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JOSIAH REIMAN. Many of the native-born citizens of Jackson County have turned their attention to the tilling of the soil, believing that therefrom may be gained a competence if not a fortune. Among this number is the well known resident of Levan Township, whose name introduces this biographical sketch, and who is pleasantly located on section 14. Here he owns a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres, upon which a complete line of substantial and well arranged buildings may be seen. In addition to this property Mr. Reiman is the owner of one hundred and twenty acres on section 13, Levan Township. He has pursued his chosen vocation in an intelligent manner, bringing to bear upon his work the progressive spirit and energetic nature which have ever been his characteristics.

The Reiman family is one of the most prominent in the county where the father of our subject, Andrew Reiman, made settlement in 1844. Elsewhere in this volume mention is made of the family history, to which the reader is referred. Josiah, of this sketch, was born in Jackson County March 29, 1853, being the fifth among nine sons. He grew to manhood upon the home farm and at an early age became a practical farmer, well fitted to conduct an estate of his own.

At the age of twenty-two Mr. Reiman married Miss Almetha, daughter of O. J. and Amanda C. Levan, prominent residents of this township. Mrs. Reiman was born June 26, 1857, and is a lady of refinement and amiable disposition, highly esteemed in the community and prominent in the Christian Church, of which she is a member. Our subject is also identified with that denomination and contributes liberally to religious and benevolent projects. In politics he affiliates with the Democrats, but has never sought or held office, preferring to devote his attention to private duties. He and his wife are the parents of four children, one of whom died in infancy. The others are, Harmon, Ada and Fred.