son of Micajah "Cage" Reynolds
died at Fort Belknap, Young County, Texas
John C. Reynolds moved with his family to Grayson County,Texas in 1847 from MIssouri. The family moved to Denton County, Texas in 1856. John C. Reynolds married Susan Medlin on 1 January 1866. She died from complications in child birth in Denton County, Texas on 8 September 1866. Susan was only 22 years old. An infant is buried beside her that died on September 1866. Susan Reynolds is buried in the Medlin Cemetery, near Roanoake, Denton County.
John C. Reynolds married Susan's sister, Nancy Medlin at Denton County, Texas before the birth of their first child in 1867. John C. Reynolds arrived in Young County in 1879 settling west of Fort Belknap. John Reynolds was a prominent figure in Young County history. John was a large breeder of fine horses and cattle. He achieved a national reputation for his horses. John Reynolds was a man of strict honor and integrity.
18th Texas Cavalry, Company G, Nicholas H. Darnell Regiment, 3rd Texas Cavalry, Rose Brigade, Prisoner of War, Confederate Veteran. John C. Reynolds was a member of the Young County Camp #127 of the United Confederate Veterans.
Captain John C. Reynolds died at his ranch home in the northern part of Young County last week near Spring Creek. He was a large and successful raiser of fine stock and especially of horses. Many of his horses established his ranch in the eyes of the turf world. He raised George Miller Reducer and other race horses of high record. Mr. Reynolds was prominently identified with the growth of Young County from its organization, coming here from Denton many years ago.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
son of Micajah "Cage" Reynolds
died at Fort Belknap, Young County, Texas
John C. Reynolds moved with his family to Grayson County,Texas in 1847 from MIssouri. The family moved to Denton County, Texas in 1856. John C. Reynolds married Susan Medlin on 1 January 1866. She died from complications in child birth in Denton County, Texas on 8 September 1866. Susan was only 22 years old. An infant is buried beside her that died on September 1866. Susan Reynolds is buried in the Medlin Cemetery, near Roanoake, Denton County.
John C. Reynolds married Susan's sister, Nancy Medlin at Denton County, Texas before the birth of their first child in 1867. John C. Reynolds arrived in Young County in 1879 settling west of Fort Belknap. John Reynolds was a prominent figure in Young County history. John was a large breeder of fine horses and cattle. He achieved a national reputation for his horses. John Reynolds was a man of strict honor and integrity.
18th Texas Cavalry, Company G, Nicholas H. Darnell Regiment, 3rd Texas Cavalry, Rose Brigade, Prisoner of War, Confederate Veteran. John C. Reynolds was a member of the Young County Camp #127 of the United Confederate Veterans.
Captain John C. Reynolds died at his ranch home in the northern part of Young County last week near Spring Creek. He was a large and successful raiser of fine stock and especially of horses. Many of his horses established his ranch in the eyes of the turf world. He raised George Miller Reducer and other race horses of high record. Mr. Reynolds was prominently identified with the growth of Young County from its organization, coming here from Denton many years ago.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Family Members
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Infant Daughter Reynolds
1866–1866
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Richard Alfred Reynolds
1867–1910
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Jennie Louella Reynolds Tandy
1868–1903
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Martha Belle "Mattie" Reynolds McKinney
1870–1938
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Mrs Laura Catherine "Angel" Reynolds Carr
1876–1906
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Alice Elizabeth Reynolds Daniels
1878–1976
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Dora Mae Reynolds Eddleman
1881–1960
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Patrick Cleburne Reynolds
1883–1950
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