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William V Reed

Birth	:	16 Feb 1856 Champaign County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	4 Jun 1887 Champaign County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3950691, -74.5314178
Inscription	:	Aged 31y, 3m, 18d
Description	:	Inscription: Aged 31y, 3m, 18d Son of Cyrus & Phoebe Reed. Husband of Mary. ST PARIS ERA DISPATCH Thurs. 10 June 1887 "In the midst of life we are in danger" was fully verified last Saturday forenoon in the sudden and unexpected killing of Wm. REED, a young farmer of this township. Early in the morning he had come to town in the best of spirits and went to BRUBAKER's warehouse where he received a $300 check for grain that he had sold. He left there little thinking that "in the midst of life" he was in the arms of... Read More	Inscription: Aged 31y, 3m, 18d Son of Cyrus & Phoebe Reed. Husband of Mary. ST PARIS ERA DISPATCH Thurs. 10 June 1887 "In the midst of life we are in danger" was fully verified last Saturday forenoon in the sudden and unexpected killing of Wm. REED, a young farmer of this township. Early in the morning he had come to town in the best of spirits and went to BRUBAKER's warehouse where he received a $300 check for grain that he had sold. He left there little thinking that "in the midst of life" he was in the arms of death. He never realized it. As he and his brother, Philip, were about to cross the railroad in front of an east-bound freight train, their horse became frightened and broke loose from the spring wagon pulling Philip, who was driving, out and thus rescuing him from a terrible death. The horse got away and Philip, seeing the train coming, took hold of the shafts and attempted to pull the wagon across the main track, but the engine struck it near the hind wheel and carried it, together with Wm. who either didn't have time to jump out or else lost his presence of mind, down the platform to the mail crane, where he was thrown out onto the lawn. He was immediately picked up and taken to the depot, where it was found that his skull had been crushed, a hole forced into this head just back of his right ear and an arm, a leg and two ribs broken. A short time afterwards he was removed to the American House, where he died at 10:38 o'clock, living two hours after being hurt. This is one of the saddest accidents that have ever been known to happen in St. Paris, and should be a warning to all persons who have occasion to cross a railroad. It is said young REED was cautioned not to cross until the train had passed, but he didn't heed the timely warning. The statement has been made that the train was running at a very high rate of speed, but the engineer says he was making from 8 to 10 miles an hour. The Company surely can not be held accountable for that death of this young farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant church for a number of years, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He lost his wife and one child about a year ago, and now he has gone to meet them. He leaves two children, a father and mother, several brothers and sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss.

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Where is William V Reed's memorial?
William V Reed's memorial is located at: Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, USA.
When did William V Reed death?
William V Reed death on 4 Jun 1887 in Champaign County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William V Reed's memorial?
Latitude: 39.3950691
Longitude: -74.5314178

Family Members:

Parent

Phebe Comer Reed

(1825 - 1906)

Siblings

Philip M. Reed

(1861 - 1927)

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