Cyrus Reed (1784 - 1861)

Born 1784 in VA

Ancestors

Died 21 May 1861 at about age 77 in Melvin, Clinton Co., OH

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Biography

Cyrus was born in 1784 in Virginia.^[1][2]

He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and went to Clinton Co., OH about 1819. Samuel and Absalom, his brothers, sold him 100 acres of the land they owned in Clinton Co., OH.

On 12 Aug 1819 he married Judith Town(e) at Pickaway, Ohio.^[3]

Children (REED), born at Clinton Co. OH:^[4]

1. Evaline, 1816-?, no further record
2. John, 1821-1863, unmarried in 1860 census
3. James C., 1822-?, no further record
4. Mary, 1824-?, no further record
5. Elizabeth, 1826-?, m. William G. Hutchings, 9 ch.
6. Christy Ann, 1828-?, no further record; possible duplicate of Christiana
7. William, 1830-?, no further record (duplicate; or died young)
8. Christiana E., 1832-?, m. Jacob B Ellis; 2 ch.
9. William, 1834-?, no further record after 1850 census
10. Mabel, 1836-?, no further record, prob. died before 1850
11. Josiah, 1837-1859

1850 Census, Richland, Clinton Co., OH:^[1] Cyrus and Judeth, with children John, Christian(a), William, Josiah, and Elizabeth.

1860 Census, Wilson, Clinton Co. OH (p. 222). Cyrus and Judith Reed. He was age 77 b. VA, and she was age 62 b. MD. Same couple is shown in the same county in the 1850 census: age 66 b. VA, and age 50 b. PA.

Cyrus died on 21 May 1861 at Melvin, Clinton Co., OH.^[5][6]

He was buried at Richland Methodist Church Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.^[7]

History of Clinton County

Provided by Laura Contarino: From "The History of Clinton County, Ohio;" Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882, Richland Township, page 1102--Taken from Family Tree Maker's County and Family Histories: Ohio, 1780-1970--disk 1.

(William G. Hutchings) was married to Elizabeth the daughter of Cyrus and Judith Reed, an old and respected family of the county; his marriage was consummated August 23, 1847. Nine children have been born to them, viz., Emma, Clara, Carothers, Reed, John, Callie, Rose, William and Neva; Clara, Carother, Reed and John, are dead (by 1882). Emma married Samuel Douglass, and Callie married David Wright. Mr. Hutchings is a variety man in the fullest sense of the term--useful in every department of trade and life; in dry goods store, drug store, tavern, Postmaster, auctioneer, artist, or assistant engineer, or what not he can lend a helping hand. In cases of sickness of misfortune, no kinder person or better nurse can be found. His estimable wife was born in this township, (Richland), September 30, 1826. She has lived in the township all her life, except one year spent in the "Miami House" at Morrow, Ohio. She is a consistent Christian lady, and holds membership in the Christian Church. Mr. H. belongs to the order of Masonry, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Reed, father of Mrs. H., was born in Va., in 1784; moved with his parents to Kentucky in 1788. His children (editor--must be referring to Cyrus's parent's children) were Absalom, Samuel, Cyrus, George, Josiah, Daniel, John, Sarah, Dolly, Hannah, Elizabeth and an infant. The two elder sons came to the county in 1801 or 1802, and bought the Lindsey Survey, number of entry, 732. Unfortunately they lost their money, and to buy over. Their settlement was made in 1806. They dealt largely in stock, and were very respectable citizens. Absalom held the Justiceship about twenty years. Cyrus (third son), served a term in the war of 1812, after which he came to Clinton County, and bought one hundred acres of his brothers. He married Judith Town, of Pickaway County, Ohio, August 12, 1819; they had nine children, viz: John, James C., Mary, Elizabeth, Christy Ann, William, Josiah, and two infants. Cyrus Reed died in May, 1861, aged seventy-seven years. Judith, his wife, died June 2, 1864. The children of Joseph and Mary (Slocum) Town, are as follows: Avis (Davis), Anor (Miller), Martha (Ransey), Giles, Judith (Reed), Mary (Owens), Elizabeth (deceased), William, Ebenezer, Benjamin, Elizabeth (deceased) and two infants--thirteen in all.

Court Cases re: his parents' estate

14 Jun 1823 Hornback Estate

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Dispute over estate of Samuel HORNBACK; Adam HORNBACK vs. Jno. REID & Others.

^[8]14-Jun-1823: Adam HORNBACK, for himself and as committee for John HORNBACK, Adam ALKIER and wife Margaret HORNBACK, (Samuel, Adam, William and John HORNBACK, Dorothy HORNBACK HAWKINS, Sally HORNBACK, Sabina HORNBACK THACHER, Jemima HORNBACK - children of Daniel HORNBACK, dec.) who was one of Samuel HORNBACWS, dec. children. Samuel left a considerable quantity of land situated on Strode's Creek and sundry negro slaves.

Since the death of their ancestor, a certain John REID, Sr., who has since departed this life, possessed himself of about 45 acres of land left to be divided by said heirs, as well as an additional .40 acres of land and negros: Nancy, Sarah, Mahala, Nepp and Washington. Having possessed himself of said land & negros, he would not suffer your complts to enter into and enjoy the same nor would he pay them any portion of the negros hire or any part of the rents and profits of said land, nor divide the negros between himself and your complainants. Nor would his children & heirs since his demise: John REED, Jr.*, Josiah (Jonathan)*, Samuel, Cyrus, Absolam*, George* and Daniel* REID, Hannah & Isaihah WILSON, Dorothy & Lewis THOMAS, Sally & Wm. BUCHANAN*, Elizabeth & Daniel THATCHER*, heirs of John REED (* in Bourbon Co., KY, 9-Jun1823, others out of Co.).

John REED took the slave Nancy by force.

16-Oct-1792 - deed B302 - John REED, Bourbon Co., KY sold to Samuel HORNBACK, for 110 pounds money of VA, a tract of land containing 205 acres, part of the preemption granted to Peter CASEY, heir to Benjamin CASEY and a patent from the Registers Office. The transfer contained a clause stating that John REED would compensate Samuel HORNBACK if any of the land had a bad title. Witnesses: Boon INGLES and Weathers SMITH.

REED's answer: They deny bill. The slave, Nancy, was given many years ago by Samuel HORNBACK, dec. to the mother of your respondents, who was the wife of John REED, dec., daughter of Samuel HORNBACK, as part of marriage portion. On 29-Jan-1813, said Samuel, entered a common law complaint, an action of detinue, to recover Nancy and her daughter, Sarah (other slaves named in suit born since then, Charles is dead). The Nov-1813 Term of the Court decided slaves were the property of Jno. REID, Samuel had no title to them. They also claimed the statute of limitations. Also states that Samuel had but 5 children: John, Adam, Daniel, Margaret (m. Adam ALKIRE) and Elizabeth (m. John REID) HORNBACK. Samuel gave 100 acres of land, conveyed by deed to John HORNBACK. Also gave Adam HORNBACK 78 acres by deed, heirs of Daniel HORNBACK, dec. 78 acres by deed, Wm. ALKIRE, the husband, Samuel gave 50 acres. Afterwards, by some arrangement, Samuel purchased back same 50 acres. Samuel never gave any land to his daughter, Elizabeth, their mother, in his lifetime. However, Samuel, during his lifetime, made about an equal distribution to his other children.

Samuel made his last will and testament on 8-Oct-1812, devised to his daughter, Elizabeth REID, the respondent's mother, a full share of his estate at this death. Samuel departed this life a few years later. Will recorded & administered in May-1816 term.

Some years ago in the lifetime of their ancestor Samuel HORNBACK, he and a certain John REED, Jr. undertook to build and erect a sawmill & water gristmill on Strodes Creek in Bourbon Co., KY. Operated some long time until whole milling establishment caught fire and the gristmill was consumed and burnt to ashes. John REID was indebted to said Samuel for money advanced by him for use and benefit of the said REID of at least ,000. Some time after they commenced building the mill, Samuel became insane, infirm and wholly incapable of transacting any business and was given to frequent intoxication. After mill was burnt, REID, finding Samuel of unsound mind (even in his best health the said Samuel was a meek minded man), REED gave out in speeches that HORNBACK was indebted to him in the sum of 50 pounds. John REED, Sr. and Jr. got Samuel drunk, drew up a note payable by Samuel to John REED and proceeded to execute it in the foiling fake & scandalous manner. That John REED, Jr. took the old man's hand (who was 85 years of age and lying dead drunk) into his hand and thus with his own exertion, fraudulently procured the old gentleman's name on the note. REID received judgement on the debt and kept it secret from HORNBACK's heirs.

REID's answer: Mills built by John & Samuel in partnership and continued until fire. Deny Samuel owed John nothing (as stated by complainants) and that John owed Samuel ,000. They state that Samuel had some kind of fit by which his mind for some time appeared to be impaired, but he was not insane or incapable of transacting business. He was toward the close of his life and a little intemperate in the use of ardent spirits. The debt was arbitrated by two millwrights chosen by John and Samuel and they judged in John's favor. Samuel made his mark as he was illiterate.

26-Jul-1824 - Depositions taken from Mary & Jemima HORNBACK and Mason SEAMONDS. SEAMONDS called to value some millwrights along with Jacob WIRT on 12-Dec-1814. They judged HORNBACK owed REED 211 pounds 1 0 shillings. HORNBACK did not appear satisfied.

13 May 1824 John Reed's Estate

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Dispute over division of John REED's estate; REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs.

^[9]13-May-1824: John REID, Daniel & Elizabeth THATCHER, Wm. & Sarah BUCHANAN, Josiah, Daniel and George (under 21 years old) REID, all heirs of John REID, dec. John REID lived in Bourbon Co., KY, died some years since and owned land around county. Other heirs: Samuel, Absalom and Cyrus REID, Lewis & Dorothy THOMAS, Josiah & Hannah WILSON, state John owned about 500 acres. Widow, Elizabeth, the defendant, still living at time suit filed.

All defendants, except Hannah WILSON, reside out of state. Suit to divide land.

Adam HORNBACK states: sale of land by John REED to Samuel HORNBACK, dated 16-Oct-1792 of 205 acres, a part of Peter CASEY's preemption. Adam in Nicholas Co., KY on 28-Nov-1831.

Hannah WILSON in Mason Co., KY on 28-Apr-1825. Josiah WILSON died between 17-Jun-1824 and 2-Jul-1825.

2-Jul-1825 - commission appointed to divide land: Zachariah EASTIN, James LA and Rueben L. CLARK.

25 May 1826 John Reid Heirs Dispute

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Division of estate.^[10] Division of John REID's estate of 625 acres, including 165 acres dower to Elizabeth REID, wife, and division of slaves by Commissioners appointed by Court.

Commissioners: James LAMME, Rubin S. CLARKSON and Thomas WORRALL.

Points mentioned in deed: Paris to Winchester road, Strodes Creek and road to Lixington. Widow HORNBACK's spring branch empties into Strodes Creek, corner to Daniel THATCHER, line of John, Rubin & James HUTCHCRAFT, Robert HUME line, Matthew HUME in BRESTON's line, line of Sally RITCHIE, mill.

Notice that there is a problem with title to 100 acres purchased from John HORNBACK and his wife's dower.

Slaves: Moses - 5, Noah - 5, Henry - 0, Nancy - 0, Patience - 0, Rachel - 0, Nepton - 5, Garrad 0- 0, Winney - 5, Washington - 0, Amelian - 0, Shelby - 5 and Juda - 5.

Aug 1829 John Reid Heirs Dispute

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Dispute over settlement of John REED's estate; REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs.

^[11]Aug-1829: George REID and Hannah WILSON state that their father, John REID, d. in 182?, intestate with a considerable estate, including 625 acres on Strodes Creek. The widow, Elizabeth, is since deceased. 165 acres of the earlier division allotted to Elizabeth as dower, the remaining divided equally to the 11 children. Dower included six slaves: Moses, Nancy, Mariah - Nancy's child, Moses Jr., Henry and Patience and a female child. When Elizabeth died, her land and slaves were not divided.

Other children mentioned in suit: Daniel, Cyrus, Samuel, Josiah, John and Absalom REID, Dorothy and Lewis THOMAS, Elizabeth & Daniel THATCHER and Sarah BUCKHANAN.

Notice of suit published in the Western Citizen for 9 weeks, from 6-Sep-1824 to 1-Nov-1824.

Court appointed commissioners to divide land: James LAMME, Rueben L. CLARKSON and Thomas WORNELL. Slaves sold by James LAMME on 11-Jan-1830 under notes due in 12 months:

Hannah WILSON purchased Patience and child for 6

John REID purchased Nancy & Mariah for 0, Henry 0 and Moses, Jr. 2

Daniel REID purchased Moses for 7

Josiah REID purchased Judy Ann for 4

Dower land - 166 acres, 2 rods, 22 poles, bounded by corner to Elizabeth THATCHER lot as here to for laid off in a previous division, mouth of Mr. HORNBACK's spring branch, and Lexington Road. Some of the divisions cross Strodes Creek. Divided 5-Jan-1831.

Jul-1830 - commission informed by John REED that 28 acres of the 165 acres involved in a suit at the Court of Appeals with HORNBACK.

5 Apr 1831 John Reed's Estate: George vs. Daniel

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Dispute over division of John REED's estate; George REID vs. Daniel REED.

^[12]5-Apr-183: George REED, Hannah WILSON, Cyrus and Samuel REED, Lewis & Dorothy THOMAS, Daniel and Elizabeth THATCHER, Samuel PIERCE and Sarah (formally BUCKHANAN) (m. bet. 11-Jan1830 and 5-Apr-1831) and Absalom REID vs. Daniel, Josiah and John REID and Samuel LAIRY over 7 owed on purchase of slave Moses.

George vs. Josiah 4 Judy Ann

George vs. Hannah 6 Patience and child

George vs. John 2 Nancy, Mariah, Henry and Moses, Jr., also lists a Jesse REED

27 May 1831 John Reid Heirs Dispute

Place: Bourbon Co., KY

Note: Dispute over settlement of John REED's estate; REID Heirs vs. REED Heirs.

^[13]27-May-1831: John REID acting as administrator of estate of John REID, who d. 11-Sep-1823. Hannah WILSON, Daniel THATCHER and Samuel PIERCE, co-defendants.

Samuel, Absalom, Cyrus, John, Josiah, Daniel & George REED, Hannah and Josiah WILSON, Dorothy & Lewis THOMAS, Sally & William BUCKHANNAN, Elizabeth & Daniel THATCHER, all heirs of John REID, dec.

1825 - Receipt of Ezekiel THURSTON to Capt. John REED.

Jul-1827 - Three deeds to Adam HORNBACK and John HORNBACK to Daniel HORNBACK heirs.

Oct - 1829 - Hannah REID m. Josiah WILSON, Daniel THATCHER, dec.

HORNBACK suit witnesses: John HEDGES, Joseph THOMAS, James DUNCAN, Sarah MECSICK, Malinda BABER, Charles WARREN, Elizabeth MORROW.

Cyrus REED - Clynton Co., OH.

21-Nov-1833 - Thomas P. SMITH appointed commissioner to examine and settle dispute of John and Absolom REED as administrators of their father, John REED, dec. His wife, Elizabeth, died later, dead at time of suit. Also mentions Daniel and Josiah REED.

Notes

Alternate birth year: Abt 1772, in VA^[14]

^[15]Who the first settler of the township was has long been a matter of doubt, the honor being due to one of two settlements that were made at about the same time. Careful investigation of all testimony likely to throw light on the subject now leads to the belief that the first settlement was made in what is now called the Reed settlement. The settlement of the county was made in three stages, the Reed settlement on the Wilmington & Washington pike being the first ...

The first settlers were Absalom and Samuel REED, two brothers, who were from Bourbon Co., KY, in the year 1803, and settled on land in the LINDSAY Survey. Both brought their families with them. Absalom's family consisted of his wife, Edith (Paris) REED, and one son, Jehu, who was the only child they had. Samuel brought his wife, Sarah (Paris) and three children, viz. Elizabeth, Absalom and Abner. After his settlement here, he had born to him Josephus, Cyrus, John, William, Mary and Samuel P. The brothers bought all the LINDSAY Survey, but afterwards sold 100 acres to their brother Cyrus, then a young man, who passed through the war of 1812, and in time came to OH and settled on this land.

(pg 1109) William C. REED, farmer, P.O. Reesville, is a son of Samuel P. REED, who was born in Richland Township in 1815. He (Samuel P.) was a son of Samuel REED, one of the first settlers in Champaign Co. He was brought up on the farm, and in younger days was largely engaged in buying and driving stock in connection with his other brothers. He was married to Nancy CUSTIS, and soon after settled on the old REED homestead. He was given by his father 150 acres of land, to which he added other land, owning at one time 360 acres. After the event of his marriage, he followed teaching during the winter months; was represented in some of the minor offices of the township, yet he was a man devoid of political aspirations. In his business he was successful, and his labors resulted in the accumulation of a large property. The following children were born to them, all living, viz., William C., Elizabeth E., Crispin, Sarah E., Henry B., Mary M., Maria J. Mr. REED died 25-Nov-1859. Mrs. REED departed this life 16-Mar-1875, aged 52 years.

^[16] Early Settlers: The honor which is always due the first settler or settlers in a new community can not be definitely placed in the instance of Richland township. Who the first settler of this township was, has long been a matter of doubt and the honor will have to be divided. It is the general belief among the older inhabitants of this township that the first home was established in what is now called Reed settlement. This was one of the three distinct settlements which was made in this county in the beginning. The Reed settlement was located on the Wilmington and Washington pike...

If we are right in order of settlement, the the honor is due Absalom and Samuel REED, as they were the founders of the Reed settlement. They emigrated from Bourbon Co., KY, with their families, in 1803, and settled on land in the LINDSAY survey. At the time when the REED brothers settled here the celebrated Indian chief, Logan, with his band, is said to have been occupying this land...

pg 323 Absalom and Cyrus REED, brothers, came from KY in 1810 and settled on LINDSAY's survey #732. They were extensively engaged in stock-raising, being among the first to introduce improved breeds of cattle.

pg 625 On the maternal side, Mr. CUSTIS' grandfather, Samuel REED, was born on 1-Sep-1778, and died on 5-Apr-1854. His wife, who before her marriage, was Sarah PARIS, was born on 25-Aug-1782, and died on 3-Oct-1863. Samuel and Sarah REED settled in Richland township in 1805. They came from KY, in which state they were married, and it is probably that they were born in that state. Upon settling in this township, Samuel REED bought 1,000 acres of land, which he afterwards lost through an imperfect title and had to pay for the same land the second time. He and his wife were members of the Christian church and were of that class which gives tone and solidity to the community at large. Samuel and Sarah REED had nine children:

1. Elizabeth, b. 16-Feb-1799;
2. Absalom, b. 25-Nov-1800;
3. Abner, b. 10-Jan-1803;
4. Josephus, b. 15-Jul-1804, d. 10-Sep-1840;
5. Cyrus, b. 9-Jun-1806, d. 6-Apr-1839;
6. John, b. 23-Oct-1808;
7. William, b. 27-Nov-1810, d. 15-Jan-1863;
8. Mary, b. 12-Apr-1813, d. 17-Sep-1896; and
9. Samuel P., b. 3-Sep-1815, d. 25-Nov-1860.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX3G-W4P : 21 December 2020), Cyrus Reed, Richland MM, Clinton, Ohio, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ Source: #Cemetery
3. ↑ "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD6N-MBQ : 20 June 2020), Cyrus Reed or King, m. Juda Town, 12 Aug 1819 at Pickaway OH.
4. ↑ FamilySearch Tree https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KHYQ-HWN
5. ↑ Source: #Cemetery Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: d. 21-May-1861, age 77 years, 2 months, 16 days.
6. ↑ Email RATCLIFF - 2-Mar-2005, Author: Kenneth RATCLIFF Publication: kerats@msn.com
7. ↑ Source: #Cemetery
8. ↑ Court Case: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #604 Title: Adam HORNBACK vs. Jno. REID & Others Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library and Archives, Frankfort, KY Text: #604 - Adam HORNBACK vs. Jno. REID & Others
9. ↑ Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #649 Title: REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library and Archives, Frankfort, KY Text: #649 - REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs
10. ↑ Media: Court Abbreviation: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #96 Title: REID Heirs vs REID Heirs Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library & Archives, Frankfort, KY
11. ↑ Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #29 Title: REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library and Archives, Frankfort, KY Text: #29 REID Heirs vs. REID Heirs
12. ↑ Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #754 Title: George REID vs. Daniel REED Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library and Archives, Frankfort, KY Text: #754 - George REID vs. Daniel REED
13. ↑ Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court File #851 Title: REID Heirs vs. REED Heirs Author: Bourbon Co., KY Circuit Court Publication: KY State Library and Archives, Frankfort, KY Text: #851 - REID Heirs vs. REED Heirs
14. ↑ Ancestral File Title: Ancestral File, computer Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints; Page: 17TJ-F1Q Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
15. ↑ The History of Clinton Co., OH, Author: W.H. Beers & Co. Publication: Chicago, IL, 1882 Text: pg 758
16. ↑ History of Clinton Co., OH Author: Albert J. BROWN Publication: B.F. Bowen & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, IN, 1915 Text: pg 294

• Source: Cemetery Cemetery Records of Clinton Co., OH 1798-1978 (book), Author: Genealogy Committee of the Clinton Co., OH Historical Society Publication: Auless Printing Co., Blancherter, OH, 1980 Text: pg 196 - Richland Methodist Church cemetery, Melvin, OH