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Peter J. Reid, of Edina, Mo., is a native of Knox County, and was born November 27, 1853. His parents were James A. and Rose A. (Call) Reid, natives of Maryland and Ohio, respectively. The father was one of the early pioneers of this county, and assisted in laying off the town of Edina; was the first postmaster, and was a prominent merchant and real estate dealer of Edina, for a number of years. The mother, now a widow, and the following children survive him: Peter J., Alfred H., Cassia G. and Elizabeth. By his first marriage the father had the following children: John M. (of Marshall, Mo.,), James W. (of same place), Charles R. (of Kansas City), Margaret C. (wife of Frank Welty, of Emmitsburg, Md.) and America (known as “Sister Mary Rose” in Visitation Convent, St. Louis). Our subject passed his youth in Edina, but was principally educated at St. Joseph’s College, at Bardstown, Ky. After completing his education he engaged in the mercantile business as a clerk, in Edina, and later ran a grocery store for himself. In 1880 he was elected tax collector of Knox County, a position he filled three terms of two years each, discharging the duties in a faithful and efficient manner. In June, 1886, he engaged in his present drug business with F. M. Miller, county clerk, and is meeting with good and well deserved success. In May, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Dove Donnelly, his present wife, a native of Crab Orchard, Ky., by whom he has one son—Edward Donnelly. By his first marriage, with Fannie M. Nelson (deceased), he has three living children: Rose M., Arthur N. and Teresa V. Mr. Reid is a Democrat, and as such was elected to the office which he held and filled so well. Himself and family are members of the Roman Catholic Church.