John Edgar Reed, a lumber dealer, m. Dec. 22, 1885, Ruth Elizabeth Close of Kipton, O. He d. June 7, 1905, at Collins, O. John Edgar Reed served in the Civil War, 1861-2, as a Union soldier. He was graduated from the Business College of Oberlin, 0., 1862. Children: Allano Edgar, b. June 17, 1890.