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THOMAS REIMAN, No resident of Jackson County is better or more favorably known than the gentleman above named, who has here spent his entire life. Though scarcely yet in the prime of life he has already attained a degree of Success not often rewarding the efforts of men whose years greatly outnumber his. His farm is one of the best in Levan Township, and is improved with substantial buildings and the various accessories of a model farm.

Elsewhere in this volume mention is made of Andrew Reiman, an honored pioneer of Jackson County and the father of our subject. The latter was the ninth child in the family and was born in Murphysboro Township, this county, April 23, 1858. In childhood he was quite delicate and was ill much of the time, thus being prevented from attending school. However, as years passed by his health became more vigorous, and by reading and observation he was enabled to compensate for lack of early training.

At the age of twenty-four years, in 1882, Mr. Reiman was united in marriage with Miss Addie, daughter of Henry Boucher, an early settler of Levan Township. Immediately after his marriage he settled upon the farm where he has since resided. The place was then partly improved but in some parts not a furrow had been turned. Since it came into his possession it has been greatly changed, as he has erected good buildings, fences and everything needful for carrying on farming to the best advantage. The estate consists of one hundred and sixty acres and is devoted to general farming and stock-raising.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Reiman were born five children: Louis, deceased; Ralph; Leona May; Carrie, who died at the age of three years; and an infant that died unnamed. While Mr. Reiman has devoted his attention principally to farming, he also takes a commendable interest in public affairs and is an enthusiastic champion of the Democratic party. As a citizen he is progressive, and as a farmer efficient, and his position is among the foremost residents of Levan Township.