From The National Engineer, Vol. 24, August 1920, page 403:
George E. Reid, a highly esteemed and beloved member of Washington S.E. No. 1, D.C., died at home June 9, aged 69 years. Brother Reid was the victim of Brights disease from which he had been suffering several years, although he was not confined to his home until last December.
He was born in Troy, N.Y., where he learned his trade as machinist. Being a man with a fertile brain and desirous of doing something for his engineering profession, he applied himself to the study of boiler design and power plant equipment. He was appointed chief engineer in the Government printing office in 1892, and in 1897 he became identified with the supervising architect's office in the treasury department as mechanical engineer.
A few years later he was appointed mechanical inspector and given charge of the installation of the mechanical equipment in the post office building on Pennsylvania avenue during its erection. When he returned to the treasury department he was assigned the duty of designing a set of hot water boilers for the treasury building, which was adopted as a standard hot water boiler for government buildings.
Brother Reid was a devoted student of engineering problems, and his genial and lovable disposition endeared him to all who came in contact with him. He became a member of No. 1 in 1894 and served on the education committee and as corresponding secretary until a few years ago, when he was compelled to resign on account of his weakened condition. He also served as State Deputy for a number of years and three years ago was made an honorary member of No. 1. He is survived by a wife and two sisters.
George's obituary, which appeared in the Washington Times, June 10, 1920:
George E. Reid, sixty-nine years old, chief mechanical engineer for the Treasury Department, died last evening at this residence, 1326 Euclid street northwest, following a brief illness.
Mr. Reid was born in Troy, N.Y. He came to Washington in 1892 and became identified with the Treasury Department in 1897 as assistant chief engineer. He was a member of Beacon Lodge, F.A.A.M., for forty years and he was a charter member of the National Association of Stationary Engineers.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cordelia N. Reid, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel P. Phillips and Miss Alida Reid, all of this city. The body will be taken to Cypress Hills, N.Y. tomorrow morning for interment.
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