Reid, William Johnson 1864-1937 & Minnie Terry Family

REED, TERRY, WIGGINS, RICHARDS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 9/21/2023 at 05:46:06

Reid, William Johnson 1864-1937 and Minnie Terry families

This story was taken from page 448 of the Ireton Centennial Book (1882-1982). Exact author unknown. The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added by Wilma J. Vande Berg. This narrative also incorporates the article on page 448 on the family of son, Lee Reid.

As noticed, there are variations from one source to another in the spellings of names, dates and places. The information is based on the sited source given.

William Johnson Reid, son of James and Jane Reid, was born at Lowden, Ia. on May 15, 1864. He lived at Lowden until he reached young manhood and learned the carpenter’s trade. He was married on Dec. 16, 1888 at Dunlap, Ia. to Minnie Terry of Boone, Ia. After living at Charter Oak and Lowden, they moved to Ireton in 1901, where they made their home. He worked at his trade, as carpenter and builder, the greater part of his life. Then in 1920 at the age of 56, he began the crowning work of his life, that of janitor at the Ireton Public School, which he held for 15 years. He was well thought of by both students and parents.

Mrs. Reid passed away on Dec. 12, 1934 and Mr. Reid passed away on Jan. 14, 1937. Both are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ireton, Ia.

To this union were born three sons and one daughter. Sons: Gail who died in early childhood, Lee, and Charles now deceased daughter Mabel Reid (Mrs. Clifford Thomas) of Redding, Ca.

Research Notes: added by Wilma J. Vande Berg From a report on ancestry.com public member trees, information submitted by other than this submitter; and local archives.

William Johnson Reid was born 15 May 1864 Lowden, Cedar, IA died 14 Jan 1937 Ireton IA. He was the son of James Porter Reid 1826-1904 and Harriet Phelinda Wiggins 1841-1928. He married Minnie May Terry 7 Mar 1887 at Charter Oak IA. [That married date may be wrong as the actual marriage record states their marriage was 16 Dec 1888 Charter Oak, Crawford IA.)

Minnie May Terry was born 7 Mar 1867 Boone IA and died 12 Dec 1934 Ireton IA. To confirm Minnie’s parents, researched the census of Boone, IA in 1880 and found her mother as head of household Melissa Terry age 36 born abt 1844 OH. Children were Minnie Terry 13 and Willie Terry 11. In the census of 1870 . Which led to the family report on Ancestry.com. Minnie’s parents were Sarah Melissa Richards 1844-1922 and Charles Wesley Terry 1838-1879.

Children of William J. Reid and Minnie Terry:

1. Rodney ‘Lee’ born 2 Aug 1889 died 16 Aug 1944
Lee Reid, son of William and Minnie Reid was born Aug. 2, 1889 in Charter Oak, Ia. He married Ellen Pebbles, daughter of Byron and Licona Garrett Peebles, Mar. 23, 1915. Lee was a veteran of WWI and was engaged in the insurance business at the time of his death. He is buried in the Ireton Cemetery. Ellen is in a nursing home in Covina, Ca. (in 1982) To this union two sons were born. Donald married, has one daughter and lives in Sylmar, Ca. Stanley married, has one daughter, one granddaughter and lives in Fullerton, Ca. Lee was also married to Fanny Dosett, who is also deceased.
Hawarden Independent of Aug 24, 1944 Obituary
Lee Reid, a former Ireton resident, passed away at Jackson, Minn., last Wednesday, August 16, from a heart attack. His remains were brought to Ireton and funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. F, G. Grantham in charge. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Lee Reid was born at Lowden, Iowa, August 2, 1889. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Reid. He came to Ireton with his parents at the age of 12 years and attended school in this community. Later he was employed in a drug store and in the Northwestern Bank of Ireton. He saw service in the last war with the 212th Engineers. Later he was employed by Policy-Holders National Insurance company of Sioux Falls. He is survived by his wife am three sons, Donald, Stanley and Frank. All three sons are in the service, two of them being overseas. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Clifford Thomas of Elgin, IL.

2. Gale Reid born 26 Dec 1891 Charter Oak, IA he died 1893 Lowden IA. Died in early childhood

3. Charles Edward Reid was born Sep 2, 1896 Lowden IA. Died Sep 6, 1940 Ireton IA
Charles Edward Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, was born at Lowden, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1898 and died at Ireton, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1940, at the age of 42 years and 4 days. At the age of 5 years he moved with his parents to Maurice, Sioux County, Iowa, and later in the year of 1903 he moved with his parents to Ireton, Iowa, and [this] has been his home ever since.
He was joined in holy wedlock to Miss LeNora Vlotho of Ireton, Iowa, on January 21, 1920, and to this union was [were] born five children: Thelma Lee, Darrel Clark, Helen Lucille, Eugene Ronald, Marilyn Joyce, all of Ireton, Iowa. he leaves in his early departure his sorrowing widow and five children, one brother, Lee of Sioux Falls, S.D., one sister, Mabel Thomas of Muscatine, Iowa. He was preceded by the death of his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, a few years ago. In the spring of 1935, he became ill with a severe attack of the flu followed by a relapse, and contracted the severe and fatal disease of Nephritis, which caused his death on Friday morning, Sept. 6, at 4:45 A.M. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the St. Paul's Lutheran church at Ireton, Ia., on April 10, 1925, by Rev. Richard Schmidt, pastor at that time, and has been a steadfast member ever since. Source: Sioux Center News, Sept. 12, 1940.

4. Mabel Reid born Dec 31, 1906 and died Jan 15, 1995 Des Moines, IA
From the Thursday, January 19, 1995 Ireton Examiner: Mabel M. Thomas, 88, of Ankeny, IA, and formerly of Ireton, 1A, died on Sunday, January 15, 1995, at Sunny View Care Center. Services were held on Tuesday morning, January 17, 1995, at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines, the Reverend Delbert Dawes of First United Methodist Church officiating. Afternoon graveside services were held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ireton, the Reverend Dean Shelly of the Ireton United Methodist Church officiating. The Westover Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thomas was born December 31, 1906, at Ireton, the daughter of William J. and Minnie (Terry) Reid. She was raised and educated at Ireton, graduating from Ireton High School in 1924. She attended college, majoring in Elementary Education, and taught school at Moville, IA, before retiring in 1972. She married Clifford Thomas, also an Ireton native, on August 3, 1930. Mr. Thomas died January 9, 1976. She lived at Redding, CA, for 16 years, and in Des Moines, IA, for three years prior to moving to Ankeny six months ago. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Des Moines.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Lou Diment of Des Moines and Judith Mettlin of Buffalo, NY; two sons, Joseph Thomas of Deming, NM, and Robert Thomas of Sioux City, IA; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

OBITUARY OF WILLIAM JOHNSON REID 1864-1937
Source: Hawarden Independent (1-21-1937)
Born: May 15, 1864 Died: January 14, 1937
A. P. Reid received word Thursday of the death of his brother, William Reid, 72, who died early Thursday morning in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clifford Thomas, at Muscatine. The body was shipped to Ireton and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church her Saturday afternoon with the Reverend W. O. Harper, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in charge, assisted by Reverend George E. Schneider. One of the tributes was the singing by the Ireton High School Mixed Chorus of songs sung at the funeral of his wife by the same group. "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Abide With Me," with Keith Vande Water at the piano. Mrs. Morris Kluther sang a solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," with Mrs. Henry Poll at the piano. Many beautiful floral offerings paid tribute to his passing. The pall bearers were all World War service men, William Miller, H.A. Smith, Harry Sewick, Adolph Twillman, I.N. Goin and Otis Wandling.
For the past three years Mr. Reid had been ailing and at times his life was despaired of, but he would rally and get up and about. He spent most of his summer in Ireton with his son and family and seemed to enjoy himself with his many friends who will long remember him. This especially true of the youths and lassies who had contact with him for all the years he was at the school building and who always found a friend in him.
Mr Reid was born in Lowden May 15, 1864, the son of James and Jane Reid,and passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thomas, at Muscatine, Iowa, early Thursday morning, January 14, 1937, aged 72 years, 7 months and 29 days. He received his education and grew to manhood in Lowden, and continued to live here for some time following his marriage to Minnie Ryer of Boone on December 16, 1888. About thirty-two years ago they moved to Ireton. *[ found he married Minnie Terry on Dec of 1888 at Charter Oak IA.]
Surviving are his two sons, Lee of South Dakota and Charles of Ireton, his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Thomas of Muscatine, and several grandchildren; also four brothers, Del of Cedar Rapids, Charles of Tipton, A. P. Reid of Lowden and James of California and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Struck of Clarence and Mrs. Maud Simpson of Olin.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Reid located at Charter Oak, Iowa. After a time they moved to Lowden. In 1901 they came to Ireton, which was their home until it was broken by the death of Mrs. Reid in December, 1934. Her passing was a heavy blow to him. Shortly after that time he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas.
Mr. Reid worked at his trade as carpenter and builder the greater part of his active life and left many monuments to his skill and industry. Then in 1920, at the age of 56, he began the crowning work of his life, that of janitor of the public school of Ireton. Into this work he put his whole heart and soul. He continued for 15 years until failing health compelled him to relinish it. He saw generation after generation of student come and go. He was brought into close and helpful relations with them all and with practically all of the families of the community.

OBITUARY OF MINNIE REID 1867-1934
Source: Sioux Center News (12-20-1934) born 7 Mar 1867 Boone IA and died 12 Dec 1934 Ireton IA. Mrs. William Reid passed away at her home last Wednesday following several months sickness and two major operations.
Minnie Terry Reid was 67 years of age and is survived by her husband, William; two sons, Chas. Of Ireton and Lee of Sioux Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford Thomas of Muscatine, Iowa and eight grandchildren.
Burial and funeral services were held Friday from the M.E. Church with Reverend C. Thompkins officiating. The remains were interred in the family burial plot in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Deceased was born and reared in West Boone, Iowa and was united in marriage at Dunlap, Iowa to William Reid on December 16, 1888 and came soon after to Ireton which has since been their home.

(Note: All indications are that William J. Reid married Minnie Terry instead of Minnie Ryker as noted in his above obituary. Minnie’s obit states she was born in West Boone, Iowa and was united in marriage at Dunlap, Iowa to William Reid on December 16, 1888 and came soon after to Ireton which has since been their home. The name of Minnie Terry may have been confused with the name of Minnie’s mother Sarah Richards. )

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