BIOGRAPHY UPDATED on 9 Jul 2022
John S Reed was born around 5 Feb 1820 in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were Hugh Reed and Nancy Edwards. It appears he may have had four siblings, however only his two brothers are currently known; Cyrus and William Augustus. According to census records, he may have had a sister born between 1821-1825 and another brother born between 1831-1835. Unfortunately, no additional details are available on the latter two siblings.
In his early years, he grew up in Licking County, Ohio with his parents and siblings. According to the 1820 United States Federal Census taken on 7 Aug 1820, the family lived in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John was included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male under 10 (b. 1810-1820) consistent with John Reed born in 1820; One male 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795; One unknown female 10 thru 15 (b. 1810-1815); One Female 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801; One female 45 and over (b. before 1775) potentially could be either Hugh or Nancy's mother. According to the 1830 United States Federal Census, they were still listed as living in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One Male Under 5 (b. 1825-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, two males 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 30 thru 39 (b. 1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one Female 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one Female 20 thru 29 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to the 1840 United States Federal Census taken in 1840, they were still in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male 5 thru 9 (b. 1831-1835) who may be an unknown brother, one male 10 thru 14 (b. 1826-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, 2 males 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 40 thru 49 (1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one female 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one female 30 thru 39 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to published books about Cumberland County Illinois, sometime between 1840 and 1843, the entire family moved about 340 miles west to Cumberland County, Illinois. In 1843, Cumberland County was formed from parts of other Illinois counties.
According to unsourced family records, at the age of 25 John married 24-year-old Sarah "Sallie" Ann Smith on 10 Aug 1845 at the Smith family home in Cumberland County, Illinois. John and Sarah would eventually have 9 Children; Orvel, Hugh, David Smith, Lydia Louisa, Sarah Belle, Emma Louise, Ella, John S, and William S. Orvel and John passed away as infants. Sarah had a daughter Mary Cochran from her first marriage. According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 26 Aug 1850, they were living in Long Point Precinct of Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John Reed (30) and his family was living with his now widowed father, Hugh Reed (55). John lived with his wife Sarah (25) and children Hugh (3) and David (1). In addition, Mary Cochran (5), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage, also lived with them. In addition, his brother Cyrus (25) also lived with them. According to the 1855 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1855, they were living in Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; two males under 10 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, one Male 30-40 consistent with John who was born in 1821, two females under 10 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one female 10-20 consistent with daughter Lydia born in 1843, one female 30-40 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. According to the 1860 United States Federal Census taken on 31 Jul 1860, they lived near Greenup, Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County. At the time, John S Reed was 41 years old and lived with Spouse Sarah (39) and their 6 children; Hugh (13), David (9), Laniza (7), Sarah (6), Emma (5 or 3). In addition, Mary Cochran (15), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage also lived with them. According to the 1865 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1865, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; one male under 10 consistent with son William born in 1864, two females under 10 (possibly his daughters Emma and Ella), two Males between 10-20 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, two females between 10-20 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one male between 40-50 consistent with John who was born in 1821, one female between 40-50 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. They lived next to his Brother Cyrus and father Hugh Reed. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jul 1870, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 50 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (49) and their 6 children; David (20), Louisa (17), Sarah (15), Emmie (14), Ellen (10) and William (6). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 4 Jun 1880, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 60 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (59) and their 6 children; Lydia L (37), Emma (23), Hellen (19) and William S (15). In addition, his grandson Earl (6 mos) also lived with them. It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1899. It appears John was a farmer all his life.
According to his gravestone, John passed away on 5 Mar 1899 near Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. However, no official records are in my possession to confirm the date and location at this time. He was laid to rest around 8 Mar 1899 in Cutright Cemetery in Union Center, Cumberland County, Illinois.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson - 3rd Great Grandnephew (#47507774)
John S Reed was born around 5 Feb 1820 in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were Hugh Reed and Nancy Edwards. It appears he may have had four siblings, however only his two brothers are currently known; Cyrus and William Augustus. According to census records, he may have had a sister born between 1821-1825 and another brother born between 1831-1835. Unfortunately, no additional details are available on the latter two siblings.
In his early years, he grew up in Licking County, Ohio with his parents and siblings. According to the 1820 United States Federal Census taken on 7 Aug 1820, the family lived in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John was included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male under 10 (b. 1810-1820) consistent with John Reed born in 1820; One male 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795; One unknown female 10 thru 15 (b. 1810-1815); One Female 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801; One female 45 and over (b. before 1775) potentially could be either Hugh or Nancy's mother. According to the 1830 United States Federal Census, they were still listed as living in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One Male Under 5 (b. 1825-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, two males 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 30 thru 39 (b. 1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one Female 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one Female 20 thru 29 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to the 1840 United States Federal Census taken in 1840, they were still in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male 5 thru 9 (b. 1831-1835) who may be an unknown brother, one male 10 thru 14 (b. 1826-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, 2 males 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 40 thru 49 (1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one female 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one female 30 thru 39 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to published books about Cumberland County Illinois, sometime between 1840 and 1843, the entire family moved about 340 miles west to Cumberland County, Illinois. In 1843, Cumberland County was formed from parts of other Illinois counties.
According to unsourced family records, at the age of 25 John married 24-year-old Sarah "Sallie" Ann Smith on 10 Aug 1845 at the Smith family home in Cumberland County, Illinois. John and Sarah would eventually have 9 Children; Orvel, Hugh, David Smith, Lydia Louisa, Sarah Belle, Emma Louise, Ella, John S, and William S. Orvel and John passed away as infants. Sarah had a daughter Mary Cochran from her first marriage. According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 26 Aug 1850, they were living in Long Point Precinct of Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John Reed (30) and his family was living with his now widowed father, Hugh Reed (55). John lived with his wife Sarah (25) and children Hugh (3) and David (1). In addition, Mary Cochran (5), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage, also lived with them. In addition, his brother Cyrus (25) also lived with them. According to the 1855 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1855, they were living in Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; two males under 10 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, one Male 30-40 consistent with John who was born in 1821, two females under 10 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one female 10-20 consistent with daughter Lydia born in 1843, one female 30-40 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. According to the 1860 United States Federal Census taken on 31 Jul 1860, they lived near Greenup, Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County. At the time, John S Reed was 41 years old and lived with Spouse Sarah (39) and their 6 children; Hugh (13), David (9), Laniza (7), Sarah (6), Emma (5 or 3). In addition, Mary Cochran (15), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage also lived with them. According to the 1865 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1865, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; one male under 10 consistent with son William born in 1864, two females under 10 (possibly his daughters Emma and Ella), two Males between 10-20 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, two females between 10-20 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one male between 40-50 consistent with John who was born in 1821, one female between 40-50 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. They lived next to his Brother Cyrus and father Hugh Reed. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jul 1870, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 50 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (49) and their 6 children; David (20), Louisa (17), Sarah (15), Emmie (14), Ellen (10) and William (6). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 4 Jun 1880, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 60 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (59) and their 6 children; Lydia L (37), Emma (23), Hellen (19) and William S (15). In addition, his grandson Earl (6 mos) also lived with them. It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1899. It appears John was a farmer all his life.
According to his gravestone, John passed away on 5 Mar 1899 near Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. However, no official records are in my possession to confirm the date and location at this time. He was laid to rest around 8 Mar 1899 in Cutright Cemetery in Union Center, Cumberland County, Illinois.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson - 3rd Great Grandnephew (#47507774)
BIOGRAPHY UPDATED on 9 Jul 2022
John S Reed was born around 5 Feb 1820 in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were Hugh Reed and Nancy Edwards. It appears he may have had four siblings, however only his two brothers are currently known; Cyrus and William Augustus. According to census records, he may have had a sister born between 1821-1825 and another brother born between 1831-1835. Unfortunately, no additional details are available on the latter two siblings.
In his early years, he grew up in Licking County, Ohio with his parents and siblings. According to the 1820 United States Federal Census taken on 7 Aug 1820, the family lived in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John was included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male under 10 (b. 1810-1820) consistent with John Reed born in 1820; One male 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795; One unknown female 10 thru 15 (b. 1810-1815); One Female 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801; One female 45 and over (b. before 1775) potentially could be either Hugh or Nancy's mother. According to the 1830 United States Federal Census, they were still listed as living in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One Male Under 5 (b. 1825-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, two males 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 30 thru 39 (b. 1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one Female 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one Female 20 thru 29 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to the 1840 United States Federal Census taken in 1840, they were still in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male 5 thru 9 (b. 1831-1835) who may be an unknown brother, one male 10 thru 14 (b. 1826-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, 2 males 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 40 thru 49 (1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one female 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one female 30 thru 39 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to published books about Cumberland County Illinois, sometime between 1840 and 1843, the entire family moved about 340 miles west to Cumberland County, Illinois. In 1843, Cumberland County was formed from parts of other Illinois counties.
According to unsourced family records, at the age of 25 John married 24-year-old Sarah "Sallie" Ann Smith on 10 Aug 1845 at the Smith family home in Cumberland County, Illinois. John and Sarah would eventually have 9 Children; Orvel, Hugh, David Smith, Lydia Louisa, Sarah Belle, Emma Louise, Ella, John S, and William S. Orvel and John passed away as infants. Sarah had a daughter Mary Cochran from her first marriage. According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 26 Aug 1850, they were living in Long Point Precinct of Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John Reed (30) and his family was living with his now widowed father, Hugh Reed (55). John lived with his wife Sarah (25) and children Hugh (3) and David (1). In addition, Mary Cochran (5), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage, also lived with them. In addition, his brother Cyrus (25) also lived with them. According to the 1855 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1855, they were living in Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; two males under 10 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, one Male 30-40 consistent with John who was born in 1821, two females under 10 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one female 10-20 consistent with daughter Lydia born in 1843, one female 30-40 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. According to the 1860 United States Federal Census taken on 31 Jul 1860, they lived near Greenup, Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County. At the time, John S Reed was 41 years old and lived with Spouse Sarah (39) and their 6 children; Hugh (13), David (9), Laniza (7), Sarah (6), Emma (5 or 3). In addition, Mary Cochran (15), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage also lived with them. According to the 1865 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1865, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; one male under 10 consistent with son William born in 1864, two females under 10 (possibly his daughters Emma and Ella), two Males between 10-20 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, two females between 10-20 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one male between 40-50 consistent with John who was born in 1821, one female between 40-50 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. They lived next to his Brother Cyrus and father Hugh Reed. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jul 1870, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 50 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (49) and their 6 children; David (20), Louisa (17), Sarah (15), Emmie (14), Ellen (10) and William (6). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 4 Jun 1880, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 60 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (59) and their 6 children; Lydia L (37), Emma (23), Hellen (19) and William S (15). In addition, his grandson Earl (6 mos) also lived with them. It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1899. It appears John was a farmer all his life.
According to his gravestone, John passed away on 5 Mar 1899 near Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. However, no official records are in my possession to confirm the date and location at this time. He was laid to rest around 8 Mar 1899 in Cutright Cemetery in Union Center, Cumberland County, Illinois.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson - 3rd Great Grandnephew (#47507774)
John S Reed was born around 5 Feb 1820 in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were Hugh Reed and Nancy Edwards. It appears he may have had four siblings, however only his two brothers are currently known; Cyrus and William Augustus. According to census records, he may have had a sister born between 1821-1825 and another brother born between 1831-1835. Unfortunately, no additional details are available on the latter two siblings.
In his early years, he grew up in Licking County, Ohio with his parents and siblings. According to the 1820 United States Federal Census taken on 7 Aug 1820, the family lived in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John was included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male under 10 (b. 1810-1820) consistent with John Reed born in 1820; One male 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795; One unknown female 10 thru 15 (b. 1810-1815); One Female 16 thru 25 (b. 1795-1804) consistent with his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801; One female 45 and over (b. before 1775) potentially could be either Hugh or Nancy's mother. According to the 1830 United States Federal Census, they were still listed as living in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One Male Under 5 (b. 1825-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, two males 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 30 thru 39 (b. 1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one Female 5 thru 9 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one Female 20 thru 29 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to the 1840 United States Federal Census taken in 1840, they were still in Union Township, Licking County, Ohio. Although no names are listed on the census besides the head of the family, I presume that John is included in this census. At the time, Hugh Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; One male 5 thru 9 (b. 1831-1835) who may be an unknown brother, one male 10 thru 14 (b. 1826-1830) consistent with brother William born in 1826, 2 males 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) consistent with John born in 1820 and his brother Cyrus born about 1822, one male 40 thru 49 (1791-1800) consistent with his father Hugh Reed who was born around 1795, one female 15 thru 19 (b. 1821-1825) who is presumably an unknown sister, one female 30 thru 39 (b. 1801-1810) presumably his mother Nancy (Edwards) who was born around 1801. According to published books about Cumberland County Illinois, sometime between 1840 and 1843, the entire family moved about 340 miles west to Cumberland County, Illinois. In 1843, Cumberland County was formed from parts of other Illinois counties.
According to unsourced family records, at the age of 25 John married 24-year-old Sarah "Sallie" Ann Smith on 10 Aug 1845 at the Smith family home in Cumberland County, Illinois. John and Sarah would eventually have 9 Children; Orvel, Hugh, David Smith, Lydia Louisa, Sarah Belle, Emma Louise, Ella, John S, and William S. Orvel and John passed away as infants. Sarah had a daughter Mary Cochran from her first marriage. According to the 1850 United States Federal Census taken on 26 Aug 1850, they were living in Long Point Precinct of Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John Reed (30) and his family was living with his now widowed father, Hugh Reed (55). John lived with his wife Sarah (25) and children Hugh (3) and David (1). In addition, Mary Cochran (5), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage, also lived with them. In addition, his brother Cyrus (25) also lived with them. According to the 1855 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1855, they were living in Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; two males under 10 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, one Male 30-40 consistent with John who was born in 1821, two females under 10 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one female 10-20 consistent with daughter Lydia born in 1843, one female 30-40 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. According to the 1860 United States Federal Census taken on 31 Jul 1860, they lived near Greenup, Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County. At the time, John S Reed was 41 years old and lived with Spouse Sarah (39) and their 6 children; Hugh (13), David (9), Laniza (7), Sarah (6), Emma (5 or 3). In addition, Mary Cochran (15), Sarah's daughter from a previous marriage also lived with them. According to the 1865 Illinois State Census taken on 3 Jul 1865, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. No names were listed on the census besides the head of the family. At the time, J.S. Reed was listed as the head of the family and the following gender and age groups were listed in the household; one male under 10 consistent with son William born in 1864, two females under 10 (possibly his daughters Emma and Ella), two Males between 10-20 which is consistent with sons Hugh born in 1848 and David born in 1850, two females between 10-20 consistent with daughters Louisa born in 1853 and Sarah born in 1855, one male between 40-50 consistent with John who was born in 1821, one female between 40-50 consistent with wife Sarah born in 1821. They lived next to his Brother Cyrus and father Hugh Reed. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 25 Jul 1870, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 50 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (49) and their 6 children; David (20), Louisa (17), Sarah (15), Emmie (14), Ellen (10) and William (6). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 4 Jun 1880, they were still living in Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. At the time, John S Read was 60 years old and lived with his spouse Sarah (59) and their 6 children; Lydia L (37), Emma (23), Hellen (19) and William S (15). In addition, his grandson Earl (6 mos) also lived with them. It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1899. It appears John was a farmer all his life.
According to his gravestone, John passed away on 5 Mar 1899 near Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. However, no official records are in my possession to confirm the date and location at this time. He was laid to rest around 8 Mar 1899 in Cutright Cemetery in Union Center, Cumberland County, Illinois.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson - 3rd Great Grandnephew (#47507774)
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