David Reece

As printed in 1901

DAVID REECE.

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Mr. Reece was first married in 1844 to Miss Juliana Lane, by whom he had two children, namely: William Henry enlisted at the age of eighteen in Company F, Twentieth Iowa Wolunteer Infantry, during the Civil war. his company being commanded by Judge Hubliard. He died at Jefferson barracks, St. Louis, having contracted a disease which resulted fatally. Sarah died at the age of four months.

In 1850 Mr. Reece was again married, his second union being with Miss Ketorah A. Conner, a cousin of his present wife. Unto them were born six children, of whom two are still living: Floyd N., who married Lula Freeland and lives near Coggon, this county; and Rebecca Annetta, wife of William Ball, of Buchanan county, Iowa.

On the 8th of June. 1863. at Winton, Iowa, Mr. Reece was united in marriage with Miss Anna Connor, who is now the oldest living resident of Spring (grove township..She was born near Salem. Xew Jersey, and is a daughter of William and Clarissa (Huffman) Connor, both of whom died in Ohio. By occupation the father was a farmer. He had four children, two sons and two daughters, of whom three are still living. By his last marriage Mr. Reece had four children, as follows: William C. and.. Mary Elizabeth, twins, who died in infancy: Curtis D., who married Eveline Renfer and is now operating the home farm for his father; and Anna Irene, wife of William H. Herman, a farmer of Newton township.

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As printed in Biographical records of Linn County, Iowa .. (1901). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.