of Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
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Samuel Reams d. 1908
Samuel Reams
childrenJoseph B. Reams · Elmer Reams
Their story
What the record says
Past and present of Shelby County, Iowa (vol.
2).
Carpenter.
Learned trade in Pennsylvania.
Moved to Wapello County, Iowa 15 years after marriage.
Civil War veteran, Co. H (OCR 'II'), 36th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, enlisted Aug 1862 at Keokuk.
Settled Monroe County 1870, then Shelby County 1881.
Started one of the first general merchandise stores at Defiance.
Owned 320 acres in Union township, among the wealthiest men of the county.
Died 1908.
Wife died 1909.
Seven children, five living.
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