John William Reid

John William Reid
Reid as depicted in Volume 3 of 1921's "Centennial History of Missouri (The Center State), 100 Years in the Union, 1820-1921".
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district
In office March 4, 1861 – August 3, 1861
Preceded by	Samuel H. Woodson
Succeeded by	Thomas Lawson Price
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1854-1856
Personal details
Born	June 14, 1821 near Lynchburg, Virginia
Died	November 22, 1881 (aged 60) Lees Summit, Missouri
Political party	Democratic

John William Reid (June 14, 1821 – November 22, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born near Lynchburg, Virginia, Reid attended the common schools. In 1840, Reid moved to Missouri, where he taught school and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1844. He served as captain in the Mexican War. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1854–1856.

Reid was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-seventh Congress and served from March 4, 1861, to December 2, 1861. Withdrew from the House of Representatives on August 3, 1861, and was expelled by the Thirty-seventh Congress on December 2, 1861, for having taken up arms against the Union. During the Civil War served in the Confederate States Army as volunteer aide to General Price. He was appointed a commissioner to adjust claims against the Confederate Government. He settled in Kansas City, Missouri. He resumed the practice of his profession and engaged in banking. He died at Lees Summit, Missouri, November 22, 1881, and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery (Kansas City, Missouri).

References

• United States Congress. "John William Reid (id: R000149)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• John William Reid at Find a Grave