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| Roland D. Reed, marketman, (firm of Reed & Wernette), Mecosta, Morton Tp., was born in Hainsville, Medina Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1849. His parents James and Elizabeth (Holcomb) Reed are both deceased. His father was a native of Medina Co., Ohio, was a miller by trade, and died in Ionia, Mich., Nov 10, 1861, aged 31 years, and his mother died in Niles, Mich., May 1, 1873, at the age of 41 years. In 1877 Mr. Reed engaged in the meat trade at Six Lakes, Montcalm County, and operated there with success three years, closing his business in March 1880. In May following he opened a similar business at Mecosta village. July 1, 1883, he admitted C.W.Wernette as partner, and their business now amounts to $1,000. per month. Mr. Reed is a member of the Maccabees society. He owns his shop and slaughter- house grounds, comprising 18 acres and situated a half a mile from town. He was married March 24, 1876, to Millicent, daughter of Sidney and Elizabeth. Eddie was born at Lowell, Kent Co., Mich. |