched over ten miles on hilly roads through the Tennessee forests. The unit participated in the battle at Fort Donelson from February 14-16, 1862.
It was on to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee where the unit fought in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th to 8th in Lew Wallace's Division."
Army of the United States – Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Joseph Reed, Private of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company D of the 20th Regiment of United State Ohio Volunteers was enlisted by Capt McElroy of the 20th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers at Camp Chase on the 12th day of October 1861 to serve 3 years; he was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two [preprinted on the form] months said soldier has been unfit for duty [blank] days. He is this day discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate and given order No. 3618690.
I certify that I have carefully examined the said Joseph Reed of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of chronic pleuritis and valvular disease of the heart. He states that he has been unable for military duty for the last six months, that he has shortness of breath and weakness. He is unable for duty and will be for the next 3 or 4 months.
Discharged this 21st day of July 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph Reed, a private of Captain McElroy, Company D, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers who was enrolled on the 12th day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and 61 to serve 3 years is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this 21 day of July 1862 at Columbus, Ohio by reason of Surgeon's Certificate and General Order No. 36 of 1862. No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist. Said Joseph Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Columbus, Ohio this 21st day of July 1862. Albert B. Dod
Capt, 15th Infantry, U.S.A
Military Commander
In 1863, Joseph moved with his father and sister Molly to Stark Co., Illinois. In Mar 1864, he moved in with Molly and her husband, Wilson D. Round. It's possible that his father, Joseph Sr., also lived with them.
His health evidently improved, for in 13 Oct 1864 he re-enlisted in Capt D. Quillman's Company, "A' 31st Regiment, with which he would participate in Sherman's march to the sea, serve until the end of the war ,and be discharged with the rest of his regiment on 19 Jul 1865.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph K. Reed, a private of Captain Daniel Quillman's Company "A", 31st Regiment of Illinois Veteran Volunteers who was enrolled on the thirteenth day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and sixty-four to serve one year or during the war is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this nineteenth day of July 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by reason of order of War Dept telegram July 1st 1865 (no objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist). Said Joseph K. Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is twenty-one years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Louisville, Ky. Ohio this nineteenth day of July 1865. Aug. P. Nuyns?
1st Lt, 16th wis V Vols Inf. & A B M
3rd Div 17th A B
In 1866, Joseph, unable to settle down immediately after his war experiences and perhaps hoping to improve his health (which would remain poor for the rest of his life), set out for the western territories. According to his 1881 biography, he 'engaged in trading with the Indians in Colorado and visited most of the territories.' It's apparent from descriptions of his health problems in his later disability pension application that he suffered from what today we'd call Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Joseph finally settled in Lone Jack, MO in August 1868 to join sister Molly and her family, who had moved there from Starke Co., IL in late 1867 or early 1868. He had lived with them for a few months in 1864 in Stark Co., IL before enlisting.
In 1869, he became a member of the Christian Church in Lone Jack.
On the 1870 census, he was listed living with his married sister Molly Rounds and her family in Lees Summit. Nearby was the widow Nancy Cave, 51, and her children, including Matilda, age 19.
On 25 Oct 1870, he married Matilda A. Cave, daughter of John S. Cave and his wife Nancy Hunter. For the story of their courtship and marriage, please follow Matilda's link.
In 1880, they were living in Blue Springs and had four children:
1880 Jackson Co., MO census, Blue Springs, pg. 151C
Joseph K. Reid Male 36; b. 1844, Ohio; Married White Head; parents b. PA
Matilda N. Reid Female 29; b. 1851, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. NC; keeping house
Mary V. Reid Female 8 1872 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Lucy C. Reid Female 7 1873 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Ela W. Reid Female 3 1877 Missouri Single White Daughter
Georgia B. Reid Female 8 mos, b. Nov 1879; Missouri Single White Daughter
Calvin Brown Male 22 1858 Tennessee Servant Laborer White
Frank Row Male 12; b. 1868, Illinois; Single White Adopted son; father b. VA; mother b. OH
By 1881, they were doing well enough to have a biography included in the county history published that year. Extract from the Goodspeed History of Jackson County, MO, 1881:
"J.K. Reid - Farmer and stock raiser, post-office Blue Springs, was born July 26, 1843, in Delaware County, Ohio, and was reared there as a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 20th Ohio Infantry. He was taken sick at Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle of Shiloh, and was sent home, where he lay sick some eighteen months, and was discharged in the fall of 1862. He went to Illinois in the spring of 1864, and farmed one season in Starke County. On the 12th of October, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, 31 Illinois, and served til the close of the War, and participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and many others. He returned to Starke County, Illinois, and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1866, he went to Colorado, and visited most of the territories, and was engaged in trading with the Indians. He settled in Jackson County in the fall of 1868, and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising since; he stands among the leading citizens of the county. He was married October 23, 1870, to Miss Matilda A. Cave, a native of this county, daughter of John Cave, a native of North Carolina, who was one of the six men who were taken out and shot near Lone Jack during the War. They have four children: Mary V., Lucy O., Ella W., and Georgie B."
In 1889, in preparation for a new law providing pensions for disabled Civil War veterans, Joseph began gathering affidavits testifying to his health problems resulting from his army service. These affidavits provide details of his biography.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of Wilson D. Round, age 57, of Lone Jack [Joseph's brother-in-law.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 25 years, and that from March 1864 until October 1864 he knew that he was drafted as a soldier in 1864 and returned about August 1865 and also on up to 1866 I knew him to be afflicted with chronic diarrhea and heart trouble and not able to do manual labor more than half of the time. From 1866 to 1868 he was in Colorado. He then returned to Jackson County, Mo. and boarded with me over two years, and since then up to date he has resided in said County of Jackson and that I have known him to be afflicted as above stated and during the last twelve months he has not been able to do manual labor and from the year 1864 to 1866 he resided with me in Stark County, Illinois and since that time he resided near me in Jackson Co., Mo.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of John Bynum, age 67, of Lone Jack. [Matilda's uncle by marriage.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 21 years, from 1868 up to 1873 he lived a near neighbor to him. Since that time he has personally known him up to date and know him to be afflicted with heart disease and diarrhea and has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half of the time nor has not been for the last twelve months able to do any work at all.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 21 May 1889, of Francis M. Kline [Son of the first minister at the Lutheran Church in Norton, Ohio, Henry Cline. He was probably a childhood friend and maybe a relative], age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser (probably Joseph's first cousin), age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that said Joseph K. Reed entered the services of the United States as a volunteer soldier from Marlborough Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, and that he returned from said service in the month of July 1862 suffering from chronic diarrhea and did no physical labor from that date until July 1863 when he attempted to rake wheat off the old Champion Reapers and could not make a hand at this business. And he did but little manual labor and was at our homes frequently and we regarded him as greatly afflicted with diarrhea and heart trouble. As to the diarrhea, we know he was severely afflicted and the attending physician said his seeming nervous prostration was from heart trouble, and that prior to his enlistment said Joseph K. Reed was regarded by us his neighbors as being sound and rugged."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 11 June 1889, of John Bynum Sr., age 67, Lone Jack, MO and of Wilson D. Round, age 57, Lone Jack, MO.
"That they have been well and personally acquainted with Jos. Reed for 20 years and 24 years respectively, and that John Bynum Sr. swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in August 1868, and personally knew him ever since and knows that he has not been able to perform manual labor for more than half the time since he knew him. He complained nearly all the time of severe pains around the heart, chest, and arms and cramps in his hands and fingers and very irregular pulsation. Wilson D. Round swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in March 1864 to October 1864 and from August 1865 to the latter part of 1866, then from August 1868 to the present time, and ever since he knew him he has complained of pains in or around the heart with sinking or smothering spells. Up to twelve months ago he has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half his time and since then he has not been able to perform any manual labor at all."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 17 Jun 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 15 years and 12 years respectively, and that the said Joseph K. Reed was sound and hearty so far as their knowledge extends and they each knew him personally and well prior to his enlistment in 1861. After his return from the service in July 1862, the said Mr. Reed suffered very greatly and the doctor (A. Blyruer?) now deceased, said his ailment was heart disease. His sufferings appeared very great and he was unable to perform manual labor by reason of said disability. And further that in July 1863 was unable to labor in the harvest fields. In our personal knowledge and we each were impressed that a diarrhea seemed to (illegible) his heart troubles. We have not known him (said Reed) since March 1864, at which time he moved to the State of Illinois.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 20 Jul 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that after the battle of Pittsburgh Landing [editor note: Shiloh], Tenn and in May 62 (1862) said Reed being at the homes of the respective affiants, manifested symptoms of terrible sufferings, viz., fainting, and upon resuscitation he complained of severe pain in his left breast, was nervous and full of trembling. That this condition was his for about one year to our positive knowledge and further that we have no personal interest in this case except that of friendship to all soldiers."
Joseph applied for a disability pension as soon as he became eligible by a new law:
Declaration for Invalid Pension – 2 Aug 1890, Jackson Co., MO
Personally appeared before me … Joseph Reid, a resident of Jackson County, State of Missouri who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Reid who was enrolled on the 12th day of October 1861 in Co. D 20th Regiment Ohio Vols in the service of the United States, in the war of the rebellion, and served at least ninety days and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on the 21st day of July 1862. That he is now unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of heart disease and chronic diarrhea. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application No. 216,837. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of June 27, 1890. That his Post office address is Blue Springs, County of Jackson, State of Missouri.
[signed] Joseph Reid
Neighbor's Affidavit – 22 Dec 1890, of James K. Parr, age 46, of Blue Springs.
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reid for 12 years and that during this time have sold him drugs for heart trouble and diarrhea and can safely say that heart trouble and diarrhea has been growing worse and worse from year to year and to sum it all into a nutshell he is not able to work at all. At times he is not able to get out of bed for days at a time."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 23 Dec 1890, of A.J. Foster, age 42, of Blue Springs.
"That he was been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reid for 8 years and that he has been subject to heart disease and diarrhea. I have lived a neighbor to him about eight years and I know that he has been growing gradually worse all the time, and I do not consider him able to do manual labor at all. I would further state that he is a man of most excellent habits, and that his disabilities are not due to any fault of his."
1900 census, Sni-a-bar Twp., Jackson Co., MO, p. 180
Joseph K Reid Male 57, b. Jul 1843, Ohio; Married 30 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; farmer; can read & write, owns mortgaged farm
Matilda A Reid Female 50; b. Nov 1850, Missouri; Married 30 yrs; 12 chdn; 9 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC; can read & write
Ella N Reid Female 22 Jan 1878 Missouri Single White Daughter
Glena A Reid Female 16 Apr 1884 Missouri Single White Daughter
Katie O Reid Female 14 Feb 1886 Missouri Single White Daughter
Tella B Reid Female 12 Sep 1888 Missouri Single White Daughter
Guise E Reid Male 9 Mar 1891 Missouri Single White Son
In 1901, Joseph became the first rural mail carrier to work out of Blue Springs.
In 1909, they sold the farm in Blue Springs they had lived on for 27 years and moved to Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. In 1910, they had only one child left at home:
1910 census, 2 WD Oak Grove, Sniabar Twp., Jackson Co., MO census, p. 253
Joseph K Reid Male 66; b. 1844, Ohio; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; has own income
Matilda A Reid Female 59; 1851, Missouri; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; 8 chdn; 7 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC
Katherine O Reid Female 24; b. 1886, Missouri; Single White Daughter
It's not clear if Joseph was receiving a military disability pension before this, but one is awarded in May of 1912, just months before his death:
Bureau of Pensions – Department of the Interior - U.S.A
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Joseph Reid, who was a private, Co. D., 20th Regiment Ohio Infantry, is entitled to a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month to commence May 20, 1912. Given at the Department of the Interior this fifth day of December 1912 and of the Independence of the United States of America 137th.
Joseph died in 1912, age 69, at the home of their daughter Georgie Guy, of heart disease which he had had for at least fifteen years.
Joseph's first obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"J. K. Reid, of Oak Grove, who has been ill for several months, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, north of Oak Grove, Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, 1912, at 3 o'clock p.m. Mr. Reid has been in poor health for some time.
He had been a resident of this city for the past three years, having moved here from his farm north of Blue Springs. The funeral will be preached at 5:30 this morning (Friday) at the home of Homer Guy, and the internment will occur in the Blue Springs cemetery."
Joseph's second obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"Joseph K. Reid was born near Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio July 26, 1843, and died near Oak Grove, Mo., Dec 18 1912, age 69 years, 4 months, 22 days.
On Oct 12, 1861, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Union Army, co., "D' 20th Ohio Regiment; later discharged on account of sickness, again enlisting in Co. "A' 31st Ill. Regiment and served until the end of the war, 1865. He was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and engaged in battles of Shiloh, Ft. Donaldson and Gettysburg.
In 1868, he located near Lone Jack, Mo., and two years later was married to Matilda A. Cave of that place. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are now living: Mrs. W.L. Smith, Mrs. N.N. Hodges, Mrs. Jesse Guy, Mrs. Homer Guy, Mrs. Samuel Sneed, Mrs. John Sneed, Mrs. Bijah Shrout, and Edward G. Reid.
In 1869, he united with the Christian Church at Lone Jack, afterward moving his membership to Blue Springs, and finally to Oak Grove, the place of his residence. Deceased was ever loyal to his church, faithful to his vows, and often in life expressed to the writer his preparedness for the end.
For 27 years he lived near Blue Springs on his farm of 100 acres. Three years ago his health began failing and on this account, sold his property and located in Oak Grove where he ceased from active labors. About Sept 14, his sickness became such that he and his faithful wife were removed to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, six miles northeast of Oak Grove, where for many long weeks with rare courage and Christian fortitude he suffered his last illness.
All was done to prolong life that means and medical skill could provide. There surrounded and assisted by the loving hands of wife, children, and kindly sympathizing neighbors, the life and light of a beloved husband, father, soldier citizen and Christian went out.
His funeral was as he requested, a home service with the casket draped in the U.S. flag, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Blue Springs cemetery.
We lingering behind, with tear-dimmed eyes, sad and lonely, at thy departure are looking forward to a happy union in that better world beyond the vale and mists of Death."
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Children of Joseph Klinker Reid and Matilda A. (Cave) Reid:
Matilda named all of her daughters with names ending in a 'y' or 'ie', even if it meant giving them what were usually considered nicknames. First came Mary, Lucy, and Nancy (who became "Ella", not "Ellie"!), then Georgie (not Georgia), Lottie (not Charlotte), Glennie (not Glenna), Katie (not Katherine), and Tillie Blanche (not Matilda).
Most of the birth, marriage, and death dates given below are recorded in Joseph and Matilda's family bible which was in possession of their granddaughter (daughter of Katie) Patricia Sneed Ackerman in 1980. They are also backed up by public records.
1. Mary Violetia Reid; b. 20 Jul 1871, Blue Springs, MO; m. 13 Oct 1889 to William Armstrong [b. Sep 1862, IN; d. 1930 MO]; she d. 23 Jan 1901, age 29, Oak Grove, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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2. Lucy Ophelia Reid, b. 28 Oct 1872, Blue Springs, MO; m. 4 Jun 1894 to William Lee Smith [b. 13 Jan 1871, Blue Springs, MO; d. 16 May 1952, Kansas City, MO; son of George Mallory Smith and Mary Ann Wright]; she d. 18 Feb 1941, Kansas City, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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3. James Edward Reid, b. 6 Jun 1874, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 1 Aug 1875, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died age one.
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4. Guise Delbert Reid, b. 20 Feb 1876, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 20 Apr 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died aged two years.
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5. Ella Weiser Reid (Nancy), b. 23 Jun 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 16 Dec 1908, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO to Nicholas N. Hodges [b. 25 May 1877, Buckner, MO; d. 6 Jan 1932, Independence, MO; son of Nicholas C. Hodges and Mary E. Roselle]; she d. 14 Jun 1919, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; buried Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO.
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6. Georgie Belle Reid, b. 15 Nov 1880, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 13 Mar 1898 to Jesse Reddick Guy [b. Apr 1875, MO; d. 1969; brother of Lottie's husband, Homer Guy]; she d. 15 Jul 1949, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO, age 69; buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, Napoleon, MO.
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7. Lottie Bynum Reid, b. 8 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; m. 22 Nov 1899 to George Homer Guy, b. 24 Jun 1878, Lafayette Co., MO; d. 1 May 1956, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of William Franklin Guy and Harriet Reddick and brother of Georgie's husband, Jesse Guy]; she d. 7 Aug 1964, San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1900, Homer and Lottie were living next door to his parents and close to Lottie's sister Georgie Guy and her husband, Homer's brother Jesse Guy:
1900 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
Homer G Guy Male; 22; b. Jun 1878, Missouri; Married 0 yrs; White; American; Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female; 18; b. Jan 1882, Missouri, Married 0 yrs; 0 chdn; White American; father b. OH; mother b. MO
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1920 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 40; b. 1880, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie Guy Female 37; b. 1883, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joe Guy Male 19; b. 1901, Missouri; Single White American Son
1930 census, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
George H Guy Male 51; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; truck driver for oil company
Lottie B Guy Female 48; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Female 29 1901 Missouri Married White American Son; salesman for window washer
Leona F Guy Female 24 1906 Iowa Married White American Daughter-in-law; father b. IN; mother b. IA
George H Guy Male 6 1924 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Joseph D Guy Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Wesley K Guy Male 4 1926 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
1940 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 62; b. 1878, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Head
Lottie B Guy Female 58; b. 1882, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Wife
Clarke Tucker Male 42; b. 1898, Ohio; Single White American Lodger
Walter Long Male 49; b. 1891 Kentucky; Widowed White American Lodger
1950 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 77 years; b. 1873, Missouri Married White Head; no occupation
Lottie B Guy Female 68 years; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White Wife
1950 - Lottie became a resident of Mint Canyon, Santa Clarita Co., CA.
Child of Homer Guy and Lottie B. (Reid) Guy:
1) Joseph William Guy "Joe", b. 18 Sep 1900, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 14 Jul 1923, Jackson Co., MO to Leona Florence Austin [b. 2 Feb 1906, Wright, Mahaska Co., IA; d. 18 Jul 1960, Humboldt Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA]; he d. 16 Jun 1983, San Diego Co., CA.
Joe had three sons.
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8. Glennie Alice Reid, b. Apr 1884, Blue Springs, MO; m. 1st 12 Mar 1905, Blue Springs, MO to Charles Samuel Sneed [b. 15 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1918, Lone Jack, MO; brother of Katie's husband John W. Sneed; son of Richard F. Sneed and Sarah Findley]; m. 2nd 25 Dec 1920 to Neander Chatham Ewing [b. 20 Mar 1862, Lafayette County, MO; d. 12 Feb 1940, Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; son of Young Ewing and Mary Masterson]; she d. 29 Dec 1964, Saugus, CA, while on a visit to sister Katie; buried in Blue Springs cemetery.
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9. Katie Ora Reid, b. 13 Feb 1886, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 18 Dec 1910, Odessa, MO, to John Wiley Sneed [b. 10 Dec 1876, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1952, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of Richard F. and Sarah (Findley) Sneed and brother of Glennie's 1st husband Charles]; she d. 16 Dec 1977, Fillmore, CA; buried in Perdee Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO.
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10. Blanche Tillie Reid, b. 28 Sep 1888, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 2 Sep 1909 Independence, MO to Bijah Shrout [b. 28 Dec 1886, Blue Springs, MO; d. 2 Dec 1996; son of James H. and Mary E. Shrout]; she d. 12 Mar 1976, Blue Springs, MO; buried with husband in Reid family plot in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO.
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11. Edward Guise Reid, b. Mar 1891, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 28 Mar 1914, Lafayette Co., MO to Katie M. Legate [b. 1896; d. 1984; d/o Thomas Legate]; he d. 27 Mar 1961, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Their marriage record states Edward was over 21 and a resident of Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; while Katie was under 18 and a resident of Waterloo, Lafayette Co., MO. Her father Thomas Legate consented to her marriage.
In 1910, he was living with his married sister Lottie Reid Guy:
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1917-1918 Military Draft Registration
Lafayette Co., Missouri, United States
Name Guise Edward Reid
Sex Male
Birth Date 4 Mar 1891; Birthplace Blue Springs, Missouri
Dependents: Wife, father and mother-in-law
Occupation: coal miner
1920 census, Sni-A-Bar Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
Edward G Read Male 27; b. 1893, Missouri; Married White Head; farmer
Kate Read Female 23; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Viona Read Female 2 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
1930 census, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Edward G Reid Male 27; b. 1903, Missouri; Married White Head; father b. Ohio; mother b. Missouri; metal polisher
Katie M Reid Female 32; b. 1898, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. IL
Viona M Reid Female 12 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
Margorie B Reid Female 9 1921 Missouri Single White Daughter
Joseph E Reid Male 7 1923 Missouri Single White Son
Tom L Reid Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White Son
1935 Kansas City, Missouri
1940 census, Councilmanic District 10, Los Angeles,, Los Angeles Co., CA
[In 1935, the family lived in Kansas City, MO]
Edward Reid Male 49; b. 1891, Missouri; Married White Head; metal polisher
Katie Reid Female 43; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Joseph E Reid Male 17; b. 1923, Missouri; Single White Son
Tommy Lee Reid Male 15; b. 1925, Missouri; Single White Son
1942 Military Draft Registration
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Children of Edward G. Reid and Katie (Legate) Reid:
1) Viona Mae Reid, b. 12 Nov 1917, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 27 Jul 1935, Jackson Co., MO to Harold Wesley Cripe; she d. 22 Jun 1988, Riverside, CA.
2) Margorie Belle Reid, b. 4 Jul 1920, Kansas City, Platte Co., MO; m. 6 Apr 1939, Clark Co., NV to Harold Roscoe Brinson; she d. 27 Sep 1999, Lake Isabella, Kern Co., CA.
3) Joseph Edward Reid, b. 28 Sep 1922, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; never married; he d. 16 Aug 1982, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
4) Tommy Lee Reid, b. 26 Mar 1925, Kansas City, Platte Co., MS; m. Gwinda Lee Culbertson [b. 1944]; he d. 22 Jun 1979, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA; buried Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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12. Unnamed Daughter Reid, b. & d. 20 Jan 1893, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, where she has a tombstone.
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At some point later in life, Joseph changed the spelling of his name from 'Reed' to 'Reid.' As he always used to say, "A reed is a weed, and I'm not a weed!" [Source: Granddaughter Patricia Sneed Clarke.]
Joseph in the Civil War: Joseph fought as a Union soldier at the battles of Shiloh and Ft. Donelson and participated in Sherman's march to the sea. He also participated in several other, less famous known operations. He fought at Shiloh in Company D of the 20th Ohio Regiment, fell ill shortly after the battle (probably from typhoid fever, which became epidemic in the camp), and was discharged as disabled in Jul 1862. He returned home to Ohio and moved with his family to Stark Co., IL in late 1863. He re-enlisted in the 31st Illinois Regiment and saw action at Fort Donelson, Corinth, and Sherman's march to the sea. He was discharged along with the rest of his regiment in Jul 1865.
At age 18 he first enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Capt McElroy's Company D, 20 Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He fought at the battle of Ft. Donelson and then would be discharged after falling ill shortly after the battle of Shiloh in Tennessee.
From Suzanne Link Allen's article "20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry":
http://bigwalnuthistory.org/Local_History/CivilWar/20th/Battles.htm
"Company D of the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry guarded the Tunnel Battery that protected the Louisville-Nashville Railroad and Fort Mitchell which was the main road between Cincinnati and Louisville. The unit was stationed there in the fall of 1861 and during the 1861-1862 winter. Each tent at this camp was shared by fourteen or fifteen men...
On February 11, 1862, the 20th OVI boarded two steamboats, the "Emma Duncan" and the "Doctor Kane" and steamed down the Ohio River and on down the Cumberland River where they heard the first sounds of battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee on February, 1862. The soldiers left the boat and marched over ten miles on hilly roads through the Tennessee forests. The unit participated in the battle at Fort Donelson from February 14-16, 1862.
It was on to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee where the unit fought in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th to 8th in Lew Wallace's Division."
Army of the United States – Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Joseph Reed, Private of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company D of the 20th Regiment of United State Ohio Volunteers was enlisted by Capt McElroy of the 20th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers at Camp Chase on the 12th day of October 1861 to serve 3 years; he was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two [preprinted on the form] months said soldier has been unfit for duty [blank] days. He is this day discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate and given order No. 3618690.
I certify that I have carefully examined the said Joseph Reed of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of chronic pleuritis and valvular disease of the heart. He states that he has been unable for military duty for the last six months, that he has shortness of breath and weakness. He is unable for duty and will be for the next 3 or 4 months.
Discharged this 21st day of July 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph Reed, a private of Captain McElroy, Company D, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers who was enrolled on the 12th day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and 61 to serve 3 years is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this 21 day of July 1862 at Columbus, Ohio by reason of Surgeon's Certificate and General Order No. 36 of 1862. No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist. Said Joseph Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Columbus, Ohio this 21st day of July 1862. Albert B. Dod
Capt, 15th Infantry, U.S.A
Military Commander
In 1863, Joseph moved with his father and sister Molly to Stark Co., Illinois. In Mar 1864, he moved in with Molly and her husband, Wilson D. Round. It's possible that his father, Joseph Sr., also lived with them.
His health evidently improved, for in 13 Oct 1864 he re-enlisted in Capt D. Quillman's Company, "A' 31st Regiment, with which he would participate in Sherman's march to the sea, serve until the end of the war ,and be discharged with the rest of his regiment on 19 Jul 1865.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph K. Reed, a private of Captain Daniel Quillman's Company "A", 31st Regiment of Illinois Veteran Volunteers who was enrolled on the thirteenth day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and sixty-four to serve one year or during the war is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this nineteenth day of July 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by reason of order of War Dept telegram July 1st 1865 (no objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist). Said Joseph K. Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is twenty-one years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Louisville, Ky. Ohio this nineteenth day of July 1865. Aug. P. Nuyns?
1st Lt, 16th wis V Vols Inf. & A B M
3rd Div 17th A B
In 1866, Joseph, unable to settle down immediately after his war experiences and perhaps hoping to improve his health (which would remain poor for the rest of his life), set out for the western territories. According to his 1881 biography, he 'engaged in trading with the Indians in Colorado and visited most of the territories.' It's apparent from descriptions of his health problems in his later disability pension application that he suffered from what today we'd call Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Joseph finally settled in Lone Jack, MO in August 1868 to join sister Molly and her family, who had moved there from Starke Co., IL in late 1867 or early 1868. He had lived with them for a few months in 1864 in Stark Co., IL before enlisting.
In 1869, he became a member of the Christian Church in Lone Jack.
On the 1870 census, he was listed living with his married sister Molly Rounds and her family in Lees Summit. Nearby was the widow Nancy Cave, 51, and her children, including Matilda, age 19.
On 25 Oct 1870, he married Matilda A. Cave, daughter of John S. Cave and his wife Nancy Hunter. For the story of their courtship and marriage, please follow Matilda's link.
In 1880, they were living in Blue Springs and had four children:
1880 Jackson Co., MO census, Blue Springs, pg. 151C
Joseph K. Reid Male 36; b. 1844, Ohio; Married White Head; parents b. PA
Matilda N. Reid Female 29; b. 1851, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. NC; keeping house
Mary V. Reid Female 8 1872 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Lucy C. Reid Female 7 1873 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Ela W. Reid Female 3 1877 Missouri Single White Daughter
Georgia B. Reid Female 8 mos, b. Nov 1879; Missouri Single White Daughter
Calvin Brown Male 22 1858 Tennessee Servant Laborer White
Frank Row Male 12; b. 1868, Illinois; Single White Adopted son; father b. VA; mother b. OH
By 1881, they were doing well enough to have a biography included in the county history published that year. Extract from the Goodspeed History of Jackson County, MO, 1881:
"J.K. Reid - Farmer and stock raiser, post-office Blue Springs, was born July 26, 1843, in Delaware County, Ohio, and was reared there as a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 20th Ohio Infantry. He was taken sick at Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle of Shiloh, and was sent home, where he lay sick some eighteen months, and was discharged in the fall of 1862. He went to Illinois in the spring of 1864, and farmed one season in Starke County. On the 12th of October, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, 31 Illinois, and served til the close of the War, and participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and many others. He returned to Starke County, Illinois, and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1866, he went to Colorado, and visited most of the territories, and was engaged in trading with the Indians. He settled in Jackson County in the fall of 1868, and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising since; he stands among the leading citizens of the county. He was married October 23, 1870, to Miss Matilda A. Cave, a native of this county, daughter of John Cave, a native of North Carolina, who was one of the six men who were taken out and shot near Lone Jack during the War. They have four children: Mary V., Lucy O., Ella W., and Georgie B."
In 1889, in preparation for a new law providing pensions for disabled Civil War veterans, Joseph began gathering affidavits testifying to his health problems resulting from his army service. These affidavits provide details of his biography.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of Wilson D. Round, age 57, of Lone Jack [Joseph's brother-in-law.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 25 years, and that from March 1864 until October 1864 he knew that he was drafted as a soldier in 1864 and returned about August 1865 and also on up to 1866 I knew him to be afflicted with chronic diarrhea and heart trouble and not able to do manual labor more than half of the time. From 1866 to 1868 he was in Colorado. He then returned to Jackson County, Mo. and boarded with me over two years, and since then up to date he has resided in said County of Jackson and that I have known him to be afflicted as above stated and during the last twelve months he has not been able to do manual labor and from the year 1864 to 1866 he resided with me in Stark County, Illinois and since that time he resided near me in Jackson Co., Mo.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of John Bynum, age 67, of Lone Jack. [Matilda's uncle by marriage.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 21 years, from 1868 up to 1873 he lived a near neighbor to him. Since that time he has personally known him up to date and know him to be afflicted with heart disease and diarrhea and has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half of the time nor has not been for the last twelve months able to do any work at all.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 21 May 1889, of Francis M. Kline [Son of the first minister at the Lutheran Church in Norton, Ohio, Henry Cline. He was probably a childhood friend and maybe a relative], age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser (probably Joseph's first cousin), age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that said Joseph K. Reed entered the services of the United States as a volunteer soldier from Marlborough Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, and that he returned from said service in the month of July 1862 suffering from chronic diarrhea and did no physical labor from that date until July 1863 when he attempted to rake wheat off the old Champion Reapers and could not make a hand at this business. And he did but little manual labor and was at our homes frequently and we regarded him as greatly afflicted with diarrhea and heart trouble. As to the diarrhea, we know he was severely afflicted and the attending physician said his seeming nervous prostration was from heart trouble, and that prior to his enlistment said Joseph K. Reed was regarded by us his neighbors as being sound and rugged."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 11 June 1889, of John Bynum Sr., age 67, Lone Jack, MO and of Wilson D. Round, age 57, Lone Jack, MO.
"That they have been well and personally acquainted with Jos. Reed for 20 years and 24 years respectively, and that John Bynum Sr. swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in August 1868, and personally knew him ever since and knows that he has not been able to perform manual labor for more than half the time since he knew him. He complained nearly all the time of severe pains around the heart, chest, and arms and cramps in his hands and fingers and very irregular pulsation. Wilson D. Round swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in March 1864 to October 1864 and from August 1865 to the latter part of 1866, then from August 1868 to the present time, and ever since he knew him he has complained of pains in or around the heart with sinking or smothering spells. Up to twelve months ago he has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half his time and since then he has not been able to perform any manual labor at all."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 17 Jun 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 15 years and 12 years respectively, and that the said Joseph K. Reed was sound and hearty so far as their knowledge extends and they each knew him personally and well prior to his enlistment in 1861. After his return from the service in July 1862, the said Mr. Reed suffered very greatly and the doctor (A. Blyruer?) now deceased, said his ailment was heart disease. His sufferings appeared very great and he was unable to perform manual labor by reason of said disability. And further that in July 1863 was unable to labor in the harvest fields. In our personal knowledge and we each were impressed that a diarrhea seemed to (illegible) his heart troubles. We have not known him (said Reed) since March 1864, at which time he moved to the State of Illinois.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 20 Jul 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that after the battle of Pittsburgh Landing [editor note: Shiloh], Tenn and in May 62 (1862) said Reed being at the homes of the respective affiants, manifested symptoms of terrible sufferings, viz., fainting, and upon resuscitation he complained of severe pain in his left breast, was nervous and full of trembling. That this condition was his for about one year to our positive knowledge and further that we have no personal interest in this case except that of friendship to all soldiers."
Joseph applied for a disability pension as soon as he became eligible by a new law:
Declaration for Invalid Pension – 2 Aug 1890, Jackson Co., MO
Personally appeared before me … Joseph Reid, a resident of Jackson County, State of Missouri who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Reid who was enrolled on the 12th day of October 1861 in Co. D 20th Regiment Ohio Vols in the service of the United States, in the war of the rebellion, and served at least ninety days and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on the 21st day of July 1862. That he is now unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of heart disease and chronic diarrhea. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application No. 216,837. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of June 27, 1890. That his Post office address is Blue Springs, County of Jackson, State of Missouri.
[signed] Joseph Reid
Neighbor's Affidavit – 22 Dec 1890, of James K. Parr, age 46, of Blue Springs.
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reid for 12 years and that during this time have sold him drugs for heart trouble and diarrhea and can safely say that heart trouble and diarrhea has been growing worse and worse from year to year and to sum it all into a nutshell he is not able to work at all. At times he is not able to get out of bed for days at a time."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 23 Dec 1890, of A.J. Foster, age 42, of Blue Springs.
"That he was been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reid for 8 years and that he has been subject to heart disease and diarrhea. I have lived a neighbor to him about eight years and I know that he has been growing gradually worse all the time, and I do not consider him able to do manual labor at all. I would further state that he is a man of most excellent habits, and that his disabilities are not due to any fault of his."
1900 census, Sni-a-bar Twp., Jackson Co., MO, p. 180
Joseph K Reid Male 57, b. Jul 1843, Ohio; Married 30 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; farmer; can read & write, owns mortgaged farm
Matilda A Reid Female 50; b. Nov 1850, Missouri; Married 30 yrs; 12 chdn; 9 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC; can read & write
Ella N Reid Female 22 Jan 1878 Missouri Single White Daughter
Glena A Reid Female 16 Apr 1884 Missouri Single White Daughter
Katie O Reid Female 14 Feb 1886 Missouri Single White Daughter
Tella B Reid Female 12 Sep 1888 Missouri Single White Daughter
Guise E Reid Male 9 Mar 1891 Missouri Single White Son
In 1901, Joseph became the first rural mail carrier to work out of Blue Springs.
In 1909, they sold the farm in Blue Springs they had lived on for 27 years and moved to Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. In 1910, they had only one child left at home:
1910 census, 2 WD Oak Grove, Sniabar Twp., Jackson Co., MO census, p. 253
Joseph K Reid Male 66; b. 1844, Ohio; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; has own income
Matilda A Reid Female 59; 1851, Missouri; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; 8 chdn; 7 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC
Katherine O Reid Female 24; b. 1886, Missouri; Single White Daughter
It's not clear if Joseph was receiving a military disability pension before this, but one is awarded in May of 1912, just months before his death:
Bureau of Pensions – Department of the Interior - U.S.A
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Joseph Reid, who was a private, Co. D., 20th Regiment Ohio Infantry, is entitled to a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month to commence May 20, 1912. Given at the Department of the Interior this fifth day of December 1912 and of the Independence of the United States of America 137th.
Joseph died in 1912, age 69, at the home of their daughter Georgie Guy, of heart disease which he had had for at least fifteen years.
Joseph's first obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"J. K. Reid, of Oak Grove, who has been ill for several months, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, north of Oak Grove, Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, 1912, at 3 o'clock p.m. Mr. Reid has been in poor health for some time.
He had been a resident of this city for the past three years, having moved here from his farm north of Blue Springs. The funeral will be preached at 5:30 this morning (Friday) at the home of Homer Guy, and the internment will occur in the Blue Springs cemetery."
Joseph's second obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"Joseph K. Reid was born near Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio July 26, 1843, and died near Oak Grove, Mo., Dec 18 1912, age 69 years, 4 months, 22 days.
On Oct 12, 1861, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Union Army, co., "D' 20th Ohio Regiment; later discharged on account of sickness, again enlisting in Co. "A' 31st Ill. Regiment and served until the end of the war, 1865. He was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and engaged in battles of Shiloh, Ft. Donaldson and Gettysburg.
In 1868, he located near Lone Jack, Mo., and two years later was married to Matilda A. Cave of that place. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are now living: Mrs. W.L. Smith, Mrs. N.N. Hodges, Mrs. Jesse Guy, Mrs. Homer Guy, Mrs. Samuel Sneed, Mrs. John Sneed, Mrs. Bijah Shrout, and Edward G. Reid.
In 1869, he united with the Christian Church at Lone Jack, afterward moving his membership to Blue Springs, and finally to Oak Grove, the place of his residence. Deceased was ever loyal to his church, faithful to his vows, and often in life expressed to the writer his preparedness for the end.
For 27 years he lived near Blue Springs on his farm of 100 acres. Three years ago his health began failing and on this account, sold his property and located in Oak Grove where he ceased from active labors. About Sept 14, his sickness became such that he and his faithful wife were removed to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, six miles northeast of Oak Grove, where for many long weeks with rare courage and Christian fortitude he suffered his last illness.
All was done to prolong life that means and medical skill could provide. There surrounded and assisted by the loving hands of wife, children, and kindly sympathizing neighbors, the life and light of a beloved husband, father, soldier citizen and Christian went out.
His funeral was as he requested, a home service with the casket draped in the U.S. flag, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Blue Springs cemetery.
We lingering behind, with tear-dimmed eyes, sad and lonely, at thy departure are looking forward to a happy union in that better world beyond the vale and mists of Death."
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Children of Joseph Klinker Reid and Matilda A. (Cave) Reid:
Matilda named all of her daughters with names ending in a 'y' or 'ie', even if it meant giving them what were usually considered nicknames. First came Mary, Lucy, and Nancy (who became "Ella", not "Ellie"!), then Georgie (not Georgia), Lottie (not Charlotte), Glennie (not Glenna), Katie (not Katherine), and Tillie Blanche (not Matilda).
Most of the birth, marriage, and death dates given below are recorded in Joseph and Matilda's family bible which was in possession of their granddaughter (daughter of Katie) Patricia Sneed Ackerman in 1980. They are also backed up by public records.
1. Mary Violetia Reid; b. 20 Jul 1871, Blue Springs, MO; m. 13 Oct 1889 to William Armstrong [b. Sep 1862, IN; d. 1930 MO]; she d. 23 Jan 1901, age 29, Oak Grove, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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2. Lucy Ophelia Reid, b. 28 Oct 1872, Blue Springs, MO; m. 4 Jun 1894 to William Lee Smith [b. 13 Jan 1871, Blue Springs, MO; d. 16 May 1952, Kansas City, MO; son of George Mallory Smith and Mary Ann Wright]; she d. 18 Feb 1941, Kansas City, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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3. James Edward Reid, b. 6 Jun 1874, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 1 Aug 1875, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died age one.
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4. Guise Delbert Reid, b. 20 Feb 1876, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 20 Apr 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died aged two years.
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5. Ella Weiser Reid (Nancy), b. 23 Jun 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 16 Dec 1908, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO to Nicholas N. Hodges [b. 25 May 1877, Buckner, MO; d. 6 Jan 1932, Independence, MO; son of Nicholas C. Hodges and Mary E. Roselle]; she d. 14 Jun 1919, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; buried Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO.
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6. Georgie Belle Reid, b. 15 Nov 1880, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 13 Mar 1898 to Jesse Reddick Guy [b. Apr 1875, MO; d. 1969; brother of Lottie's husband, Homer Guy]; she d. 15 Jul 1949, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO, age 69; buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, Napoleon, MO.
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7. Lottie Bynum Reid, b. 8 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; m. 22 Nov 1899 to George Homer Guy, b. 24 Jun 1878, Lafayette Co., MO; d. 1 May 1956, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of William Franklin Guy and Harriet Reddick and brother of Georgie's husband, Jesse Guy]; she d. 7 Aug 1964, San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1900, Homer and Lottie were living next door to his parents and close to Lottie's sister Georgie Guy and her husband, Homer's brother Jesse Guy:
1900 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
Homer G Guy Male; 22; b. Jun 1878, Missouri; Married 0 yrs; White; American; Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female; 18; b. Jan 1882, Missouri, Married 0 yrs; 0 chdn; White American; father b. OH; mother b. MO
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1920 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 40; b. 1880, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie Guy Female 37; b. 1883, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joe Guy Male 19; b. 1901, Missouri; Single White American Son
1930 census, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
George H Guy Male 51; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; truck driver for oil company
Lottie B Guy Female 48; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Female 29 1901 Missouri Married White American Son; salesman for window washer
Leona F Guy Female 24 1906 Iowa Married White American Daughter-in-law; father b. IN; mother b. IA
George H Guy Male 6 1924 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Joseph D Guy Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Wesley K Guy Male 4 1926 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
1940 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 62; b. 1878, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Head
Lottie B Guy Female 58; b. 1882, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Wife
Clarke Tucker Male 42; b. 1898, Ohio; Single White American Lodger
Walter Long Male 49; b. 1891 Kentucky; Widowed White American Lodger
1950 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 77 years; b. 1873, Missouri Married White Head; no occupation
Lottie B Guy Female 68 years; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White Wife
1950 - Lottie became a resident of Mint Canyon, Santa Clarita Co., CA.
Child of Homer Guy and Lottie B. (Reid) Guy:
1) Joseph William Guy "Joe", b. 18 Sep 1900, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 14 Jul 1923, Jackson Co., MO to Leona Florence Austin [b. 2 Feb 1906, Wright, Mahaska Co., IA; d. 18 Jul 1960, Humboldt Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA]; he d. 16 Jun 1983, San Diego Co., CA.
Joe had three sons.
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8. Glennie Alice Reid, b. Apr 1884, Blue Springs, MO; m. 1st 12 Mar 1905, Blue Springs, MO to Charles Samuel Sneed [b. 15 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1918, Lone Jack, MO; brother of Katie's husband John W. Sneed; son of Richard F. Sneed and Sarah Findley]; m. 2nd 25 Dec 1920 to Neander Chatham Ewing [b. 20 Mar 1862, Lafayette County, MO; d. 12 Feb 1940, Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; son of Young Ewing and Mary Masterson]; she d. 29 Dec 1964, Saugus, CA, while on a visit to sister Katie; buried in Blue Springs cemetery.
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9. Katie Ora Reid, b. 13 Feb 1886, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 18 Dec 1910, Odessa, MO, to John Wiley Sneed [b. 10 Dec 1876, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1952, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of Richard F. and Sarah (Findley) Sneed and brother of Glennie's 1st husband Charles]; she d. 16 Dec 1977, Fillmore, CA; buried in Perdee Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO.
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10. Blanche Tillie Reid, b. 28 Sep 1888, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 2 Sep 1909 Independence, MO to Bijah Shrout [b. 28 Dec 1886, Blue Springs, MO; d. 2 Dec 1996; son of James H. and Mary E. Shrout]; she d. 12 Mar 1976, Blue Springs, MO; buried with husband in Reid family plot in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO.
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11. Edward Guise Reid, b. Mar 1891, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 28 Mar 1914, Lafayette Co., MO to Katie M. Legate [b. 1896; d. 1984; d/o Thomas Legate]; he d. 27 Mar 1961, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Their marriage record states Edward was over 21 and a resident of Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; while Katie was under 18 and a resident of Waterloo, Lafayette Co., MO. Her father Thomas Legate consented to her marriage.
In 1910, he was living with his married sister Lottie Reid Guy:
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1917-1918 Military Draft Registration
Lafayette Co., Missouri, United States
Name Guise Edward Reid
Sex Male
Birth Date 4 Mar 1891; Birthplace Blue Springs, Missouri
Dependents: Wife, father and mother-in-law
Occupation: coal miner
1920 census, Sni-A-Bar Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
Edward G Read Male 27; b. 1893, Missouri; Married White Head; farmer
Kate Read Female 23; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Viona Read Female 2 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
1930 census, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Edward G Reid Male 27; b. 1903, Missouri; Married White Head; father b. Ohio; mother b. Missouri; metal polisher
Katie M Reid Female 32; b. 1898, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. IL
Viona M Reid Female 12 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
Margorie B Reid Female 9 1921 Missouri Single White Daughter
Joseph E Reid Male 7 1923 Missouri Single White Son
Tom L Reid Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White Son
1935 Kansas City, Missouri
1940 census, Councilmanic District 10, Los Angeles,, Los Angeles Co., CA
[In 1935, the family lived in Kansas City, MO]
Edward Reid Male 49; b. 1891, Missouri; Married White Head; metal polisher
Katie Reid Female 43; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Joseph E Reid Male 17; b. 1923, Missouri; Single White Son
Tommy Lee Reid Male 15; b. 1925, Missouri; Single White Son
1942 Military Draft Registration
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Children of Edward G. Reid and Katie (Legate) Reid:
1) Viona Mae Reid, b. 12 Nov 1917, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 27 Jul 1935, Jackson Co., MO to Harold Wesley Cripe; she d. 22 Jun 1988, Riverside, CA.
2) Margorie Belle Reid, b. 4 Jul 1920, Kansas City, Platte Co., MO; m. 6 Apr 1939, Clark Co., NV to Harold Roscoe Brinson; she d. 27 Sep 1999, Lake Isabella, Kern Co., CA.
3) Joseph Edward Reid, b. 28 Sep 1922, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; never married; he d. 16 Aug 1982, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
4) Tommy Lee Reid, b. 26 Mar 1925, Kansas City, Platte Co., MS; m. Gwinda Lee Culbertson [b. 1944]; he d. 22 Jun 1979, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA; buried Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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12. Unnamed Daughter Reid, b. & d. 20 Jan 1893, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, where she has a tombstone.
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Joseph was born on 26 Jul 1843 near the small town of Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio, the son of Joseph and Lucy (German) Reid . He was of mostly, if not entirely, German descent from families which had been in America for generations. His mother died when he was seven years old and his sister Molly, then about eighteen, took over the job of raising her younger siblings.
At some point later in life, Joseph changed the spelling of his name from 'Reed' to 'Reid.' As he always used to say, "A reed is a weed, and I'm not a weed!" [Source: Granddaughter Patricia Sneed Clarke.]
Joseph in the Civil War: Joseph fought as a Union soldier at the battles of Shiloh and Ft. Donelson and participated in Sherman's march to the sea. He also participated in several other, less famous known operations. He fought at Shiloh in Company D of the 20th Ohio Regiment, fell ill shortly after the battle (probably from typhoid fever, which became epidemic in the camp), and was discharged as disabled in Jul 1862. He returned home to Ohio and moved with his family to Stark Co., IL in late 1863. He re-enlisted in the 31st Illinois Regiment and saw action at Fort Donelson, Corinth, and Sherman's march to the sea. He was discharged along with the rest of his regiment in Jul 1865.
At age 18 he first enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Capt McElroy's Company D, 20 Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He fought at the battle of Ft. Donelson and then would be discharged after falling ill shortly after the battle of Shiloh in Tennessee.
From Suzanne Link Allen's article "20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry":
http://bigwalnuthistory.org/Local_History/CivilWar/20th/Battles.htm
"Company D of the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry guarded the Tunnel Battery that protected the Louisville-Nashville Railroad and Fort Mitchell which was the main road between Cincinnati and Louisville. The unit was stationed there in the fall of 1861 and during the 1861-1862 winter. Each tent at this camp was shared by fourteen or fifteen men...
On February 11, 1862, the 20th OVI boarded two steamboats, the "Emma Duncan" and the "Doctor Kane" and steamed down the Ohio River and on down the Cumberland River where they heard the first sounds of battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee on February, 1862. The soldiers left the boat and marched over ten miles on hilly roads through the Tennessee forests. The unit participated in the battle at Fort Donelson from February 14-16, 1862.
It was on to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee where the unit fought in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th to 8th in Lew Wallace's Division."
Army of the United States – Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Joseph Reed, Private of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company D of the 20th Regiment of United State Ohio Volunteers was enlisted by Capt McElroy of the 20th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers at Camp Chase on the 12th day of October 1861 to serve 3 years; he was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two [preprinted on the form] months said soldier has been unfit for duty [blank] days. He is this day discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate and given order No. 3618690.
I certify that I have carefully examined the said Joseph Reed of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of chronic pleuritis and valvular disease of the heart. He states that he has been unable for military duty for the last six months, that he has shortness of breath and weakness. He is unable for duty and will be for the next 3 or 4 months.
Discharged this 21st day of July 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph Reed, a private of Captain McElroy, Company D, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers who was enrolled on the 12th day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and 61 to serve 3 years is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this 21 day of July 1862 at Columbus, Ohio by reason of Surgeon's Certificate and General Order No. 36 of 1862. No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist. Said Joseph Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Columbus, Ohio this 21st day of July 1862. Albert B. Dod
Capt, 15th Infantry, U.S.A
Military Commander
In 1863, Joseph moved with his father and sister Molly to Stark Co., Illinois. In Mar 1864, he moved in with Molly and her husband, Wilson D. Round. It's possible that his father, Joseph Sr., also lived with them.
His health evidently improved, for in 13 Oct 1864 he re-enlisted in Capt D. Quillman's Company, "A' 31st Regiment, with which he would participate in Sherman's march to the sea, serve until the end of the war ,and be discharged with the rest of his regiment on 19 Jul 1865.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph K. Reed, a private of Captain Daniel Quillman's Company "A", 31st Regiment of Illinois Veteran Volunteers who was enrolled on the thirteenth day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and sixty-four to serve one year or during the war is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this nineteenth day of July 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by reason of order of War Dept telegram July 1st 1865 (no objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist). Said Joseph K. Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is twenty-one years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Louisville, Ky. Ohio this nineteenth day of July 1865. Aug. P. Nuyns?
1st Lt, 16th wis V Vols Inf. & A B M
3rd Div 17th A B
In 1866, Joseph, unable to settle down immediately after his war experiences and perhaps hoping to improve his health (which would remain poor for the rest of his life), set out for the western territories. According to his 1881 biography, he 'engaged in trading with the Indians in Colorado and visited most of the territories.' It's apparent from descriptions of his health problems in his later disability pension application that he suffered from what today we'd call Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Joseph finally settled in Lone Jack, MO in August 1868 to join sister Molly and her family, who had moved there from Starke Co., IL in late 1867 or early 1868. He had lived with them for a few months in 1864 in Stark Co., IL before enlisting.
In 1869, he became a member of the Christian Church in Lone Jack.
On the 1870 census, he was listed living with his married sister Molly Rounds and her family in Lees Summit. Nearby was the widow Nancy Cave, 51, and her children, including Matilda, age 19.
On 25 Oct 1870, he married Matilda A. Cave, daughter of John S. Cave and his wife Nancy Hunter. For the story of their courtship and marriage, please follow Matilda's link.
In 1880, they were living in Blue Springs and had four children:
1880 Jackson Co., MO census, Blue Springs, pg. 151C
Joseph K. Reid Male 36; b. 1844, Ohio; Married White Head; parents b. PA
Matilda N. Reid Female 29; b. 1851, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. NC; keeping house
Mary V. Reid Female 8 1872 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Lucy C. Reid Female 7 1873 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Ela W. Reid Female 3 1877 Missouri Single White Daughter
Georgia B. Reid Female 8 mos, b. Nov 1879; Missouri Single White Daughter
Calvin Brown Male 22 1858 Tennessee Servant Laborer White
Frank Row Male 12; b. 1868, Illinois; Single White Adopted son; father b. VA; mother b. OH
By 1881, they were doing well enough to have a biography included in the county history published that year. Extract from the Goodspeed History of Jackson County, MO, 1881:
"J.K. Reid - Farmer and stock raiser, post-office Blue Springs, was born July 26, 1843, in Delaware County, Ohio, and was reared there as a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 20th Ohio Infantry. He was taken sick at Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle of Shiloh, and was sent home, where he lay sick some eighteen months, and was discharged in the fall of 1862. He went to Illinois in the spring of 1864, and farmed one season in Starke County. On the 12th of October, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, 31 Illinois, and served til the close of the War, and participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and many others. He returned to Starke County, Illinois, and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1866, he went to Colorado, and visited most of the territories, and was engaged in trading with the Indians. He settled in Jackson County in the fall of 1868, and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising since; he stands among the leading citizens of the county. He was married October 23, 1870, to Miss Matilda A. Cave, a native of this county, daughter of John Cave, a native of North Carolina, who was one of the six men who were taken out and shot near Lone Jack during the War. They have four children: Mary V., Lucy O., Ella W., and Georgie B."
In 1889, in preparation for a new law providing pensions for disabled Civil War veterans, Joseph began gathering affidavits testifying to his health problems resulting from his army service. These affidavits provide details of his biography.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of Wilson D. Round, age 57, of Lone Jack [Joseph's brother-in-law.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 25 years, and that from March 1864 until October 1864 he knew that he was drafted as a soldier in 1864 and returned about August 1865 and also on up to 1866 I knew him to be afflicted with chronic diarrhea and heart trouble and not able to do manual labor more than half of the time. From 1866 to 1868 he was in Colorado. He then returned to Jackson County, Mo. and boarded with me over two years, and since then up to date he has resided in said County of Jackson and that I have known him to be afflicted as above stated and during the last twelve months he has not been able to do manual labor and from the year 1864 to 1866 he resided with me in Stark County, Illinois and since that time he resided near me in Jackson Co., Mo.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of John Bynum, age 67, of Lone Jack. [Matilda's uncle by marriage.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 21 years, from 1868 up to 1873 he lived a near neighbor to him. Since that time he has personally known him up to date and know him to be afflicted with heart disease and diarrhea and has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half of the time nor has not been for the last twelve months able to do any work at all.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 21 May 1889, of Francis M. Kline [Son of the first minister at the Lutheran Church in Norton, Ohio, Henry Cline. He was probably a childhood friend and maybe a relative], age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser (probably Joseph's first cousin), age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that said Joseph K. Reed entered the services of the United States as a volunteer soldier from Marlborough Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, and that he returned from said service in the month of July 1862 suffering from chronic diarrhea and did no physical labor from that date until July 1863 when he attempted to rake wheat off the old Champion Reapers and could not make a hand at this business. And he did but little manual labor and was at our homes frequently and we regarded him as greatly afflicted with diarrhea and heart trouble. As to the diarrhea, we know he was severely afflicted and the attending physician said his seeming nervous prostration was from heart trouble, and that prior to his enlistment said Joseph K. Reed was regarded by us his neighbors as being sound and rugged."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 11 June 1889, of John Bynum Sr., age 67, Lone Jack, MO and of Wilson D. Round, age 57, Lone Jack, MO.
"That they have been well and personally acquainted with Jos. Reed for 20 years and 24 years respectively, and that John Bynum Sr. swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in August 1868, and personally knew him ever since and knows that he has not been able to perform manual labor for more than half the time since he knew him. He complained nearly all the time of severe pains around the heart, chest, and arms and cramps in his hands and fingers and very irregular pulsation. Wilson D. Round swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in March 1864 to October 1864 and from August 1865 to the latter part of 1866, then from August 1868 to the present time, and ever since he knew him he has complained of pains in or around the heart with sinking or smothering spells. Up to twelve months ago he has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half his time and since then he has not been able to perform any manual labor at all."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 17 Jun 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 15 years and 12 years respectively, and that the said Joseph K. Reed was sound and hearty so far as their knowledge extends and they each knew him personally and well prior to his enlistment in 1861. After his return from the service in July 1862, the said Mr. Reed suffered very greatly and the doctor (A. Blyruer?) now deceased, said his ailment was heart disease. His sufferings appeared very great and he was unable to perform manual labor by reason of said disability. And further that in July 1863 was unable to labor in the harvest fields. In our personal knowledge and we each were impressed that a diarrhea seemed to (illegible) his heart troubles. We have not known him (said Reed) since March 1864, at which time he moved to the State of Illinois.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 20 Jul 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that after the battle of Pittsburgh Landing [editor note: Shiloh], Tenn and in May 62 (1862) said Reed being at the homes of the respective affiants, manifested symptoms of terrible sufferings, viz., fainting, and upon resuscitation he complained of severe pain in his left breast, was nervous and full of trembling. That this condition was his for about one year to our positive knowledge and further that we have no personal interest in this case except that of friendship to all soldiers."
Joseph applied for a disability pension as soon as he became eligible by a new law:
Declaration for Invalid Pension – 2 Aug 1890, Jackson Co., MO
Personally appeared before me … Joseph Reid, a resident of Jackson County, State of Missouri who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Reid who was enrolled on the 12th day of October 1861 in Co. D 20th Regiment Ohio Vols in the service of the United States, in the war of the rebellion, and served at least ninety days and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on the 21st day of July 1862. That he is now unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of heart disease and chronic diarrhea. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application No. 216,837. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of June 27, 1890. That his Post office address is Blue Springs, County of Jackson, State of Missouri.
[signed] Joseph Reid
Neighbor's Affidavit – 22 Dec 1890, of James K. Parr, age 46, of Blue Springs.
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reid for 12 years and that during this time have sold him drugs for heart trouble and diarrhea and can safely say that heart trouble and diarrhea has been growing worse and worse from year to year and to sum it all into a nutshell he is not able to work at all. At times he is not able to get out of bed for days at a time."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 23 Dec 1890, of A.J. Foster, age 42, of Blue Springs.
"That he was been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reid for 8 years and that he has been subject to heart disease and diarrhea. I have lived a neighbor to him about eight years and I know that he has been growing gradually worse all the time, and I do not consider him able to do manual labor at all. I would further state that he is a man of most excellent habits, and that his disabilities are not due to any fault of his."
1900 census, Sni-a-bar Twp., Jackson Co., MO, p. 180
Joseph K Reid Male 57, b. Jul 1843, Ohio; Married 30 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; farmer; can read & write, owns mortgaged farm
Matilda A Reid Female 50; b. Nov 1850, Missouri; Married 30 yrs; 12 chdn; 9 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC; can read & write
Ella N Reid Female 22 Jan 1878 Missouri Single White Daughter
Glena A Reid Female 16 Apr 1884 Missouri Single White Daughter
Katie O Reid Female 14 Feb 1886 Missouri Single White Daughter
Tella B Reid Female 12 Sep 1888 Missouri Single White Daughter
Guise E Reid Male 9 Mar 1891 Missouri Single White Son
In 1901, Joseph became the first rural mail carrier to work out of Blue Springs.
In 1909, they sold the farm in Blue Springs they had lived on for 27 years and moved to Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. In 1910, they had only one child left at home:
1910 census, 2 WD Oak Grove, Sniabar Twp., Jackson Co., MO census, p. 253
Joseph K Reid Male 66; b. 1844, Ohio; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; has own income
Matilda A Reid Female 59; 1851, Missouri; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; 8 chdn; 7 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC
Katherine O Reid Female 24; b. 1886, Missouri; Single White Daughter
It's not clear if Joseph was receiving a military disability pension before this, but one is awarded in May of 1912, just months before his death:
Bureau of Pensions – Department of the Interior - U.S.A
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Joseph Reid, who was a private, Co. D., 20th Regiment Ohio Infantry, is entitled to a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month to commence May 20, 1912. Given at the Department of the Interior this fifth day of December 1912 and of the Independence of the United States of America 137th.
Joseph died in 1912, age 69, at the home of their daughter Georgie Guy, of heart disease which he had had for at least fifteen years.
Joseph's first obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"J. K. Reid, of Oak Grove, who has been ill for several months, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, north of Oak Grove, Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, 1912, at 3 o'clock p.m. Mr. Reid has been in poor health for some time.
He had been a resident of this city for the past three years, having moved here from his farm north of Blue Springs. The funeral will be preached at 5:30 this morning (Friday) at the home of Homer Guy, and the internment will occur in the Blue Springs cemetery."
Joseph's second obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"Joseph K. Reid was born near Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio July 26, 1843, and died near Oak Grove, Mo., Dec 18 1912, age 69 years, 4 months, 22 days.
On Oct 12, 1861, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Union Army, co., "D' 20th Ohio Regiment; later discharged on account of sickness, again enlisting in Co. "A' 31st Ill. Regiment and served until the end of the war, 1865. He was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and engaged in battles of Shiloh, Ft. Donaldson and Gettysburg.
In 1868, he located near Lone Jack, Mo., and two years later was married to Matilda A. Cave of that place. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are now living: Mrs. W.L. Smith, Mrs. N.N. Hodges, Mrs. Jesse Guy, Mrs. Homer Guy, Mrs. Samuel Sneed, Mrs. John Sneed, Mrs. Bijah Shrout, and Edward G. Reid.
In 1869, he united with the Christian Church at Lone Jack, afterward moving his membership to Blue Springs, and finally to Oak Grove, the place of his residence. Deceased was ever loyal to his church, faithful to his vows, and often in life expressed to the writer his preparedness for the end.
For 27 years he lived near Blue Springs on his farm of 100 acres. Three years ago his health began failing and on this account, sold his property and located in Oak Grove where he ceased from active labors. About Sept 14, his sickness became such that he and his faithful wife were removed to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, six miles northeast of Oak Grove, where for many long weeks with rare courage and Christian fortitude he suffered his last illness.
All was done to prolong life that means and medical skill could provide. There surrounded and assisted by the loving hands of wife, children, and kindly sympathizing neighbors, the life and light of a beloved husband, father, soldier citizen and Christian went out.
His funeral was as he requested, a home service with the casket draped in the U.S. flag, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Blue Springs cemetery.
We lingering behind, with tear-dimmed eyes, sad and lonely, at thy departure are looking forward to a happy union in that better world beyond the vale and mists of Death."
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Children of Joseph Klinker Reid and Matilda A. (Cave) Reid:
Matilda named all of her daughters with names ending in a 'y' or 'ie', even if it meant giving them what were usually considered nicknames. First came Mary, Lucy, and Nancy (who became "Ella", not "Ellie"!), then Georgie (not Georgia), Lottie (not Charlotte), Glennie (not Glenna), Katie (not Katherine), and Tillie Blanche (not Matilda).
Most of the birth, marriage, and death dates given below are recorded in Joseph and Matilda's family bible which was in possession of their granddaughter (daughter of Katie) Patricia Sneed Ackerman in 1980. They are also backed up by public records.
1. Mary Violetia Reid; b. 20 Jul 1871, Blue Springs, MO; m. 13 Oct 1889 to William Armstrong [b. Sep 1862, IN; d. 1930 MO]; she d. 23 Jan 1901, age 29, Oak Grove, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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2. Lucy Ophelia Reid, b. 28 Oct 1872, Blue Springs, MO; m. 4 Jun 1894 to William Lee Smith [b. 13 Jan 1871, Blue Springs, MO; d. 16 May 1952, Kansas City, MO; son of George Mallory Smith and Mary Ann Wright]; she d. 18 Feb 1941, Kansas City, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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3. James Edward Reid, b. 6 Jun 1874, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 1 Aug 1875, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died age one.
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4. Guise Delbert Reid, b. 20 Feb 1876, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 20 Apr 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died aged two years.
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5. Ella Weiser Reid (Nancy), b. 23 Jun 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 16 Dec 1908, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO to Nicholas N. Hodges [b. 25 May 1877, Buckner, MO; d. 6 Jan 1932, Independence, MO; son of Nicholas C. Hodges and Mary E. Roselle]; she d. 14 Jun 1919, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; buried Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO.
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6. Georgie Belle Reid, b. 15 Nov 1880, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 13 Mar 1898 to Jesse Reddick Guy [b. Apr 1875, MO; d. 1969; brother of Lottie's husband, Homer Guy]; she d. 15 Jul 1949, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO, age 69; buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, Napoleon, MO.
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7. Lottie Bynum Reid, b. 8 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; m. 22 Nov 1899 to George Homer Guy, b. 24 Jun 1878, Lafayette Co., MO; d. 1 May 1956, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of William Franklin Guy and Harriet Reddick and brother of Georgie's husband, Jesse Guy]; she d. 7 Aug 1964, San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1900, Homer and Lottie were living next door to his parents and close to Lottie's sister Georgie Guy and her husband, Homer's brother Jesse Guy:
1900 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
Homer G Guy Male; 22; b. Jun 1878, Missouri; Married 0 yrs; White; American; Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female; 18; b. Jan 1882, Missouri, Married 0 yrs; 0 chdn; White American; father b. OH; mother b. MO
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1920 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 40; b. 1880, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie Guy Female 37; b. 1883, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joe Guy Male 19; b. 1901, Missouri; Single White American Son
1930 census, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
George H Guy Male 51; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; truck driver for oil company
Lottie B Guy Female 48; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Female 29 1901 Missouri Married White American Son; salesman for window washer
Leona F Guy Female 24 1906 Iowa Married White American Daughter-in-law; father b. IN; mother b. IA
George H Guy Male 6 1924 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Joseph D Guy Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Wesley K Guy Male 4 1926 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
1940 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 62; b. 1878, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Head
Lottie B Guy Female 58; b. 1882, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Wife
Clarke Tucker Male 42; b. 1898, Ohio; Single White American Lodger
Walter Long Male 49; b. 1891 Kentucky; Widowed White American Lodger
1950 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 77 years; b. 1873, Missouri Married White Head; no occupation
Lottie B Guy Female 68 years; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White Wife
1950 - Lottie became a resident of Mint Canyon, Santa Clarita Co., CA.
Child of Homer Guy and Lottie B. (Reid) Guy:
1) Joseph William Guy "Joe", b. 18 Sep 1900, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 14 Jul 1923, Jackson Co., MO to Leona Florence Austin [b. 2 Feb 1906, Wright, Mahaska Co., IA; d. 18 Jul 1960, Humboldt Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA]; he d. 16 Jun 1983, San Diego Co., CA.
Joe had three sons.
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8. Glennie Alice Reid, b. Apr 1884, Blue Springs, MO; m. 1st 12 Mar 1905, Blue Springs, MO to Charles Samuel Sneed [b. 15 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1918, Lone Jack, MO; brother of Katie's husband John W. Sneed; son of Richard F. Sneed and Sarah Findley]; m. 2nd 25 Dec 1920 to Neander Chatham Ewing [b. 20 Mar 1862, Lafayette County, MO; d. 12 Feb 1940, Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; son of Young Ewing and Mary Masterson]; she d. 29 Dec 1964, Saugus, CA, while on a visit to sister Katie; buried in Blue Springs cemetery.
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9. Katie Ora Reid, b. 13 Feb 1886, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 18 Dec 1910, Odessa, MO, to John Wiley Sneed [b. 10 Dec 1876, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1952, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of Richard F. and Sarah (Findley) Sneed and brother of Glennie's 1st husband Charles]; she d. 16 Dec 1977, Fillmore, CA; buried in Perdee Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO.
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10. Blanche Tillie Reid, b. 28 Sep 1888, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 2 Sep 1909 Independence, MO to Bijah Shrout [b. 28 Dec 1886, Blue Springs, MO; d. 2 Dec 1996; son of James H. and Mary E. Shrout]; she d. 12 Mar 1976, Blue Springs, MO; buried with husband in Reid family plot in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO.
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11. Edward Guise Reid, b. Mar 1891, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 28 Mar 1914, Lafayette Co., MO to Katie M. Legate [b. 1896; d. 1984; d/o Thomas Legate]; he d. 27 Mar 1961, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Their marriage record states Edward was over 21 and a resident of Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; while Katie was under 18 and a resident of Waterloo, Lafayette Co., MO. Her father Thomas Legate consented to her marriage.
In 1910, he was living with his married sister Lottie Reid Guy:
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1917-1918 Military Draft Registration
Lafayette Co., Missouri, United States
Name Guise Edward Reid
Sex Male
Birth Date 4 Mar 1891; Birthplace Blue Springs, Missouri
Dependents: Wife, father and mother-in-law
Occupation: coal miner
1920 census, Sni-A-Bar Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
Edward G Read Male 27; b. 1893, Missouri; Married White Head; farmer
Kate Read Female 23; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Viona Read Female 2 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
1930 census, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Edward G Reid Male 27; b. 1903, Missouri; Married White Head; father b. Ohio; mother b. Missouri; metal polisher
Katie M Reid Female 32; b. 1898, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. IL
Viona M Reid Female 12 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
Margorie B Reid Female 9 1921 Missouri Single White Daughter
Joseph E Reid Male 7 1923 Missouri Single White Son
Tom L Reid Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White Son
1935 Kansas City, Missouri
1940 census, Councilmanic District 10, Los Angeles,, Los Angeles Co., CA
[In 1935, the family lived in Kansas City, MO]
Edward Reid Male 49; b. 1891, Missouri; Married White Head; metal polisher
Katie Reid Female 43; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Joseph E Reid Male 17; b. 1923, Missouri; Single White Son
Tommy Lee Reid Male 15; b. 1925, Missouri; Single White Son
1942 Military Draft Registration
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Children of Edward G. Reid and Katie (Legate) Reid:
1) Viona Mae Reid, b. 12 Nov 1917, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 27 Jul 1935, Jackson Co., MO to Harold Wesley Cripe; she d. 22 Jun 1988, Riverside, CA.
2) Margorie Belle Reid, b. 4 Jul 1920, Kansas City, Platte Co., MO; m. 6 Apr 1939, Clark Co., NV to Harold Roscoe Brinson; she d. 27 Sep 1999, Lake Isabella, Kern Co., CA.
3) Joseph Edward Reid, b. 28 Sep 1922, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; never married; he d. 16 Aug 1982, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
4) Tommy Lee Reid, b. 26 Mar 1925, Kansas City, Platte Co., MS; m. Gwinda Lee Culbertson [b. 1944]; he d. 22 Jun 1979, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA; buried Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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12. Unnamed Daughter Reid, b. & d. 20 Jan 1893, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, where she has a tombstone.
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At some point later in life, Joseph changed the spelling of his name from 'Reed' to 'Reid.' As he always used to say, "A reed is a weed, and I'm not a weed!" [Source: Granddaughter Patricia Sneed Clarke.]
Joseph in the Civil War: Joseph fought as a Union soldier at the battles of Shiloh and Ft. Donelson and participated in Sherman's march to the sea. He also participated in several other, less famous known operations. He fought at Shiloh in Company D of the 20th Ohio Regiment, fell ill shortly after the battle (probably from typhoid fever, which became epidemic in the camp), and was discharged as disabled in Jul 1862. He returned home to Ohio and moved with his family to Stark Co., IL in late 1863. He re-enlisted in the 31st Illinois Regiment and saw action at Fort Donelson, Corinth, and Sherman's march to the sea. He was discharged along with the rest of his regiment in Jul 1865.
At age 18 he first enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Capt McElroy's Company D, 20 Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He fought at the battle of Ft. Donelson and then would be discharged after falling ill shortly after the battle of Shiloh in Tennessee.
From Suzanne Link Allen's article "20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry":
http://bigwalnuthistory.org/Local_History/CivilWar/20th/Battles.htm
"Company D of the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry guarded the Tunnel Battery that protected the Louisville-Nashville Railroad and Fort Mitchell which was the main road between Cincinnati and Louisville. The unit was stationed there in the fall of 1861 and during the 1861-1862 winter. Each tent at this camp was shared by fourteen or fifteen men...
On February 11, 1862, the 20th OVI boarded two steamboats, the "Emma Duncan" and the "Doctor Kane" and steamed down the Ohio River and on down the Cumberland River where they heard the first sounds of battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee on February, 1862. The soldiers left the boat and marched over ten miles on hilly roads through the Tennessee forests. The unit participated in the battle at Fort Donelson from February 14-16, 1862.
It was on to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee where the unit fought in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th to 8th in Lew Wallace's Division."
Army of the United States – Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Joseph Reed, Private of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company D of the 20th Regiment of United State Ohio Volunteers was enlisted by Capt McElroy of the 20th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers at Camp Chase on the 12th day of October 1861 to serve 3 years; he was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two [preprinted on the form] months said soldier has been unfit for duty [blank] days. He is this day discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate and given order No. 3618690.
I certify that I have carefully examined the said Joseph Reed of Captain C. H. McElroy's Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of chronic pleuritis and valvular disease of the heart. He states that he has been unable for military duty for the last six months, that he has shortness of breath and weakness. He is unable for duty and will be for the next 3 or 4 months.
Discharged this 21st day of July 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph Reed, a private of Captain McElroy, Company D, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers who was enrolled on the 12th day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and 61 to serve 3 years is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this 21 day of July 1862 at Columbus, Ohio by reason of Surgeon's Certificate and General Order No. 36 of 1862. No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist. Said Joseph Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is 18 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Columbus, Ohio this 21st day of July 1862. Albert B. Dod
Capt, 15th Infantry, U.S.A
Military Commander
In 1863, Joseph moved with his father and sister Molly to Stark Co., Illinois. In Mar 1864, he moved in with Molly and her husband, Wilson D. Round. It's possible that his father, Joseph Sr., also lived with them.
His health evidently improved, for in 13 Oct 1864 he re-enlisted in Capt D. Quillman's Company, "A' 31st Regiment, with which he would participate in Sherman's march to the sea, serve until the end of the war ,and be discharged with the rest of his regiment on 19 Jul 1865.
To All Whom it May Concern
Know ye that Joseph K. Reed, a private of Captain Daniel Quillman's Company "A", 31st Regiment of Illinois Veteran Volunteers who was enrolled on the thirteenth day of Oct one thousand and eight hundred and sixty-four to serve one year or during the war is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this nineteenth day of July 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by reason of order of War Dept telegram July 1st 1865 (no objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist). Said Joseph K. Reed was born in Delaware Co. in the State of Ohio, is twenty-one years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. Given at Louisville, Ky. Ohio this nineteenth day of July 1865. Aug. P. Nuyns?
1st Lt, 16th wis V Vols Inf. & A B M
3rd Div 17th A B
In 1866, Joseph, unable to settle down immediately after his war experiences and perhaps hoping to improve his health (which would remain poor for the rest of his life), set out for the western territories. According to his 1881 biography, he 'engaged in trading with the Indians in Colorado and visited most of the territories.' It's apparent from descriptions of his health problems in his later disability pension application that he suffered from what today we'd call Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Joseph finally settled in Lone Jack, MO in August 1868 to join sister Molly and her family, who had moved there from Starke Co., IL in late 1867 or early 1868. He had lived with them for a few months in 1864 in Stark Co., IL before enlisting.
In 1869, he became a member of the Christian Church in Lone Jack.
On the 1870 census, he was listed living with his married sister Molly Rounds and her family in Lees Summit. Nearby was the widow Nancy Cave, 51, and her children, including Matilda, age 19.
On 25 Oct 1870, he married Matilda A. Cave, daughter of John S. Cave and his wife Nancy Hunter. For the story of their courtship and marriage, please follow Matilda's link.
In 1880, they were living in Blue Springs and had four children:
1880 Jackson Co., MO census, Blue Springs, pg. 151C
Joseph K. Reid Male 36; b. 1844, Ohio; Married White Head; parents b. PA
Matilda N. Reid Female 29; b. 1851, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. NC; keeping house
Mary V. Reid Female 8 1872 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Lucy C. Reid Female 7 1873 Missouri Single School White Daughter
Ela W. Reid Female 3 1877 Missouri Single White Daughter
Georgia B. Reid Female 8 mos, b. Nov 1879; Missouri Single White Daughter
Calvin Brown Male 22 1858 Tennessee Servant Laborer White
Frank Row Male 12; b. 1868, Illinois; Single White Adopted son; father b. VA; mother b. OH
By 1881, they were doing well enough to have a biography included in the county history published that year. Extract from the Goodspeed History of Jackson County, MO, 1881:
"J.K. Reid - Farmer and stock raiser, post-office Blue Springs, was born July 26, 1843, in Delaware County, Ohio, and was reared there as a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 20th Ohio Infantry. He was taken sick at Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle of Shiloh, and was sent home, where he lay sick some eighteen months, and was discharged in the fall of 1862. He went to Illinois in the spring of 1864, and farmed one season in Starke County. On the 12th of October, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, 31 Illinois, and served til the close of the War, and participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and many others. He returned to Starke County, Illinois, and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1866, he went to Colorado, and visited most of the territories, and was engaged in trading with the Indians. He settled in Jackson County in the fall of 1868, and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising since; he stands among the leading citizens of the county. He was married October 23, 1870, to Miss Matilda A. Cave, a native of this county, daughter of John Cave, a native of North Carolina, who was one of the six men who were taken out and shot near Lone Jack during the War. They have four children: Mary V., Lucy O., Ella W., and Georgie B."
In 1889, in preparation for a new law providing pensions for disabled Civil War veterans, Joseph began gathering affidavits testifying to his health problems resulting from his army service. These affidavits provide details of his biography.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of Wilson D. Round, age 57, of Lone Jack [Joseph's brother-in-law.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 25 years, and that from March 1864 until October 1864 he knew that he was drafted as a soldier in 1864 and returned about August 1865 and also on up to 1866 I knew him to be afflicted with chronic diarrhea and heart trouble and not able to do manual labor more than half of the time. From 1866 to 1868 he was in Colorado. He then returned to Jackson County, Mo. and boarded with me over two years, and since then up to date he has resided in said County of Jackson and that I have known him to be afflicted as above stated and during the last twelve months he has not been able to do manual labor and from the year 1864 to 1866 he resided with me in Stark County, Illinois and since that time he resided near me in Jackson Co., Mo.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 7 May 1889, of John Bynum, age 67, of Lone Jack. [Matilda's uncle by marriage.]
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reed for 21 years, from 1868 up to 1873 he lived a near neighbor to him. Since that time he has personally known him up to date and know him to be afflicted with heart disease and diarrhea and has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half of the time nor has not been for the last twelve months able to do any work at all.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 21 May 1889, of Francis M. Kline [Son of the first minister at the Lutheran Church in Norton, Ohio, Henry Cline. He was probably a childhood friend and maybe a relative], age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser (probably Joseph's first cousin), age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that said Joseph K. Reed entered the services of the United States as a volunteer soldier from Marlborough Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, and that he returned from said service in the month of July 1862 suffering from chronic diarrhea and did no physical labor from that date until July 1863 when he attempted to rake wheat off the old Champion Reapers and could not make a hand at this business. And he did but little manual labor and was at our homes frequently and we regarded him as greatly afflicted with diarrhea and heart trouble. As to the diarrhea, we know he was severely afflicted and the attending physician said his seeming nervous prostration was from heart trouble, and that prior to his enlistment said Joseph K. Reed was regarded by us his neighbors as being sound and rugged."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 11 June 1889, of John Bynum Sr., age 67, Lone Jack, MO and of Wilson D. Round, age 57, Lone Jack, MO.
"That they have been well and personally acquainted with Jos. Reed for 20 years and 24 years respectively, and that John Bynum Sr. swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in August 1868, and personally knew him ever since and knows that he has not been able to perform manual labor for more than half the time since he knew him. He complained nearly all the time of severe pains around the heart, chest, and arms and cramps in his hands and fingers and very irregular pulsation. Wilson D. Round swears that he first became acquainted with said Jos. Reed in March 1864 to October 1864 and from August 1865 to the latter part of 1866, then from August 1868 to the present time, and ever since he knew him he has complained of pains in or around the heart with sinking or smothering spells. Up to twelve months ago he has not been able to perform manual labor more than one half his time and since then he has not been able to perform any manual labor at all."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 17 Jun 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 15 years and 12 years respectively, and that the said Joseph K. Reed was sound and hearty so far as their knowledge extends and they each knew him personally and well prior to his enlistment in 1861. After his return from the service in July 1862, the said Mr. Reed suffered very greatly and the doctor (A. Blyruer?) now deceased, said his ailment was heart disease. His sufferings appeared very great and he was unable to perform manual labor by reason of said disability. And further that in July 1863 was unable to labor in the harvest fields. In our personal knowledge and we each were impressed that a diarrhea seemed to (illegible) his heart troubles. We have not known him (said Reed) since March 1864, at which time he moved to the State of Illinois.
Neighbor's Affidavit – 20 Jul 1889, of Francis M. Kline, age 46, of Marlborough Township, Norton post office, Delaware Co., Ohio; and of Henry Weiser, age 48, Troy Township (just south of Marlborough), post office Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio.
"That they were well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reed for 12 years and 10 years respectively, and that after the battle of Pittsburgh Landing [editor note: Shiloh], Tenn and in May 62 (1862) said Reed being at the homes of the respective affiants, manifested symptoms of terrible sufferings, viz., fainting, and upon resuscitation he complained of severe pain in his left breast, was nervous and full of trembling. That this condition was his for about one year to our positive knowledge and further that we have no personal interest in this case except that of friendship to all soldiers."
Joseph applied for a disability pension as soon as he became eligible by a new law:
Declaration for Invalid Pension – 2 Aug 1890, Jackson Co., MO
Personally appeared before me … Joseph Reid, a resident of Jackson County, State of Missouri who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Reid who was enrolled on the 12th day of October 1861 in Co. D 20th Regiment Ohio Vols in the service of the United States, in the war of the rebellion, and served at least ninety days and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on the 21st day of July 1862. That he is now unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of heart disease and chronic diarrhea. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application No. 216,837. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of June 27, 1890. That his Post office address is Blue Springs, County of Jackson, State of Missouri.
[signed] Joseph Reid
Neighbor's Affidavit – 22 Dec 1890, of James K. Parr, age 46, of Blue Springs.
"That he has been well and personally acquainted with Joseph K. Reid for 12 years and that during this time have sold him drugs for heart trouble and diarrhea and can safely say that heart trouble and diarrhea has been growing worse and worse from year to year and to sum it all into a nutshell he is not able to work at all. At times he is not able to get out of bed for days at a time."
Neighbor's Affidavit – 23 Dec 1890, of A.J. Foster, age 42, of Blue Springs.
"That he was been well and personally acquainted with Joseph Reid for 8 years and that he has been subject to heart disease and diarrhea. I have lived a neighbor to him about eight years and I know that he has been growing gradually worse all the time, and I do not consider him able to do manual labor at all. I would further state that he is a man of most excellent habits, and that his disabilities are not due to any fault of his."
1900 census, Sni-a-bar Twp., Jackson Co., MO, p. 180
Joseph K Reid Male 57, b. Jul 1843, Ohio; Married 30 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; farmer; can read & write, owns mortgaged farm
Matilda A Reid Female 50; b. Nov 1850, Missouri; Married 30 yrs; 12 chdn; 9 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC; can read & write
Ella N Reid Female 22 Jan 1878 Missouri Single White Daughter
Glena A Reid Female 16 Apr 1884 Missouri Single White Daughter
Katie O Reid Female 14 Feb 1886 Missouri Single White Daughter
Tella B Reid Female 12 Sep 1888 Missouri Single White Daughter
Guise E Reid Male 9 Mar 1891 Missouri Single White Son
In 1901, Joseph became the first rural mail carrier to work out of Blue Springs.
In 1909, they sold the farm in Blue Springs they had lived on for 27 years and moved to Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. In 1910, they had only one child left at home:
1910 census, 2 WD Oak Grove, Sniabar Twp., Jackson Co., MO census, p. 253
Joseph K Reid Male 66; b. 1844, Ohio; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; White Head; parents b. PA; has own income
Matilda A Reid Female 59; 1851, Missouri; Marriage 1 of 40 yrs; 8 chdn; 7 living; White Wife; father b. VA; mother b. NC
Katherine O Reid Female 24; b. 1886, Missouri; Single White Daughter
It's not clear if Joseph was receiving a military disability pension before this, but one is awarded in May of 1912, just months before his death:
Bureau of Pensions – Department of the Interior - U.S.A
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Joseph Reid, who was a private, Co. D., 20th Regiment Ohio Infantry, is entitled to a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month to commence May 20, 1912. Given at the Department of the Interior this fifth day of December 1912 and of the Independence of the United States of America 137th.
Joseph died in 1912, age 69, at the home of their daughter Georgie Guy, of heart disease which he had had for at least fifteen years.
Joseph's first obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"J. K. Reid, of Oak Grove, who has been ill for several months, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, north of Oak Grove, Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, 1912, at 3 o'clock p.m. Mr. Reid has been in poor health for some time.
He had been a resident of this city for the past three years, having moved here from his farm north of Blue Springs. The funeral will be preached at 5:30 this morning (Friday) at the home of Homer Guy, and the internment will occur in the Blue Springs cemetery."
Joseph's second obituary [1912, newspaper unknown]:
"Joseph K. Reid was born near Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio July 26, 1843, and died near Oak Grove, Mo., Dec 18 1912, age 69 years, 4 months, 22 days.
On Oct 12, 1861, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Union Army, co., "D' 20th Ohio Regiment; later discharged on account of sickness, again enlisting in Co. "A' 31st Ill. Regiment and served until the end of the war, 1865. He was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and engaged in battles of Shiloh, Ft. Donaldson and Gettysburg.
In 1868, he located near Lone Jack, Mo., and two years later was married to Matilda A. Cave of that place. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are now living: Mrs. W.L. Smith, Mrs. N.N. Hodges, Mrs. Jesse Guy, Mrs. Homer Guy, Mrs. Samuel Sneed, Mrs. John Sneed, Mrs. Bijah Shrout, and Edward G. Reid.
In 1869, he united with the Christian Church at Lone Jack, afterward moving his membership to Blue Springs, and finally to Oak Grove, the place of his residence. Deceased was ever loyal to his church, faithful to his vows, and often in life expressed to the writer his preparedness for the end.
For 27 years he lived near Blue Springs on his farm of 100 acres. Three years ago his health began failing and on this account, sold his property and located in Oak Grove where he ceased from active labors. About Sept 14, his sickness became such that he and his faithful wife were removed to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Homer Guy, six miles northeast of Oak Grove, where for many long weeks with rare courage and Christian fortitude he suffered his last illness.
All was done to prolong life that means and medical skill could provide. There surrounded and assisted by the loving hands of wife, children, and kindly sympathizing neighbors, the life and light of a beloved husband, father, soldier citizen and Christian went out.
His funeral was as he requested, a home service with the casket draped in the U.S. flag, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Blue Springs cemetery.
We lingering behind, with tear-dimmed eyes, sad and lonely, at thy departure are looking forward to a happy union in that better world beyond the vale and mists of Death."
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Children of Joseph Klinker Reid and Matilda A. (Cave) Reid:
Matilda named all of her daughters with names ending in a 'y' or 'ie', even if it meant giving them what were usually considered nicknames. First came Mary, Lucy, and Nancy (who became "Ella", not "Ellie"!), then Georgie (not Georgia), Lottie (not Charlotte), Glennie (not Glenna), Katie (not Katherine), and Tillie Blanche (not Matilda).
Most of the birth, marriage, and death dates given below are recorded in Joseph and Matilda's family bible which was in possession of their granddaughter (daughter of Katie) Patricia Sneed Ackerman in 1980. They are also backed up by public records.
1. Mary Violetia Reid; b. 20 Jul 1871, Blue Springs, MO; m. 13 Oct 1889 to William Armstrong [b. Sep 1862, IN; d. 1930 MO]; she d. 23 Jan 1901, age 29, Oak Grove, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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2. Lucy Ophelia Reid, b. 28 Oct 1872, Blue Springs, MO; m. 4 Jun 1894 to William Lee Smith [b. 13 Jan 1871, Blue Springs, MO; d. 16 May 1952, Kansas City, MO; son of George Mallory Smith and Mary Ann Wright]; she d. 18 Feb 1941, Kansas City, MO; buried Blue Springs Cemetery.
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3. James Edward Reid, b. 6 Jun 1874, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 1 Aug 1875, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died age one.
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4. Guise Delbert Reid, b. 20 Feb 1876, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; he d. 20 Apr 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried Slaughter Cemetery, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO.
He died aged two years.
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5. Ella Weiser Reid (Nancy), b. 23 Jun 1878, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 16 Dec 1908, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO to Nicholas N. Hodges [b. 25 May 1877, Buckner, MO; d. 6 Jan 1932, Independence, MO; son of Nicholas C. Hodges and Mary E. Roselle]; she d. 14 Jun 1919, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; buried Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO.
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6. Georgie Belle Reid, b. 15 Nov 1880, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 13 Mar 1898 to Jesse Reddick Guy [b. Apr 1875, MO; d. 1969; brother of Lottie's husband, Homer Guy]; she d. 15 Jul 1949, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO, age 69; buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, Napoleon, MO.
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7. Lottie Bynum Reid, b. 8 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; m. 22 Nov 1899 to George Homer Guy, b. 24 Jun 1878, Lafayette Co., MO; d. 1 May 1956, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of William Franklin Guy and Harriet Reddick and brother of Georgie's husband, Jesse Guy]; she d. 7 Aug 1964, San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1900, Homer and Lottie were living next door to his parents and close to Lottie's sister Georgie Guy and her husband, Homer's brother Jesse Guy:
1900 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
Homer G Guy Male; 22; b. Jun 1878, Missouri; Married 0 yrs; White; American; Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female; 18; b. Jan 1882, Missouri, Married 0 yrs; 0 chdn; White American; father b. OH; mother b. MO
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1920 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 40; b. 1880, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie Guy Female 37; b. 1883, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joe Guy Male 19; b. 1901, Missouri; Single White American Son
1930 census, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
George H Guy Male 51; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; truck driver for oil company
Lottie B Guy Female 48; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Female 29 1901 Missouri Married White American Son; salesman for window washer
Leona F Guy Female 24 1906 Iowa Married White American Daughter-in-law; father b. IN; mother b. IA
George H Guy Male 6 1924 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Joseph D Guy Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
Wesley K Guy Male 4 1926 Missouri Single White American Grandchild
1940 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 62; b. 1878, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Head
Lottie B Guy Female 58; b. 1882, Missouri; In 1935 lived in Napoleon, Lafayette Co., Missouri; Married White American Wife
Clarke Tucker Male 42; b. 1898, Ohio; Single White American Lodger
Walter Long Male 49; b. 1891 Kentucky; Widowed White American Lodger
1950 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
George H Guy Male 77 years; b. 1873, Missouri Married White Head; no occupation
Lottie B Guy Female 68 years; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White Wife
1950 - Lottie became a resident of Mint Canyon, Santa Clarita Co., CA.
Child of Homer Guy and Lottie B. (Reid) Guy:
1) Joseph William Guy "Joe", b. 18 Sep 1900, Napoleon, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 14 Jul 1923, Jackson Co., MO to Leona Florence Austin [b. 2 Feb 1906, Wright, Mahaska Co., IA; d. 18 Jul 1960, Humboldt Co., CA; buried Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA]; he d. 16 Jun 1983, San Diego Co., CA.
Joe had three sons.
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8. Glennie Alice Reid, b. Apr 1884, Blue Springs, MO; m. 1st 12 Mar 1905, Blue Springs, MO to Charles Samuel Sneed [b. 15 Jan 1882, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1918, Lone Jack, MO; brother of Katie's husband John W. Sneed; son of Richard F. Sneed and Sarah Findley]; m. 2nd 25 Dec 1920 to Neander Chatham Ewing [b. 20 Mar 1862, Lafayette County, MO; d. 12 Feb 1940, Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; son of Young Ewing and Mary Masterson]; she d. 29 Dec 1964, Saugus, CA, while on a visit to sister Katie; buried in Blue Springs cemetery.
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9. Katie Ora Reid, b. 13 Feb 1886, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 18 Dec 1910, Odessa, MO, to John Wiley Sneed [b. 10 Dec 1876, Blue Springs, MO; d. 21 Dec 1952, Saugus, Los Angeles Co., CA; son of Richard F. and Sarah (Findley) Sneed and brother of Glennie's 1st husband Charles]; she d. 16 Dec 1977, Fillmore, CA; buried in Perdee Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO.
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10. Blanche Tillie Reid, b. 28 Sep 1888, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 2 Sep 1909 Independence, MO to Bijah Shrout [b. 28 Dec 1886, Blue Springs, MO; d. 2 Dec 1996; son of James H. and Mary E. Shrout]; she d. 12 Mar 1976, Blue Springs, MO; buried with husband in Reid family plot in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO.
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11. Edward Guise Reid, b. Mar 1891, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; m. 28 Mar 1914, Lafayette Co., MO to Katie M. Legate [b. 1896; d. 1984; d/o Thomas Legate]; he d. 27 Mar 1961, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Their marriage record states Edward was over 21 and a resident of Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO; while Katie was under 18 and a resident of Waterloo, Lafayette Co., MO. Her father Thomas Legate consented to her marriage.
In 1910, he was living with his married sister Lottie Reid Guy:
1910 census, Clay Township, Lafayette, Missouri
George H Guy Male 31; b. 1879, Missouri; Married White American Head; parents b. OH; farmer
Lottie B Guy Female 28; b. 1882, Missouri; Married White American Wife; father b. OH; mother b. MO
Joseph W Guy Male 9 1901 Missouri Single White American Son
Edward G Reid Male 19 1891 Missouri Single White American Brother-in-law; parents b. MO; farm laborer
1917-1918 Military Draft Registration
Lafayette Co., Missouri, United States
Name Guise Edward Reid
Sex Male
Birth Date 4 Mar 1891; Birthplace Blue Springs, Missouri
Dependents: Wife, father and mother-in-law
Occupation: coal miner
1920 census, Sni-A-Bar Township, Jackson Co., Missouri
Edward G Read Male 27; b. 1893, Missouri; Married White Head; farmer
Kate Read Female 23; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Viona Read Female 2 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
1930 census, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Edward G Reid Male 27; b. 1903, Missouri; Married White Head; father b. Ohio; mother b. Missouri; metal polisher
Katie M Reid Female 32; b. 1898, Missouri; Married White Wife; parents b. IL
Viona M Reid Female 12 1918 Missouri Single White Daughter
Margorie B Reid Female 9 1921 Missouri Single White Daughter
Joseph E Reid Male 7 1923 Missouri Single White Son
Tom L Reid Male 5 1925 Missouri Single White Son
1935 Kansas City, Missouri
1940 census, Councilmanic District 10, Los Angeles,, Los Angeles Co., CA
[In 1935, the family lived in Kansas City, MO]
Edward Reid Male 49; b. 1891, Missouri; Married White Head; metal polisher
Katie Reid Female 43; b. 1897, Missouri; Married White Wife
Joseph E Reid Male 17; b. 1923, Missouri; Single White Son
Tommy Lee Reid Male 15; b. 1925, Missouri; Single White Son
1942 Military Draft Registration
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Children of Edward G. Reid and Katie (Legate) Reid:
1) Viona Mae Reid, b. 12 Nov 1917, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; m. 27 Jul 1935, Jackson Co., MO to Harold Wesley Cripe; she d. 22 Jun 1988, Riverside, CA.
2) Margorie Belle Reid, b. 4 Jul 1920, Kansas City, Platte Co., MO; m. 6 Apr 1939, Clark Co., NV to Harold Roscoe Brinson; she d. 27 Sep 1999, Lake Isabella, Kern Co., CA.
3) Joseph Edward Reid, b. 28 Sep 1922, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; never married; he d. 16 Aug 1982, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
4) Tommy Lee Reid, b. 26 Mar 1925, Kansas City, Platte Co., MS; m. Gwinda Lee Culbertson [b. 1944]; he d. 22 Jun 1979, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA; buried Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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12. Unnamed Daughter Reid, b. & d. 20 Jan 1893, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO; buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, where she has a tombstone.
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Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Mary Violetta Reid Armstrong
1871–1901
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Lucy Ophelia Reid Smith
1872–1941
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James Edward Reid
1874–1875
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Guise Delbert Reid
1876–1878
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Ella Weiser Nancy Reid Hodges
1878–1918
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Georgie Belle Reid Guy
1879–1949
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Lottie Bynum Reid Guy
1882–1964
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Glenna Alice Reid Sneed
1884–1964
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Katie Ora Reid Sneed
1886–1977
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Blanche Tillie Reid Shrout
1888–1976
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Edward Guise "Guy" Reid
1891–1961
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Infant daughter Reid
1893–1893
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