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JOHN REED, farmer; P. O. Pleasant Hill; was born May 12, 1818, near Pleasant Hill, and is the son of John Reed, of Botetourt Co., Va.; John, Sr., married Elizabeth Miller, of Virginia, and immigrated to Ohio in 1815, locating on Sec. 17; soon after coming here, he was killed by a falling limb. Of the family of seven children, our subject is next to the sixth; his early life was passed in the pioneer times of this township, with the usual experiences of such a life; he left the parental roof when only 8 years old, and went to live with his sister, Mrs. Jacob Deeter; here he remained until he was 14 years old, when he was thrown upon his own resources. He was married in 1836 to Catherine, daughter of David Deeter; she was born in this township May 15, 1818. Mr. R. began life, after his marriage, on the old homestead, and in 1839 purchased his present place, where he has since lived; he has made farming his chief occupation. Of his family of thirteen children, six are deceased; three sons, Wm. H., David and Frederick, and four daughters, Elizabeth, Melinda, Christina and Lucinda, still survive. William and David were soldiers in the late civil war; William enlisted in 1861 in the 1st O. V. C., and served three years; he was engaged in all the battles of the regiment up to the time of his discharge. David was in the 71st O. V. I., and enlisted in 1861, serving four years; he participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Donelson, Nashville, Franklin, etc., and was sent into Texas at the close of the war. Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the German Baptist Church; they are the grandparents of twenty-four children, and great-grandparents of two.