Thomas R. Reid
Thomas Robert Reid (April 12, 1839 – June 17, 1917) was an American politician who served in Wyoming House of Representatives as a Democrat.
Thomas R. Reid | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1905–1907 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Robert Reid April 12, 1839 London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | June 17, 1917 (aged 78) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Catherine Rodgers |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1867-1872 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Cavalry Regiment |
Life
Thomas Robert Reid was born in London on April 12, 1839 and in 1844 was taken to Australia by his relatives. In 1860 he immigrated to the United States and went to Omaha, Nebraska Territory. On July 13, 1867 he joined the army and became a sergeant in Troop M of the Second Regiment of Cavalry and served until July 13, 1872.[1]
In 1873 he moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until 1909. In 1886 he was elected to Cheyenne's city council and served in the state house from 1905 to 1907.
On June 17, 1917 Reid died at St. John's hospital in Cheyenne.
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References
- Erwin, Marie (August 1, 1974). "Wyoming Blue Book" (PDF). Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department. p. 554 – via Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department.
External links
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