William Reid (New York politician)

William Reid (1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American manufacturer and politician from New York.

Life

Reid was born in 1827 in Hebron, New York. He attended Argyle Academy and initially worked in lumbering. He later worked as a manufacturer in West Hebron.[1]

In 1891, Reid was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Washington County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1892.[1] He also served as town supervisor for two terms.[2]

Reid died at home in West Hebron on March 16, 1906.[2] He was buried in New Hebron Cemetery.[3]

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References
  1. Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 153–154.
  2. "William Reid". The Morning Star. Vol. XLII (No. 367). Glenn Falls, N. Y. 23 March 1906. p. 4.
  3. "William Reid (1827-1906)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Albert Johnson		 New York State Assembly
Washington County, 2nd District
1892		 Succeeded by
District Abolished


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