Joseph Reed, Sr.

Joseph Reed, sr. - was one of the early settlers of Blue Creek township, and witnessed all of the improvements since 1843. He was instrumental in establishing the first school, and also the first church, organized in the township. He was born in Stark county, March 19, 1815; is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Reed. His wife, Mary, daughter of John T. and Sophia (Miller) Traul, was born in Columbiana county, March 18, 1813, and married March 31, 1836 in Stark county. Their family has been increased by nine children: Lucinda, born April 14, 1837; Daniel, July 21, 1839, died August 15, 1840; Uriah W., July 29, 1841; John T., May 16, 1844, died March 11, 1859; Elizabeth M., January 8, 1847; Sophia C., January 2, 1850; Mary J., September 25, 1853; Joseph F., September 15, 1855; Sarah H., December 16, 1858. Mr. Reed served as Treasurer of Blue Creek township from 1848 until 1868, making twenty successive years. Joseph F., his son, and Jessie A. Ditto were married in Van Wert county, and have one child, Maud Ethel, born October 1, 1880. Business, farming. Address, Pleasant Point, Paulding county, Ohio.