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Jacob Franklin Reid 1883–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1883

Birth Location: Benevola, Washington Co, MD

Death Date: 11 Dec 1955

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Jacob Reid

Mother: Helen Artz

Spouse(s): Amelia Downin-Downey

Children(s): Helen Reid, Lewis Reid

The story of Jacob Franklin Reid began in 1883 in Benevola, Washington Co, MD. In 1910, Jacob Franklin Reid resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. In 1917, Jacob Franklin Reid resided in Washington, Maryland. Jacob Franklin Reid married Amelia A Downin Downey, and had children including Helen E Reid, Lewis J Reid. Jacob Franklin Reid passed away in 1955 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Franklin Reid began in 1883 in Benevola, Washington Co, MD.
  • In 1910, Jacob Franklin Reid resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1917, Jacob Franklin Reid resided in Washington, Maryland.
  • Jacob Franklin Reid married Amelia A Downin Downey, and had children including Helen E Reid, Lewis J Reid.
  • Jacob Franklin Reid passed away in 1955 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Reid's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Reid
1883–1955
Birth Place: Benevola, Washington Co, MD
Parents
Jacob R Reid
1857–1946
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
Helen (Missouri) Artz
1857–1932
Fairplay, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
William (Phillip) Reid
1815–1885
Washington County, Maryland
Mary (Ann) Schamel
1819–1868
St. James, Washington County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Reid
1778–1870
Mary Ellen
1792–1870
Wilhelm Schamel
1773–1841
Elizabeth Poffenberger
1792–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reid
1750–
Valentine Poffenberger
1757–1798
Christianey Christiana
1764–1813

Jacob Reid's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (Franklin) Reid (22 Jun 1883–11 Dec 1955) m. Amelia (A) Downin-Downey (16 Sept 1887–2 June 1977)
  1. 1. Helen (E) Reid 1907–1991 m. Samuel (Elwood Gordon) Jr 1915–1995
    1. 1. Samuel (Lewis) Gordon 1942–1993
  2. 2. Lewis (J) Reid 1914–1933

Jacob Reid's Timeline

6 Records

1883
22 Jun 1883
Birth of Jacob Franklin Reid in Benevola, Washington Co, MD
Benevola, Washington Co, MD
1910
1910
Age 27
Jacob Franklin Reid resided here in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Jacob Franklin Reid resided here in Washington, Maryland
Washington, Maryland
1920
1920
Age 37
Jacob Franklin Reid resided here in Downsville, Washington, Maryland
Downsville, Washington, Maryland
1942
1942
Age 59
Jacob Franklin Reid resided here in Washington, Maryland, USA
Washington, Maryland, USA
1955
11 Dec 1955
Age 72
Death of Jacob Franklin Reid in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Benevola, Washington Co, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 191; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684872; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374582
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374582

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684872; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 191; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1955
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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